Goal 22. To provide a riparian permitting process, coordinated at all government levels, that addresses environmental issues and appropriate mitigation while providing a timely response to applicants

A. Permitting handled by local government

1.Develop shoreline permitting strategy and regulations to be adopted by local governments

2.Provide necessary data, information, and training for local government to assess permit applications

3. Provide incentives for local governments to take on permitting responsibility

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B. Maintain or increase level of environmental protection in permitting process

1. Provide guidance to localities based on best available science for assessing impacts and setting up mitigation program

2. Monitor impacts from existing shoreline construction

3. Promulgate regulations regarding specific types of shoreline activities

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C. Response to shoreline permit applications done in a timely manner.

1. Assess efficiency of permitting process, eliminate unnecessary delays

2. Educate public on proper permit application procedure

3. Provide adequate staffing to handle permit case loads

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D. Appropriate mitigation process to compensate for losses

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