It contains clear, objective criteria to determine significance of aggregate sites. For significant sites, local governments determine within 180 days whether mining is to be permitted, based on criteria from rules. Sites where mining is to be permitted must be protected from future conflicting uses. Plan must specify end-uses of mining sites. For sites not covered by this process, the standard Goal 5 process guides local decisions.
New inventories are optional for local governments.
Requires a local ordinance to regulate demolition and major exterior alterations of designated historic sites. Enables local governments to use Goal 5 process to designate open space if they choose to do so. If they do, they must complete the standard Goal 5 steps. Allows a list of open space sites for acquisition without having to apply Goal 5 to the sites unless the sites are regulated before they are acquired. Enables local governments to use Goal 5 process for significant new scenic views and sites if they choose to do so, using the standard Goal 5 steps.