Bad River Band of the Lake Superior Tribe of Chippewa Indians of the Bad River Reservation, Wisconsin - Tribal Law

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Bad River Band of the Lake Superior Chippewa Indians Tribal Code.

3.11.190 Protection of Wetlands and Watercourses During and After Construction

An applicant who has received a permit under this ordinance shall comply with the following in connection with any construction or other activity on the property for which the permit has been issued:

(a) Maintain soil erosion control structures and measures, including but not limited to silt fences, straw bale dikes, earthen berms, and sediment traps. The landowner shall provide for periodic inspections throughout the duration of the project.

(b) Through staking or other means acceptable to the Bad River Natural Resources Department, clearly identify the locations of protected wetlands or watercourses on the project site so that such locations are visible to all construction workers. The visible identification of protected wetlands and watercourses shall be in place prior to the grading of any land or issuance of any construction permit.

(c) Ensure that there is no encroachment of equipment or earth-moving activities into protected wetlands or watercourses except as provided in the permit.

(d) Prominently display at the site a copy of the permit or other evidence that a permit has been obtained. The owner shall display a copy of the permit or other certification continuously when authorized activities are conducted and for five (5) days following completion. The owner shall allow representatives from the Bad River Natural Resources Department to enter and inspect the premises at any reasonable time, and failure to allow inspections shall constitute a violation of this ordinance.

Original url: https://law.badriver-nsn.gov/us/nsn/badriver/council/code/3.11.190

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