Projects Under Review:
Line 5
The Wisconsin Coastal Management Program (WCMP), State of Wisconsin, Department of Administration, has received correspondence from the United States Army Corps of Engineers, St. Paul District Division (Corps) and Enbridge Energy, Limited Partnership, on activities associated with the construction of the proposed Line 5 Wisconsin segment relocation project. The proposed activities are subject to review for consistency under the policies of the Wisconsin Coastal Management Program (WCMP). Click to submit comments. Comments will be accepted through June 28, 2024. Update: WCMP has extended the deadline to August 4, 2024.
The Corps will conduct a public hearing on June 4, 2024 in Ashland, Wisconsin. View more information on the public hearing. WCMP will not host a separate public hearing.
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources has hosted two public hearings regarding Line 5. Recordings of those hearings are available at WDNR’s website.
Nemadji Trail Energy Center
The Wisconsin Coastal Management Program (WCMP), State of Wisconsin, Department of Administration, has received correspondence from the US Army Corps of Engineers and the applicant for a federal permit to discharge dredged and fill material in 54.7 acres of wetlands for the construction of the Nemadji Trail Energy Center and associated activities. The site for the Nemadji Trail Energy Center facility is in Douglas County, Wisconsin. The proposed activity is subject to review for consistency under the policies of the WCMP.
Public Hearing
WCMP will host a public hearing at 12:00 p.m. Central Time on June 7, 2024. The purpose of the hearing is to receive public comments on the requested federal permitting, specifically whether the activities considered through the permitting are consistent with the State of Wisconsin’s enforceable policies. The hearing will be held virtually and accessible by computer or phone. To attend, please fill out this form. On June 7th, you will receive a confirmation email containing a link and additional information for joining the meeting. Participants may attend with or without speaking at the hearing. The hearing will last until at least 1:30 p.m.
How to Join:
Access the public hearing using the Microsoft Teams link or call in at the number below. Participants may join after 11:45 AM but will remain in the lobby until 12:00 PM. At 12:00PM particiants will be admitted into the hearing and the hearing will begin. Please mute yourself upon entering.
For planning and capacity purposes, prior to joining we request that you complete this sign-up form.
The chat feature will be disabled during the hearing. You may leave written comment using this public comment form. This form will be availabe from 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM on June 7, 2024.
Meeting ID: 296 468 929 294
Passcode: Pb32qo
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Other Federal Actions
To submit comments on other federal actions undergoing review for consistency under the polices of the Wisconsin Coastal Management Program (WCMP), please use this form. Select “Other” from the drop-down menu.
Review Process
Through its federal consistency review authority, the Wisconsin Coastal Management Program (WCMP) has broad opportunities to influence federal government activities, construction, funding, permitting and other actions proposed within the coastal zone. It promotes coordination between state and federal policies, programs and agencies.
The review process relies on and seeks to improve existing state programs. Federal regulations (15 CFR 930) establish the basic policies and procedures for coastal states, federal agencies and other affected parties pertaining to the federal consistency review process.