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4 <br />A tentative schedule for ongoing UNRBA tasks is included as Attachment 5. As can be seen <br />from this schedule, the UNRBA anticipates continuing the studies discussed herein for the next <br />several years. Stage II of the Falls Rules is the period extending from 2021 to 2036, with the <br />overall goal of meeting nutrient related water quality standards throughout Falls Lake by 2041. <br />This schedule may change as a result of the Rules Review process that is underway. <br />FINANCIAL IMPACT: There is no financial impact to the County at this time. Given the <br />extensive process underway concerning the re- examination of Stage II of the Falls Lake Rules <br />and the water quality analysis included in this process, it is expected that UNRBA dues will <br />remain elevated for several years. <br />SOCIAL JUSTICE IMPACT: This project is consistent with Social Justice Goal: ESTABLISH <br />SUSTAINABLE AND EQUITABLE LAND -USE AND ENVIRONMENTAL POLICIES <br />The fair treatment and meaningful involvement of people of all races, cultures, <br />incomes and educational levels with respect to the development and <br />enforcement of environmental laws, regulations, policies, and decisions. Fair <br />treatment means that no group of people should bear a disproportionate share of <br />the negative environmental consequences resulting from industrial, governmental <br />and commercial operations or policies. <br />The Path Forward Project to re- examine the Falls Lake Rules is underway, at least in part, <br />because of the cost that would be incurred by residents in the watershed to comply with the <br />Rules. <br />RECOMMENDATION(S): The Manager recommends that the Board consider this information <br />and provide feedback and guidance as desired. <br />