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Permit For Work in Navigable Waters
(Section 10 Permit)
What is the Purpose of this Permit?
To prohibit the obstruction or alteration of navigable waters of the United States. A list of Federally designated navigable waters can be found here.
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Regulatory Branch issues Section 10 Permits.
Who issues this Permit?
US Army Corps of Engineers
What Activities Require this Permit?
If you plan to do any work in, over, or under navigable waters of the United States you must apply for a Section 10 Permit. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Corps) can authorize activities by a standard individual permit, letter-of-permission, nationwide permit, or regional permit. The Corps will make the determination on what type of permit is needed.
If you have general questions on the permitting process, you should contact your county’s Corps Project manager.
How Much Will this Permit Cost?
The cost for this permit will depend on your project. If a standard individual permit is required the cost will be $100. There is no cost for a letter-of permission, nationwide permit or regional permit.
Where Can I Get the Application for this Permit?
The application which is called 'Joint Aquatic Resources Permit Application (JARPA) form', is online and can be downloaded at http://www.epermitting.wa.gov/site/alias__resourcecenter/jarpa/9983/jarpa.aspx.
Do I Need to Include Anything with my Application?
You should include detailed drawings which clearly shows the scope and size of your project and the location of your project in relation to wetlands, creeks, rivers, or other waterbodies. When completing your drawings, please use the drawing specifications to ensure that the drawings have all of the information necessary for the Corps to understand your project Please do not use the drawing guidance attached to the JARPA.
Is the Decision on my Permit Dependent on Anything Besides the Information in my Application?
If your project might affect threatened or endangered species or their designated critical habitat under the Endangered Species Act, the Corps must consult with the National Marine Fisheries Service and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service before they make a permit decision and you will be required to submit a Biological Evaluation describing the species in the area, the impact your project may have on the species and measures you will take to minimize impacts to these species and their habitat.
How Long Will it Take to Review my Application?
Processing time for individual permits can range from 6 to 24 months. Nationwide permits are usually processed within 3 to 6 months, though it can take up to 12 months. The time frame is dependant on the complexity of the impacts on aquatic resources, endangered species, archeological or tribal concerns, and workload. Applicants requiring an environmental impact statement, far less than one percent of applicants, average about 3 years to process.Where do I Submit my Application?
Submit your application to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers at the Statewide Contact address below.
Schematic:
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How Long is my Permit Valid?
The “expiration” date of a permit is the date the work must be completed by. Regional Permit: 5 years or the expiration date of the regional permit; Nationwide Permit: 2 years or the expiration date of the nationwide permit; Letter of Permission: 3 years;Standard Individual permit: 3 years, but can be issued for a period up to 10 years for maintenance dredging projects.
What is the Appeal Process for the Permit?
Only Letter of Permission or Standard Individual Permits can be appealed and they can only be appealed by the applicant. The division engineer must receive the appeal within 60 days of the permit decision date.
Notes / Comments:
Public Notice Requirements:• Regional permit: in some cases a 7 – 21 days fax notification to 1 – 2 resource agencies is required
• Nationwide: in some cases a 10 day fax notification to 4 resource agencies
• Letter of permission: 7 day fax notification to 3 – 4 resource agencies
• Standard Individual permit: 30 day public notice to the Corps mailing list of 200 – 300 individuals, groups, local governments, and resource agencies
Permit Renewal:
You can renew your permit if you notify the Corps at least one month before it expires and there have been no substantial changes in your project or the regulations or laws since the issuance of your permit.
Legal Authority:
Links:
Statewide Contact:
Seattle District Regulatory Branch
PO Box 3755
Seattle, WA 98124-2255
Telephone: (206) 764-3495
Fax: (206) 764-6602
* Permit information last updated 8/21/2008.
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