Earthmoving Regulations (Chapter 2401-1)

CHAPTER 2401-1 EARTHMOVING REGULATIONS GENERAL PROVISIONS 2401-1-01 Authority 2401-1-02 Applicability 2401-1-03 Definitions EROSION AND SEDIMENTATIO'l CONTROL 2401-1-04 General Requirements 2401-1-05 Erosion and Sedimentation Control Pl2n Preparation 2401-1-06 Erosion and Sedimentation Control Plan Requireme,1ts 2401-1-07 Additional Requirements for Marine-Related Earthmoving 2401-1-GJ Lo,,t,,:o: Me,,sures and Facilities General Requ,,ements 2401-,-0~ Ero~•,cq ~nd Sedimentation Comrol Measurei NO, 10 Ern,inn ;,nd Sedimentatinn Control Facilit•es 2401-1-1' f.es·-xation DrSC•J;,q,:;~ PROHIBITION$ 24C 1 1.1 i.· ,·,.JI,er Disposal 240~ -1-' 1 '.·n,.1ibited Discharges PERMITS 240·, \.1 ' Pt?rmi• Required ~4(.;i 1-15 \pplication for Permit 2401-:-16 Mm.lificat,on, Change or Revocation of Perm!ls TRANSITION UNDER COMPACT Of FREE ASSOCIATION 2401-1-17 Definitions 2,w,. t-18 Existing 404 Permits HOi-1- 1'3 LJIT1pliance with 404 Pr>rmits Required 2401-1-20 Compliance with 401 Certifica!ion Required 2401-1-21 Earthmovi,·3 l\pplication Required 2401-1-22 Cc;ntinuarion of Pcnnitted Conduct '401- 1· ·:3 Res01L,tio·. ,,: lncohsistendes 0 401 · 1·]' rer-o•ir.2.f ,,,, d 401 Authority; Continuation of qQJ A•1thority 210;. ,-~-' ,:-,, ~~lian,:e ·.,-:h ; -,,wand Regulations Require<' 2~(: l· i "b) lRe<)n1~dJ Er'• 10,rf~1'i::~JI 2401-1-27 Enfr,rcer,•;,;" R(;PONSIBlUTIES OF GO',ERNMENT, 0EVHOPM£,,•r, A "10 SUPPORT F.~!TIT:ES 240. 1-28 Notice to EQPB Required ~401-1-~9 Prohibition on Release of Suppor1 Without an Earth,mMng MISCEllANfOUS · PROV1SIONS 2401 1 • JO Severabi I ity 1401 · 1-11 Repealer f:,ENERAL PROVISIONS 2401 1·01 Authority These reguiations are promulgated by the Rt:publ ic oi Paiau Environmental Qua I ity Protection Board pursuJnl to the authority granted it bv 11t!12 24 Palau '-ldt1onal Code. These regulations sh,:di have the lorce and effect or law. 240H-02 Applicability These regulations shall apply to all earthmoving activities as defined herein that begin on or after the effective date of these regulations. (Effe<:tive May 2&, 1996) 2401·1·03 Definitions As used herein, unless the context otherwise requires, the term: (A} "Accelerated [rosion" means the removal of the surface "J-the la,:d through the combined actior: of human acfr1i:•es ::,id through the action of naturai processes, at a rate greater than wou Id result through the action of nzr1v:-.1l processes alone. (Bl "Accele,z.::d Sedimentation" means the sedimentation resulting from the combined action of human activi..;<!~ ;;,rid nc:t-Jra! processes resulting from storms, heavy ·ains, and high, \vinds at a rate greater than would recult through the action of natural processes alone. (C} "Board" or "EQPB" means the Republic of Palau Environmental Qua I ity Pr0tect,on Board or its authorized representative. (D) "Chairman" me1ri~ tho::- Chairman of the Republic of Pa!a1• Envi,c··•::·,entJi Quality Protection Board personally e,, '.1is auti.oriL n' representative. (E) "CIParir:g" rr,Paic~ ·L:.:. ren ,.)val of vegetation. ~tr..ic.tures 0, Nhe,· obJE::<.:.'" ;"·SC,:.-i"-ted with a construc­ tion c:.C!ivity. (F) "Conveyance C!·,anne: means a channel other than an interceptor channel used ior the conveyance of w~-- ~r through or around a project area. {G) "Diversion : errace" means a channe! or dike constructr:-c: upslope of a project for the purpose of diverting storm water a\-.,ay from the unorotected slope. {H) "r:arthmoving" means any construction or other acr:vity which aisturb~ or diters the surface of tile land, a corai reef or bottom of a lagoon, includ­ ing, :..iv: n0( limited to, excavations, Jredg11~g, i"rnbankments, land reclamation in a lagoon, land development, mineral