When an application for an excluded activity is received, the Department will prepare a set of findings as to whether the proposed activity is in compliance with the public policy of wetlands protection in Section 49-27-3 of the Mississippi Code.
103.01 These findings will be prepared within forty-five (45) days of receipt of a complete application.103.02 Such findings will be based on the decision factors in Chapter 06.103.03 Conditions may be placed on these findings in order to ensure compliance with the public policy of wetlands protection when the excluded activity is conducted.103.04 The results of or a copy of the findings will be provided to the party proposing the excluded activity through a Certificate of Exclusion, which will include any conditions necessary to ensure compliance.103.05 Findings on exclusions will be used by the Department and the Commission to carry out their respective administrative responsibilities under the Coastal Wetlands Protection Act particularly under M.C.A. § 49-27-3 and under the wetlands management authority in M.C.A. § 47-15-5.22 Miss. Code. R. 23-11-103