NR 329.04(1)(g)1.1. Activities which do not meet the standards in par. (c) and either par. (d), (e) or (f) or are otherwise determined ineligible for an exemption by the department under s. 30.12 (2m), Stats., shall require a general permit or individual permit. NR 329.04(2)(a)2.2. If the department determines that a proposal submitted under this section has the potential to impact an endangered or threatened species in accordance with s. 29.604, Stats., the application shall be deemed incomplete. The department may not consider the application complete or issue a general permit until the applicant submits documentation to demonstrate one of the following: NR 329.04(2)(a)2.a.a. The project avoids impacts to the endangered or threatened species in accordance with s. 29.604, Stats. NR 329.04(2)(a)3.3. If the applicant modifies the project plans to meet the requirements of subd. 2., the modified plans shall be submitted before the department can consider the application complete or issue a general permit. NR 329.04(2)(b)(b) Applicable activities. A ford that meets the standards in pars. (c) and (d) shall be eligible for a general permit under ss. 30.12 (3) (a) 4. and 30.206, Stats. A boat landing that meets the standards in pars. (c) and (e) shall be eligible for a general permit under ss. 30.12 (3) (a) 5. and 30.206, Stats. A pea gravel blanket that meets the standards in pars. (c) and (j) shall be eligible for a general permit under ss. 30.12 (3) (a) 1. and 30.206, Stats. A structure that meets the standards in pars. (c) and either (f), (g), (h), (i) or (j) shall be eligible for a general permit under ss. 30.12 (3) (d) and 30.206, Stats. NR 329.04 NoteNote: Eligibility for an exemption or general permit does not automatically result in a federal permit or state water quality certification for fill in wetlands. Some projects involving minimal wetland fill may be eligible for authorization under a U.S. Army Corps of Engineers general permit which has already been granted state water quality certification or a general permit under s. 281.36 (3g) (b), Stats. (under development) All other projects affecting wetlands will require individual water quality certification including public notice as required by s. 401, Federal Clean Water Act, and s. 281.36 (3b) (b), Stats., and carried out under chs. NR 103 and 299. For further instructions, see the department’s website at http://dnr.wi.gov under the topic “Waterway and Wetland Permits.” NR 329.04(2)(c)1.1. Erosion control measures shall meet or exceed the technical standards for erosion control approved by the department under subch. V of ch. NR 151. Any area where topsoil is exposed during construction shall be immediately seeded and mulched or riprapped to stabilize disturbed areas and prevent soils from being eroded and washed into the waterway. NR 329.04(2)(c)2.2. Unless part of a permanent stormwater management system, all temporary erosion and sediment control practices shall be removed upon final site stabilization. Areas disturbed during construction or installation shall be restored. NR 329.04(2)(c)3.3. To protect fish habitat during spawning seasons, no general permit activity shall take place during the time period specified: NR 329.04(2)(c)3.a.a. For trout streams identified under s. NR 1.02 (7) and perennial tributaries to those trout streams, September 15 through May 15. NR 329.04(2)(c)3.b.b. For all waters not identified under subd. 3. a. and located south of state highway 29, March 15 through May 15. NR 329.04(2)(c)3.c.c. For all waters not identified under subd. 3. a. and located north of state highway 29, April 1 through June 1. NR 329.04(2)(c)3.d.d. The applicant may request that the requirements in subd. 3. a., b. or c. be waived by the department on a case-by-case basis, by submitting a written statement signed by the local department fisheries biologist, documenting consultation about the proposed project, and that the local department fisheries biologist has determined that the requirements of this paragraph are not necessary to protect fish spawning for the proposed project. NR 329.04(2)(c)4.4. To stop the spread of invasive species and viruses from one navigable waterway to another navigable waterway, all equipment or portions of equipment used for constructing, operating, or maintaining the project, including tracked vehicles, barges, boats, silt or turbidity curtains, hoses, sheet piles, and pumps, shall be decontaminated for invasive species and viruses before and after use or prior to use within another navigable waterway. Decontamination activities shall be performed by taking actions specified in subd. 4. a. to c. or h. Decontamination shall include either subd. 4. d., e., f., g., or h. for any equipment, or portions of equipment, that is used in non-frozen navigable waters when the air temperature is above 19 degrees Fahrenheit at the time the decontamination procedures take place. NR 329.04(2)(c)4.a.a. Inspect all equipment used for constructing, operating, or maintaining the project and remove all plants and animals, and other mud, debris, etc. NR 329.04 NoteNote: This does not apply to water in closed engine cooling systems or water tanks, or containers of potable drinking water or other beverages meant for human consumption. If a tanker truck discharges water collected from navigable waters in upland areas, the tank does not require disinfection.
NR 329.04(2)(c)4.c.c. Dispose of plants and animals in the trash. An operator may not transfer plants or animals or water from one navigable waterway to another. NR 329.04(2)(c)4.d.d. Wash equipment at a temperature of not less than 212 degrees Fahrenheit water (steam clean). NR 329.04(2)(c)4.e.e. Wash equipment with soap and water or high pressure water of not less than 2000 pounds per square inch. NR 329.04 NoteNote: Additional drying techniques including drying through natural or mechanical means or changes in drying duration may be submitted to the department for review and approval.