Federal Consistency

​Projects Under Review:​

Line 5​ Segment Relocation

​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). WCMP’s public comment period ended on August 4, 2024. WCMP held a public hearing on August 15, 2024. 

​WCMP completed review of the project and responded to the applicant. View or download WCMP’s letter (PDF, 369 pages).

Additional information on Line 5 is available at WDNR’s website​.



Nemadji Trail Energ​y 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. WCMP’s public comment period ended on May 20. WCMP held a public hearing on June 7, 2024. 

WCMP completed review of the project and responded to the applicant. View or download WCMP’s letter​ (PDF, 350 pages).


​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.

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