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(4) Filling will be authorized only when its benefits are 

 greater than the detriment resulting from the loss of water 

 areas. Fill should be limited to water-oriented uses. 



(5) Fill should be authorized only when an alternative 

 upland location cannot be found. Any water area authorized 

 to be filled should be the minimum area necessary, 



(6) The nature, extent, and location of fill should be 

 such that it will minimize harmful effects to the Bay. 

 Fill should be authorized when it will establish a perma- 

 nent shoreline. Applicant must have valid title to 

 property which is to be filled. 



(7) In order to make the Bay more accessible to the 

 people, the shoreline area should be improved, developed, 

 and preserved. Private and public development of the 

 shoreline should be encouraged. 



(8) The Commission will review and prepare reports on 

 estimated costs and method of financing proposed acquisi- 

 tion of private property for public use. 



These definitive and incisive powers are to be exercised by a 27- 

 member commission, nearly half of whom are to be elected officials. 

 In addition, there are also two members appointed from the State 

 Legislature who are to participate in the activities of the 

 Commission. 



