EPA and the Corps have assisted local governments such as Eugene, OR, Bellevue, 

 WA, Boulder, CX) and Union City, CA in preparing local wetlands management plans 

 as a portion of the city's general plan. EPA and the Corps also continue to assist in 

 the preparation of state and local government Advance Identification (ADHD) plans and 

 special wetland area management plans. 



Qassification - EPA has also been investigating whether classification of wetlands into a 

 few broad groups based on their functional value and consequently, whether developing 

 an explicit set of corresponding regulatory responses, is an appropriate approach in the 

 Section 404 regulatory program. In addition, as part of a comprehensive plan to 

 improve the Section 404 program, the Administration will establish an interagency 

 technical committee to define a limited number of wetland categories. 



Providing Accurate Information - To increase awareness about the requirements of the 

 Section 404 program and to provide easy, rapid access to accurate information on the 

 Section 404 program and other federal wetland protection efforts, EPA has established 

 a "Wetlands Hotline." This toll free service (800-832-7828) provides information on 

 wetland protection efforts. 



In addition, documents such as a brochure distributed to the farm community on 

 "Agricultural Activities in Wetlands that are Exempt from the Section 404 Permit 

 Process of the Qean Water Act," have been prepared to help clarify activities which are 

 not regulated under Section 404. 



For additional information regarding these ongoing administrative actions by EPA, 

 contact J. Glenn Eugster, Wetlands Division, Washington, D.C, at (202) 382-5043. 



OBTAINING CX3PIES OF THE REVISED FEDERAL MANUAL 



Copies of the proposed revised Federal Manual can be obtained from the EPA 

 Wetlands Hotline at (800) 832-7828. Hotline representatives can also provide referrals 

 for answers to questions regarding the revised Federal Manual. 



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