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application of gravel; modifying for surface water management purposes; or any other human activity that impacts the existing vegetation, hydrology, wildlife or wildlife habitat. Alteration does not include walking, passive recreation, fishing or other similar activities. is hereby amended to read as follows: "Alteration" means any human -induced action which impacts the existing condition of a critical area. Alterations include but are not limited to grading; filling; dredging; draining; channelizing; cutting, pruning, limbing or topping, clearing, relocating or removing vegetation; applying herbicides or pesticides or any hazardous or toxic substance; discharging pollutants; grazing domestic animals; paving, construction, application of gravel; modifying for surface water management purposes; or any other human activity that impacts the existing vegetation, hydrology, wildlife or wildlife habitat. Alteration does not include walking, passive recreation, fishing or other similar activities. Section 29: Definition. Section 3 of Ordinance No. 1847-92, as amended, (EMC 19.4.020) is amended by the addition of the following: "Best Available Science" means current scientific information used in the process to designate, protect, or restore critical areas, that is derived from a valid scientific process as defined by WAC 365-195-900 through 925. Section 30: Definition. Section 3 of Ordinance No. 1847-92, as amended, (EMC 19.4.020), definition of "Buffer management," which currently reads as follows: "Buffer management" means an activity proposed by a public agency, public utility, or private entity, and approved by the planning director, within a buffer required by this title, that is proposed to: 1. Reduce or eliminate a verified public safety hazard; 2. Maintain or enhance wildlife habitat diversity; or 3. Maintain or enhance the fishery or other aspects of stream, wetland, or terrestrial ecosystems. is hereby amended to read as follows: "Buffer management" means an activity proposed by a public agency, public utility, or private entity, and approved by the planning director, within a buffer required by this title, that is proposed to: 1. Reduce or eliminate a verified public safety hazard; 2. Maintain or enhance wildlife habitat diversity; or 3. Maintain or enhance the fishery or other functions of stream, wetland, or terrestrial ecosystems. Section 31: Definition. Section 3 of Ordinance No. 1847-92, as amended, (EMC 19.4.020), definition of "Compensation," which currently reads as follows: 59