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U.S. Army Corps of EngineersMobile District

Nationwide Permit Overview

Cindy House-PearsonChief, Inland North Section

Regulatory Division, Mobile District

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Program Goals

Enhance the efficiency of the Corps Administration of its

program

Provide strong protection of the Nation’s aquatic environment,

including wetlands and streams

Ensure that the Corps provides the regulated public with fair and reasonable

decisions

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Nationwide Permits

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

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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.

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NWP’s continues

Must be in compliance with all general conditions (SHPO, Endangered Species, etc.).

Mitigation may be required to ensure impacts are minimal.

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NWP 18 (Minor Discharges)

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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.

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QUESTIONS?

Corps HQ: http://www.usace.army.mil/inet/functions/cw/cecwo/reg

District Guidance and Access to Program InformationMobile District:

http://www.sam.usace.army.mil/RD/reg

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