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y P R 2 01983 B©ox FAGF c� which is what Corps of Engineers uses. He noted that when staff reviews a subdivision, they use the Fish & Wildlife standards which are the most objective. Chairman Bird commented that the Treasure Coast Regional Planning Council is in the process of revising their wetlands policy, and he has become concerned that their new wetlands policy may affect agriculture as well as development. Since agriculture is expanding to the west in our county in an area that may or may not be considered wetlands, he would like to have apublic workshop here with a representative of the Regional Planning Council before their wetlands policy is adopted. Commissioner Scurlock noted that the St. Johns River Water Management District is going to have a meeting in Melbourne, and he would encourage local participation. Commissioner Wodtke wished to know if, in the process of the adoption of the new wetlands policy, there will be public hearings to provide an opportunity for local input and staff will have an opportunity to look at the proposed designations. He noted that we had a real problem when we had to correct the old Flood Insurance Maps. Mr. Challacombe stated that, as he understands it, the study will be conducted solely by -the Fish & Wildlife Service who will distribute the maps to us, and we will have an opportunity to make comments. He believed this can be reviewed in a public workshop before they complete the contract and would definitely encourage that this be done. After some discussion, Commissioners Scurlock and Wodtke agreed to reword their Motion as follows: ON MOTION by Commissioner Scurlock, SECONDED by Commissioner Wodtke, the Board unanimously approved joint participation in the U.S.Fish & Wildlife Wetlands Identification Program as recommended, funding to be from the Planning C! A