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Farm Bureau recommends requiring the Corps to issue general permits for 

 activities with minimal adverse environmental effects. We support general 

 permits for activities impacting low value wetlands and oppose contingent 

 mitigation requirements. 



Summary 



We believe that the suggestions contained above would greatly improve the 

 wetland regulatory program and reduce many of the inequities and difficulties 

 faced by landowners and small businesses. 



We would encourage and assist any constructive and cooperative efforts to 

 resolve the question of financing the conservation of true and valuable 

 wetlands. We look forward to working with you in this effort. 



