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the Triangle region occurred on August 15, 1991 . <br /> Although the hearings have been concluded, the EMC is <br /> accepting written comment as part of the hearing process until <br /> October 31 , 1991 . In addition, the EMC has indicated that it will <br /> hold a second public hearing (currently unscheduled) for the <br /> Triangle region prior to October 31 . <br /> The hearing process that closes on October 31 may offer the <br /> only chance for local governments to request different <br /> classifications and standards for watersheds than those proposed. <br /> As such, A staff report was presented to the Board of Commissioners <br /> on August 5 that: <br /> 1 . Identified the classification of each watershed as <br /> proposed by the EMC; <br /> 2. Compared existing and proposed development standards <br /> applicable in each watershed; <br /> 3. Identified issues of both regional and watershed- <br /> specific importance; and <br /> 4. Listed possible alternative actions to those <br /> proposed by the EMC and adjoining local governments. <br /> The report was presented to the Planning Board at its July 15, <br /> 1991 meeting. Comments were provided by the Planning Board in the <br /> form of a "Summary of Recommendations" (copy attached) . <br /> THERE WERE NO QUESTIONS OR COMMENTS FROM THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS <br /> OR PLANNING BOARD <br /> THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS OPEN FOR CITIZEN COMMENTS <br /> Nancy Mueller spoke on behalf of the League of Women Voters. <br /> She indicated that the Leagues believes that protecting the source <br /> of the water supply is the most economical and effective way to <br /> protect the quality of the water. They support the Critical <br /> Watershed designation for University Lake as well as rules on <br /> wastewater discharges and limits on development densities. They <br /> also support the new rules proposed for agriculture in WS-1 <br /> watersheds and WS-11 Critical Areas. A copy of her statement is <br /> in the permanent agenda file in the Clerk's office. <br /> Lois Herring spoke on behalf of Orange Water and Sewer <br /> Authority. She indicated that OWASA supports standards which <br /> promote the protection rather than degradation of our water. A <br /> copy of this statement in its entirety is in the permanent agenda <br /> file in the Clerk's office. <br /> Ed Harrison, a resident of Chapel Hill and a member of the <br /> North Carolina Sierra Club, requested support for a strong <br /> statewide water supply protection program. He asked specifically <br /> that the Critical Area designation be strengthened and protected. <br /> He also requested that Orange County take whatever action is <br /> necessary to control agricultural pollution. <br />