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C0? apparent inappropriate classification, noting water body name, location and other jurisdictions or facilities (i.e. industries) that were contacted. It is DEM's intent to reclassify these waters to a classification other than water supply. We have been notified of a few such instances already and have noted these accordingly in the proposed classification schedule. If these waters are reclassified to a classification other than water supply, the potentially affected local governments would not be required to adopt water supply protec- tion ordinances. However, all reclassifications must be approved by the Environmental Protection Agency. • Some waters are classified for water supply purposes in North Carolina but the intakes, if any, are located in an adjoining state and used by entities within that state. Are local governments in North Carolina responsible for adopting water supply protection ordinances for these water supplies? No. DEM intends to reclassify these waters to a classification other than water supply and as noted in the above response, the same circumstances are applicable. • Can portions of a water supply watershed be reclassified to a higher classification than the overall classification of the water supply watershed? Yes,. the adopted rules allow for tributaries and headwaters of water supply watersheds to be eligible for a higher classification after local governments have adopted the appropriate ordinances and sent in a resolution of intent. DEM will then conduct a public hearing for the proposed reclassification at the earliest possible date. These requests will probably not be considered during this summer's reclassification proceedings. What is meant by a hazardous materials inventory and spill /failure plan? An inventory of hazardous materials as defined in 15A NCAC 2B .0202 (25) is required so that local governments are aware of the location, types and general amount of these materials being used or stored in the watershed. The intent is to inventory the "large" quantities such as agricultural or industrial suppliers, retail operation storage, commercial or industrial bulk storage or use facilities, etc. The inventory would assist local departments within the watershed, such as fire departments or water treatment plant operators, in dealing with emergency situations. A spill /failure plan would be developed in conjunction with local authorities to spell out procedures for containing spill mate - rials,-preventing contamination of waters and protecting human health. Can a local government modify their water supply protection 17