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Mitigation

MITIGATION RATIOS

Mitigation is required for the following permits:

  • General Permit 2 Underground Utility Lines
  • General Permit 4 Hazardous Site investigation and cleanup
  • General Permit 5 Landfill Closures
  • General Permit 27 Redevelopment of Previously Developed disturbed areas
  • Individual Permit

The mitigation ratios required are outlined in subchapter 15.8 of the Freshwater Wetlands Protection Act.

Generally the following ratios are required:

Creation or Restoration   2:1
Preservation minimum 27:1

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