Mississippi Administrative Code
Title 22 - MISSISSIPPI DEPARTMENT OF MARINE RESOURCES
Part 23 - RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR THE COASTAL WETLANDS PROTECTION LAW AND THE MISSISSIPPI COASTAL PROGRAM
Chapter 08 - Requirements for Conducting Regulated Activities
Section 22-23-08-101 - Boat Ramps

101.01 Must be located in areas which do not require the destruction of sensitive coastal wetlands, and which require minimum dredging to reach adequate water depths; both initial and maintenance dredging must be considered.

101.02 Storm water runoff from boat ramp approaches and parking areas must not be directed down the boat ramp or be allowed to damage sensitive coastal wetlands.

101.03 Must be designed so that they do not interrupt the natural movement or supply of sediments.

101.04 Fill material for boat ramp surfaces must be the minimum necessary to meet project requirements.

101.05 Must consist of environmentally acceptable materials, demonstrate sound design and construction so that they could reasonably be expected to be safe and effective, and minimize adverse impacts.

101.06 See also Requirements for Dredging and Excavation (Chapter 08, 117).