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ATIENTION OF Cons t rue t i on- Ope rat i o ns Regulatory Functions (SF 89-316/317-12) DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY ST. ~PAU% DtSTR~T. CO~P~ O~c ST. PA~ Mt~E~TA ~101-~4~ April 12; 1989 Mr. Clayton Berg 14101 St. Francis Blvd NW Ramsey, Minnesota 55303 SUBJECT: Potential wetland fill during the development of two areas referred to as ~tldwood Acres (SF 89-317-12) and North Forty, Second Addition (SF 89-316-12). Having reviewed a letter from the MNDNR concerning these projects, we believe that you will need a Department of the Army permit for the activity referenced above. Ue are enclosing application materials. The orange booklet (EP-1145-2-1) gives background about our program and instructions for preparing the application. Because we must provide notice of your project to certain other agencies, and provide them a reasonable opportunity'to comment on your proposal, our public interest review for most projects may take at least 60 days. You can help us to review your application as quickly as possible if you - Fill out the application completely and specifically. Note the instructions on pages 10 and 11 of the orange booklet. Send accurate drawings. See the check list on pages 14 and 15 and the examples on pages 16 and 17 of the booklet. Following these examples will help ensure that your drawings will be accurate and usable. In order for our office to make an accurate determination on the extent of wetland involvement the following information would be helpful. A contour map showing both the existiT~g conditions and the proposed grading at the site. Another valuable tool is the 1/2 section aerial photograph, from April 1985 (1 inch - 200 feet). This aerial is available from the County. Because current Federal regulations discourage the filling of wetlands it is essential that you describe any alternatives to the project as planned that you have considered. This .consideration should include other potential sites and other methods' of accomplishing the desired result. Federal laws and rules often prevent issuance of permits where there .are less environmentally-damaging alternatives available. For instance, if the project involves placing fill in a water or wetland, there may be alternatives that would accomplish the project purpose but would not require filling, or would not require as much fill in as large an area. If your project will include any temporary placement of excavated or fill