Permitting Process and Complete Applications. John Skubinna Water Resources Division Transportation Review Unit Southeast Michigan

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1 Permitting Process and Complete Applications John Skubinna Water Resources Division Transportation Review Unit Southeast Michigan

2 Paperwork?!

3 When is a Permit Needed? Coastal Floodplain Coastal Wetland Part 303, Wetlands Protection Wetland US Section 404, Clean Water Act of 1972 Floodplain Regulatory Authority found in Part 31, Water Resources Protection Land/Water Related Laws in Michigan Parts of the Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act, 1994 PA 451, as amended and related Stautes Stream All Areas: Part 91, Soil Erosion and Sedimentation Control Floodplain River US Section 10, River and Harbor Act of 1899 Navigable River Dam Lake Floodplain Part 315, Dam Safety Part 307, Inland Lake Levels Part 301, Inland Lakes and Streams Part 303, Wetlands Protection Wetland Wetland Subdivision Control found in Land Division Act 1967 PA 288 Part 323, Shorelands Protection and Management Great Lake Part 325, Great Lakes Submerged Lands High Risk Erosion Area Critical Dune Part 353, Sand Dunes Protection and Management Lake Federal Laws Administered by: US Army Corps of Engineers State Laws Administered by: Land & Water Management Division Aquatic Nuisance Control found in Public Health Code 1978 PA 368 State of Michigan Deaprtment of Environmental Quality 03/30/2001

4 Part 301 Inland Lakes and Streams Culvert/Bridge Replacement Scour Protection Road Reconstruction (Widening/Improving Side Slopes) Part 303 Wetlands Protection Culvert/Bridge Replacement Road Reconstruction (Widening/Improving Side Slopes) Pathways Applicable State Laws Floodplain Regulatory Authority in Part 31 Water Resources (Watershed > 2 mi 2 ) Culvert/Bridge Replacement Scour Protection Road Reconstruction (Raising the Road Grade; Widening/Improving Side Slopes)

5 Part 301, Inland Lakes and Streams Protects habitats, uses, and health of inland waters by regulating construction in inland lakes and streams. What is a Stream? Must have the following: Definite Banks A bed Visible evidence of a continued flow or continued occurrence of water

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7 Is it a Stream?

8 Is it a Wetland?

9 Is it Wetland?

10 Permit Categories General Project: Expedited; No Public Notice Minor Project: Expedited; No Public Notice Individual Permit Project: Public Notice Required Red File Projects: Public Notice Required!! Direct Review from USEPA, USACE, and USFWS required

11 MiWaters Permit Database Find the Transportation Form Navigate to Type the Project Site Transportation Select Select Start in Form Type the Search New Form Field Select Apps, Requests and Reports

12 Which Form Do I Use?

13 Completing the application Large application that covers a multitude of different projects; not just transportation projects Not every Section will apply to your project Try to complete each applicable Sections as much as possible based on your project Submit only those pages that are completed

14 Permit Application Checklist Contact TRU Staff for a Copy (Transportation Specific Checklist?)

15 Most Common Application Mistakes Incomplete p. 1 and 2 Alternatives Considered Does the Applicant Own the Property, ROW, Easement, etc. Description of the Regulated Activities

16 Most Common Application Mistakes Forgot the Signature Bottom of Page 2 Signed by Property Owner or Authorized Agent

17 Most Common Application Mistake Forgot the Agent/Contractor Authorization Provide Written Agent/Contractor Authorization Signed by Property Owner /Permittee

18 Most Common Application Mistake Forgot Section 14 Bridges and Culverts Data Should Match Plans Choose Bridge or Culvert If More Than One Bridge/Culvert, Provide One Sec. 14 for Each

19 Most Common Application Mistake Forgot Section 12 Wetlands Include Size of the Wetland Impact Area If More Than One Wetland Area Impacted, Provide a Table of Impacts

20 Keep Points For Plans Clarity is the key A simple hand drawn plan can show as much detail as the fanciest CAD drawing Don t forget to include all dimensions or have a scaled drawing

21 Most Common Application Mistake Forgot the Plans Plan View Riprap 2 cyd Wetland Impact 0.02 acres Wetland Boundary

22 Most Common Application Mistake Forgot the Plans Cross-Section Proposed Grade Stream Bottom Contour with Elevation Labeled

23 Most Common Application Mistake Forgot the Plans Longitudinal Profile

24 Who Do I Contact? Transportation Review Unit (TRU) Website: MiWaters Permit Database Guidelines for Permitting TRU Staff Contacts Forms Not in MiWaters