This chapter applies to an activity that takes place in, on, or over a significant wildlife habitat, or adjacent to a significant wildlife habitat contained within a freshwater wetland, and requires approval from the department pursuant to the Natural Resources Protection Act (NRPA), 38 M.R.S.A. §§480-A to 480-F F. This chapter applies to an application for an individual permit under the NRPA and describes basic standards for an activity affecting a significant wildlife habitat.
NOTE: If a significant wildlife habitat contains a coastal wetland, great pond, river, stream, or brook, or freshwater wetland, the applicant is also required to comply with Wetlands and Waterbodies Protection Rules, 06-096 CMR 310.
See Permit by Rule, 06-096 CMR 305, concerning activities that may be eligible for permit by rule.
06- 096 C.M.R. ch. 335, § 1