Relationship of enforcement and permit proceedings

Relationship of enforcement and permit proceedings. Relationship of enforcement and permit proceedings. The department shall not process after-the-fact permit or approval applications under s. NR 300.20 prior to the completion of any enforcement actions if any of the following apply: (1) The project is causing or is likely to cause environmental damage. (2) Department staff have an objection to the issuance of the permit or approval based on the relevant statutory standards for issuance of the permit or approval. (3) The prosecuting attorney in the enforcement action has not given consent to the processing of the application prior to the completion of the enforcement action.