§ 9.201. Implementing policies.
(a) The policies for critical environmental areas begin to provide an ecologically sensitive framework for resolution of complex environmental problems. Although the critical area policy may be at times in conflict with other social and economic priorities, the Master Planning program recognizes that the policies are not the sole determinant guiding Commonwealth actions nor are they self-executing in nature. For these reasons there must be a well-designed implementation effort as a part of the Master Planning program for resolving conflicts and balancing priorities to ensure that the policies are translated into effective measures for guiding future Commonwealth actions.
(b) Implementation of the critical area policies is not solely a responsibility of the Department of Environmental Protection or other Commonwealth agencies. The Environmental Master Plan is an environmental policy planning program for the Commonwealth, and effective implementation of the policies must extend beyond the concerns of Commonwealth agencies. If the Environmental Master Planning program is to be successful, the implementation of critical areas policies must be a responsibility shared by State, regional, county and municipal agencies. A shared responsibility throughout all levels will result in more specific implementation proposals, greater policy evaluation and refinement, and a general strengthening of the overall implementation effort.
(c) Without this commitment to a determined implementation program, the critical area policies will have limited impact for guiding change. Therefore, it will be necessary to develop an action program for policy implementation as an integral part of the Environmental Master Plan.
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