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<br />., <br /> <br />REGULATORY PROGRAM <br /> <br />. If) <br />~~~tj <br />'.~~:-:~' <br /> <br />Numerous public laws, dating back to 1890, charge the Corps with responsibility fOr regulating <br />various activitieslbat affect wster resources. Ifa government sponsor, other public agency, private group, or <br />inlUviduall"Opo$e.i to under1ake a regulated activity (1isted below), they must apply to the Corps for a permit <br />lbat will allow them to do so. The proposal will be reviewed, then a declsio!,- to permit or deny the project <br />will be made. The decision is based on a full public interest review involving a balan~ of the proposed <br />activity's benefits agaiI!st the. activity's detrimental impac1S. In addition to this b.1.ncing process, specific <br />environmental S1aI1dards must be met for dischargers of dredged or fill material into waters of the United <br />Slates, including wetlands. In most cases, permits are issued with conditions that describe additionalactions <br />. that must be taken to protect the environment and otherwise make the proposalacceplable. <br /> <br />Types or reaulatect' actlvitles Include: <br /> <br />. Construction of structures or work, including excavation, dredging, or disposal activity in waters <br />of the United Slates. <br /> <br />. Discharges of dredged or fill material into the waters of the United States, including wetlands; <br />incidental discharge associated with land clearing and excavation activities. . <br /> <br />. <br /> <br />Types or Permits: There are two general categories of permits: individual permits fora specific project; and <br />. general permits for certain classes of undertakings. There are 36 nation wide general permits and over 300 <br />. . regional general permits. <br /> <br />For further information conlact the Tribal Coordinator (page 7), or a. Regulatory office listed below. <br />Administrative boundaries for the Regulatory program tend to follow slate boundaries and thus differ from . <br />those of o1her Civil Works programs. Usually it is best to contact the Regulatory field office if there is one. <br /> <br />{t~~ <br /> <br />24 <br /> <br />., <br /> <br />~, <br />