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Getting Started - Question Two

I'd like to request a
Jurisdictional Determination
to see if my project area
contains wetlands or other
waters of the U.S.
What are "Navigable
Waters" of Alaska? I'd
like more information.
What exactly is a wetland?
How would I know?
I don't want to look through
all of this information,
who can I call to walk me
through it?

Okay, next question.

Question:

Does your project qualify for an exemption or can it be made to fit an expedited General Permit (GP)?:

Do any of the Clean Water Act Exemptions seem to apply to your proposed project?
If so, your work is exempt from the need to obtain a permit from the Corps of Engineers. If you are unsure if your project meets the exemptions please contact us.
If the exemptions do not apply, are you able to design your project to fit any of the more expedited Regional General Permits (RGPs)?
If the exemptions and RGPs do not apply, are you able to design your project to fit any of the more expedited Nationwide Permits?

Answer:

Yes. One or more of the exemptions apply to my proposed project.
Then, no permit is needed from the Corps of Engineers. Have a great day!
If your project meets the requirements of the RGP,
Please follow the directions listed in the RGP to apply for your permit if it is
required.
If your permit meets the conditions of one or more Nationwide permit,
You may need to contact our office to obtain a written permit verification.
Some Nationwide permits are non-reporting and some require written
verification from our office. Please contact one of our staff to discuss
next steps.

Or if you know the Nationwide Permit you propose to use requires written
verification, complete and submit a Pre-Construction Notification.
No. My project does not meet any of the exemptions, Regional General Permits, or Nationwide Permits.
Please complete and submit an application for an Individual Permit.

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Once you arrive on a page, look for the 'Did this page help?' module on the left side of the page to guide you further. The module will attempt to guide you through our website by pointing you to the pages that best answer your questions.

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Getting Started - Question Two

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