Section R. 324.8913 - Approvable watershed management plansRule 13.
(1) A local unit of government or a nonprofit entity may submit a watershed management plan to the department for approval under these rules.(2) A watershed plan submitted to the department for approval under this rule shall be detailed, current, and identify all of the following:(a) The geographic scope of the watershed.(b) The designated uses and desired uses of the watershed.(c) The water quality threats or impairments in the watershed.(d) The causes of the impairments or threats, including pollutants.(e) A clear statement of the water quality improvement or protection goals of the watershed plan.(f) The sources of the pollutants causing the impairments or threats of impairments.(g) The sources of the pollutants that are critical to control in order to meet water quality standards or other water quality goals.(h) The tasks and their estimated costs that need to be completed to prevent or control the critical sources of pollution or address causes of impairment, including, as appropriate, all of the following:(i) The best management practices needed.(ii) Revisions needed or proposed to local zoning ordinances and other land use management tools.(iii) Informational and educational activities needed.(iv) Activities needed to institutionalize watershed protection.(i) A summary of the public participation process, including the opportunity for public comment during watershed plan development and the partners that were involved in the development of the watershed plan.(j) The estimated periods of time needed to complete each task and the proposed sequence of task completion.(k) A description of the process that will be used to evaluate the effectiveness of implementing the plan and achieving its goals.(3) The department shall accept and review watershed plans submitted for approval under this rule any time throughout the year.(4) The department shall have 90 days to take action on watershed plans submitted for approval. Taking action may include approving, rejecting, or commenting.Mich. Admin. Code R. 324.8913