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FINANCIAL IMPACT: This program is an unfunded state mandate. Existing Erosion Control staff will be responsible fior the Program submittals and revisions until implementation in March 2001. The Planning and Inspections Department is gauging the impact of the Program by developing a process where this additional data collection, plan review, inspection, monitoring, reporting, enforcement, and public outreach is included. However, the totality of the Program even with coordination and cooperation with Soil and Water, Engineering, Environmental Health, and state agencies may require additional staff. NCDENR- DWQ has allowed for a phased implementation of the most extensive section of the program- Illegal Discharges. It is estimated that one staff position will be required in 2001-2002 and another in 2002-2003 by the final phase of implementation in October, 2002. The phased implementation approach from DWQ is attached. Revenue from the Program activity is included in the fee structure in the amount of a $150 Annual Maintenance fee per permanent Nitrogen Export Removal Best Management Practice and a Stormwater Management Plan Review fee is in process. A review of approximately how many plans are being estimated for this Program and how much revenue would be generated each year, based on current development rates is under review. Associated plan review and regulatory requirements are presently within the purview of Erosion Control and staff shall investigate the comprehensive structure for Stormwater Management activities to examine the possibilities of a revenue-expenditure balance. RECOMMENDATION(S): Administration recommends transmittal of the" Orange County Stormwater Program for Lands within the Neuse River Basin" to NCDENR-DWQ, or as the Board decides.