A. The Director shall notify adjacent communities and the DEC prior to permitting any alteration or relocation of a watercourse and shall submit evidence of such notification to the Regional Director, Region II, Federal Emergency Management Agency.

B. The Director shall determine that the permit holder has provided for maintenance within the altered or relocated portion of said watercourse so that the flood-carrying capacity is not diminished.

See Article XIX: Flood Damage Prevention for complete, detailed information.