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habitats to be gained, and establishing performance criteria for .measuring overall project <br /> success. More specifically; the, process shall include the following steps: <br /> • A MIP shall be prepazed for each proposed mitigation improvement project for which <br /> mitigation credit is desired and submitted to the Corps and DSL for review and <br /> approval. MIPs shall identify, and to the extent practicable and appropriate, incorporate <br /> the following: <br /> Project Description: A narrative that describes the overall goals and objectives <br /> of the project, and how they ,support the goals and objectives of the West <br /> Eugene Wetlands Plan and Concept Plan Map. The narrative should highlight <br /> proposed gains in wetland plant communities, functions and values, and <br /> mitigation credits expected to be realized. <br /> Existing Conditions: Through narrative and maps, describe existing physical <br /> conditions, including: landscape habitats (including wetlands), hydrology, soils, <br /> vegetation, elevations, surrounding land uses, wildlife, current functions and <br /> values, and cultural amenities such as pazks and bicycle and pedestrian paths. <br /> Future Conditions: Describe the future landscape conditions, including: <br /> wetland and upland habitats (including buffers, if any), functions and values, and <br /> hydrology (extent and duration). <br /> Plans and Specifications: Plans and specifications provide the necessary detail <br /> for implementing the design and usually include a grading and hydrology plan, <br /> planting plan, and construction schedule. <br /> Maintenance Plan: A maintenance plan outlines and describes the appropriate <br /> actions to be taken to insure success of the project,. including: weed control, <br /> litter and debris removal, watering, replanting, repair of water control structures, <br /> cleaning of culveits and other pertinent activity .should be described in detail. <br /> Monitoring Plan: Monitoring plans aze designed to determine whether the <br /> mitigation activity has been successful and to verify that success will continue <br /> beyond a few years. At a minimum, the monitoring plan should address <br /> hydrology, soils, and vegetation. Other useful information to track includes <br /> functions and values - aze they present and operating? The format and content <br /> of the monitoring plans should be modeled after the Eastern Gateway Wetland <br /> Restoration Project -Annual Report, January, 1995. <br /> • The Corps and DSL shall review the MIP against the policies set. forth in the West <br /> Eugene Wetlands Plan, the approved Capital Improvement Plan, and this agreement, and <br /> render a decision within 30 days from its receipt. In the event a decision has not been <br /> made within the 30 day time period,.. the MIP application is deemed approved. A <br /> decision may include: approval as submitted; approval with conditions; or denial. If <br /> the Corps or DSL denies an MIP application, the Program may request review by the <br /> MBRT. The MBRT will consider the evidence and advise the Corps and DSL on a <br /> <br /> Page 7 - MOA For West Eugene Wetlands Mitigation Banking Program <br /> <br />