Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia Department 391 - RULES OF GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES
Here’s a comprehensive overview of Department 391 – Rules of the Georgia Department of Natural Resources (DNR), based on the Official Compilation of Rules & Regulations of the State of Georgia. Source: Georgia SOS and Justia
📘 Administrative History
Tracks the filing and effective dates of each chapter and any amendments or repeals dating back to the early 1970s. For example:
Chapter 391‑1‑1 (Solid Waste Management) was filed Nov 21, 1972, effective Dec 12, 1972, later repealed.
Chapter 391‑4‑2 (Hunting Regulations) went through several revisions between 1973–1975
🧭 Chapter Overview
Chapter 391‑1: Administration
Procedures for contested cases (Rule 391‑1‑2), such as filing petitions, hearing procedures, stays pending final actions, and criteria for civil penalties
Chapter 391‑2: Coastal Resources
Rules on coastal permits (e.g., upland component regulation [Rule 391‑2‑3‑.02])
(Pending amendments to Subject 391‑2‑1—for private docks over tidal waters, reviewed Jan 2024
Chapter 391‑3: Environmental Protection
Includes:
Chapter 391‑3‑4: Solid Waste Management rules (detailed on EPD website)
391‑3‑7: Erosion & Sedimentation Control, including buffer variances, turbidity limits, inspections, enforcement, etc.
391‑3‑16: Environmental Planning Criteria—watershed buffers, groundwater recharge zones, wetlands, river corridors, mountain protection
391‑3‑19: Hazardous site response (e.g., release notification)
Chapter 391‑4: Wildlife Resources Division
391‑4‑2: Hunting regulations
391‑4‑3: Fishing regulations
391‑4‑6: Sapelo Island operating/access procedures, including definitions of terms like “ATV,” “permanent residents,” etc., current through March 18, 2025 (regulations.justia.com)
391‑4‑10: Plant & animal species collection permits (exceptions rule)
Chapter 391‑5: Historic Preservation
Subjects 391‑5‑1 through 391‑5‑14: cover standards and procedures for preserving state historic resources
Chapter 391‑6
Repealed (Subject 391‑6‑1)
Chapter 391‑7: Pollution Prevention Assistance Division
Subjects 391‑7‑1 and 391‑7‑2: guidelines for pollution prevention education and outreach
How to Access the Full Text
Below are links to official sources where you can view, download, or search each chapter:
Georgia SOS Official Code (GAC) – Full text for all parts of Department 391
Justia Compilation – Organized by chapter and subject for easy navigation
EPD Website – Specific chapters (e.g. 391‑3‑4 Solid Waste) with contact and enforcement info
🔍 Tips for Researchers
Check the Administrative History section for the filing and effective dates of any rule amendment or repeal
For live updates or notices of proposed changes (e.g. for private docks), monitor DNR or Coastal DNR announcements
See chapter summaries on Justia or Cornell LII to identify specific rule sections
✅ Summary Table
| Chapter | Topic |
|---|---|
| 391‑1 | Administration & contested case procedures |
| 391‑2 | Coastal resources & permitting |
| 391‑3 | Environmental protection & pollution |
| 391‑4 | Wildlife, hunting, fishing, island rules |
| 391‑5 | Historic preservation |
| 391‑6 | Repealed |
| 391‑7 | Pollution prevention assistance |
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