Waterway & Wetland Permits: Utility Waterway Crossings

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“I want to install a utility under a waterway using a directional bore method . Do I need to obtain a permit and/or pay a fee?” Using the Directional Bore Method for installation will normally not require a permit.

Utility Crossings

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However, a grading permit may be needed if you disturbing more than 10,000 sq feet of earth on the bank of a navigable waterway. Please visit our grading page to check if a grading permit is needed.

As always when working near the water, the Best Management Practices for Erosion Control must also be followed.

In addition, don't forget to look at the Utility Waterway Crossings sample drawings [PDF 362KB] to ensure that your plans submitted with your application have all the necessary components for review. Otherwise your application may be delayed.

Notice:
Federal law requires landowners of construction sites with one acre or more of land disturbance to address erosion control and storm water management by filing a Water Resources Application for Project Permits (WRAPP) along with the “Construction Erosion and Sediment Control” and “Post Construction Stormwater Management” attachments. If your project involves the disturbance of an acre or more, you will need to obtain required storm water application materials.

For more informaton, please contact the Water Management Specialist covering the county where your project is located.

Laws

Applicable statutes and codes include Sections 30.12 and 30.20, Wis. Stats. [PDF exit DNR], Section 182.017, Wis. Stats. [PDF exit DNR] and Chapter NR 345, Wis. Adm. Code [PDF exit DNR].

Local permits and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers regulations may also apply. We advise you to contact your local zoning office and your regional U.S. Army Corps of Engineers office [exit DNR].

Last Revised: Wednesday January 19 2011