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U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Mobile District Nationwide Permit Overview

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Mobile District Nationwide Permit Overview. Cindy House-Pearson Chief, Inland North Section Regulatory Division, Mobile District. Provide strong protection of the Nation’s aquatic environment, including wetlands and streams. Program Goals.

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U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Mobile District Nationwide Permit Overview

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  1. U.S. Army Corps of EngineersMobile DistrictNationwide Permit Overview Cindy House-Pearson Chief, Inland North Section Regulatory Division, Mobile District

  2. Provide strong protection of the Nation’s aquatic environment, including wetlands and streams Program Goals Enhance the efficiency of the Corps Administration of its program Ensure that the Corps provides the regulated public with fair and reasonable decisions

  3. Nationwide Permits • Nationwide Permits (NWP) are a mechanism used for a quick permit decision for projects with minimal impacts.

  4. NWP’s continued • Currently 51 NWP’s with NWP 26 reserved. • NWP’s are renewed every 5 years with the latest renewal in March of 2012. • NWP’s are for projects with minimal impacts. • Must be verified by Corps within 45 days of a complete submittal.

  5. NWP’s continues • Must be in compliance with all general conditions (SHPO, Endangered Species, etc.). • Mitigation may be required to ensure impacts are minimal.

  6. NWP 18 (Minor Discharges)

  7. NWP Regional Conditions • NWP 10 – Mooring Buoys • May not be used in State owned water bottoms. • CZM conditions must be followed. • WQC conditions must be followed. • Special conditions may be added by the Corps.

  8. QUESTIONS? Corps HQ: http://www.usace.army.mil/inet/functions/cw/cecwo/reg District Guidance and Access to Program Information Mobile District: http://www.sam.usace.army.mil/RD/reg

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