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• reduction in the number of nonconformities (existing or created) and greater emphasis on <br />the continuance of those structures /lots going forward; <br />• stronger rules governing vegetation removal and land alteration; subdivisions and other <br />large scale development and redevelopment projects; and the protection of native plant <br />communities, bluffs, steep slopes, and shore impact zones; and <br />• simplified and streamlined administrative procedures for the review and approval of plans <br />and ordinances, and improved organization for easier reading and administration. <br />This phase is intended to provide for informal feedback on the working draft rules before they are <br />finalized for Phase III — Formal Rule Adoption (Figure 1). <br />Phase III: Formal Rule Adoption <br />This third phase is a formal process that begins with a Notice of Intent /Hearing to adopt the rules, with a <br />public hearing presided over by an Administrative Law Judge. <br />How to read this document... <br />All proposed revisions to the 2011 draft rules have been incorporated into this "clean" version for a less <br />complicated reading experience. A parallel, "tracked" version is also available that shows all changes <br />made to the 2011 draft rules. <br />Potential changes to numeric thresholds, such as height, setbacks, open space dedication, and permit <br />requirements, have not been "set in stone ", but rather are presented in the draft as ranges that are <br />highlighted for public input. A commentary column to the right of the proposed rule text guides readers <br />through the rules and provides some explanation for various provisions and proposed changes, and also <br />draws attention to specific thresholds and provisions for which DNR is seeking input and direction. <br />How to comment... <br />Interested persons or groups may submit comments on these working draft rules in writing until 4:30 <br />p.m. on August 15, 2014. Guidance on submitting comments is available at the MRCCA rulemaking <br />webpage (link below). Comments and questions should be directed to: Daniel Petrik at Minnesota <br />Department of Natural Resources, 500 Lafayette Road, St. Paul, MN 55155 -4025, 651 - 259 -5714 <br />(phone), 651 - 296 -1811 (facsimile), and mrcca.rulemaking @state.mn.us. <br />For additional information on the MRCCA rulemaking, including information on public meetings over the <br />summer, visit: http: / /www.dnr. state. mn. us /input /rules /mrcca /index.html <br />