A. General Permits. Activities that LDWF has determined to have no significant deleterious impact on the System may qualify for a General Permit, which, if granted, could afford a more expeditious review process and would not require a public comment period. Such activities would require the evaluation set forth in §117.C-G above, and are limited to the following categories:
- 1. General maintenance of existing structures, to include in-kind replacements, specifically when the original project was unpermitted. Bridges are not included.
- 2. New residential construction of non-inhabitable structures over water including, but not limited to, pilings, boat sheds, docks, walkways, and piers. Such structures shall be designed in compliance with all applicable regulations and law. Under this category, the structure size shall be no greater than 800 square feet.
- 3. New bankline stabilization projects. Under this category, bankline stabilization shall be limited to 200 linear feet with minimal backfill. Concrete mats and other similar structures will not qualify.
- 4. New boring or horizontal directional drilling (HDD) installation of sewer lines, water lines, and transmission cables. Overhead transmission lines and right-of-ways will not qualify.
- 5. Rebuilding or renovations of single residence or camp. Shall not include commercial operations or activities. Must have sanitary treatment plan and Department of Health approval prior to issuance of this general permit.
- 6. Maintenance dredging of existing boat slips and boat ramps.
- 7. Habitat improvements to riparian ecological functions within the 100’ buffer of a Scenic River.
Authority Note
AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 56:1843
Historical Note
HISTORICAL NOTE: Promulgated by the Department of Wildlife and Fisheries, Wildlife and Fisheries Commission, LR 52:990 (June 2026).