In freshwater rivers, it means the landward edge of the mean annual high water which usually occurs in the early spring. Person having an Interest means any assessed owner or any holder of record of an easement, covenant, restriction or any other holder of any such property interest known to the Commissioner. Plan means a line and symbol photogrammetric map or an orthophoto map which meets National Map Accuracy Standards, upon which the river corridor is delineated. Removing means taking away any type of material that alters the elevation of any land within the river corridor. Repeal means rescinding of any Order, including the plan or plans and list of assessed owners incorporated with the Order.
Restriction means any provision in any Order limiting activities or uses in any river corridor.
A restriction shall be unlimited in time unless repealed by the Department. River means a watercourse having a permanent source, well-defined course, and an outlet and which has continuous flow during portions of the year. River Corridor means any river or stream and land up to 300 horizontal feet from the natural bank of the river or stream, which has been included in an Order. Scenic River means a scenic or recreational river or stream proposed for inclusion in, or included within the river corridor. Stream means a river as defined in 302 CMR 3.02.