§ 32-1. Definitions.

(a) In general.

In this subtitle, the following terms have the meanings indicated.

(b) Approval.

(1) In general.

"Approval" means a documented action by the Department following a comprehensive review to determine and acknowledge that submitted materials demonstrate compliance with the requirements of a specified stage in a project's development process.

(2) Exclusions.

"Approval" does not include an acknowledgment by the Department that material has been received for review.

(c) Drainage area.

"Drainage area" means an area, measured in a horizontal plane, that:

(1) contributes runoff to a single point; and

(2) is enclosed by a ridge line.

(d) Stabilization.

"Stabilization" means the protection of exposed soils from erosion by the application of seed and mulch, seed and matting, sod, other vegetative measures, or structural means.