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Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection
Bureau of Resou r_ce_P__rotection_- Wetlands
WPA Form 2 - Determination of Applicability
Massachusetts Wetlands Protection Act M.G.L. c. 131, §40
and the Northampton Wetlands Protection Ordinance — Chapter 24
A. General Information
From:
The Northampton Conservation Commission
To: Applicant Property Owner (if different from applicant):
Northampton Department of Public Works
Name
125 Locust Street
Name
Mailing Address
Northampton MA 01060
City/Town State Zip Code City/Town
Mailing Address
1. Title and Date (or Revised Date if applicable) of Final Plans and Other Documents:
Construction Plan ,Daman_Ro , Water Main -Sheet 10f 3 and Sheet 2 of 3 City 12/01/04
of Northampton Department of Public Works Date
Title Date
Title Date
2. Date Request Filed:
02/23/2005
Project Description (if applicable):
State Zip Code
B. Determination
Pursuant to the authority of M.G.L. c. 131, § 40, the Conservation Commission considered your
Request for Determination of Applicability, with its supporting documentation, and made the following
Determination.
Replace existing water line and removal of a hydrant. Work will take place within the pavement area
of the 100 foot buffer zone.
Project Location:
Damon Road near Old Water Street
Street Address City/Town
N/A N/A
Northampton
Assessors Map /Plat Number Parcel /Lot Number
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Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection
Bureau of Resource Protection - Wetlands
WPA Form 2 - Determination of Applicability
Massachusetts Wetlands Protection Act M.G.L. c. 131, §40
and the Northampton Wetlands Protection Ordinance — Chapter 24
B. Determination (cont.)
The following Determination(s) is /are applicable to the proposed site and /or project relative to the
Wetlands Protection Act and regulations:
Positive Determination
Note: No work within the jurisdiction of the Wetlands Protection Act may proceed until a final Order of
Conditions (issued following submittal of a Notice of Intent or Abbreviated Notice of Intent) has been
received from the issuing authority (i.e., Conservation Commission or the Department of
Environmental Protection).
❑ 1. The area described on the referenced plan(s) is an area subject to protection under the Act.
Removing, filling, dredging, or altering of the area requires the filing of a Notice of Intent.
❑ 2a. The boundary delineations of the following resource areas described on the referenced
plan(s) are confirmed as accurate. Therefore, the resource area boundaries confirmed in this
Determination are binding as to all decisions rendered pursuant to the Wetlands Protection Act and its
regulations regarding such boundaries for as long as this Determination is valid.
❑ 2b. The boundaries of resource areas listed below are not confirmed by this Determination, .
regardless of whether such boundaries are contained on the plans attached to this Determination or
to the Request for Determination.
❑ 3. The work described on referenced plan(s) and document(s) is within an area subject to
protection under the Act and will remove, fill, dredge, or alter that area. Therefore, said work
requires the filing of a Notice of Intent.
❑ 4. The work described on referenced plan(s) and document(s) is within the Buffer Zone and will
alter an Area subject to protection under the Act. Therefore, said work requires the filing of a
Notice of Intent.
❑ 5. The area and /or work described on referenced plan(s) and document(s) is subject to review
and approval by:
Name of Municipality
Pursuant to the following municipal wetland ordinance or bylaw:
Name Ordinance or Bylaw Citation
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Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection
Bureau of Resource Protection - Wetlands
WPA Form 2 Determination of Applicability
Massachusetts Wetlands Protection Act M.G.L. c. 131, §40
and the Northampton Wetlands Protection Ordinance — Chapter 24
B. Determination (cont.)
❑ 6. The following area and /or work, if any, is subject to a municipal ordinance or bylaw but not
subject to the Massachusetts Wetlands Protection Act:
❑ 7. If a Notice of Intent is filed for the work in the Riverfront Area described on referenced plan(s)
and document(s), which includes all or part of the work described in the Request, the applicant
must consider the following alternatives. (Refer to the wetland regulations at 10.58(4)c. for more
information about the scope of alternatives requirements):
❑ Alternatives limited to the lot on which the project is located.
❑ Alternatives limited to the lot on which the project is located, the subdivided lots, and any
adjacent lots formerly or presently owned by the same owner.
❑ Alternatives limited to the original parcel on which the project is located, the subdivided
parcels, any adjacent parcels, and any other land which can reasonably be obtained within
the municipality.
❑ Alternatives extend to any sites which can reasonably be obtained within the appropriate
region of the state.
Negative Determination
Note: No further action under the Wetlands Protection Act is required by the applicant. However, if the
Department is requested to issue a Superseding Determination of Applicability, work may not proceed
on this project unless the Department fails to act on such request within 35 days of the date the
request is post- marked for certified mail or hand delivered to the Department. Work may then proceed
at the owner's risk only upon notice to the Department and to the Conservation Commission.
Requirements for requests for Superseding Determinations are listed at the end of this document.
❑ 1. The area described in the Request is not an area subject to protection under the Act or the
Buffer Zone.
® 2. The work described in the Request is within an area subject to protection under the Act, but will
not remove, fill, dredge, or alter that area. Therefore, said work does not require the filing of a
Notice of Intent.
▪ 3. The work described in the Request is within the Buffer. Zone, as defined in the regulations, but
will not alter an Area subject to protection under the Act. Therefore, said work does not require
the filing of a Notice of Intent, subject to the following conditions (if any).
Silt fencing and strawbales shall be used when work is in the buffer zone of a Bordering
Vegetated Wetland
If disturbed or destroyed, the Conservation Commission sign for Elwell Island Conservation Area
is to be replaced
❑ 4. The work described in the Request is not within an Area subject to protection under the Act •
(including the Buffer Zone). Therefore, said work does not require the filing of a Notice of Intent,
unless and until said work alters an Area subject to protection under the Act.
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Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection
Bureau of Resource Protection - Wetlands
WPA Form 2 Determination of Applicability
Massachusetts Wetlands Protection Act M.G.L. c. 131, §40 .
and the Northampton Wetlands Protection Ordinance — Chapter 24
B. Determination (cont.)
❑ 5. The area described in the Request is subject to protection under the Act. Since the work
described therein meets the requirements for the following exemption, as specified in the Act and
the regulations, no Notice of Intent is required:
Exempt Activity (site applicable statuatory/regulatory provisions)
❑ 6. The area and /or work described in the Request is not subject to review and approval by:
Name of Municipality
Pursuant to a municipal wetlands ordinance or bylaw.
Name Ordinance or Bylaw Citation
C. Authorization
This Determination is issued to the applicant and delivered as follows:
❑ by hand delivery on ❑ by certified mail, return receipt requested on
Date
Date
This Determination is valid for three years from the date of issuance (except Determinations for
Vegetation Management Plans which are valid for the duration of the Plan). This Determination does not
relieve the applicant from complying with all other applicable federal, state, or local statutes, ordinances,
bylaws, or regulations.
This Determination must be signed by a majority of the Co?serva on Commission. A copy must be sent
to the appropriate DEP Regional Office (see Appendix A) and the pop -rty owner (if iffere it from the
applicant). Signatures:
Date
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