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52 for each watershed. For the purpose of these reclassifications, the intent of "most appropriate classification" was interpreted to be the highest classification for which a water supply qualified, according to the adopted rules. A questionnaire was sent to each affected local government requesting information on existing land uses within their jurisdiction. The questionnaires were sent along with specific instructions for providing explicit information on existing development, including lands that had been platted or zoned for specific uses. The information that has been provided in response to the questionnaires, in general, was not sufficiently explicit regarding platted and zoned lands. Therefore, the proposed classifications have been based upon the-best available information and, in some instances, represent the best professional judgement of the Water Quality Section staff of the DEM. Corrections, updates and comments regarding the proposed reclassifications may be directed to the Division during this public hearing process. In order to document that a classification other than the one proposed is more appropriate, supporting documentation, including additional specific information on platted and zoned lands and existing-land uses, should be provided during the hearing process. L40difigations to A Eules In reviewing the adopted water supply protection rules a few issues were targeted for additional modification. In general, these modifications are proposed to clarify requirements in the adopted rules. The adopted rules with proposed modifications are. included in Appendix C (proposed additions are underlined and proposed deletions are struck through). The following list outlines the proposed modifications to the rules as adopted by the EMC. • Stormwater Discharge. When the rules were adopted in December 1990 it was not clear how federal stormwater rules would be implemented on the state level. ftertreviewlarge the stormwater requirements it became apparent number of facilities would be required to implement stormwater control practices to comply with the federal criteria. To allow for compliance with federal stormwater rules, provisions to allow stormwater discharge are proposed to-be added to the adopted rules. These provisions will allow stormwater discharge permits in water supply watersheds as applicable. The additional provisions are included in Sections .01010, .0211, and .0300. • DOT Best Management Practices. The Department of Transportation has developed a document (Water Supply Watershed Best Management Practices) outlining BMP`s that will be utilized in water supply watersheds. - Section .0104(m) 2