Indiana Drainage Handbook

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• Cover and Acknowledgments
• Table of Contents, List of Tables & Exhibits, Summary of October 1999 Revisions

Section 1 - Introduction

• 1.1-Purpose
• 1.2-Scope
• 1.3-Background
• 1.4-Organization of the Handbook
• 1.5-How to use this Handbook
• 1.6-Future revisions and updates

Section 2 - Description of Permitting Processes

• 2.1-Overview
• 2.2-Permits/Codes Administered by Local Governments
• 2.3-Permits/Codes Administered by IDNR
• 2.4-Permits/Codes Administered by IDEM
• 2.5-Permits/Codes Administered by COE
• 2.6-Permits/Codes Administered by USFWS
• 2.7-Regulations Administered by NRCS

Section 3 - Required Permits for Drainage Improvement Activities

• 3.1-Brief definition of activities and practices
• 3.2-Required authorizations and processing methods
• 3.3-Mitigation requirements for drainage improvement projects

Section 4 - Selection Guide for Drainage Improvement Activities

• 4.1-Planning process
• 4.2-Factors to be considered in selection of appropriate practices
• 4.3-Practice selection guide

Section 5 - Best Management Practices (Individual Sections)

• Important Introductory Notes
• Site Assessment and Preparation (file size 541kb)
• Tile Drain Installation (file size 296kb)
• Debrushing (file size 1468kb)
• Logjam Removal and River Restoration (file size 546kb)
• Eroded Streambank Repair (file size 1936kb)
• Channel Excavation/Dredging
• Ditch Relocation/Construction and Transitions (file size 709kb)
• Sediment Control and In-Channel Floodwater Retention (file size 527kb)
• Stream Crossing Construction and Repair
• Outlet Protection (file size 278kb)
• Revegetation and Site Stabilization
• Mitigation Measures (file size 1259kb)
• Other Related Practices Section 6 - References

Appendix A - Glossary of Terms

Appendix B - Drainage Task Force 1994 Report (file size 1135kb)

Appendix C - Senate Enrolled Act 303

Appendix D - List of Work Group Members

Appendix E - Material Related to INDR-Administered Regulations

• E.1-IDNR Permit Application Package
• E.2-IDNR Listing of Public Freshwater Lake Wetland Review Maps
• E.3-IDNR Roster of Navigable Waterways in Indiana
• E.4-IDNR Listing of Special Streams (file size 426kb)
• E.5-IDNR Obstruction Removal Notification Form
• E.6-IDNR Sample SEA 368 Request Submittal (file size 1,733kb)
• E.7-IDNR Drainage-Related Personnel Information

Appendix F - Material Related to IDEM-Administered Regulations

• F.2-IDEM Listing of Indiana Waters Designated for Special Protection
• F.3-IDEM February 8, 1997 Decision Letter Regarding COE Nationwide Permits
• F.4-IDEM Drainage-Related Personnel Information (file size 253kb)

Appendix G - Material Related to COE-Administered Regulations

• G.1-COE Permit Application Package (file size 495kb)
• G.2-Nationwide Permit Program (33 CFR 330) (file size 1348kb)
• G.3-COE Listing of Navigable Waters in Indiana
• G.4-COE Drainage-Related Personnel Information

Appendix H - Material Related to USFWS-Administered Regulations

• H.1-USFWS Permit Application Package
• H.2-USFWS List of Indiana Streams and Habitats Associated with Endangered Species
• H.3-USFWS Drainage-Related Personnel Information

Appendix I - USDA-NRCS Drainage-Related Personnel Information