Notice of Intent

Any project involving more than one acre of disturbed area or is within 200 feet of the bank of any state waters requires submittal of an Erosion Control Plan to the Natural Resources Conservation Service, 706-525-7109. The approved erosion control plan is your land disturbance permit and is a component of the application for a permit.  State waters excludes channels and drainage ways which have water in them only during and immediately after rainfall events and intermittent streams which do not have water in them year-round. provided, however the responsible party must prevent sediment from moving beyond the boundaries of the property

Required if:

  • You are in a EPD classified Common Development (no matter the size of the lot).
  • You are within 200 foot of any state waters.
  • You are clearing/grading an acre or more of land (including the driveway).

You must file the Notice of Intent with the Environmental Protection Division of the State of Georgia at https://epd.georgia.gov/complete-process-submitting-notice-intent-noi-us...

A copy of the NOI (Notice of Intent) must be provided to Dawson County for permit release.