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 22-23-08-114 - Filling Other Than Dredged Material Disposal

114.01 Permanent filling of coastal wetlands below the mean high tide line because of potential adverse and cumulative environmental impacts is not authorized.

114.02 Permanent filling of coastal wetlands above the mean high tide line for the purpose of constructing public access facilities is authorized provided the applicant demonstrates a higher public interest.

114.03 Sensitive coastal wetlands must not be filled.

114.04 Fill material must be nontoxic and either stabilized or of sufficient size as to not be displaced during typical storm tides. Beach nourishment does not require stabilization.

114.05 Fill proposals to eliminate existing poor water quality conditions (filling of deadend canals, keyhole boat slips, etc.) will be considered.

114.06 See also Boat Ramps (Chapter 08, 101), Bulkheads and Seawalls (Chapter 08, 103), Transportation (Chapter 08, 105), Oil and Gas Exploration and Production (Chapter 08, 110) , and Activities Affecting Coastal Wetlands (Chapter 08, 113).