Applicability

Applicability. (1) The public participation requirements outlined in this subchapter apply to all of the following: (a) Individual water use permits under s. 281.346 (5) , Stats., that require the applicant to meet the state decision-making standard under s. 281.346 (5m) , Stats., or compact decision-making standard under s. 281.346 (6) , Stats., except for a public water supply that has an approved water supply service area plan under s. 281.348 , Stats. (b) General water use permits under s. 281.346 (4s) , Stats. (2) The department shall not issue a decision regarding a permit covered under sub. (1) until the requirements of this subchapter have been met.