Wisconsin Administrative Code
Department of Natural Resources
NR 300-399 - Environmental Protection - Water Regulation
Chapter NR 300 - Time Limits And Fees For Waterway And Wetland Permit Decisions
Subchapter IV - Enforcement and Permit Proceedings
Section NR 300.20 - After-the-fact permits
Current through November 25, 2024
(1) Except as provided under sub. (3), the department may process an after-the-fact permit application for a regulated project that was initiated or completed prior to receiving a permit authorizing that activity. The after-the-fact permit may be a general or individual permit.
(2) If an after-the-fact permit is processed prior to the completion of an enforcement action against the person who initiated or completed the regulated activity, the department may continue the processing of the enforcement action, regardless of whether the after-the-fact permit is ultimately granted.
(3) This section shall not preclude the department from scheduling a permit application for public hearing on the same day as an abatement hearing under s. 30.03(4) (a), Stats.