

Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) for proposed projects in areas which have both state and federal jurisdiction. Decisions on permit applications can be appealed by contacting the Office of Administrative Hearings in writing within 60 days of the permit decision and requesting a formal hearing.Ī joint state and federal permit process has been established between EGLE and the U.S. EGLE also considers any public comments that have been received prior to making a permit decision.ĮGLE may approve a permit application, request modification to an application, or deny an application. In general, the applicant must show avoidance of wetland resources to the greatest extent possible and minimization of unavoidable wetland impacts. Removing tree stumps, Bulldozing, Digging a pondĬonstruct, operate, or maintain any use or developmentĬonstruction of buildings or structures, Boardwalks, Peat mining, Water treatmentĭiverting water to another area via ditch, pump or drainĭecisions on wetland permit applications are based on EGLE's review of the proposed project in light of the criteria in Part 303 and associated administrative rules. According to Part 303, Wetlands Protection, of the Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act, 1994 PA 451, as amended, a person may not do any of the following activities in a wetland without a permit from EGLE: Activityĭeposit or permit the placing of fill materialĭredge, remove, or permit the removal of soil or minerals
