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(e) For wetland alterations not regulated by WCA, functions and values diminished as a result of the alteration, must be replaced at a ratio of one -to -one. 4. LOCAL GOVERNMENT UNIT. The District intends to serve as the "local government unit" for administration of the Minnesota Wetland Conservation Act, unless a particular municipality in the District has elected to assume that role in its jurisdictional area. Notwithstanding the above, the District will continue to require wetland alteration permits under this rule. 5. REQUIRED EXHIBITS. The following exhibits must accompany the permit application. One set, full size; two sets, reduced to maximum size of 11 "X17." (a) Site plan showing: (1) Property lines and corners and delineation of lands under ownership of the applicant. (2) Existing and proposed elevation contours, including the existing runout elevation and flow capacity of the wetland outlet, and spoil disposal areas. (3) Area of the wetland portion to be filled, drained, excavated or otherwise altered. (b) Complete delineation of the existing wetland(s), supported by the following documentation: (1) Identification of the delineation method used in accordance with the 1987 Manual. (2) Identification of presence or absence of normal circumstances or problem conditions. (3) Basin classification using the Cowardian method and Circular 39. (4) Wetland data sheets, or a report, for each sample site, referenced to the location shown on the delineation map. In each data sheet /report applicant must provide the reasoning for satisfying, or not satisfying each of the technical criteria and why the area is or is not a wetland. (5) A delineation map showing the size, locations, configuration and boundaries of wetlands in relation to identifiable physical characteristics, such as roads, fence lines, 24