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period of the year is the best indicator of the presence of wetlands to all but the most 

 sophisticated landowners or land purchasers. 



Activities to be Regulated : 



The Coalition believes that Congress must designate the specific 

 activities to be regulated and avoid broad, unspecific language, as contained in H.R. 

 350 and H.R. 3465, that can be expanded by judicial decision and agency 

 interpretation. 



Single Agency Implementation : 



The Coalition believes strongly that only one agency should be 

 responsible for the implementation of the program. The Corps has the largest staff 

 of field personnel trained in the implementation of this program. Consolidate the 

 Section 404 program into the hands of the Corps, provide the resources it needs to 

 do the job and hold it accountable. All other agencies, including the EPA, the Fish & 

 Wildlife Service, and the National Marine Fisheries Service, should be reduced to a 

 consultation role. 



