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• through with the process. He anticipated that within the six months, the County would have a complete document. Three years is in the contract so the County would have the involvement of the consultant throughout the entire process. Mr. Tabar further explained that the consultant could request an extension of time only for unforeseen circumstances such as a delay by another agency during the process. Commissioner Ginn still felt it was necessary to have a time certain. Commissioner Adams thought the agreement contained pretty standard language, but Commissioner Ginn recalled that the County previously has gotten in trouble with standard language. Bob Ernest, President of Ecological Associates, Inc., assured the Board that he understands the time constraints the County is under; he has committed to completing the application in the six month time frame. The whole process is one of consensus -building and stake -holder participation and, often times, unforeseen things arise during the process. He anticipated having documents together to support the Section 10 permit application within six months. Beyond that, it is largely out of his control, because it goes to USF&WS, public hearings must be held, and any changes would come back to the County. He would address the concerns, amend the documents, and return them. Commissioner Ginn stressed this HCP needed to be on the "front burner" starting the day the agreement is signed, and Mr. Ernest stated he understood. In response to Commissioner Stanbridge, Mr. Ernest responded that this will be only the second habitat conservation plan for sea turtles that has ever been done. The first one was done by him in Volusia County and he had an excellent working relationship with the USF&WS and the other regulatory agencies in Jacksonville. October 12, 1999 39 • A