3 Del. Admin. Code § 401-4.0

Current through Register Vol. 28, No. 5, November 1, 2024

Section 401-4.0 - Regulation Intent and Goals

4.1 The intent of this regulation is to establish a system of notification and referral that quickly and easily provides the Forestry Administrator with the information needed to administer Delaware's Forestry Practices E & S Law without causing undue hardship on operators and landowners.

4.2 The goals of this regulation are:

4.2.1 To protect the waters of the State from erosion and sedimentation resulting from silvicultural activities; and

4.2.2 To provide the Forestry Administrator the authority to:

4.2.2.1 Track the use and effectiveness of Forestry BMPs;

4.2.2.2 Develop close working relationships with forest operators and landowners through site visits;

4.2.2.3 Permit the Delaware Forest Service to rapidly address inquiries from citizens, agencies, and other organizations concerning ongoing silvicultural operations; and

4.2.2.4 Document the positive benefits of properly managed forests.

3 Del. Admin. Code § 401-4.0

28 DE Reg. 287 (10/1/2024) (Final)