Applications for Clean Water Act Section 401 Water Quality Certifications
The Clean Water Act (CWA) Section 401 Certification and Waste Discharge Requirements Program for dredge and fill activities is an important tool for regulating hydrologic modification projects in addition to other projects which involve dredge and fill. Dredge and fill projects for which the Regional Board requires permitting include, but are not limited to:
Construction of, or development projects which include: Dams, Levees, Drop Structures Debris Basins, Ponds Piping/Under-grounding, Intake/Outfall Structures Boat Ramps, Pilings, Piers, Docks, Wharves.Streambank, Shoreline and Habitat Modifications : Beach Maintenance or Renourishment,treambank Erosion Control, Stabilization; Dredging, Mining, Aquatic Plant Control, Fish or Wildlife Habitat Restoration,Wetlands Restoration.
Crossings : Bridges, Culverts, Dams, and Utility Crossings
Emergency Permit: Emergency is defined as a sudden, unexpected occurrence, involving a clear and imminent danger, demanding immediate action to prevent or mitigate loss of, or damage to, life, health, property, or essential public services. Emergency includes such occurrences as fire, flood, earthquake, or other soil or geologic movement, as well as such occurrences such as riot, accident, or sabotage. [Public Resources Code § 21060.3]
The Los Angeles District of the Army Corps of Engineers issued Regional General Permit 63 (RPG 63) in October 2023. RGP 63 requires notification to the Los Angeles District of the Army Corps of Engineers issued and notification to this Regional Board.
Regional General Permit (RGP) 63 for Emergency Repair and Protection Activities
- Certification Order
- Attachment A - Area Map
- Attachment B - Signatory Requirements
- Attachment C - Reporting and Notification Requirements
- Attachment D - Notice of Intent Form
- Attachment E - Notice of Completion Form
2017 Nationwide Permits
Certain ACOE Nationwide permits (NWP) were certified by the State Water Board in March of 2017. This "pre-certification" is available for NWPs 1, 4, 5, 6, 9, 10, 11, 12, 20, 22, 28, 32, 36 and 54. These NWPs require notification to this Regional Board.
