Section R. 281.821 - Conditional permitsRule 11.
(1) The department may issue a conditional permit when emergency conditions warrant a project to protect property or the public health, safety, or welfare.(2) Conditional permits shall be issued only under emergency conditions. Upon a determination by the department that a project would be in the best interest of both the applicant and the public, the department may declare an emergency condition to exist and issue a conditional permit. Physical and economic factors shall be considered in determining whether an emergency condition exists.(3) Bridge or culvert repairs or replacements may be made under emergency conditions upon submitting an application and receiving a conditional permit. A written report which includes details of the needed emergency repairs shall accompany the application. The department shall give such applications timely response.Mich. Admin. Code R. 281.821