Nationwide Permits 2025

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The document outlines the activities authorized by the 2012 Nationwide Permit (NWP) within New York State, specifically focusing on reshaping existing drainage ditches to improve water quality without increasing drainage capacity. It details the conditions and requirements for permit compliance, including pre-construction notifications, regional conditions specific to New York, and general conditions applicable to all NWPs. The document emphasizes environmental protection measures, including restrictions on activities in critical resource waters and requirements for compensatory mitigation for wetland losses. It also provides guidelines for ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations regarding water quality, endangered species, and historic properties.

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What is a nationwide permit?

NWP-12 is a widely used general permit under the Clean Water Act (CWA) that authorizes discharges of dredged or fill material into jurisdictional waters as required for the construction, maintenance, repair and removal of utility lines and associated facilities, including oil and gas pipelines.

What is an NWP?

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Corps) issues nationwide permits (NWPs) to authorize certain activities that require Department of the Army permits under Section 404 of the Clean Water Act and/or Section 10 of the Rivers and Harbors Act of 1899.

What is nationwide permit 12?

This page provides a summary table of the EPA section 401 water quality certification actions for the 57 Nationwide Permits issued by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE). These permits and certification actions will expire on March 14, 2026.

How long are USACE nationwide permits good for?

Building permits are a type of authorization that must be granted by a government or other regulatory body before the construction of a new or existing building can legally occur. The U.S. Census Bureau reports the finalized number of the total monthly building permits on the 18th working day of every month.

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