extraction, ocean dispo~al, and the moving, depositmg or storing of soil, roe;. , c01al, or earth. (I} "Embankment" means a deposit of soil, ro,·k, gravel, sand or other materials, including dredged materials, deposited by man to ho!d back water or soil. U) "i:rosion" means the natural process by ,\ n1ch the surface or the land is \VOrn away by the action of water, wind or chemical action. (K) "Excavation" means but is not I im ited to, a cavity formed by quarrying, dredging, uncovering, displacing, or relocating soil, coral, or rock. (L) "Filling" or "Fills" means any rock, soil, sand, gravel or other material, including dredged materials, deposited by man. (Iv\) "lntercepter Channel" means a channel or d1l:e constructed across a slope for the purpose of .ntercepting s~orm water, reducing the speed of water 1 i,1w. or diverting it to outlets \Vhere it can be ,!1)f}l)Sed. (N) "Land Development" means the construction, installing, placing, planting, or building of surface st1uctures, . land reclamation, navigatio:~ channels, harb,, ~, utiii•-✓ iines, piers, shopping center,. cause, ·..:y~, golf courses, aparl1nent con ,plexes, hotels, Sl f100ls 1 roads, parking areas, or anv other simila 0 ,,,~i 1,i•1 . (O} "''2-son" means the Republic of Palau. a sute, ..i political subdivision, a public or private in~tit.:'t,l'-1 corporation, partnership, joint venture, J~so,idtion firm, or company organized or existing under tl,e laws oi the Republic or oi any state or countr\/, a lessee or other occupant or property, or an •ndividu;if, singly or as a group. (PJ "Sediment" means soils or other surface mdteri&:s transported by water as the result of land erosion or earthmoving activity, on a reef (•r in a ia1',00n, or, c.~v--t·:)n, or fill. ('-.:?) ··! " -- 1·nentd', ;n' 'Tleans the process by which :,>dirnent i<. •"" 1~ns::."•d or, the bottom of a borly of ,;.c)'.~r, i:-i,. ·!u>Jli;;< :, l·-,,t ,:0\ limited to, rivers, Sli~J.rn~, :Jnnds, lake·~, Lhe botwm of 1.-'!goons or the to:,~ o( n-,efs. (l~J "Stage Construction" means the staging of cunst, uctic 1 .:ictivity so as to limit the amount of expo~ed and unstabiiized area. (5) "Saqd Mining" means the taking of any rock, SJ'1d, gravel, coral or other material from any site , nd ud int, beaches, lagoons and reefs. {T) "Serfimentation Reter.tion Boom" means a \\ nertight membrane suspended from floats and \\ •~1ghted at ti1e bottom i,, wJter bodies arranged in 1 111,rnner that will coniine sec:1ments to a local area. ( l J1 "Stabi I ization" mean~ the proper placing, ; 1rli11g Jnd.'or covering of soil, rock or earth, t luding the use oi vegetation. tu ensure their , ,J~istc1nce to erosion, sliding, nr other movement. IV) "Subdivision" means 1he division or redivi­ ,1on 01 a lot, tract, or parcel of land by any means 111to two or more lots, tracts, p.ircels or other division or land including changes in existing lot lines for the p, 1rpose, whether immediate or in the iuture, ni lease, transfer of ownership, building or lot developmen l. (W) "Wetlands" means those areas that are inundated or saturated by surface or ground water at a frequency and duration sufficient to support, and that under normal circumstances do support, a prevalence of vegetation typically adapted for fife in saturated soi I conditions. Wetlands generally include salt water marshes, salt water swamps, freshwater marshes freshwater swamps, and cultivated wetlands. IEffoclive Mar,&, 19%) EROSION AND SEDIMENTATION CONTROL 2401-1-04 General Requirements (A) Al I eartl ,moving activities within the Republic of Palau shall be conducterf 111 accordance\', ,th these regulations and i,, such 3 ·-:, ay as to prevent acceler­ ated eros;on and accelerated sedimentation. (8) To accon1pli:,h thP. requirements set forth in Division A of tifr-. ,;;Pction, all persons ergaging in earthmoving 2cri, 1 it1es shall design, implement and maintain erosic,- crmtrol measures which effe,.