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construction specifications is sufficient grounds for the local government unit to deny consideration of the wetland for banking. R. No sooner than six months after construction has been completed and approved for restored wetlands, and no sooner than one year after construction has been completed and approved for created wetlands, the depositor shall contact the local government unit to request a final determination of wetland bank acceptability and approved quantities of wetland credits for deposit. The technical evaluation panel shall ensure that sufficient time has been allowed for the wetland to become established, especially vegetation and hydrology, before making this determination. If the technical evaluation panel has reason to believe that the wetland characteristics may change substantially, the panel must postpone its recommendation to the local government unit until the wetland has stabilized. Based on a site visit, the technical evaluation panel will determine the size and type of wetland, using the abbreviated Cowardin et al. classification in part 8420.0540, subpart 10, item -B, as well as inlet and- outlet characteristics resulting from the to be deposited wetland. The technical evaluation panel will provide the information to the local government unit. L. The local government unit shall notify the depositor of its findings as to the suitability of the wetland and approved wetland credits. If the depositor chooses to proceed with a deposit into the bank, the depositor must record the notice specified in part 8420.0530, item D, subitem (6), and submit proof of the recording to the local government unit for the wetlands to be deposited. If the depositor chooses not to proceed with the deposit, the depositor may return the wetland to its preconstruction condition without replacement within five years. At any time within the five -year period, the depositor may request certification for deposit into the bank or may amend the bank plan and submit the plan to the local government unit for approval and subsequent certification. After five years, any activity in the wetland is subject to this chapter. M. To be deposited into the bank, the following information concerning the wetland must be submitted to the board by the local government unit in which the wetland is located: (1) name, address, and telephone number of the depositor; (2) location of the wetland, including legal description, public land survey coordinates, county, and watershed; (3) a copy of the deed for the property containing the wetland with the required covenant recorded; (4) size of the wetland acreage to be deposited, to the 0.1 acre, by wetland type, using the abbreviated Cowardin, et al. classification in part 8420.0540, subpart 10, item B, and inlet and outlet characteristics; and 66