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1 <br /> concurrent with the issuance of other permits (i.e., grading, building). <br /> The DAC considered using DEQ's current system where the permit is automatically <br /> issued if no staff response occurs within 30 days of application. This option wasn't <br /> included in the draft program for the following reasons: <br /> • there is no way to predict the volume and timing of permit activity which directly <br /> influences the City's ability to meet imposed time restrictions; <br /> • lack of adequate City review could lead to compliance problems with the City's <br /> NPDES permit; and <br /> • the City does not want to set precedence for permit review time frames that may not be <br /> feasible. <br /> Recommendation. After first year of implementation, review program elements for their <br /> effectiveness. <br /> 3. Availability of Information. Builders should be informed as early in the process as <br /> possible if a site is subject to permitting procedures. It was suggested to code affected <br /> sites as part of the on -line data system, such as ADLIB. There was a question if the <br /> `Serisitive Area" maps would be available for sale. <br /> Response. There are two criteria that determine whether a stormwater permit is required: <br /> 1) site is greater than 5 acres in size, and 2) site is within a sensitive area. When the <br /> erosion control and construction site management ordinance is adopted, the City intends <br /> to provide handout materials at the Permit and Information Center and an on -line <br /> indicator if the site is affected by ordinance. In addition, Sensitive Area maps will be <br /> produced and available for sale. Together, these mechanisms should provide advance <br /> information about the program and how it affects individual sites. <br /> Recommendation. No changes are recommended. <br /> 4. Relationship to State Erosion Control Requirements. There was confusion regarding <br /> the relationship of the proposed local program to the existing State DEQ procedures. <br /> Response. The State of Oregon's current DEQ erosion and sedimentation q <br /> requirements <br /> (1200C permit) pertain to sites greater than five acres in size. The City's proposed <br /> program pertains to all new and redevelopment projects - regardless of size. The City's <br /> program, therefore, is greater in scope than the State's. To avoid overlap and duplication, <br /> the City proposes to assume the State's 1200C permitting procedures through a <br /> Memorandum of Agreement (MOA). This means the State of Oregon will no longer <br /> administer its program within the Eugene city limits. All erosion control and construction <br /> site management practices will be administered by the City of Eugene using a permit and <br /> fee approach. <br /> 8' <br />