Federal Consistency

Federal Consistency Applications

Applications to demonstrate federal consistency require neither a fee nor an application form. The application must include information reasonably required to determine whether an activity would be compliant with state law. A Federal Consistency application is initiated when the LMCP receives a letter requesting a Federal Consistency review with complete information for one of the following categories. The application materials required for each category are listed below:

• Federal Agency Action: A consistency determination from a federal agency conducting an activity.
  1. Provide a copy of the application for a federal agency action.
     • Map specifications:
       • USGS Quadrangle map is preferred.
       • If the project is simple and the location is easily explained in writing, then a USGS topographic map with the site clearly marked and allowing for view of the surrounding terrain is sufficient. Please include UTM coordinates if available.
       • If the project is more in depth, the above map should be supplemented with a more detailed site map (i.e., survey or scaled drawing; aerial photograph) showing the details of the project location(s). Aerial and/or camera photos are helpful.
  2. Letter should include one of the following statements:
     1. “The proposed activity complies with Indiana’s approved coastal management program and will be conducted in a manner consistent with such program.”
        OR
     2. “The proposed activity does not comply with Indiana’s approved coastal management program.”
• Federal Permit/License: A copy of an application for a federal license, from the license applicant, accompanied by a federal consistency certification
  1. Provide a copy of the application for a federal license or permit.
  2. Indicate location of project (including county), project start date and duration, extent of work to be conducted onsite, and site location map.
     • Map specifications:
       • USGS Quadrangle map is preferred.
       • If the project is simple and the location is easily explained in writing, then a USGS topographic map with the site clearly marked and allowing for view of the surrounding terrain is sufficient. Please include UTM coordinates if available.
       • If the project is more in depth, the above map should be supplemented with a more detailed site map (i.e., survey or scaled drawing; aerial photograph) showing the details of the project location(s). Aerial and/or camera photos are helpful.
     • If not included in the federal license or permit application, include a detailed description of the proposed activity, its associated facilities, the coastal effects, documentation that the activity will be consistent with the relevant enforceable policies of the management program, and any other information relied upon by the applicant to make its certification. Maps, diagrams, and technical data must be submitted when a written description alone will not adequately describe the proposal. State or local government permit applications, but not permits, may be included.
  3. Provide information for contact person, including: name, title, mailing address, email address, phone number, and fax number.
  4. Letter should include one of the following statements:
     1. “The proposed activity complies with Indiana’s approved coastal management program and will be conducted in a manner consistent with such program.”
        OR
     2. “The proposed activity does not comply with Indiana’s approved coastal management program.”
• Federal Financial Assistance: A copy of an application for federal financial assistance accompanied by a federal consistency certification.
  1. A copy of the application for federal financial assistance (should indicate funding source drawn from and granting authority)
  2. Indicate location of project (including county), project start date and duration, extent of work to be conducted onsite, and site location map.
     • Map specifications:
       • USGS Quadrangle map is preferred.
       • If the project is simple and the location is easily explained in writing, then a USGS topographic map with the site clearly marked and allowing for view of the surrounding terrain is sufficient. Please include UTM coordinates if available.
       • If the project is more in depth, the above map should be supplemented with a more detailed site map (i.e., survey or scaled drawing; aerial photograph) showing the details of the project location(s). Aerial and/or camera photos are helpful.
  3. Provide information for contact person, including: name, title, mailing address, email address, phone number, and fax number.
  4. Letter should include one of the following statements:
     1. “The proposed activity complies with Indiana’s approved coastal management program and will be conducted in a manner consistent with such program.”
        OR
     2. “The proposed activity does not comply with Indiana’s approved coastal management program.”