§ 16I — New or modified discharge into ocean sanctuaries; application requirements

Section 16I. An application for a new or modified discharge shall, at a minimum, include:(1) a final CWMP approved by the department and a final environmental impact report and certificate;(2) an evaluation of the receiving water body, including a benthic survey and fish habitat evaluation;(3) a minimum of 24 months of baseline nutrient related water quality monitoring;(4) development of a site specific hydrodynamic model illustrating tides, bathymetry, mixing zones and seasonal variations; and(5) a hydrologic evaluation of the aquifer, including evaluation of the effects of the new or modified discharge on the recharge of the affected aquifer.