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Individual permit applications require a full public interest review. A Public Notice is distributed to all known interested persons. After evaluating all comments and information received, a final decision on the application is made.
The permit decision is generally based on the outcome of a public interest balancing process where the benefits of the project are balanced against the detriments. A permit will be granted unless the proposal is found to be contrary to the public interest.
Processing time usually takes 60 to 120 days unless a public hearing is required or an environmental statement must be prepared.
To apply for an individual permit, an application form must be completed. This application is available from all regulatory offices and this link, Permit Application Forms.
Nationwide
General Permits
A
Nationwide Permit (NWP) is a type of general
permit which authorizes a category of activities throughout the nation.
These permits are valid only if the conditions applicable to the permits
are met. If the conditions cannot be met, a regional or individual permit
will be required. Summaries of the nationwide permits are available. A
few of the nationwide permits are briefly listed here:
Repair, rehabilitation, or replacement of a structure or fill which was previously authorized and currently serviceable. The structure or fill must not be significantly changed.
Utility lines placed across a waterway. Discharge of bedding and backfill material is permitted if bottom contours are not changed.
Single projects of less than 10 cubic yards of fill. Piecemeal work is not authorized.
Bank stabilization projects less than 500 feet long containing less than an average of one cubic yard of material per running foot. The activity must be necessary for erosion protection and may not exceed the minimum amount needed for erosion protection. Fill is not to be placed in wetland areas or in a manner that impairs water flow. Materials free of waste metal products and unsightly debris must be used and the activity must be a single, complete project.
Concrete poured into tightly sealed forms or cells if the concrete is a structural member not otherwise regulated.
Minor
road crossing fills (temporary
or permanent). The crossing must be bridged or culverted to prevent
restriction of high flows. The fill placed in waters of the US is limited
to no more than one-third of an acre.
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Regional
General Permits
Regional
Permits
are issued by the District Engineer for a general category of activities
when
- the activities are similar in nature and cause minimal environmental impact (both individually and cumulatively), and
- the
regional permit reduces duplication of regulatory control by State
and Federal agencies.
Links
External Link Disclaimer: The appearance of the following hyperlinks does not constitute endorsement by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers of these web sites or the information or services contained therein. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers does not exercise any editorial control over the information you may find at these locations. These links are provided consistent with the stated purpose of this Army web site.
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Wetland Regulatory Program announces the release of its new web site for updating the National Wetland Plant List (NWPL), a key component of its national wetland program. The web address is https://rsgis.crrel.usace.army.mil/apex/f?p=703. (Non-Corps users may need to accept a web certificate the first time they visit the site.) While the NWPL is being updated, only registered participants will have access to background information used in developing current wetland ratings. Later, when the site is published in the Federal Register as part of the updating process, all visitors will be able to obtain an automated password allowing them to view this information.
Arkansas Department of Environmental Quality -Section 401 Water Quality Ceritification for Section 404 permits in Arkansas
Missouri Department of Natural Resources-Section 401 Water Quality Certification for Section 404 permits in Missouri
Arkansas Game and Fish Commission
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
Regulations and more from Corps Headquarters
Other Corps Regulatory Sites
1987 Wetland Delineation Manual (1,471KB PDF)
Wild and Scenic Rivers
White Oak Bayou Watershed
Little Rock District Navigable Waters
Arkansas Multi-Agency Wetland Planning Team (MAWPT)
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