Section 096-335-4 - Pre-application and pre-submission meetingsA. Purpose. The pre-application meeting between the applicant and the department is an opportunity for the applicant to determine the statutory and regulatory requirements that apply to a specific activity. The purpose of this meeting is to identify issues, processing times, fees and the types of information and documentation necessary for the department to properly assess the activity. The pre-submission meeting is an opportunity to review the assembled application to ensure that the necessary types of information have been included prior to filing the application. NOTE: Activities requiring an NRPA permit are described at 38 M.R.S.A. §480-C. Exemptions are described at 38 M.R.S.A. §480-Q.
B.Submissions and scheduling. The following information and items must be submitted prior to scheduling a pre-application meeting with the department. (1) Sketch plan. A sketch plan of the site showing the proposed activity, adjacent structures and features, property lines, and the significant wildlife habitat, with all distances and dimensions approximately to scale. (2) Location map. A map showing the location of the proposed project site in relation to major roads and landmarks. (3) Description of activity. A brief description of the activity including its dimensions. (4) Description of significant wildlife habitat. A description of the significant wildlife habitat to be altered. (5) Description of probable impacts. A description of probable impacts of the activity on the subject wildlife, significant wildlife habitat, and any other protected natural resources. (6) Photographs. Photographs of the project area showing its characteristics. 06-096 C.M.R. ch. 335, § 4