G103.5.1 Floodway revisions.

A floodway encroachment that increases the level of the base flood is authorized if the applicant has applied for a conditional Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM) revision and has received the approval of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).

G103.6 Watercourse alteration.

Prior to issuing a permit for any alteration or relocation of any watercourse within a special flood hazard area, the commissioner shall require the applicant to:

   1.   Notify any affected adjacent municipalities or government jurisdictions;

   2.   Notify the DEC;

   3.   Submit evidence of such notifications to the commissioner and the Regional Director, Region II, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA);

   4.   Submit to the commissioner evidence of all such notifications;

   5.   Submit an engineering analysis demonstrating that the flood-carrying capacity of the altered or relocated portion of the watercourse will not be decreased; and

   6.   Submit evidence that such watercourses will be maintained in a manner which preserves the channel's flood-carrying capacity.

G103.7 Alterations in coastal areas .

Prior to issuing a permit for any alteration of sand dunes in coastal high-hazard areas and coastal A- zones, the commissioner shall require submission of an engineering analysis, prepared by a registered design professional, demonstrating that the proposed alteration will not increase the potential for flood damage.

G103.8 Records.

The commissioner shall maintain records of the following:

   1.   Applications and supporting documents for development in flood hazard areas;

   2.   Permits issued in flood hazard areas;

   3.   Inspection reports;

   4.   Certifications required in this appendix; and

   5.   Certificate of occupancy where applicable.

G103.9 Violations.

See Chapter 2 of Title 28 of the Administrative Code.