~ively prevent accelerated erosi::m and .iccelerated sedimen­ tation and pol I ming of off-site areas. (C) rhese e: ,:.,sion and sedimentation control measures must h) set forth in a plan, as described in Sections 2401-1-0'i thru 2401-1-07, , nd usive, of th is chapter, and must be (l) available at ail times'"-'' the site of the project; and, (2) filed with , he° :-: 01 fJWB. (D} The applic,n,r !,hall. ~•pon rrquest from ~he Board, dci,nr,-r.strate fi:),mna; G· al<lity to complete the pr0:-,C1sed projec. · IHfective M,y <6. 199&) 2401-1-05 Erosion and Sedimentation Control Pia,, Preparation The erosion and sedimentation control plan shall be prepared by a person trained and experienced in erosion and sedirnentatio,, control m'"'thods and techniques. ([lfC<"tov~ Ma, 21, ''1%1 2401-1-06 Lrosion and Sedimentation Control Plan Requi rerrenls The erosion and sed1mentat1on c,mt1oi plan shall be prepared to prevenl acceleration of erosion and sedimentaticri and shall consider a1i f,JCtors which contribute to erosion and sediment,1t1011. The plan shall inciude, but is not limited to, 1•1e ioilowing: (A} A project description gi\ 1ng a detailed narrative description of the project'~ purpose, scale, location, pk- and post- construction activities and other information as may be requested by the Board; (B) A detailed site plan detailing all construction, landscaping, structures, and all project related activities. A plan shall be prepared for each stage of construction; (C) A project construction schedule. Estimated dates for all stages of construction shall be included; (DJ The topographic and/orhydrographic features oi the project area; (E) The types, depth, slope, and area of the soils, coral and/or reef; (Fl The original state of the area as to plant and ,inimal life; (G) Whether any coral reef which may be affected by the earthmoving is alive or de3d; (H) The proposed alteration to the area; (D Th 0 amour.t of runoff from the pn ~ject an::a; {J) The ,.,taging of earthmoving activities; (K) Temporary control measures and fa,ilities for u~e durinr: P.Jrthmoving activity; 1U t'ermanent control measures and faci Ii ties for !1m~ rerm protection; (lv1) Special provisions and control mea,<1res for 1:;erioJs of severe weather conditions; and, (N) A maintenance program for the control iaci: ;ties including disposal of materials removed from the control facilities or project area. (Uf,>ctive hlY 26. 1996) 2401-1-07 Additional Requirements for Marine-Related Earthmoving Ii\• e i-JrojeC '11v..)lves an earthmoving ,Kti·.;ity in « :agoon 0r a , eef, ,,, any body of wate,, the plan ,hall sh:;,. e>..is!'!\': r:,arine life populaticr:> ;Kweli :is minimum a 1d max•mum turbidities, and o~her v,ater quality parar:neters which may be required by the Board. The baseline study shall be made by a person tr3ined and experienced in aquatic biology a:id shall be con,pleted prior to any earthmoving activity. ({11,>ctive May 26. 19961 2401-1-09 Erosion and Sedimentation Control Measures (A) Limiting Exposed Area. All earthmov111g activities sh a! I be planned and undertaken in such a manner so as to minimize the area of disturbed I and, reef or lagoon. (8) Containment of Underwater Sedimentation. All sedimentation resulting from underwater earth­ moving activities shall be contained, confined and restricted by the best available means in such a manner that turbidities will be kept to a minimum. (C) Velocity Control. Al I faci I ities for the conveyance of water around, through, or from the project site shall be designed to reduce the velocity of flow in the facilities to a speed that will not cause significant erosior ... This velocity in no case shaI1 exc~d 1 .5 it/':;ec. (D) ~tabi I izr!J.