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Welcome to the Regulatory Branch, NY District Corps of Engineers Webpage
The US Army Corps of Engineers has been involved in regulating activities
in the nation's waters since 1890. These include issuing permits related
to waters of the United States, which are considered to include all
surface waters such as all navigable waters and their tributaries, all
wetlands adjacent to these waters, and all impoundments of these waters.
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Introduction to the Regulatory Program of the Corps
If you have a project that involves either the placement of dredged
or fill material into any waters of the United States, or the performance
of any work or placement of any structure into or affecting any navigable
water, then you will need authorization from the Corps prior to beginning.
Section 10 of the Rivers and Harbors Act of 1899 requires approval prior to the accomplishment of any work in or over
navigable waters of the United States, or which affects the course,
location, condition or capacity of such waters. Section
404 of the Clean Water Act requires approval prior to discharging
dredged or fill material into the waters of the United States, including
wetlands.
Section 103 of the Marine Protection,
Research and Sanctuaries Act of 1972 requires approval prior
to the transportation of dredged material for the purpose of dumping
it into ocean waters.
Types of permits include Individual, Nationwide and Regional. Contact the Corps of Engineers for proposed work in waters
in your area. Exemptions, nationwide, regional and individual permit
requirements will be reviewed. By discussing all information prior to
application submittal, your application will be processed more efficiently.
In addition, you can review the information and links on this Web site,
including our listing of monthly Permit Decisions,
to familiarize yourself with the issues and what may be required for
your particular permitting process.
For questions or comments related to this page, or Regulatory activities
at the New York District, please contact the Regulatory
Branch.
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