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1988 Systems Information Statement Orono 4. the community’s current comprehensive plan is consistent with Council policies for rural area density, and the management and control of individual on-site sewage disposal systems as follows (See Policy Plan, Table 8): a) all local governments allowing on-site systems incorporate MPCA regulations (Minn. Rules Chapter 7080), keeping of permit records, licensing, correction of existing system problems and training of personnel. b) local govemmants allowing densities in excess of 4 units per 40 acres also incorporate post-installation inspection and maintenance element as part of their on-site system management controls. 5. the sever element of the comprehensive plan is consistent with Council policies for the management and control of private wastewater treatment plants, 6. no change in the MUSA is expected or planned at the current time, and, 7. no new or expanded municipal treatment plants are planned at the current time. 8. a communal drainfield has been constructed or expanded since the community or county last submitted its comprehensive plan or an amendment to the Council for review. C. Format And Content Of Plan Amendmenrg The revised policy plan clarifies the concent and format requirements for both Che sewer element (sewer policy plan) of a local comprehensive plan and the local comprehensive sewer plan (see Content Requirements for Local Sever Plans). It may be necessary for a local government to prepare amendments to one or both of these plans. In formulating proposed amendments local governments should follow these guidelines. The policy plan establishes a two-tier system for the preparation and review of local sewer plans and amendments. Tier I information, which constitutes the sewer element or sewer policy plan requirements, will be reviewed by the Council and Metropolitan Waste Control Commission. Tier II information, which constitutes the comprehensive sewer plan requirements, will be reviewed only by the Commission. Tier II should be submitted to th* Cnmw^|only after the Council completes its review of Tier I and the local yovemmanc adooea the amendment. Advisories This information does not require immediate action on the part of local governments, but it may affect local sewer planning in the future. • Preliminary Advisory to all Communities with Metropolitan Service Regarding I/I Abatement The revised policy plan states that excessive infiltration of groundwater and inflow of surface water (I/I) to local sewer systems has a significant impact on the capacity and operation of the metropolitan system and that local units of government should review their respective I/I problems and prepare II-4 I