Do I Need a Permit from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers?
You will need Adobe Reader to view some of the files on this page. See EPA’s PDF page to learn more. Under Section 404 of the Clean Water Act, EPA and the U.S Corps of Engineers share responsibility for regulating discharges to wetlands. EPA develops and interprets wetlands policy, guidance and criteria for evaluating permit applications. We also review and comment on individual permit applications, and have the authority to elevate or deny applications for fill. The U.S Army Corps of Engineers administers the day-to-day wetland permit program. For more information about EPA’s and other federal agencies’ roles and responsibilities in regulating wetlands: Federal Roles and Responsibilities in Wetlands Enforcement (PDF) (2 pp. 687K).
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