December 3-4, 2015 - LCDC Salem <br />Agenda Item 4, Attachment H <br />determination of significance associated with the NWI. Again, the Goal 5 products are <br />important for accurate and proactive planning for wetlands and waterways. <br />Additional Comments on related documentation <br />The 9/10/2015 LCDC policy agenda for the 9/24-25/2015 LCDC meeting, Item III.A.4.: The <br />staff comments include two policy elements for future review; the replacement of periodic <br />review and changes to the Goal 5 requirements for cities undertaking UGB expansion under <br />the proposed Division 38 rules. Similarly, agenda Item 111.6.1., regarding HB 3282 and the <br />related change in statutory language in 197.629(7) states that the LCDC may approve a <br />periodic review work program limited to only the changes required on remand. DSL would <br />welcome the opportunity to serve on a technical or rule advisory committee, or to provide <br />comment on proposed rule changes in regard to HB3282-based changes to periodic review <br />(Division 25) rules, and any changes to Goal 5 requirements (Division 23). DSL favors the <br />active support of Goal 5 wetlands and waterways related work tasks when a city has attained a <br />population of 10,000. Further, DSL discourages limitations upon the completion of Goal 5 <br />products during the UGB expansion process or by limiting Goal 5 compliance during periodic <br />review. <br />DSL recognizes the benefits of a streamlined UGB expansion process and supports this effort. <br />To that end, DSL staff is actively engaged in developing improvements to the Statewide <br />Planning Goal 5 wetland inventory and assessment processes. DSL looks forward to <br />continued engagement and cooperation with DLCD staff in the incorporation and facilitation of <br />natural resource planning in UGB expansion and other related planning efforts. <br />Sincerely, <br />Jevra Brown <br />Aquatic Resource Planner <br />Department of State Lands <br />OAR 660-038 RAC Member <br />