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BWSR Meeting Minutes October 25, 2001 Page Four ** 01-77 questions. Dan reported that Minnesota is one of the best in epidemiology in the world. Dan stated that we're in a new era, relationships now exist between epidemiology and criminal investigations. Dan reported that MDH has a legislative initiative relating to bioterrorism. Dan stated that the threat of risk to most community water systems is quite low, surveillance and preparedness are in place. Wayne Edgerton, Department of Natural Resources (DNR), stated that DNR is glad the strike is over. Wayne reported that DNR had a problem with a mailing during the strike which involved the antlerless permit applications, corrections were made and things are moving forward. Wayne reported that DNR produced another CREP informational video on the Dambroten farm; with the exception of the metro area, this video is televised statewide. Wayne reported that a DNR legislative initiative relating to the petition fence law for deer and elk will affect many. DNR will hold meetings with various agencies and organizations regarding the fence law, BWSR will be included in those discussions. CREP Update -Doug Thomas reported that just over 80,000 acres have been enrolled in CREP. The money limit will be reached before the 100,000 acres. Updates are available at the end of every month. Ron Harnack stated that there's interest in an interstate CREP in the Red River Basin. Ron Harnack reported that Craig Johnson, PCA's legislation liaison, is now in the Governor's office. as BWSR's contact. Chair Coe called for a break in the meeting at 10:15 a.m. The meeting reconvened at 10:30 a.m. Committee Recommendations Proposed WCA Rules -John Jaschke presented the draft timeline for adoption of amendments to WCA and PW rules. John reported that the Wetland Committee met on October 12 to review details of the proposed rule. John gave an overview of the proposed rules. Discussion followed. Ron Harnack stated that a major state policy change is the exemption listed on page 15 regarding the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. John will clarify and explain the language in the Sonar. Ron stated that we need to be upfront, identify and clarify in each area that is affected. Moved by Char Kahler, seconded by Jerome Deal, to approve the resolution as presented, that BWSR adopts the proposed Wetland Conservation Act Rules (with any changes as noted to the 10/19/01 version and authorizes the executive director to (i) make further changes recommended by the Office of the Revisor of Statutes or the Office of Administrative Hearings, (ii) coordinate rule development and procedures with the parallel Department of natural Resources rule adoption process for Chapter 6115, (iii) correct editing errors,