SB 5875-S.E - DIGEST

(AS OF SENATE 2ND READING 3/11/95)

     Declares an intent to facilitate the recognition by state and local wetland regulatory agencies of wetlands mitigation banks for compensatory mitigation purposes, and to encourage participation by federal agencies.

     Requires the development of a model protocol for use by state and local wetland regulatory agencies in considering the use of wetland mitigation banks.

     Requires reports to the legislature on the impacts of the program.

     Requires wetland protection programs to be consistent with the army corps of engineers manual.