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IMPORTANT NEWS!

As a result of a ruling by the U.S. District Court in South Carolina, effective August 16, 2018, the 2015 Clean Water Rule is in effect in 26 states, including Ohio and New York. The official statement from the Corps and EPA may be found at https://www.usace.army.mil/Missions/Civil-Works/Regulatory-Program-and-Permits/

As of August 15, 2018, we have activated Emergency Regional Permit (RP) 99-000-1 for the following counties: Broome, Chemung, Chenango, Cortland, Monroe, Onondaga, Ontario, Schulyer, Seneca, Steuben, Tioga, Wayne and Yates Counties. Click HERE for Permit & Fact Sheet information (See, 'Types of Permits, Regional General Permit 99-000-1').

25 July 2018 - The Fish and Wildlife Service and National Marine Fisheries Service published three Notices of Proposed Rulemaking in the Federal Register today.  Click below for copies of these Federal Register notices.

50 CFR part 17 proposed rule 25 Jul 2018    50 CFR part 402 proposed rule 25 Jul 2018    50 CFR part 424 proposed rule 25 Jul 2018

UPDATE! Lake Ontario Emergency Response Page - updated July 3, 2018

USACE Buffalo Provides Guidance on Permits Needed for Shoreline Work Performed along Lake Erie: Click here to read the press release.

UPDATE!  Waters of the US - Step 1: Supplemental Notice of Public Rule-Making.  Click HERE for information.

Regulatory Guidance Letter (RGL) 16-01 regarding "Jurisdictional Determinations" released.   Click HERE to view document.

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Regulators evaluate soil to determine if they have wetland soil characteristics.
Taking Soil Samples
Regulators evaluate soil to determine if they have wetland soil characteristics.
Corps of Engineers Regulatory observe the removal of grain silo debris from the Buffalo River.
Clearing Fill Materials
Corps of Engineers Regulatory observe the removal of grain silo debris from the Buffalo River.
Regulators inspect ongoing and completed project to ensure compliance with issued permits.
Compliance Inspection
Regulators inspect ongoing and completed project to ensure compliance with issued permits.
Regulators perform onsite inspections before, during and after permitting actions.
Taking It To the Field
Regulators perform onsite inspections before, during and after permitting actions.

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The Department of the Army Regulatory Program is one of the oldest programs in the federal government. Initially, the Regulatory Division (RD) served a fairly simple, straightforward purpose: to protect and maintain the navigable capacity of the nation’s waters, under Section 10 of the Rivers and Harbors Act of 1899. In 1972, the Clean Water Act was signed into law, and the Department of the Army was directed to administer Section 404 of the Act, which regulates the discharge of dredged and/or fill material in waters of the United States. In 1977, the Corps of Engineers’ jurisdiction was increased to include wetlands as part of the Waters of the US.  

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Please submit new permit applications to the Buffalo District Office and use the Buffalo District office contact information for general questions and inquiries.  If you leave a message regarding general questions and inquiries, a Regulatory staff member will return your call as soon as possible; generally within 24 hours or the next business day.
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