The standards and guidelines in this part must be followed in wetland creation and restoration efforts to ensure adequate replacement of wetland function and value.
In evaluating a proposed replacement or banking plan application, the local government unit must determine that the plan will adequately replace the public value of wetlands lost. If the local government unit determines that the proposed replacement is not likely to result in adequate replacement of function and public value, the local government must either require modifications necessary to obtain adequate replacement or deny the application.
The following replacement wetland design elements must be considered for replacement wetlands and incorporated to the extent practicable and feasible:
Minn. R. 8420.0528
Statutory Authority: MS s 103G.2242