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minimize future public expenditures to avoid or correct these problems. Relationship of Capitol Region Watershed District to Municipalities The District recognizes that the primary control and determination of appropriate land uses is the responsibility of the municipalities. Accordingly, the District will coordinate permit application reviews involving land development with the municipality where the land is located. The District intends to be active in the regulatory process to ensure that water resources are managed in accordance with District goals and policies. The District intends to begin implementing these rules effective September I, 2006. All developments that do not have municipal approval on or before September I, 2006 will require a permit. Municipalities have the option of assuming a more active role in the permitting process after adoption of a local water management plan approved by the District by adopting and implementing local ordinances consistent with the approved plan. The District will also review projects sponsored 0 en by municipalities and other governmental units, and will require perm' of the c actor in accordance with these rules for governmental projects impacti a resources of the District. These projects include but are not limited to, land de ent, road, trail, and utility construction. The District desires to serve as technical a of local surface water management proposals prior to investment of coordinated review process betwe encourages the municipaliti r to the municipalities in their preparation e review of individual development 'fi ic or private funds. To promote a e District and the municipalities, the District e District early in the planning process. Rule A: DEFINITIONS For the purposes of these rules, unless the context otherwise requires, the following words and terms have the meanings set forth below. References in these Rules to specific sections of the Minnesota Statutes or Rules include any amendments, revisions or recodification of such sections. References in these Rules to manuals, plans, rules, assessments, modeling methods, technical guidance or District policies shall include any revisions or amendments. The words "shall" and "must" are mandatory; the word "may" is permissive. Alteration or Alter. When used in connection with public waters or wetlands, any activity that will change or diminish the course, current, or cross-section of public waters or wetlands. 06/12/2006 CRWD DRAFTe 2