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TABLE OF CONTENTS 



I. Introduction 2 



n. A Divisive Debate 2 



nL The Interagency Working Group on Federal Wetlands Policy 3 



rv. Five Principles for Federal Wetlands Policy 4 



V. A Comprehensive Package of Reforms 4 



A. Addressing Landowner Concerns 6 



B. Advance Planning and Watershed Management 7 



C. Agriculture W 



D. Categorization ^ 



E. Geographic Jurisdiction 14 



F. Mitigation and Mitigation Banking 16 



G. Restoration 18 

 H. Roles of Federal Agencies 19 

 I. Roles of State, Tribal, and Local Government 20 

 J. Scope of Regulated Activities 22 

 K. State of Alaska 22 

 L. Takings 24 



VL Conclusion 



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Vn. Postscript: Lessons From the Flood 26 



