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Section 404 Clean Water Act

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Permit/Review
Section 404 Clean Water Act
Responsible Agency/Bureau
Department of the Army
Project Type
All
Activity/Trigger
Discharge of dredged or fill material into all waters of the United States, including wetlands.
Description

Under Section 404 of the Clean Water Act, a USACE permit is required for the discharge of dredged or fill material into waters of the United States. Waters of the United States including the larger navigable waters of the United States and also include smaller streams and adjacent wetlands.

Statute/Regulations
33 U.S.C. 1344 (Clean Water Act, section 404) (33 CFR Parts 320-332)
Editorial Category
Permit Inventory