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Frequently Asked Questions

Return to Nationwide Permits Reissued Jan 2002

How does the recent Supreme Court ruling regarding isolated wetlands affect these proposed changes (SWANCC case)?

Answer: It does not.  The SWANCC decision related to the jurisdiction of the Clean Water Act over non-navigable, isolated, intrastate waters.  Permits under Section 404 of the Clean Water Act, including Nationwide Permits, are only required for discharges into jurisdictional waters.