Prior to finalizing the details of a proposed project for which a standard permit is needed, the applicant shall:

1. (a) Complete the required planning for all projects established in Env-Wt 306.05;

2. (b) If the DataCheck Tool identifies any areas of concern relative to protected species or habitat, determine how to avoid and minimize project-related impacts on the resource by coordinating with the ecological review section of the department pursuant to Env-C 800 for:

   1. (1) Protected animal species and habitat; and
   2. (2) Protected plants or exemplary natural communities;

3. (c) If the proposed activity impacts a PRA, then:

   1. (1) Review and complete the standard application criteria and design requirements and provide any additional minimization and avoidance design features; or
   2. (2) Propose compensatory mitigation in accordance with Env-Wt 800;
4. (d) For work proposed within LAC jurisdiction, provide a copy of the final application and plans to the LAC prior to filing the application with the department;
5. (e) Ensure that impacts have been avoided and minimized to the greatest extent practicable, as specified in Env-Wt 313.03; and
6. (f) For any minor or major project, submit preliminary functional assessment results as specified in Env-Wt 311.10.

Source. #12803, eff 12-15-19; amd by #13124, eff 10-23-20; ss by #13777, eff 10-13-23; ss by #14349, INTERIM, eff 8-26-25; ss by #14471, eff 1-2-26, EXPIRES: 1-2-36