Wisconsin Administrative Code
Department of Transportation
Chapter Trans 401 - Construction Site Erosion Control And Storm Water Management Procedures For Department Actions
Section Trans 401.01 - Authority

(1) This chapter is promulgated under the authority of ss. 30.2022, 84.01(2) and (5), 84.03(9) (a) and (10), 84.06(1) and (2) (b), 85.02, 85.075, 85.16(1), 85.19(1), 86.07(2), 86.25(2), 86.32, 114.31(7) and 227.11(2), Stats.

(2) As specified in s. 30.2022(1m), (1p), and (2), Stats., activities affecting waters of the state that are carried out under the direction and supervision of the department in connection with highway, bridge or other transportation project design, location, construction, reconstruction, maintenance and repair are not subject to the prohibitions or permit or approval requirements specified under ss. 29.601, 30.11, 30.123, 30.19, 30.195, 30.20, 59.692, 61.351, 62.231 or 87.30, Stats., or chs. 281 to 285 or 289 to 299, Stats., except s. 281.48, Stats., if the activity is accomplished in accordance with interdepartmental liaison procedures established by the department of natural resources and the department of transportation for the purpose of minimizing the adverse environmental impact, if any, of the activity.