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Section 404 of the Clean Water Act: Permitting Discharges of Dredge or Fill Material

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Section 404 of the Clean Water Act: Permitting Discharges of Dredge or Fill Material

Laws and Regulations

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Jurisdiction

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Permitting

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Mitigation

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