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Project Name and/or Number: <br /> Attachment C <br /> Avoidance and Minimization <br /> Project Purpose,Need,and Requirements.Clearly state the purpose of your project and need for your project. Also include a <br /> description of any specific requirements of the project as they relate to project location, project footprint,water management, <br /> and any other applicable requirements.Attach an overhead plan sheet showing all relevant features of the project(buildings, <br /> roads,etc.), aquatic resource features(impact areas noted) and construction details(grading plans,storm water management <br /> plans,etc.), referencing these as necessary: <br /> Avoidance. Both the CWA and the WCA require that impacts to aquatic resources be avoided if practicable alternatives exist. <br /> Clearly describe all on-site measures considered to avoid impacts to aquatic resources and discuss at least two project alternatives <br /> that avoid all impacts to aquatic resources on the site.These alternatives may include alternative site plans,alternate sites,and/or <br /> not doing the project.Alternatives should be feasible and prudent(see MN Rules 8420.0520 Subp. 2 C).Applicants are encouraged <br /> to attach drawings and plans to support their analysis: <br /> Minimization. Both the CWA and the WCA require that all unavoidable impacts to aquatic resources be minimized to the greatest <br /> extent practicable. Discuss all features of the proposed project that have been modified to minimize the impacts to water <br /> resources(see MN Rules 8420.0520 Subp.4): <br /> Off-Site Alternatives. An off-site alternatives analysis is not required for all permit applications. If you know that your proposal <br /> will require an individual permit(standard permit or letter of permission)from the U.S.Army Corps of Engineers,you may be <br /> required to provide an off-site alternatives analysis. The alternatives analysis is not required for a complete application but must <br /> be provided during the review process in order for the Corps to complete the evaluation of your application and reach a final <br /> decision. Applicants with questions about when an off-site alternatives analysis is required should contact their Corps Project <br /> Manager. <br /> Minnesota Interagency Water Resource Application Form February 2014 Page 7 of 11 <br />