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exemptions contained in the Act and find that, no exemptions apply. The project must be <br />certified by the LGU as having complied with the provisions of the Act. <br />Any wetland impacts must be replaced or restored, at a minimum ratio of 2 acres of <br />replacement for every 1 acre impacted. These mitigation activities must occur within the same <br />watershed as the impact occurs. The act also mandates that restoration or creation of <br />replacement wetlands only be considered after an applicant has demonstrated that the impacts <br />can not be avoided, further minimized, corrected or eliminated over time. This requirement <br />is essentially the same as the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers permit process. <br />During the final design process efforts should be taken, whenever possible, to avoid and <br />minimize w^etland impacts. By utilizing this approach wetland replacement costs will be kept <br />to a minimum and any additional permitting will be more easily facilitated. In addition, this <br />strategy should result in a greater level of project acceptance. <br />SCHOELL Gl Maoson, Inc. Mkmnetonk A, Miimimesot A