c Basic knowledge of the ecology of the particular community 

 type(s) and environmental conditions associated with the 

 community type. 

 NOTE: The procedures described below should only be applied to 

 parameters not adequately characterized in Section D or E. Complete 

 the following steps: 



, STEP 1 - Identify the Parameter(s) to be Considered. Examine the 

 DATA FORM 1 (Section D or E) and identify the parameter(s) that must be 

 given additional consideration. PROCEED TO STEP 2. 



, STEP 2 - Determine the Reason for Fur ther Consideration. Determine 

 the reason why the parameter(s) identified in STEP 1 should be given 

 further consideration. This will require a consideration and 



documentation of: 



a. Environmental condition(s) that have impacted the parameter (s) . 



b. Impacts of the identified environmental condition(s) on the 

 ~ parameter(s) in question. 



Record findings in the comments section of DATA FORM 1. PROCEED TO 



STEP 3. 



, STEP 3 - Document Available Information for Pa rameter(s) in Question. 

 Examine the available information and consider personal ecological 

 knowledge of the range of normal environmental conditions of the area. 

 Local experts (e.g. university personnel) may provide additional 

 information. Record information on DATA FORM 1. PROCEED TO STEP 4. 

 , STEP 4 - Determine Whether Wetland Indicator s are Normally Present 

 During a Portion of the Growing Season. Examine the information 

 resulting from STEP 3 and determine whether wetland indicators are 

 normally present during part of the growing season. If so, record on 

 DATA FORM 1 the indicators normally present and return to Section D or 

 Section E and make a wetland determination. If no information can be 

 found that wetland indicators of all three parameters are normally 

 present during part of the growing season, the determination must be 

 made using procedures described in Section D or Section E. 



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