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5 LOCAL ISTS PROGRAMS 7082.0050 (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7) (8) (9) soil classification; vegetation; system use; localized well placement and construction; localized density of systems and wells; extent of area to be covered by the alternative local standard; groundwater flow patterns; and existing natural or artificial drainage systems. D. In accordance with Minnesota Statutes, section 115.55, subdivision 7, paragraph (b), counties are authorized to adopt alternative local standards that are less restrictive than the agency's rules for new construction or replacement in areas of sustained and projected low population density where conditions render conformance to this chapter difficult or otherwise inappropriate after submitting documentation of the following information and conditions to the commissioner: (1) population density of the area covered by the alternative local standard; (2) reasons why conformance to this chapter is difficult or otherwise inappropriate; (3) a description of the hardship that would result from strict adherence to the agency's rules; (4) evidence of sustained and projected low population density; (5) evidence that the proposed alternative local standard provides cost-effective and long-term treatment alternatives; (6) a map delineating the area of the county to be served by the local standard; and (7) applicable justifications under item C. E. If the draft county SSTS ordinance includes alternative local standards for new construction and replacement, the ordinance must be submitted to the local water planning advisory committee created under Minnesota Statutes, section 103B.321, subdivision 3, and then submitted with justification to the commissioner at least 30 days before adoption for review and comment demonstrating that the ordinance adequately protects public health and the environment. F. When a county has completed the applicable steps in this subpart, an ordinance containing alternative local standards may be adopted. The county is responsible for developing the processes and procedures necessary to administer the conventional program in addition to the alternative local standards. Processes and procedures must include providing maps to SSTS professionals depicting the areal extent of the alternative local standards, developing inspection procedures to be used to verify compliance with the alternative local standards for both new and existing systems, and developing an addendum to the state's existing system inspection form that reflects the altered compliance standards for the alternative local standards systems in the county, if applicable. G. A county may adopt alternative local standards for new or replacement residential systems with flow of 2,500 gallons per day or less for systems in shoreland areas regulated under Minnesota Statutes, sections 103F.201 to 103F.221, if the alternative standards are no less stringent than provisions of chapter 7080 that went into effect on April 3, 2006. Copyright ©2014 by the Rev so of Statutes, State of Minnesota. All Rights Reserved.