& Within a section or area of th2 project, al I :.!op~:::;, channels, ditches or any disturbed area shall be ,;,,:;bilized as soon as possible after the final grade or final earthmoving has been completed. (El ln:er:,,~ Stabilization. Where it is not possible to permanently stabi I ize a disturbed area immediately ,fter the final earthmoving has been completed er where the activity stops for more than 14 days, intt~rirn stabi I ization measures shal I be promptly implemented. No earthmoving activity shall be conducted during times of inclement weather unless direc~8d by th€. Board to prevent furthe: accelerated errsiori 0r s::dimentation. (F) ~onta1,:ine nt of i-;lls <1nd Reclaimed Lan( With; n 80dies of W:1ter 0, Tidai Zones. Before fi 11 ine or land development .,.,,.ithrn d l~ody of water or tida: zone, adequate s~awalls and/or breakwater facilities shall be constructed to safely contain the fill without failure and to prevent accelerated sedimenta~ion. (G) Collecti,~11 of Runoff. All runoff from a project area shal I be collected and diverted to facilities for removal of sediment. 2401-1-08 Control Measures and Facilities (H) Solids Separation. Runoff from a project a,ea General Requirements shall r.ot be discharged into the waters of the Republic of Palau without eiiective rneans to prevent The erosion and sedir,,entation control measures sedime itation. ,:nd facilrries set forth in these regulations shall be 111eorporated into al! earthmoving activities unless the designer of the erosion ;ind sedimentation control pl an demonstrates to the Board and obtains the Board's written concurrence that alteration of these measures and/or facilities, or inclusion of other measures and/or facilities, will prevent accelerated erosion, accelerated sedimentation, other waler quality degradation, or other environmental degrarla­ lion. 2-101-1-10 Erosion and Sedimentation Control Facilities l--\) Sediment Retent1un Booms. Sediment retentio11 booms must be u-;ed to restrict accelerated sedimentation around earthmoving or earth disturbing activity on reefs or in lagoons in all cases, except when a tinding has b0en made after actual demonstration that no facil1t1es are needed to prevent acceler..:ted sedimentation. Approval" of use oi alternate facilities or a iinding that no facilities are necessary shall be made in writing by the ROP EQPB. (13) Diversion Terrace. ( 1) Diversion Terraces shal I be constructed upgrade of a project area to convey runoff around the prnject area. (2) Diversion Terr aces shal I have sufficient capacity to convey such runoff without overflowing. For temporary diversion the channel associated with tlw terrace shall have, at a minimum, capacity to co:wpy 4.0 cubic ft/sec per acre of land tributary 10 it (3i Diversion Terraces shall be grassed or lined with erosion resistant materials to prevent accelerated erosion of the terrace and within any associated channel. :c\\ Ou·H r.tructures shall be designed tv reduce tlw 'L,rhar~e velocity to that which will not CdL:Se ,I( cc',~r-:t,;d erosion, and shall be stabilizeri 'Jefore , ,se ·; ',i< 1✓ ('.:.~;~ ;ty shall not exceed 3 ft/sec (~) -~': ;)walls and Breakwater Facilities. Seawalls c11v i/c1 breakwaters to contain fi 11 or reclaimed land shJI'. 