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decontaminated for invasive species and viruses before and after use or prior to use within another navigable waterway. Follow the most recent Department approved washing and disinfection protocols and Department approved best management practices to avoid the spread of invasive species as outlined in Wis. Admin. Code Ch. NR 40.These protocols and practices can be found on the Department website at h,»p://dnr.YA govttopMnvasives/bmo.html Keyword:"equipment operator'or'invasive bri and at http://dnr wi.govltor)icAnvasives/ ocuments/Eauii)Oper.Ddf i i 13. Federal and State Threatened and Endangered Species.WDNR-GP13-2015 does not affect the DNR's � responsibility to ensure that all authorizations comply with Section 7 of the Federal Endangered Species Act,Wis. Stats. s.29.604,and applicable State Laws. The project must either avoid impacts to endangered or threatened i species in accordance with Wis. Stats. s.29.604 or receive an incidental take authorization under Wis. Stats s. 29.604. No Department authorization under this permit will be granted for projects found not to comply with these laws. No activity is authorized that is likely to jeopardize the continued existence of a threatened or endangered species or a species proposed for such designation as identified under the Federal Endangered Species Act or State law or both,or that is likely to destroy or adversely modify the critical habitat of a species as identified under the Federal Endangered Species Act. I 14. Historic Properties and Cultural Resources.WDNR-GP13-2015 does not affect the DNR's responsibility to ensure that all authorizations comply with Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act and Wis. Stats. s.44.40. No Department authorization under this permit will be granted for projects found not to comply with these laws.The project must avoid impacts to archaeological sites or historic structures and is subject to Departmental and Wisconsin Historical Society review and approval before authorization under this general permit is valid. Information on the location and existence of historic resources can be obtained from the State Historic Preservation Office and the National Register of Historic Places. If cultural,archaeological,or historical resources are unearthed during activities authorized under this permit,work must be stopped immediately and the State Historic Preservation Officer must be contacted for further instruction. 15. Preventive Measures. Measures must be adopted to prevent potential pollutants from entering a wetland or water body. Construction materials and debris, including fuels,oil,and other liquid substances,may not be stored in the construction work area in a manner that would allow them to enter a wetland or water body as a result of spillage, natural runoff,or flooding. In addition,biodegradable hydraulic Fluid should be used in equipment that is operated below the Ordinary High Water Mark. If a spill of any potential pollutant should occur, it is the responsibility of the permittee to remove such material, minimize any contamination resulting from this spill,and immediately notify the Slate Duty Officer at 1-800-943-0003. 16. Property Rights.This permit does not convey any property rights or interests of any sort or any exclusive privilege. The permit does not authorize any injury or damage to private property, any invasion of personal rights,or any + infringement of federal,state or local laws or regulations. 17. Limits of State Liability. In authorizing work,the State Government does not assume any liability,including for any of the following: a. Damages to the permitted project or uses thereof as a result of other permitted or unpermitted activities or from natural causes. b. Damages to the permitted project or uses thereof as a result of current or future activities undertaken by or on behalf of the State in the public interest. c. Damages to persons,property, or to other permitted or unpermitted activities or structures caused by the activity authorized by this permit. d. Design or construction deficiencies associated with the permitted work. e. Damage claims associated with any future modification, suspension,or revocation of this WDNR-GP13-2015. 18. Reevaluation of Decision.This office may reevaluate its decision on any authorization under WDNR-GP13-2015 at any time the circumstances warrant and may suspend, modify or revoke any previously authorized activity. Suspension,modification or revocation may result in enforcement action. Circumstances that could require a reevaluation include,but are not limited to,the following: a. The applicant fails to comply with the terms and conditions of WDNR-GP13-2015 b. The information provided by the applicant in support of the permit application proves to have been false, incomplete,inaccurate,or false c. Significant new information surfaces which the Department did not consider in reaching the original public interest decision.