Code of Massachusetts Regulations
321 CMR - DIVISION OF FISHERIES AND WILDLIFE
Title 321 CMR 10.00 - Massachusetts Endangered Species Act
Part IV - Alteration of Significant Habitat
Section 10.60 - Introduction

Part IV of 321 CMR 10.00 applies to activities within designated Significant Habitat and is promulgated in addition to those regulations set forth in Parts I, III, and V of 321 CMR 10.00. Part IV of 321 CMR 10.00 establishes rules and procedures for determining which activities are alterations of Significant Habitat and therefore need to obtain an alteration permit from the Director. Activities which are exempted from any review are also defined. Part IV of 321 CMR 10.00 establishes rules and procedures for the review of alterations in Significant Habitats. Permits may be sought through either a standard review process or through procedures coordinated with the MEPA process or the Department of Agricultural Resources' Rights of way Management program.