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Monday, November 05, 2007
DPNR: Earth Change Permitting Changes
Effective November 15, 2007, DPNR will
implement the use of new user-friendly earth change permit
application forms in the second tier of the coastal zone. Three
types of earth change permit application forms have been developed
for Gut Clearing/Brush Clearing, Single Residence, and Major
Development, respectively. These application forms are available
from the Division of Permits and can be downloaded from
www.forms.dpnr.gov.vi. Please be advised that after
November 15, 2007, the old earth change permit applications will no
longer be accepted.
The earth
change permit application must clearly specify the amount of soil,
in cubic yards, that will be graded, excavated or otherwise
disturbed. This information, to be used for assessing the
permit fee must be provided on the site plan. A 30 day period
shall apply for review of an earth change permit application.
Please note
that construction/development activities that disturb one or more
acres of total land will be required to obtain a storm water
discharge permit prior to the issuance of an earth change permit.
The earth
change application must contain the official “earth change maps”
from the Cadastral Office of the Office of the Lieutenant Governor.
Each map must be certified as a true copy of the original by the
Cadastral Office.
For more
information contact the Division of Environmental Protection at
773-1082 or 774-3320. |
