A municipality may enclose navigable waters by directing, placing or restricting navigable waters into an enclosed drain, conduit, storm sewer or similar structure if the department grants the municipality an individual permit. The department may grant this permit to a municipality after following the notice and hearing requirements under s. 30.208 (3) to (5) if it finds that granting the permit:

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Terms Used In Wisconsin Statutes 30.196

   (1)   Is in the public interest;
   (2)   Will not violate public rights; and
   (3)   Will not endanger life, health or property.