Summary of New and Modified Nationwide Permits

NWP

Title/Description

Applicable Waters

Acreage and Linear Limits

PCN Threshold

3

 Maintenance
  • added removal of accumulated sediments from vicinity of existing structures
  • added activities in waters of U.S. associated with replacing uplands damaged by storms
 all waters 200 linear feet from structure; 50 cubic yards all except repair, replacement, or rehabilitation of structures or fills

7

 Outfall Structures and Maintenance
  • added removal of accumulated sediments from intakes, outfalls, and canals
 all waters limited to original configuration all activities

12

 Utility Activities
  • added substations
  • added foundations for overhead utility line towers, poles, and anchors
  • added permanent access roads for utility line maintenance
 non-tidal waters, excluding adjacent to tidal waters (substations, access roads); all waters (other activities) 1/2 acre (substations);

minimum necessary for foundations;

1/2 acre (access roads)

 1/10 acre (substations);

500 linear feet of above-grade access road; impervious roads

14

 Linear Transportation Crossings
  • added larger crossings for public projects only
  • no change for private roads and public crossings in tidal waters and non-tidal wetlands adjacent to tidal waters
 non-tidal waters, excluding non-tidal wetlands adjacent to tidal waters 1/2 acre (public) 1/10 acre;

discharges into special aquatic sites
all waters 1/3 acre (public and private)

27

 Stream and Wetland Restoration Activities
  • added restoration of non-tidal streams and open waters
  • added restoration of tidal waters
 all waters no limit non-Federal public or private land (no agreement)

39

 Residential, Commercial, and Institutional Developments
  • building pads, building foundations, and attendant features
 non-tidal waters, excluding non-tidal wetlands adjacent to tidal waters 1/2 acre;

300 linear feet of stream bed

 1/10 acre;

all below OHWM

40

 Agricultural Activities
  • discharges into non-tidal wetlands to increase agricultural production
  • relocation of existing drainage ditches constructed in non-tidal streams
  • construction of building pads for farm buildings
 non-tidal waters, excluding non-tidal wetlands adjacent to tidal waters 1/2 acre;

300 linear feet of stream bed

 1/10 acre (activities not reviewed by NRCS);

all farm buildings

41

 Reshaping Existing Drainage Ditches
  • modify cross-section of currently serviceable drainage ditches
  • cannot increase drainage or flows or relocate ditch
 non-tidal waters, excluding non-tidal wetlands adjacent to tidal waters limited to minimum necessary sidecast into waters of US;

reshape greater than 500 linear feet

42

 Recreational Facilities
  • facilities integrated into natural landscape without substantial grading or filling
  • examples: trails, campgrounds, environmentally designed golf courses
 non-tidal waters, excluding non-tidal wetlands adjacent to tidal waters 1/2 acre;

300 linear feet of stream bed

 1/10 acre

43

 Stormwater Management Facilities
  • construction or maintenance
  • no new construction in perennial streams
 non-tidal waters, excluding non-tidal wetlands adjacent to tidal waters 1/2 acre;

300 linear feet of stream bed

 1/10 acre

44

 Mining Activities
  • aggregate (sand and gravel and stone) mining
  • hard rock/mineral mining
 isolated waters; non-tidal wetlands; lower perennial streams 1/2 acre all activities