1,,. · \ 1' ~ufficlently watertight to prevent accelerated sedrnientation; 12) vvell constructed on a solid foundation; (37 constructed to a level at least two feet above 11w highest tide or flood level of historical knowl• (•dge, anJ, (4) pl,1nnPd, designed and constructed under the d,,i->,:tcn of ;- -:--1crson trained and experienced in !,;: k!i11;, ~0 - ,. d>:- and breakwater facilities. ! i:'l ::~:e:CM cr Ch; 'lnels. ;1) 1r:t, d:r:-t(; :-l1ar:nels may be us~~ w·th1n a p;'oJ'}G are<' to i c.duce the speed of flo\,v ot :: .Jrf.i-:.e runo1l ano thus prevent accE:lerated erosion. Pl Water cc:lccted by interceptor channels shall be conveyed to sedimentation basins or to st;eams or oth1;:r l1ot:,2s of water. U) Outlets to vegetated area sh al I be designed to rt,cJuce the discharge velocity to that which will not rc•u~e ao: .. elerated erosion. ,Fi Channe! s of Conveyance. All channels of , , ,11wy<111ce shall be designed c1nd/or grassed or lined 'vith erosion resistant materials so as to reduce the ~p,·Pd oi ii ow of ,urface runoff so as not to cause cl( i ,,le, ated erosion. ( F) Sol ids Seoaration Faci I ities. 11) A basin for settling solids oul of wa,er shall be: s\runura!ly sound and have sutficient capacity to hnld the water that drains into the basin until the ,, .J,d, hdvE' settled out.. A minimum capacit, ot 6000 , ul11i lt~t,1 per acre of disturbed project area sl,all be lhe ,rnrnmum capacity allowed. • ..'J fhe basin shall be deaned when the settling , ,r ,, did~ hds redl..\ced the capacity of the basin by (3) Outlet structures shall be designed to allow only adequately settfed water to be discharged, and at a rate that will not cause accelerated erosion, or accelerated sedimentation. (G) Hydraulic Dredged Fills. The discharge from pumps or hydraulic dredges used to construct fills shall be sufficiently treated and retained with dikes, levees, seawal Is, or other structures for a sufficient period of time so that accelerated sedimentation wi 11 not take place in the waters which receive the effluent. Transmission pipe I ines transporting fi I! material shall be maintained in a watertight condition at all times of times of excavation and fill operation. (H) Barges, Scows, or Vessels for Hauling Dredged Material. Barges, scows, and other vessels operating in wati:rs of rh'= Republic of Palau and used for hauling o,edgcd m,;wrial shall be sufficiently tight and secure :he.!! :r::cr::lerated sedime11tation v,ill not occur by reaso;s o• le;:iking or premature dumping due to faulty n1F, '1.::,nism. rfffective- Mar 2l~- l •J~u.,: 2401-1-11 Zestoration (A) Stabilization-=- Upon ccm"pletion oi the project, all areas which were disturbed by the project shall be stabilized so that accelerated erosion and/or accelerated sedimentation will be prevented. (B) lnterirr Control Me2.sures. Any erosion and sedimentation control faplity required or necessary to protect areas from ero: i :;11 during the stabflrzation period sha;! :JE ,,,.:,1nt2.i•1[;- . u·~til stabilhation is completed. (() :=i r.;I i\~2asu1 ;.;:-- :,...1/JL ri completion o, stabi Lr<ition, al I ur m:c 2ssary :Jr un11sable cor1tr o! facilities shall be removed, the areas shall be graded and the soils shall be stabilized. !Eflecfr,e May 26, I 'l%) DISCHARGE PROHtBITIONS 2401-1-12 Proper Disposal All removed mal~rial shdll be disposed of in a manner as ,11andated h~rein and in related regulations of the Boc1rd anrl other applicable regulations oi the Republic of Palau including, but not limited to Marine and F1esh Water Quai1ty Reguiations and the terms and conditions of any permit as c1pproved by the Board. 2401-1-13 Prohibited Discharges Disch<1rgP of removed material, directly. or indirectly, into wetlands, lagoons, reefs, strearn5, ocean, or other person's property is prohibited unless otherwise permitted by the Board. U f!i'C"ti'-'1' Mily 2(>. 