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Department of the Army Individual Permits

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An Individual Permit is issued after a full public interest review of an individual application for a Department of Army permit. Processing time is typically between 60 and 120 days, unless a public hearing is required or an environmental impact statement must be prepared.

Refer to 33 CFR Part 325 for more information on the processing of Department of the Army Permits.

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Typical Processing Procedure for a Standard Individual Permit

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1. Pre-application consultation (optional).
2. Applicant submits ENG Form 4345 to district regulatory office.*
3. Application received and assigned identification number.
4. Public notice issued (within 15 days of receiving all information).
5. 15 to 30 day comment period depending upon nature of activity.
6. Proposal is reviewed by Corps and:
• Public
• Special interest groups
• Federal, State, and Local agencies.
7. Corps considers all comments.
8. Other Federal agencies consulted, if appropriate.
9. District engineer may ask applicant to provide additional information.
10. Public hearing held, if needed.
11. District engineer makes decision.
12. Permit issued
    or
    Permit denied and applicant advised of reason.

* A local variation, often a joint federal-state application form may be submitted.
** Review period may be extended if applicant fails to submit information or due to requirements of certain laws.

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Individual Permit Information & Application Materials

• Department of the Army IP Application
  
• Environmental Questionnaire
  
• IP Application Checklist
  
• Coastal Zone Management Consistency Certification for NJ and PA
  
• Coastal Zone Management Consistency Certification for DE
  
• Public Notice for Permit Application Information
  
• Final Rule Establishing an Administrative Appeal Process  Jurisdictional determination appeal process and clarification of appeals of permit denials and declined individual permits.
• Current Philadelphia District Public Notices --Coming soon.