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ucK 49 PAtE.123 1 MAR 101992 developed, such as John's Island, are included as developed. His personal feeling was that the whole plan should be deleted and the government should relinquish these controls. Commissioner Wodtke reported that on his recent trip to Washington, he was specifically informed that a law has been passed; it is going to be implemented; and they are going to develop the rules and the map. He expressed great concern about the seriousness of this situation and the lack of interest shown in Washington. He continued that he had been informed that a lot of this was done by satellite picture with the result that Amelia Island north of Jacksonville, a very high quality development which has retained a lot of the natural vegetation, was shown as totally undeveloped. Commissioner Wodtke agreed that we should have a strong Resolution that will touch base on all the problems brought out. Commissioner Lyons felt we have to answer their specific question on what is included according to their definitions whether we like it or not, and then we fight about the definitions. Commissioner Fletcher believed there are two items that have to -be addressed - the definitions and map correction. He noted that the people have indicated correctly that the federal government once again has demonstrated its ability to be ineffectual at the local level. Commissioner Fletcher asked if the Commission felt the hearing input reflected a desire for the government to remain in the insurance business. He noted that particular issue could be skirted or it could be addressed if the Commission has the courage to do so. Question arose as to what the Department of Interior is trying to accomplish by this action, and it was theorized that since funds are short now for them to purchase and preserve property under the "Save Our Coast" program, this