New York Codes, Rules and Regulations
Title 6 - DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION
Chapter IX - Independent Agencies Within The Department
Subchapter A - Lake George Park Commission
Part 646 - Substantive Regulations
Subpart 646-4 - Stormwater Management
Section 646-4.6 - Permit Exemptions

(1) emergency repairs and the ordinary maintenance, cleaning, and/or repair to any stormwater control measure;

(2) land disturbance and land clearing of less than 5,000 square feet on a site;

(3) creation of new impervious areas of less than 1,000 square feet on a site;

(4) maintenance of landscaped areas

(5) agricultural activity which is consistent with a soil conservation plan developed in accordance with the New York State Soil and Water Conservation Committee's "Agricultural Best Management Practice Systems Catalogue", which plan has been provided to the Commission not less than 15 calendar days in advance of any related land disturbance;

(6) silvicultural activity which is consistent with a soil conservation plan developed in accordance with the NYS Forestry Best Management Practices for Water Quality and which plan is provided to the commission not less than 15 calendar days in advance of any related land disturbance

(7) residential firewood harvesting that is compliant with Stream Corridor Regulations at 646-5 and NYS Forestry Best Management Practices

(8) any building, construction or land clearing occurring outside the drainage basin of Lake George from which all stormwater discharged from the development site is discharged outside of the basin;

(9) activities of an individual engaging in home gardening by growing flowers, vegetables and other plants primarily for use by that person and his or her family; and

(10) construction of an approved wastewater treatment system.