The meeting is one of three the state Environmental Protection Division (EPD) is holding around the state this month.
At issue is a proposed rule designed to clarify that "local ordinances providing for protection of required stream buffers may also contain provisions for a local buffer variance application and review process."
The meeting will be held Tuesday night at 6:00 at Dahlonega City Hall.
Written comments can be submitted but must be received by the close of business on Oct. 6, 2006. They may be emailed to [email protected] or sent to: Linda MacGregor , Chief, Watershed Protection Branch, 4220 International Parkway, Suit 101, Atlanta, Georgia, 30354.
For more information, contact the Watershed Protection Branch at 404/675-6236.
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