CWS Activity Status/Resolution Glossary

This article defines each CWS activity status and resolution in MiEHDWIS and explains the actions or expectations associated with them.

CWS Activity Resolutions

Resolutions provide an extra level of specificity to the Activity Status label. A resolution will appear after the status, separated by a forward slash (e.g. Closed/Lapsed).

Administrative / System Tracking 

• Migrated: The activity was imported from a legacy system and no further action is required.

• Submitted in Error: The activity was created incorrectly and is invalid/has no regulatory value.

• Not in Compliance: The activity’s contents have not met requirements and cannot be used to satisfy compliance (even though the record, entity, and activity remain valid).

• Referred to Other Agency: Responsibility has been transferred to another agency and internal processing is therefore complete.

• Withdrawn By Applicant: the external user has asked that the activity be withdrawn/closed after submission.

Record Status Changes

• Superseded: The finalized activity has been replaced by a newer official record, and the original remains only for historical reference.

• Replaced: The activity is replaced before becoming final and the original record never becomes official.

• Rescinded: Select this when a finalized activity is withdrawn due to corrected/new information and therefore is no longer valid.

Construction Permitting Outcomes 

• Denied: The request does not meet requirements and therefore the activity is rejected/cannot proceed.

• No Permit Required: The work does not require a permit and therefore the activity can be closed with no regulatory action needed.

• Lapsed: The permit expired before work was completed and therefore is no longer active/valid.

• Constructed Without Permit: The requested work was completed without the required permit approval and therefore the activity is closed with enforcement or follow‑up tracked separately.

Consumer Confidence Report Tracking 

• Preliminary Review Requested: Report feedback is requested before final submission and therefore the activity is considered an informal review rather than a final record.

• Certificate Required: Certification must occur before the activity can proceed and therefore the activity is placed on hold until completion.

CWS Activity Statuses

Intake

• Preview: Internal review is needed before external visibility.

• Report Due: Action is needed to begin work on an activity to satisfy an upcoming deadline.

• Draft: Work has started but not been submitted.

In Progress

• Submitted: The activity has been formally submitted and is ready for review/processing.

• Pending: Activity is waiting on the next action and is temporarily paused.

• Information Provided: The requested information has been submitted and is ready for continued review.

• Active: Activity is open for a defined period of time, and no immediate action is needed.

Review

• EGLE Review: Activity is actively being evaluated by agency staff.

• PE Review: Technical review by a Professional Engineer (PE) is required.

• Quality Control Check: Internal QA review is required to ensure accuracy and completeness.

• Processing: Internal system or staff work is underway.

• Mail Sent: Physical correspondence has been sent to an external contact.

• Extension Requested: A deadline extension has been requested and approval is pending.

• User Role Verification: User Access/Permissions pending review.

• Relationship Verified: Entity/User has been confirmed and associations are validated.

User/External Action Needed

• Fill Out Form: A form task has been generated and is awaiting user input.

• Pending Certification: Certification is required before formal submittal.

• More Information Needed: Submission is incomplete/unclear and additional input is needed before continuing.

• Waiting on Applicant: Applicant has been contacted outside the system, and the activity cannot proceed until more information is provided.

Final Outcomes

• Approved: The activity meets all approval requirements and is authorized to be or finalized.

• Accepted: The activity has been fully reviewed/accepted as a record and is therefore officially complete.

• Completed: All work steps are finished, and the activity is therefore considered done, though not always formally approved.

• Closed: No further action/edits/reviews are required, and the activity is therefore finalized and ended.

• Paid: Complete payment has been received, and any financial requirement is satisfied.

• Not Approved: The activity does not meet approval criteria and therefore cannot proceed.

• Rejected: The activity has been formally denied and is therefore stopped completely.

• Action Level Exceedance: A regulatory threshold has been exceeded and follow‑up action is required.

• Inactive: The request is no longer open/active, and the activity is no longer valid.

• Withdrawn: The submitter has voluntarily canceled the activity.