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WRGP-2016-WI Permit Conditions - Wetland conservation for FWS/NRCS You agree to comply with the following conditions: 1. Application. You shall submit a complete Application package to the Department as outlined in Section 2 of this permit. If requested, you shall furnish the Department, within a reasonable timeframe, any information the department needs to verify compliance with the terms and conditions of this permit. 2. Certification. Acceptance of general permit WRGP-2016-WI and efforts to begin work on the wetland conservation activities authorized by this general permit signifies that you have certified the project meets all eligibility standards outlined in Section 1 of this permit and that you have read, understood and have agreed to follow all terms and conditions of this general permit. 3. Project Plans. This permit does not authorize any work other than what is specifically described in the notification package and plans submitted to the Department and you certified is in compliance with the terms and conditions o WRGP-2016-W1. 4. Expiration. This WRGP-2016-WI expires on June 30, 2021. The time limit for completing work authorized by the provisions of WRGP-2016-WI ends when the work is completed. 6. Other Permit Requirements. You are responsible for obtaining any other permit or approval that may be required for your project by local zoning ordinances, other state permits and by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers before starting your project. 6. Project Start. You shall notify the Department at the telephone number provided on the confirmation of coverage letter you receive before starting construction and again not more than 5 days after the project is complete. 7. Permit Posting. You must post a copy of this permit at a conspicuous location on the project site for at least five days prior to construction and remaining at least five days after construction. You must also have a copy of the permit and approved plan available at the project site at all times until the project is complete. 8. Permit Compliance. The department may modify or revoke coverage of this permit if it is not constructed in compliance with the terms and conditions of this permit, or if the Department determines the project will be detrimental to the public interest. Any act of noncompliance with this permit constitutes a permit violation and is grounds for enforcement action. Additionally, if any conditions of this permit are found to be invalid or unenforceable, authorization for all activities to which that condition applies is denied. 9. Project Completion. Within one week of project completion you shall submit to the Department a statement certifying project is in compliance with all the terms and conditions of this permit and photographs of the wetland conservation activities authorized by this permit. This information must be submitted to the same DNR office you received your coverage letter from. 10. Proper Maintenance. You must maintain the activity authorized by WRGP-2016-WI in good condition and in conformance with the terms and conditions of this permit. Any structure or fill authorized shall be properly maintained, including maintenance to ensure public safety, and preventive actions to avoid the spread of invasive plant species. You are not relieved of this requirement if you abandon the permitted activity. Should you wish to cease to maintain an activity authorized by WRGP-2016-WI or should you desire to abandon it, you must obtain a modification of the authorization from this office, which may require restoration of the area. 11. Site Access. Upon reasonable notice, you shall allow access to the site to any Department employee who is investigating the project's construction, operation, maintenance or permit compliance the terms and conditions of WRGP-2016-WI and applicable laws. 12. Wetland Fill. Any removed vegetation or soil shall be deposited on uplands (non -hydric soils) or used in other approved wetland conservation practices that include ditch fills, ditch plugs, embankments, low berms and dikes. Additionally, all fill must consist of suitable material (i.e. no trash, debris, asphalt, etc.) free from toxic pollutants in other than trace quantities (see Section 307 of the Clean Water Act). 13. Wetland Buffer. Project sites, whenever possible, should include an adjacent zone of vegetated upland pursuant to NRCS Field Office Technical Guide Standard Conservation Practice 657- Wetland Restoration, unless the site conditions or configuration will not accommodate such a zone. 14. Dam Owner Responsibilities. For projects that result in the construction of a small dam the following conditions apply: