I have attended several presentations on the new (draft) stormwater regulations.  It appears DCR is going to strongly encourage those localities that have the option of adopting a program in accordance with these regulations to run their own program.  DCR certainly does not have the resources to handle running these programs.  The regulations then, should be developed in a manner that is favorable to the locality.  A mandatory fee schedule would not be in the locality's best interest.  The locality should determine what it will cost to administer the program and then set their fees to cover these costs (along with any monies the state will require).  If fees are set by the state, and we find they do not cover 100% of our costs to run the program, it is unlikely we will adopt a stormwater management program.  I hope all localities are consulted (maybe by the local DCR staff) as the draft regulations are developed.