Okla. Admin. Code § 300:35-13-3

Current through Vol. 42, No. 4, November 1, 2024

Section 300:35-13-3 - Dredging

(a) All dredging activities on GRDA-owned property require a permit from GRDA. Dredging is defined as the activities associated with digging, gathering, removing, or deepening of any channel, depression, or cavity to achieve sufficient navigable water depth (i.e. 8' at 742' PD Grand Lake, or 619' msl Lake Hudson. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers may also require a permit for dredging activities. Additionally, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission must approve all dredging activities on GRDA waters requiring the removal of more than 2,000 cubic yards of material or metals test results indicate toxicity levels as outlined in the current dredging management plan. A wetland delineation study must accompany every application and the study must be conducted by a GRDA approved wetland delineation specialist. Dredging activities must be conducted in accordance with the GRDA dredging management plan and the Shoreline Management Plan. These approvals and permits must be obtained prior to commencing any dredging activity.

(b) Dredging of individual boat channels shall be approved only when GRDA determines there is no other practicable alternative to achieving sufficient navigable water depth and the action would not substantially impact sensitive resources.

(1) No more than two thousand (2,000) cubic yards of material shall be removed for any individual boat channel.

(2) Materials from dredging activities must be placed in accordance with all applicable local, state, and federal regulations at an upland site above the applicable flowage easement.

(3) Dredged shoreline perimeter shall have a slope ratio of at least 3:1 and must allow for the drainage of water.

(4) Dredging activities are not authorized during the months of April, May, June and July to avoid potential impact to fish spawning habitat.

(5) Dredging within vegetated wetlands is not authorized and will not be permitted.

Okla. Admin. Code § 300:35-13-3

Added at 23 Ok Reg 1329, eff 5-25-06; Amended at 27 Ok Reg 1801, eff 6-25-10

Amended by Oklahoma Register, Volume 34, Issue 24, September 1, 2017, eff. 9/11/2017