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professional judgement of a qualified wetland ecologist 

 using the best available techniques. Multiple 

 compensation projects may be proposed for one project in 

 order to best achieve the goal of no net loss. 

 D. Acreage replacement ratio. The following ratios apply to 

 creation or restoration which is in-kind, onsite, timed 

 prior to or concurrent with alteration, and has a high 

 probability of success. These ratios do not apply to 

 remedial actions resulting from illegal alterations. The 

 first number specifies the acreage of wetlands requiring 

 replacement and the second specifies the acreage of 

 wetlands altered. 



i. Increased Replacement Ratio. 



The [Approval Authority] may increase the ratios under 



the following circumstances: 



-uncertainty as to the probable success of the proposed 



restoration or creation; 



- significant period of time between destruction and 



replication of wetland functions; 



-projected losses in functional value; or 



-off site compensation. 



ii. Decreased Replacement Ratio. 



The [Approval Authority] may decrease these ratios under 



the following circumstance: 



-findings of special studies coordinated with agencies 



with expertise which demonstrate that no net loss of 



wetland function or value is attained under the decreased 



ratio. 



iii. In all cases, a minimum acreage replacement ratio 



of 1:1 shall be required. 



3) Wetlands Enhancement. 



A. Any Applicant proposing to alter wetlands may propose to 

 enhance existing significantly degraded wetlands in order 

 to compensate for wetland losses. Applicants proposing to 

 enhance wetlands shall identify how enhancement conforms 

 to the overall goals and requirements of the local 

 wetlands protection program and established regional 

 goals. 



B. A wetlands enhancement compensation project shall be 

 determined pursuant to Sections 7.5.f, provided that 

 enhancement for one function and value will not degrade 

 another function or value and that acreage replacement 



