NR 1.91(5)(a)(a) Local units of government or the department may pursue more public boating access to waters than is required in sub. (4). The department may pursue public boating access to achieve the maximums in par. (b) unless local governments or the department adopt and implement a plan. NR 1.91(5)(b)(b) The department has determined that granting permits for boating access on bodies of water where the maximum access standards are exceeded will materially impair navigation and is detrimental to the public interest. The department may not pursue public boating access development nor may it approve permits or provide financial assistance for public boating access beyond the levels described in this subsection unless greater levels are established in a plan. NR 1.91(6)(6) Alternative public boating access and waterway protection plans. NR 1.91(6)(a)(a) Natural resource enhancement services may be provided for waters that have less public boating access than that in sub. (4) (d), and public boating access may be developed that exceeds levels in sub. (5) (b) only if local governments or the department implement a plan. Plans developed by local governments require written approval by the department prior to adoption. NR 1.91(6)(b)(b) Plans shall identify and assess the effects of waterway use on natural resources, describe mechanisms to protect public safety and natural resources, and identify public boating access that meets the objectives of s. NR 1.90. Plans may apply to individual waters or groups of similar waters. Plans shall consider environmental as well as social and developmental factors which may include: NR 1.91(6)(b)1.d.d. Nature and composition of fish, wildlife and presence of threatened or endangered resources. NR 1.91(6)(b)2.e.e. Ability of the municipality to regulate land use and development. NR 1.91(6)(b)2.f.f. Ability of the municipality to enforce public safety regulations.
