3. a. The governing body of a county may, in consultation with the municipalities within its territorial jurisdiction, identify and inventory areas within the county that it deems suitable for use in wetlands creation, enhancement, or restoration in the event a wetlands permit is issued by the Department of Environmental Protection and the department requires the creation, enhancement, or restoration of wetlands as a condition of the permit.
b. Upon identification, the governing body shall forward to the council a map of the areas and any supporting documents or information that the council may require in order to review and approve or disapprove the use of those areas for wetlands creation, enhancement, or restoration purposes.