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N: Recent legislation in the N.C. General Assembly has delayed the final classification of watersheds until July 1, 1992. A series of public hearings on the classifications and standards were held in mid - August by the EMC. The hearing for jurisdictions in the Triangle region occurred on August 15, 1991. Although the hearings have been is accepting written comment as process until October 31, 1991. has indicated that it will hold hearing (currently unscheduled) region prior to October 31. concluded, the EMC part of the hearing In addition, the EMC a second public for the Triangle The hearing process that closes on October 31 may offer the only chance for local governments to request different classifications and standards for watersheds than those proposed. As such, a Staff report was presented to the Board of Commissioners on August 5 that: 1. Identified the classification of each watershed as proposed by the EMC; 2. Compared existing and proposed development standards applicable in each watershed; 3. Identified issues of both regional and watershed - specific importance; and 4. Listed possible alternative actions to those proposed by the EMC and adjoining local governments. The report was presented to the Planning Board at its July 15, 1991 meeting. Comments were provided by the Planning Board in the form of a "Summary of Recommendations" (copy attached). RECOMMENDATION: The Administration recommends that citizen comments received at this public hearing be referred to the Planning Board for consideration and preparation of a final recommendation at its September 16, 1991 meeting. The Board of Commissioners may then consider the Planning Board recommendation and citizen comments at its October 7 and /or October 18 meetings. An official position statement, including requested changes in watershed classifications and development standards., could then be submitted to the EMC prior to the close of the hearing process on October 31, 1991.