After-the-fact permits

After-the-fact permits. (1) Except as provided under sub. (3) , the department may process an after-the-fact permit application for a regulated project that was initiated or completed prior to receiving a permit authorizing that activity. The after-the-fact permit may be a general or individual permit. (2) If an after-the-fact permit is processed prior to the completion of an enforcement action against the person who initiated or completed the regulated activity, the department may continue the processing of the enforcement action, regardless of whether the after-the-fact permit is ultimately granted. (3) This section shall not preclude the department from scheduling a permit application for public hearing on the same day as an abatement hearing under s. 30.03 (4) (a) , Stats.