22 Miss. Code. R. 23-08-114 - Filling Other Than Dredged Material Disposal
114.01
Permanent filling of coastal wetlands below the mean high tide line because of
potential adverse and cumulative environmental impacts is not
authorized.
114.02 Permanent
filling of coastal wetlands above the mean high tide line for the purpose of
constructing public access facilities is authorized provided the applicant
demonstrates a higher public interest.
114.03 Sensitive coastal wetlands must not be
filled.
114.04 Fill material must
be nontoxic and either stabilized or of sufficient size as to not be displaced
during typical storm tides. Beach nourishment does not require
stabilization.
114.05 Fill
proposals to eliminate existing poor water quality conditions (filling of
deadend canals, keyhole boat slips, etc.) will be considered.
114.06 See also Boat Ramps (Chapter 08, 101),
Bulkheads and Seawalls (Chapter 08, 103), Transportation (Chapter 08, 105), Oil
and Gas Exploration and Production (Chapter 08, 110) , and
Activities Affecting Coastal Wetlands (Chapter 08, 113).
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