19WJ) PERMITS 2401-1-14 Permit Required (A) Any person who engages in an earthmoving activity within the Republic of Palau shall first obtain a permit from the Board for the proposed activitv. (B) Notwithstanding the permitting requirement set forth in Division A of this Section, no permit is required: ( 1) Where the earthmoving activity is for plowing or tilling for agricultural purposes; or, (2) ./\'n, r~ :he earthmoving activity is for, and dt the •,ite d, rh~ construction and operation of d solid \vd~te 1:w~ull site which is permitted under Solid \V;:He Ma: <:;:..ment Regulations promulgated by the Boa.d. (C) Those persons that qualiiy under Division B of H, ', Sect;on to engage in earthmoving activities ,vithout a permit must otherwise comply with all ixovisions of this chapter. (rrr1"t,"I:• ·, Mav 20. ,~JtJU! 2t.O !-1-15 Applicat1on for Permit (;\) Application for perm its shal I be on forms pro,·:'3ed by th'- 3u~:·d and shall be submitted by the perso, ,..-der:- ~.i;1g ::le earthmoving activity. In the ca~e oi id,d d~ .. elor--n,=mt, the application shall be :•Jbmittt:r-' oy tht· 1af'1 developer rathr;-r thar> the co,,tracto•· or :l.5cnt. (Bl Each application shall be accompanied by an erosion and ~'2d1mentation control plan a11d such other documents as the Board may require. (CJ Application shall be accompanied by a processing iee of $100.00, for commercial projects dnd ~$20 fo1 private residences which is not refund­ c1ble, except that no fee is required of the Govern­ rnen, oi thcJ Republic of Palau. (D) ;,pplicants shall obtdin all necessary dear­ ,inces from the Historical Preservation Office, State Planning Commission and others as may be required b• : agencie~ of the Republic of Palau or any political sub-divisio11 thereof prior r-.1 approval of the app!ica­ r1on bv the Board. {E) • Tlw Board may, prior to the issuance of a permn o'r i.i the denial or a permit, hold a public hearing to t1eter111ine the fJcts upon which to base its den,ion. l he Board shall hold a public hearing prior to the issu<rnce or denial of a permit 1f requested by the applic<1nt or other interested person(~/. d tf1·< li,1' /\id\ . ;;. Jllbl 2401-1-16 Modification, Change or Revocatior of Permits (A) The Palau Environmental Quality Protectior Board may, after taking into account any significan1 detrimental environmental degradation resulting from this permitted ear.thmoving activity, change or modity the conditions of the permit to minimize such degradation or partially, or in whole. revoke the permit should the Board determine such action to be justified and appropriate for environmental protec­ tion. (B) The EQPB may change or modify the conditions of, suspend, or partially or in whole revoke, the permi, if, after issuance of the permit, the Board determines thai the information provided by the appl ic,1 / proves to be false, incomplete or inaccurate .,1~/\NSITION UNDER C:OJ\'.'PACT OF FREE ASSOCIATION 2401-1-17 Definitions Unless speufically indicated otherwise, or unless the context cearly requires a differ~nt meaning, for the purposes or Sections 2401-1-1 i through 2401-1 25, ;ndusive. (A) "Environrr:ental Qual'1:y Pro1ection Act" means the Republic cf ?ritau hvironmental Quality Protection A::C , "f ::,c1b!11.. rf P,:1:,u Public Law i-58, 24 PNC Sfction 10:, er seq. {B; "' ed~r.:1! \Vite, foil 1 ,; ;0,, C}l"nrol Act" mea, ,, the U•1ited States oi Arner,ca Federal Water Pollutior. Control Act Amendments of 19 72, 82 Stat. 886, 3 3 U.S.C. 1251, et seq., as amended by the Clean Water Act of 197'.', 91 Scat 1566, 33 U.S.C. 1251, et seq .. and the Water Quality Act of 1987, 101 Stat. 7, 33 U.S.C. 1251, et :;;eq. (Cl "Pollutant Discharge Permit" means any Republic: of Pal:u Environmental Quality Protectior Board Po!I utd"t Oisc11d rge Perrn it is$~1ed pursuant tc Sections 2401-11-Ll. 2401-11-22, or 2401-11-36 thE Republi, 01 Palau bv1ronmenta; Q 11al1ty Protectior Board /v\ar1ne .3nd