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the Triangle region occurred on August 15, 1991. Although the hearings have been concluded, the EMC is accepting written comment as part of the hearing process until October 31, 1991. In addition, the EMC has indicated that it will hold a second public hearing (currently unscheduled) for the Triangle region prior to October 31. 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). THERE WERE NO QUESTIONS OR COMMENTS FROM THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OR PLANNING BOARD THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS OPEN FOR CITIZEN COMMENTS Nancy Mueller spoke on behalf of the League of Women Voters. She indicated that the Leagues believes that protecting the source of the water supply is the most economical and effective way to protect the quality of the water. They support the Critical Watershed designation for University Lake as well as rules on wastewater discharges and limits on development densities. They also support the new rules proposed for agriculture in WS -1 watersheds and WS -11 Critical Areas. A copy of her statement is in the permanent agenda file in the Clerk's office. Lois Herring spoke on behalf of Orange Water and Sewer Authority. She indicated that OWASA supports standards which promote the protection rather than degradation of our water. A copy of this statement in its entirety is in the permanent agenda file in the Clerk's office. Ed Harrison, a resident of Chapel Hill and a member of the North Carolina Sierra Club, requested support for a strong statewide water supply protection program. He asked specifically that the Critical Area designation be strengthened and protected. He also requested that Orange County take whatever action is necessary to control agricultural pollution.