In addition to the design and construction requirements in Env-Wt 300, the following requirements shall apply to utility projects:

1. (a) The project shall be designed:

   1. (1) To avoid and minimize construction access over, or work in or upon, organic soils; and
   2. (2) In accordance with Env-Wt 313.03;

2. (b) Construction access or work shall be prohibited in PRAs unless the work:

   1. (1) Is authorized as an SPN or a project type exception under Env-Wt 407; or
   2. (2) Causes only temporary impacts;
3. (c) All project activities shall be performed, located, constructed, and maintained in accordance with the Utility BMPs;
4. (d) No project shall cause permanent filling of wetlands in excess of 10,000 SF unless mitigation is provided in accordance with Env-Wt 800; and

5. (e) Swamp mats shall be:

   1. (1) Used in any area necessary to provide access:
   2. (2) Removed as soon as the work is completed; and
   3. (3) In no case left in place longer than one growing season.

Source. #12805, eff 12-15-19