Fresh Water Quality Regulations. (D) "Se,~t1L1:i 401 Water Quality Certification' means cert111cation tr<1rn the Environmental Qualit) Protection 802rd t'or purposes oi Section 401 ot thE FedPral \'\l,i\er Pollution Control A,·t, under Sectioni 2401-11--l-l th;ough 2401-11-54, 1nc!c1sive, or th, PalJu Envi1011mental Quality P1oternon Board MJrinf and Fresh \A'ater Quality Regulations, that an\ discharge, c1s ,et forth in Section -101. will comph with sections 30 ! , 302, 303, 306. and 307 or thi Federal Water Pollution Control Acl. \f:J "Section 404 Permit" means a permit issued by the United States Army Corps of Engineers, pursuant to Section 404 of the Federal Water Pollu,ion Control Act. 2401-1-18 Existing 404 Permits All Section 404 Permits, and the terms and conditions thereof, in effect on September 29, 1994 for discharges within the territory of the Republic of Palau shc.11! continue in effect afterthe implementation <); nw Coinpact oi Free Association between the !~epublic of Palau and the United States of America and are hereby ;idopted as EQPB Permits as follows: (,.l..) \,Vhere 0 Palau EQPB Earthmoving Permit has diready been :::sued by the Boar:.i with 1espec\ to z. particu1 d• proiect, any and al I Se.:tion 404 Pe::rm i,s and 40 i V/..,te," Quality Certific-athns issued for the project '"')n1 i r,, • ;:, ,n effect and :s hereby adopted as part a, P.<1ci, t"QPB Earthmoving Permit issued for the project. (B) \\ '.1er0 no EQPB Earthmovi,,g Permit has yet hP(~n isstied by tf1e Board with respect to a particufar pi op~ct, (~ Kh and every Section -104 Permit and Section -iOl Water Quality Certification shall conrinue JS a Pollutant Discharge Permit. :ti,,lt'.•' M..i.r .!ti. l'-J''6J 2401-1-19 Com:)liance with 404 Permits Rrz·~'uired Ali l"c2rso,1s to v:[·,.m~ .. Section 404 Permi; h,6 !;--e,'. 'ssued ~i dl to,:1;1,,Jf' :o abide by the t.-·r,,,c: and ( ,:ind,tion,; 01 ::-ac, ~uch Section 404 PernJit unt,; ,lie p1•1mit is replaced by a Palau EQPB Earthm0vmg l',,,,rnJ issued sub~equent to the implementation of ihe Lo:npact of Free Association. l/lr,"(l,\1' /1..,.,,.f,. :n i dM 2401-1-20 Compliance with 401 Certification Required A tJ Perso, ,: to whom a Section 40 l Water Qua! ity CP, iiication has been issued s:"1all ,,mtinue to abide lw tiw terms and conditions of each ~uch Section 401 \\',11,,, Qu,ility Certification until tb,• certification is 11•pL1ced bv J Palau EQPB EarthlllO\ :•1g Pernrn issued , iY-•'(JUent W the implementation <1 1 the Compact of Ii, •p '\ssociation. H0l-1-21 Earthmoving Appl it at ion Required \.Vithin 90 days of the implen1entat1on of the Compact of Free Association, all pe:~ons shall apply to the EQPB for a new or revised Earthmoving Permit to include the terms and conditions of any Section 404 Permits and Section 401 Water Quality Certifica• tions where the person: (A) Has been issued a Section 404 Permit or a Section 401 Water Quality Certification; and (B) Has not yet received nor filed with the Palau EQPB a complete application for a Palau EQPB Earthmoving Permit, (E(/c, ,i,-e May 26, 19961 2401-1-22 Continuation of Permiltcd Conduct During the time period when the pern,it applica· tion required by the Section 2401-1-21 is pending before the Board, an activity authorized or required by the Section 404 Permit and the Section 401 Water Quality Certification rnav continue, notw1ti~'tan,:iin; any expiration ~.iau~ on the [-'<::rmit. to the extent such conduct is not othe,wise prohibited by the iaws and regulations of thE: Ke,",uh!ic of Palau, including the requirement tha: d valid earthmoving permit be applied for and re, eived from the Palau EQPB prior to the initiation 01 any earthmoving as tha1 \( rn is defined in Sect:::m no I-1-03(1-i). ((flea"•~ May 26" 1 'J96: 2401+23 Resolutioi1 of lnconsistcncie5 If there exists any i rreconctlable i ncons1stency In the requirements ot any Section 404 Permit or Section 401 Water Qua I ity Certification and the terms and conditior,s of dny EOP8 larthmoving Permit nr other requ[rer.;ent ,;,,, 1,:1 the [ 'i/lr"lllnlental Quality Protection Act, ,he requ\, P.rner,i ,ha: i:· ,nost p;otective of the emwo 1'11ent ar.