543 CLASSIFICATION OF PROJECTS

543.1 A project shall be classified and processed as a Minor Project if it meets the following criteria:

1. (a) Less than fifty square feet (50 ft.2) of earth is disturbed; or
2. (b) The total construction cost does not exceed twenty-five hundred dollars ($2500).

543.2 A plan shall not be required when earth disturbing activities are limited to individual spread footings to support columns, fence post holes, and for utility service connections and repairs. Applicants in this category shall complete the Application for Minor Construction Projects (ES-560).

543.3 Projects which do not meet the criteria for minor projects or which include razing activities shall be classified and processed as a Major Project. An erosion and sediment control plan shall be required for all major projects.

543.4 Erosion and sediment control measures for major projects may be shown on site or grading plats, or on a separate erosion and sediment control plat.

SOURCE: Final Rulemaking published at 25 DCR 1033 (July 28, 1978), incorporating text of Proposed Rulemaking published at 24 DCR 10522 (June 9, 1978), 8 DCRR, Health Regulations (1965 Edition).

EDITOR'S NOTE Under the Final Rulemaking published at 25 DCR 1033 (July 28, 1978), the Department of Environmental Services adopted the Handbook for Erosion and Sediment Control (February, 1977) Sections 538 through 545 were published in that Handbook.