Environmental
Maine's 'Alteration of Terrain' permit may be required for development projects that disturb more than:
A1,000 square feet of land
B1 acre of land (or less under certain conditions)✓ Correct
C5 acres of land
D10 acres of land
Explanation
Maine's Alteration of Terrain (AoT) permit from the DEP is typically required for development that disturbs more than 1 acre of land, or smaller areas in sensitive locations, to control erosion and stormwater.
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