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• <br />• <br />• <br />6. Functional Assessments. It is recommended that the current version of <br />the Minnesota Routine Assessment Methodology for Evaluating Wetland <br />Functions (MNRAM) be used for functional assessments for this subpart. <br />Functional assessments may also be completed with other BWSR approved <br />wetland evaluation methods. <br />7. Summary. This guidance is recommended for use by local government units <br />and technical evaluation panels in evaluating all wetland replacement plans where <br />use of Minnesota Rule 8420.0541 Subpart 4. Exceptional Natural Resource <br />Value Projects is proposed for determination and allocation of wetland <br />replacement credits. The rule language limits use of this method of allocation of <br />credits to "Projects that restore exceptional natural resource values of <br />wetlands...", but does not define "restore" or "exceptional ". This guidance was <br />developed to help clarify and limit the use of the part of the rule to ensure <br />compliance with the overall purpose of the Wetland Conservation Act, which is to <br />"achieve no net loss in the quantity, quality, and biological diversity of <br />Minnesota's existing wetlands..." <br />EXCEP NAT RES Guid FINAL doc <br />5 <br />