C4_Jackson GP Coverage.pdf

January 24, 2020 GP-NO-2020-4-T00235

US Forest Service Paul Strong 500 Hanson Lake Road Rhinelander, WI 54501

RE: Coverage under the wetland and waterway statewide general permit for municipalities to construct, reconstruct or maintain highways, bridges, arches and culverts, located in the Town of Drummond, Bayfield County, NE ¼, NE ¼, Sec. 22, T44N, R6W.

Dear Paul:

Thank you for submitting an application for coverage under the wetland and waterway statewide general permit for municipalities to construct, reconstruct or maintain highways, bridges, arches and culverts, 30.206. Please note, additional permitting information can be found by following the hyperlinks throughout the electronic version of this document.

Project Description FR 374 (North Diamond Lake Rd.) over Jackson Creek, Existing 2-24” diameter culverts.

Proposed 77” x 52” x 46.5 foot poly coated pipe, set 2 feet deeper.

You have certified that your project meets the eligibility criteria and conditions for this activity.

Based upon your signed certification you may proceed with your project. Please take this time to re-read the permit eligibility standards and conditions. The eligibility standards can be found on your application checklist or in the statewide general permit, WDNR-GP2-2017. The permit conditions are attached to this letter. You are responsible for meeting all general permit eligibility standards and permit conditions. This includes notifying the Department before starting the project, and submitting photographs within one week of project completion. Please note your coverage is valid for 5 years from the date of the department’s determination or until the activity is completed, whichever occurs first.

Wetlands According to the project information submitted, no wetland fill should occur as part of the project.

Endangered Resources The Natural Heritage Inventory (NHI)* was reviewed on January 24, 2020. No threatened or endangered resources should be impacted by the proposed project.

Waterway BMPs This reach of Jackson Creek is a warm water stream. Therefore, culvert replacement work should not take place between March 1 and June 15, both dates inclusive. This construction BMP minimizes impacts to fish and other aquatic organisms during sensitive time periods such as spawning, winter dormancy, and migration.

State of Wisconsin

DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES

810 W Maple Street Spooner, WI 54801 wisconsin.gov Printed on Recycled

Paper dnr.wi.gov

Tony Evers, Governor Preston D. Cole, Secretary

Telephone 608-266-2621 Toll Free 1-888-936-7463

TTY Access via relay - 711 http://dnr.wi.gov/topic/Sectors/documents/Transportation/WDNR-GP2-2017FINAL.pdf http://dnr.wi.gov/topic/Sectors/documents/Transportation/WDNR-GP2-2017FINAL.pdf

Inspections The Department conducts routine inspections and may follow up to inspect your project to verify compliance with state statutes and codes. If you decide to modify your project, please contact your local Department Transportation Liaison to discuss any proposed modifications.

Federal & Local Permitting The municipality is responsible for obtaining any local, state or federal permits that may be required before starting your project.

If you have any questions regarding the contents of this letter, please call me at (715) 635-4228 or email shawn.haseleu@wisconsin.gov.

Sincerely, Shawn Haseleu WDNR Transportation Liaison cc: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Bayfield County Zoning Administrator