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75 <br /> iv. Erosion Control: The applicant has indicated the Project will comply <br /> with the provisions of Section 6.15 of the UDO. This includes <br /> compliance with the following: <br /> 1. High Quality Waters (HQW): Under applicable State <br /> regulations, surface waters are classified into various, <br /> unique, `designations' in an attempt to identify/define the <br /> best uses to be protected within said waters. <br /> For example is the water feature ideal for swimming, fishing, <br /> for use as a drinking water supply and therefore activities <br /> should be limited, etc. These designations carry with them <br /> water quality standards designed to address potential <br /> impacts. <br /> These designations, ultimately, are designed to protect water <br /> quality, wildlife, or other special characteristics. <br /> The `High Quality Water' (HQW) classification is intended to <br /> protect waters rated excellent, based on biological and <br /> physical/chemical characteristics, to serving as public water <br /> supplies, nursery areas, etc. <br /> Under current local/State regulations, development is limited <br /> to no more than 20 acres of land area being `uncovered' (i.e. <br /> disturbed) at any one time. State regulations would allow for <br /> additional acreage to be `uncovered' only with the issuance <br /> of a waiver by state staff. <br /> This Project is in a HQW area and will have to abide by a 20 <br /> acre disturbance limit unless the applicant applies to the <br /> State for a waiver. <br /> v. Environmental Assessments (EA) and Impact Statements (EIS): <br /> Section 6.16 outlines the submittal/review of environmental <br /> document(s) for projects disturbing a set amount of land area. <br /> STAFF COMMENT: All MPD-CZ projects are required to <br /> complete and submit and EA application. <br /> Regulations are designed to require the full disclosure of <br /> anticipated development activities on a given parcel of property so <br /> the County can proactively work with a developer/land owner to <br /> either avoid or mitigate impacts to environmentally sensitive areas <br /> (i.e. streams, floodplains, wetlands, steep slopes, water features, <br /> etc.). <br /> STAFF COMMENT: Per Section 6.16.4 of the UDO, a <br /> project is deemed to have a `significant environmental <br /> impact' when it: <br /> • Involves surface or subsurface extraction activity <br /> requiring a Mining Permit issued by the State; <br /> • Involves long-term storage or disposal of hazardous <br /> wastes; <br />