Nationwide Permit Program
Buffalo District Permit Program
Nationwide Permits (NWP) - A nationwide permit is a form of general permit that authorizes a category of activities throughout the nation. These permits are valid only if the conditions applicable to the permits are met. If the conditions cannot be met, then a regional or individual permit will be required. Examples of activities include, but are not limited to: repair, utility lines, bank stabilization, road crossings, residential & commercial development, boat ramps, etc.
The 2012 NWP Program became effective on March 19, 2012 and will expire on March 18, 2017.
All updates regarding the Buffalo District NWP program will be posted on this webpage.
Please select either "New York" or "Ohio" for additional information on the use of NWPs within the Buffalo District.
2017 Nationwide Permit Information
Nationwide Permit Program
1 June 2016 -- The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) announced today it is seeking comments on its proposal to renew and revise 50 nationwide permits for work in wetlands and other waters that are regulated by Section 404 of the Clean Water Act and/or Section 10 of the Rivers and Harbors Act of 1899. The proposed set of revised nationwide permits was published in the June 1, 2016, issue of the Federal Register. USACE will accept written comments for a 60-day period that ends on August 1, 2016. Comments may be submitted by e-mail to: NWP2017@usace.army.mil or through the Federal eRulemaking portal at docket number COE-2015-0017. The current set of nationwide permits expires on March 18, 2017.
New! June 2016 - US Army Corps of Engineers issues Public Notice requesting comments on the New York Regional Conditions for the 2017 Nationwide Permit renewal process. Click HERE to view the Public Notice.
New! June 2016 - US Army Corps of Engineers issues Public Notice requesting comments on the Ohio Regional Conditions for the 2017 Nationwide Permit renewal process. Click HERE to view the Public Notice.