WMC Submits Comments to the Natural Resources Board on DNR’s Proposed Wetland Rule

WMC submitted comments to the Natural Resources Board citing ongoing concerns with the DNR’s proposed wetland rule (NR 300). Although the agency made some improvements to the rule following previous comments submitted by WMC and other stakeholders, the revised rule still imposes new burdens on businesses seeking a wetland exemption determination or a wetland permit. For example, provisions that suggest deference to “local permits” for wetlands are inconsistent with state statute.

Read comments here.