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<regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".03" citation="COMAR 27.01.11.03" title_num="27" subtitle_num="01" chapter_num="11" heading="Source Data Authorized for the Update of a Critical Area Map.">
  <paragraph num="A.">
    <text>In order to update maps of the Critical Area, the Department and the Commission shall use the best available source information, including:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>2007 or 2008 true color imagery or any other imagery determined appropriate by the Department and the Commission;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>Rectified 1972 State Tidal Wetlands maps;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>2007 or 2008 color infrared imagery or any other imagery determined appropriate by the Department and the Commission;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(4)">
      <text>Local topographic data;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(5)">
      <text>Light Detection and Ranging data;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(6)">
      <text>Mapping resources of a local jurisdiction;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(7)">
      <text>Soils data; or</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(8)">
      <text>Topographic maps of the United States Geological Survey Standard Series.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="B.">
    <text>In addition to the source information specified under §A of this regulation, the Department and the Commission may, at their discretion, use additional sources that they regard as relevant, including an on-site evaluation, a map, a photograph, or permit information.</text>
  </paragraph>
</regulation>