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Created 4/72/07 "1' Environmental Responsibility Goal Goal Statement -Perform all County governmental functions, both internal and external, with a sensitivity and ethic that promotes environmental responsibility and leadership,, and an understanding of~the actions of government activities as they affect the natural and cultural resources of the County, region, state, nation and world. (Adopted 12/5/2005) Objectives 1) Develop a Countywide Environmental Leadership Policy, and institute a standing Orange County Environmental Action Committee as an internal mechanism to periodically monitor and assess the County's progress toward meeting the objectives of the environmental responsibility goal (adopted 12/512005). 2) Continue, expand .and formally adopt the use of green building standards; construct new facilities/deconstruct outdated facilities in .a way that is eco- friendly, utilizes energy conserving measures, and minimizes impacts on the environment. (Adopted 12/5/2005 as Objective 4) a) Research and suggestion for green building standards through the Comprehensive Plan process and the Planning and Inspections Department regulations for both public and private sector development by the end of 2007. b) Implementation for green building standards through the Planning and Inspections Department, Building Division regulations for both public and private sector development by the end of 2008. c) Participate in education opportunities related to LEED guidelines through training of building and planning employees and eventually education of the general public and private sector builders. d) Adopt `smart growth' principles of land development and site planning including `Low Impact Design' guidelines in appropriate sectors of Coun op licy by the end of 2007. e) Adopt `smart growth' principles of land development and site planning including `Low Impact Design' guidelines in planning and/or erosion control regulations by the end of 2008.