Michigan Administrative Code
Department - Environmental Quality
Water Resources Division
Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program (Clean Water Fund)
Section R. 324.8913 - Approvable watershed management plans
Universal Citation: MI Admin Code R. 324.8913
Current through Vol. 24-04, March 15, 2024
Rule 13.
(1) A local unit of government or a nonprofit entity may submit a watershed management plan to the department for approval under these rules.
(2) A watershed plan submitted to the department for approval under this rule shall be detailed, current, and identify all of the following:
(a) The
geographic scope of the watershed.
(b) The designated uses and desired uses of
the watershed.
(c) The water
quality threats or impairments in the watershed.
(d) The causes of the impairments or threats,
including pollutants.
(e) A clear
statement of the water quality improvement or protection goals of the watershed
plan.
(f) The sources of the
pollutants causing the impairments or threats of impairments.
(g) The sources of the pollutants that are
critical to control in order to meet water quality standards or other water
quality goals.
(h) The tasks and
their estimated costs that need to be completed to prevent or control the
critical sources of pollution or address causes of impairment, including, as
appropriate, all of the following:
(i) The
best management practices needed.
(ii) Revisions needed or proposed to local
zoning ordinances and other land use management tools.
(iii) Informational and educational
activities needed.
(iv) Activities
needed to institutionalize watershed protection.
(i) A summary of the public participation
process, including the opportunity for public comment during watershed plan
development and the partners that were involved in the development of the
watershed plan.
(j) The estimated
periods of time needed to complete each task and the proposed sequence of task
completion.
(k) A description of
the process that will be used to evaluate the effectiveness of implementing the
plan and achieving its goals.
(3) The department shall accept and review watershed plans submitted for approval under this rule any time throughout the year.
(4) The department shall have 90 days to take action on watershed plans submitted for approval. Taking action may include approving, rejecting, or commenting.
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