Islip requires erosion and sediment controls per NY Standards and Specifications for Erosion and Sediment Control (November 2016). Silt fence, inlet protection, stabilized construction entrances mandatory. Coastal Erosion Hazard Area permit required near ocean/bay.
Construction projects disturbing soil must implement BMPs per NY DEC Blue Book. Silt fencing installed at downslope property lines before work begins. Stabilized construction entrance (crushed stone pad) required. Exposed soil seeded/mulched within 14 days of final grade. Along Fire Island, Great South Bay, and ocean coast, NYS Coastal Erosion Hazard Area Act (ECL Article 34) requires CEHA permit for structures within mapped area. Suffolk County Soil and Water Conservation District offers technical assistance.
Failure to install BMPs: 500-2,500 dollars plus DEC enforcement. Work in CEHA without permit: 10,000 dollar per day DEC penalty under ECL 71-0703.
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