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NCSCO-RF (GP-001-MN) m. Groins - Shore protection structures built (usually perpendicular to the shoreline) to trap littoral drift or retard erosion of the shore, provided this activity is regulated and approved under appropriate state laws and rules. n. Breakwaters/Jetties - A rock barrier (can be connected to shore) designed to afcord protection from wave action to shipping and marine structures, or to protect against erosion, or provide harbor protection. The project must be regulated and approved under appropriate state laws and rules. o. Fords.- The placement of gravel or crushed rock, concrete planks (cast - in -place or pre -fabricated), or large concrete slabs on the bed of a river or stream to provide a low-water crossing. The ford must be designed to blend into the existing river or stream bed and be able to withstand continuous inundation without scouring. The ford must be regulated and approved under appropriate state laws and rules. p. Bridge and Culvert Improvement or Replacement - Fill placed in wetlands and waterbodies in conjunction with the improvement or replacement of bridge and culvert crossings for muni^ipal, township, county, state and Federal projects. The replacement of historic bridges must be coordinated with the State Historic Preservation Officer. In addition, the existing structure must be removed, and the replacement must be constructed on the same or similar alignment with hydraulic capacity that is consistent with state and Federal regulations and requirements. The placement of fill material in up to 0.25 acre if wetland is authorized for the widening of the roadway approaches to conform with the width of the new structure. All excess material will be placed at an upland location. The project must be regulated and approved under appropriate state laws and rules including certification from the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA). This general permit does not authorize projects involving a channel change. q. Access Paths - The placement of fill material in wetlands to gain riparian access to the ordinary high-water mark from adj,�.cent upland areas, provided the fill above the high-water mark does not exceed 15 feet bottom width, 1.5 feet deep, and 150 feet in length. Whenever possible, access paths should be developed on lot -lines to allow for joint use of the path by two riparian applicants. The access path fill must be regulated and approved under appropriate state laws and rules. r. Fill for Shoreline Reclamation and Repair - The placement of fill material in wetlands or waterbodies to repair damage to a shoreline and reclaim lost shoreline from a single storm event or single season of ici damage that occurred within the last 12 months. The project must include a provision for bank stabilization. The project must be regulated and approved under appropriate state laws and rules. lE