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I I. The DNR Slates that the locations of the inlet and outlet of the sediment basin would not provide effective removal of sediment, and that the basin may be larger than is needed for the site: a I smaIler pond would require less tree clearance, Another commenter states that the sediment basin is undersized I The City Engineer did not identify any outstanding issues relating to grading and drainage, The I V, S, Army Corps of Engineers has issued this project a nation-wide permit for work to install the outfall into Valentine Lake, The permit for work in public waters of the State of Minnesota was submitted to the DNR in February 1995, The Rice Creek Watershed District is prevented I from granting final approval because no final approvals may be granted until the decision on the need for an EIS is made, However, the Watershed District anticipates granting final approval at its September 27, 1995, meeting, The Ramsey County Parks and Recreation Department has I informed the City that the grading plan adequately addresses the interests of the Department. I Commenter notes the possibility that the installation and maintenance of silt fences is often neglected. I The Rice Creek Watershed District requires that erosion and sediment control measures are installed and maintained as conditions of permit approval. The Watershed District inspects the I- construction site to ensure that project requirements are met. The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency also requires that Best Management Practices are maintained. . Commenter notes that a National Pollution Discharge Elimination System permit is necessary because the project area is greater than five acres, The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency I also notes that the General Construction Stormwater Permit is required The commenters are correct, The EA W should have included a General Construction Storm I Water Permit in the list of permits in item 8, Permits and Approvals Required. The 1987 amendments to the Clean Water Act required the V.S, Environmental Protection Agency to develop regulations for storm water discharges associated with industrial activity, In 1990, the I regulations included construction activities that disturb five or more acres of land in the definition of industrial activity, The regulations require storm water discharges associated with industrial activity to be authorized under a National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System . permit. Since the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency has been delegated authority by EP A to administer the program, applicants can apply to the MPCA for coverage under a General Construction Storm Water Permit. This permit is automatically granted by the MPCA within 48 . hours after receiving a complete application and fee payment. The purpose of the permit is to ensure that the grading plan includes Best Management Practices regarding erosion and sediment . control during and after construction and that the project proposer and contractor carry out the practices. .- Responses to Comments Ogren Townhome PUD page 10 I