The minimum horizontal clearance is 100 feet and the minimum vertical clearance is 15 feet above normal pool. Any person or entity proposing to construct a bridge in that reach will be required to meet the applicable provisions of the Part 3700 and 3704 rules and the Part 3720 rules. The division also allocates water from Lake Michigan. This allocation is handled in accordance with Part 3730 - Allocation of Water from Lake Michigan. Water allocations are made through a hearing and order procedure.
Entities receiving an allocation of Lake Michigan water receive an allocation permit.
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