A mitigation bank is a wetland, stream, or other aquatic resource area that has been restored, established, enhanced, or (in certain circumstances) preserved for the purpose of providing compensation for unavoidable impacts to aquatic resources permitted under Section 404 or a similar state or local wetland regulation.1 A mitigation bank may be created when a government agency, corporation, nonprofit organization, or other entity undertakes these activities under a formal agreement with a regulatory agency.
Date Of Record Release | 2009-05-18 16:11:42 |
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Description | A mitigation bank is a wetland, stream, or other aquatic resource area that has been restored, established, enhanced, or (in certain circumstances) preserved for the purpose of providing compensation for unavoidable impacts to aquatic resources permitted under Section 404 or a similar state or local wetland regulation.1 A mitigation bank may be created when a government agency, corporation, nonprofit organization, or other entity undertakes these activities under a formal agreement with a regulatory agency. |
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Source | United States Environmental Protection Agency |
Keyword | Mitigation bank, Wetlands, Streams |
Selector | Marks |
Date Of Record Creation | 2009-05-18 16:00:16 |
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Date Last Modified | 2009-05-18 16:28:58 |
Language | English |
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