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<br />m <br /> <br />REGULATORY PROGRAM IN COLORADO <br /> <br />US Army Corps <br />, Of Engineers <br /> <br />The Corps regulatory program helps insure that the physical, biological, and chemical quality of our nation's water is protected from <br />irresponsible and unregulated discharges that could permanently alter or destroy these valuable resources. <br /> <br />The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, through its three District Offices and five field offices, regulates and issues permits for structures <br />affecting navigation and the disposal of dredged and fill material affecting the nation's waters. In Colorado, the Albuquerque District <br />serves as lead District and provides regulatory support within the Arkansas and Rio Grande drainages; the Sacramento District serves all <br />areas west of the Continental Divide; and Omaha District serves the Missouri River drainage. <br /> <br />Disposal of dredged and fill material in waters of the United States, including lakes, rivers, streams, arroyos, and marshes is regulated <br />under the 1972 Clean Water Act, Section 404. Protection of navigable waters of the U,S., falls under the Section 10 of the Rivers and <br />,,-Harbors Act of 1899. ,,-, --. <br /> <br />The types of permits available are: <br /> <br />Nationwide General Permits allow specific activities similar in nature, of minimal environmental impact, and must meet permit' <br />conditions, unless specially restricted. ' <br /> <br />Regional General Permits are similar to the above for specific activities within a geographic region, such as a state. <br /> <br />Individual permits are issued for activities not covered by general permits, are rated by case-by-case project evaluation, and/or public <br />interest review of each project. <br /> <br />For further information please see point of contact page. <br />