SECTION .1000 ‑ POLICIES ON WATER AND WETLAND BASED TARGET AREAS FOR MILITARY TRAINING ACTIVITIES

15A NCAC 07M .1001     DECLARATION OF GENERAL POLICY

The use of water and wetland‑based target areas for military training purposes may result in adverse impacts on coastal resources and on the exercise of public trust rights. The public interest requires that, to the maximum extent practicable, use of such targets not infringe on public trust rights, cause damage to public trust resources, violate existing water quality standards or result in public safety hazards.

History Note:        Authority G.S. 113A‑102(b); 113A‑107;

Eff. March 1, 1990.

RRC objection September 17, 2022 and rule returned to agency on October 5, 2023;

Returned to Code pursuant to order of Wake County Superior Court, currently under appeal, Eff. March 3, 2025.