The District Engineer's decision making criteria are oultined in the District Engineer's Decision section. With the following items of further information.
- District Engineers have authority to determine if an activity complies with the terms and conditions of an NWP.
- NWPs do not obviate the need to obtain other federal, state, or local permits, approvals, or authorizations required by law.
- NWPs do not grant any property rights or exclusive privileges.
- NWPs do not authorize any injury to the property or rights of others.
- NWPs do not authorize interference with any existing or proposed Federal project.