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program will not be approved if the local government unit determines that the proposed activities will permanently . adversely affect the natural community. C. Special fish and wildlife resources. A replacement plan for activities that would have a significant adverse impact that cannot be mitigated on a special or locally significant fish and wildlife resource will not be approved. These activities include, but are not limited to: (1) fish passage and spawning areas; (2) colonial waterbird nesting colonies; (3) migratory waterfowl concentration areas; (4) deer wintering areas; and /or (5) wildlife travel corridors. Activities involving streams must not block fish passage unless approved by the department. D. Archaeological or historic sites. A replacement plan for activities that involve the modification of known archaeological or historical sites on or eligible for the National Register of Historic Places, as designated by the state historic preservation officer, will not be approved if the local government unit determines that the proposed activities will have a significant adverse impact on the archaeological or historical value of the site. E. Groundwater sensitivity. A replacement plan for activities will not be approved if the local government unit determines the activities would have a significant adverse impact on groundwater quality. The publication "Criteria and Guidelines for Assessing Geologic Sensitivity of Ground Water Resources in Minnesota" (MDNR, 1991) may be used as a guide in determining potential impacts. F. Sensitive surface waters. A replacement plan will not.be approved if the local government unit determines the activities will have a significant adverse impact on the water quality of outstanding resource value waters listed in part 7050.0180 or on trout waters designated by the commissioner. G. Education or research use. Wetlands known to be used for educational or research purposes must be maintained or adequately replaced. H. Waste disposal sites. The local government unit must evaluate the type and amount of waste material found at the site. Activities involving known or potential hazardous wastes or contaminants must be conducted according to applicable federal and state standards. I. Consistency with other plans. The local government unit must consider the extent to which proposed activities are consistent with other plans, such as watershed management plans, land use plans, zoning, and master plans. Subp. 10. Evaluation of wetland functions and values. A. Evaluation options. Replacement wetlands must replace the functions and values that are lost from a wetland 45