# Wis. Admin. Code NR § 353.07: Department determinations

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WI_ADC_NR_353_07

## Section

- **Citation:** Wis. Admin. Code NR § 353.07
- **Heading:** Department determinations
- **Jurisdiction:** Wisconsin
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Wisconsin Administrative Code / NR / Chapter NR 353 / § NR 353.07

## Text

Department determinations.
Department determinations. Upon receipt of a complete application, the department shall determine:
(1) Whether the project purpose is wetland conservation.
(2) If the department determines that the project purpose is not for wetland conservation, the department shall notify the applicant of his or her option to do any of the following:
(a) Apply for a permit under other authorities.
(b) Revise the project to comply with the requirements of this chapter.
(c) Withdraw the request.
(d) Appeal the department’s decision under s. 227.42 , Stats.
(3) If the department determines that the project purpose is for wetland conservation and is maintenance of a project constructed prior to August 1, 1991, the procedures established in s. NR 353.10 shall be followed.
(4) If the department determines that the project purpose is wetland conservation and that the proposed project activities comply with s. NR 353.04 , the project may proceed upon receipt of written notice from the department.
(5) If the department determines the project is not eligible for a shortform wetland conservation permit, the procedures in s. NR 353.09 shall be followed.

## Nearby sections

- [Wis. Admin. Code NR § 1.95 Wetlands preservation, protection, restoration and management](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WI_ADC_NR_1_95.md)
- [Wis. Admin. Code NR § 353.01 Purpose and policy](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WI_ADC_NR_353_01.md)
- [Wis. Admin. Code NR § 353.02 Applicability](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WI_ADC_NR_353_02.md)
- [Wis. Admin. Code NR § 353.03 Definitions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WI_ADC_NR_353_03.md)
- [Wis. Admin. Code NR § 353.04 Eligibility for a shortform wetland conservation permit](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WI_ADC_NR_353_04.md)
- [Wis. Admin. Code NR § 353.05 Wetland conservation activities and design specifications](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WI_ADC_NR_353_05.md)
- [Wis. Admin. Code NR § 353.06 Application and information requirements](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WI_ADC_NR_353_06.md)
- [Wis. Admin. Code NR § 353.07 Department determinations](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WI_ADC_NR_353_07.md)
- [Wis. Admin. Code NR § 353.08 Wetland conservation permit conditions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WI_ADC_NR_353_08.md)
- [Wis. Admin. Code NR § 353.09 Individual permits for wetland conservation projects](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WI_ADC_NR_353_09.md)
- [Wis. Admin. Code NR § 353.10 Maintenance of pre-existing wetland conservation projects](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WI_ADC_NR_353_10.md)
- [Wis. Admin. Code NR § 353.11 Enforcement](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WI_ADC_NR_353_11.md)

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