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The basin was field delineated(on-site)November 21,2006 using the principles of the 1987 Corps of Engineers Wetland Delineation Manual including adopted modifications, guidance letters and memorandum of agreement. The routine delineation method was generally used and dominant vegetation was evaluated by estimated area cover and the 50/20 rule. Wetlands were classified according to the methodologies in Wetland and Deepwater Habitats of the United States(FWS/OBS Publication 79/31; Cowardin et. al. 1979)and Wetlands of the United States (USFWS Circular 39; Shaw and Fredin 1971). The wetland boundaries and observation points were staked with pink metal flagging. The locations of the staked basins were surveyed by Demars-Gabriel Land Surveyors Inc. and incorporated into the site plans. Basin Characteristics Table 1. Summary of Wetland Characteristics Wetland Class T e On-site Size Comments 1 PEMB 2 N/A Runs alon the northerl ortion of the site. Wetland 1 is a Palustrine Emergent, Saturated(PEMB, Type 2) fringe wetland directly adjacent to North Arm Bay a deep water habitat northerly of the existing house. The fringe wetland consisted of Reed Canary Grass, Common Cattails and Red Osier Dogwood. Saturated soils and standing water was observed near the surface. The adjacent uplands were marked by a distinet topographic and vegetation break consisting of Kentucky Blue Gra.ss, Common Dandelion, Canada Thistle and Black Seed Plantain. There is a remnant large White Oak that had faller�near the wetland boundary, Wetland Jurisdiction Clean Water Act. Section 404 The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers(COE)regulates dred�e and fill activities in navigable waters,wetlands adjacent, tributary, or with significant nexus to navigable waters and isolated wetlands important to interstate commerce. A 2001 Supreme Court ruling has limited the COE jurisdiction over isolated wetlands,but the COE has not yet finalized guidance for implementing this ruling under Section 404 of the Clean Water Act. In most cases, if the proposed impacts are less than 400 square feet,the COE does not require notification of the project. If proposed impacts are between 400 square feet and 2.0 acres,the COE requires notification and approval (letter of permission)prior to beginning the project. If the wetland impacts occur in or adjacent to "special waters"andlor exceed 10,000 square feet, the COE review will include a 30-day public/interagency notice. If the proposed impacts exceed the WCA deminimus limits (see below),the COE will require