Filling Other Than Dredged Material Disposal:

Filling Other Than Dredged Material Disposal: A. Permanent filling of coastal wetlands below the OHWM is not authorized. B. Permanent filling of coastal wetlands above the OHWM for the purpose of constructing public access facilities is authorized provided the applicant demonstrates a higher public interest. C. Fill material must be nontoxic and either stabilized or of sufficient size as to not be displaced during typical storm tides. a. Beach nourishment does not require stabilization. D. Fill proposals to eliminate existing poor water quality conditions (filling of dead-end canals, keyhole boat slips, etc.) will be considered. E. See also Boat Ramps (Rule 8.2), Bulkheads and Seawalls (Rule 8.4), Transportation (Rule 8.6), Oil and Gas Exploration and Production (Rule 8.11), and Activities Affecting Coastal Wetlands (Rule 8.14). MISS. CODE ANN. §§49-15-304, 49-27-59, 57-15-6, 57-15-10.