( tfw heJl'q "ind safetv of the public s!1iil be collrrn!li:ii"" subjeu to an)' specific authorization the Board issues as to the appropriate resolution of an1 such irreconcilable inconsistenc1"" l((fech'-'t" Ma}• 26. I :JY(d 2401-1-24 Termination of 404 Authority; Continuation of 401 Authority Once the f:QPB issues, afkr the implecw•ntation 0i the Compact of Free f'-ssociation, a new o; rensed Earthmoving ?cerrn it incorporating the req,J irements of any Section 404 Permit or Sectiun -101 Wdrer Qu.il1ty Certification, all authorizations to dis< h2rge (ii I materials under the Sect1011 40°: Permit <;l1dii ceJ~e­ A:1y conduct authorized by anv SPction 401 War1~' Quality Certification, however, ~hal I con I 1nlw 111 1 u 11 force and effect 2401-1-25 Compliance with Law and Regula­ tions Required Nothing in these regulations shJ!I be construed to Jllow any person to avoid the requirements oi the Environmental Quality Protection Act, and the Regulations promulgated thereunder, including but not limited to, the Earthmoving Regulation's prohibi­ tion on undertaking any activity that disturbs or alters the surface of the land, a coral reef, or lagoon floor dnd the Marine and Fresh Water Quality Regulations' Sections 2401-11-21, 2401-11-22, and 2401-1 1-36 iequirement that prior written authorization be oilrained from the Board prior to the initiation of any praJect that may represent a new or increased source 1)t either point-source or non-point source pollution. U U,•u•.~• M,1,• 2&. 19:JGJ 2401-1-26 2401-1-27 (Reserved) l:NFORCEMENT Enforcement !mrJic,,"'/ ::itlon, enforcement and co:.1rt action 1wnJ1ning to regulations contained herein shall be conduoecl according to the rights and procedures establ i5hed in 24 PNC Sections 121 through l 71, inclusive. r1 ffc•e11.t" May ::i~. 1996) Rf-:if>,JNSIBIUTIES OF GOVERNMENT, DEVEi OPMENT, AND SUPPORT ENTITIES 2401-1-28 Notke to EQPB Required Ar:y pE:r: . ..' whu ,-)rov'des financial assista;·iu~, t '('uIp:>1ent aric;.· -:-, '11;;'. •rials or perm its to bui Id sh al, m·,t!: i t!-ie 3oan..i :.i- 1:ediately upon receipt o· ::.n .1pplication k.. such assistance, equipment anci/or mdterials, or bui ldirig perm it or other activity I nvolv­ ing an earthmoving activity, by forwarding to the Board a copy of the application. (HfC'Clo" Ma, 26. 19%1 2401-1-29 Prohibition on Release of Support Without an Eart hmoving Permit No person shall release funds, equipment and/or materials, or building permits to those engaged in earthmoving activities requiring an EQPB permit untd the EQPB has issued the permit pursuant to these Regulations or has determined that no permit is recuired (E(f, ,. ,,w MJ\• 2&. 19%) MISCELLANEOU~ PP.OVISIONS 2401-1-30 '.'ieveraLilily If any provis:cm cf these regulations or the ap:Jlication of any p,ov,sion of these regulations to an: person or circumstance is held invalid, ,he ap:.1l1ca!!on o~ such provi~ion to other persons or circumstances anc the ~emciinder of these regulations shall not be affecte(' thereby. (Eift...,,L\"!:" M.av 2ft, 1996) 2401-1-31 Repealer The regulations concained '1(-'reln sha! I replace the ~epublic of Palau l:nviror.r:1,--rql Quality Protection Board EarthmiJVir1g t((",gu!atior,, i,~ effect in the Repubiic of Palau c-n ;.hr effr-:live Jate of th-==se r~~g,...:!atic,ns. crn~-UVC' Jv1a1- 16. t'::r9GI