Section R. 281.812 - Permit applicationsRule 2.
(1) An application for permit shall be made on a form as prescribed and provided by the department. Application forms may be obtained from the land resource programs division of the department of natural resources or from any designated field office of the department.(2) An application for a permit shall not be deemed as received or filed with the department until all information requested on the application form, the application fee, and any other information requested by the department have been received by the department. For purposes of determining when the period for granting or denying a permit begins, an application shall not be deemed to be filed with the department until all information requested by the department has been received.(3) Application fees shall be submitted to the department with the initial submittal of an application form. The fee shall be paid by check, money order, or draft made payable to: "State of Michigan."(4) After receipt of an otherwise complete application, the department may request such additional information, environmental assessments, waterway design calculations, records, or documents as are determined to be necessary to make a decision to grant or deny a permit.(5) An application shall be considered to be withdrawn and the file for the application shall be closed if an applicant fails to respond to any written inquiry or request from the department within 30 days of the request.(6) An application for a permit to construct or replace a bridge or culvert shall include complete plans and specifications describing the proposed work.(7) When the proposed project includes activities at multiple locations or numerous lakes or streams, the applicant may submit a preliminary site plan showing the proposed work and all lakes or streams involved. After completing a timely field investigation, the department shall advise the applicant of those activities which require a permit.(8) An application to construct a new marina or expand the watercraft handling capacity of an existing marina shall include documentation as to how the facility will provide watercraft sanitary holding tank pumpout services as required under section 5 of Act No. 167 of the Public Acts of 1970, as amended, being S323.335 et seq. of the Michigan Compiled Laws.Mich. Admin. Code R. 281.812
1979 AC; 1982 AC; 1985 AACS