Clean Water Act Section 401 – Certification and Wetlands Program
General Orders
Projects that involve discharges to waters of the state in more than one region are under the jurisdiction of the State Water Resources Control Board (State Water Board). Regional Water Quality Control Boards issue orders for projects that fall within their jurisdiction, with the exception of orders for enrollment under Nationwide Permits 12, 57, and 58, which are issued by the State Water Board. The following certification orders have been issued by the State Water Board.
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Note: None available for these years: 2011, 2010 & 2005
2022
Prior Years
2021
Applicant | Date Issued | Subject |
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U.S. Army Corps of Engineers - Nationwide Permits 1, 3a, 4, 5, 6, 9, 10, 11, 14, 20, 22, 28, 32, 36, 54 | 10/12/2021 |
EFFECTIVE FEBRUARY 25, 2022 - 2021 State Water Board General Order for the Corps’ Nationwide Permits (Order No. WQ 2021-0048-DWQ) Dischargers seeking enrollment under NWPs 12, 57, or 58 (utility related permits), should follow the instructions in the 2020 State Water Board Certification of the NWPs (Order No. [WQ] 2020-0039-EXEC), see below under Year 2020.
NWP projects must meet specific size thresholds and other CEQA or locational requirements to enroll under this General Order (No. WQ 2021-0048-DWQ). Below is a non-exclusive list of such thresholds. If your project does not qualify for enrollment under this General Order, submit an individual application to the appropriate Water Board.
Important Note: Only the project types listed below may be eligible for enrollment under this General Order [No. WQ 2021-0048-DWQ]. Applicants seeking enrollment for projects under a Nationwide Permit not listed below or for projects not eligible for coverage under any of the Water Board's General Orders should submit an individual application to the appropriate Water Board. Visit the State Water Board's 401 Water Quality Certification and Waste Discharge Requirements webpage for individual application instructions.:
Nationwide Permits - other resources:
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2020
Applicant | Date Issued | Subject |
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U.S. Army Corps of Engineers -
Nationwide Permits 12, 57, and 58 |
12/09/2020 |
State Water Board General Order for the Corps' Nationwide Permits (Order No. 2020-0039-EXEC) Effective March 15, 2021 Important Note: Only the following project types may be eligible for enrollment under this General Order:
NWP 12, 57, and 58 projects must meet specific size thresholds and other CEQA or locational requirements to enroll under this General Order (No. 2020-0039-EXEC). Below is a non-exclusive list of such thresholds. If your project does not qualify for enrollment under this General Order, submit an individual application to the appropriate Water Board.
How to Apply:
2020 Order and Attachments
Projects enrolled under this General Order Applicants seeking enrollment for projects under a Nationwide Permit not listed above or for projects not eligible for coverage under any of the Water Board's General Orders should submit an individual application to the appropriate Water Board. Visit the State Water Board's 401 Water Quality Certification and Waste Discharge Requirements webpage for individual application instructions. |
2019
Applicant | Date Issued | Subject |
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U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, San Francisco District | 08/30/2019 |
Regional General Permit (RGP) 5 for Emergency Repair and Protection Activities
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U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Los Angeles District | 08/14/2019 |
Regional General Permit (RGP) 41 for Removal of Invasive Plants |
2018
Applicant | Date Issued | Subject |
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U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Los Angeles District | 11/08/2018 |
Regional General Permit (RGP) 63 for Emergency Repair and Protection Activities
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U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Sacramento District | 10/10/2018 |
Regional General Permit (RGP) 8 for Emergency Repair and Protection Activities
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Riverside County Flood Control and Water Conservation District | 06/13/2018 |
2018 Existing Flood Control Facilities Maintenance Authorized Under U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Regional General Permit (RGP) 99
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2017
Applicant | Date Issued | Subject |
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U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Sacramento District | 03/17/2017 |
EXPIRED - State Water Board Certification of the 2017 Nationwide Permits 2017 Order and Attachments:
View Notices of Applicability for Projects enrolled under this Order. |
2014
Applicant | Date Issued | Subject |
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U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Sacramento District | 12/15/2014 |
Regional General Permit (RGP) 8 for Repair and Protection Activities in Emergency Situation
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U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, San Francisco District | 12/10/2014 |
Regional General Permit (RGP) 5 for Repair and Protection Activities in Emergency Situations
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U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Los Angeles District | 04/02/2014 |
RGP 41 for Removal of Invasive Plants IMPORTANT UPDATE - Part VII of the posted certification of RGP 41 cites an expired fee amount. As of October, 2015, the fee for all general orders, including RGP 41, is $200.00, as shown in the 401 Program Fee Calculator, Ecological Restoration and Enhancement Projects, Row (D). The Calculator is found under the Resources for Applicants” section of this 401 Certification and Wetlands Program website.
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2013
Applicant | Date Issued | Subject |
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U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Los Angeles District | 11/25/2013 |
RGP 63 for Repair and Protection Activities in Emergency Situations
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State Water Board Initiative | 03/27/2013 |
Amended General Water Quality Certification for Small Habitat Restoration Projects
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2012
Applicant | Date Issued | Subject |
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State Water Board Initiative | 09/06/2012 |
General Water Quality Certification for Small Habitat Restoration Projects File # SB09016GN
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U.S. Army Corps of Engineers | 04/19/2012 |
2012 Nationwide Permits |
2009
Applicant | Date Issued | Subject |
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U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Sacramento District | 12/30/2009 |
RGP 60 for Repair and Protection Activities in Emergency Situations (Corps File # 199700652, SWRCB File # SB09012GN)
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U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, San Francisco District | 07/09/2009 |
RGP 5 for Repair and Protection Activities in Emergency Situations
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U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Region 9 | 02/04/2009 |
Vessel General Permit (VGP), Modification of the State Board's December 17, 2008 Clean Water Act Section 401 Water Quality Certification Order |
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Los Angeles District | 01/21/2009 |
RGP 41 for Removal of Invasive, Exotic Plants |
2008
Applicant | Date Issued | Subject |
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U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Los Angeles District | 12/24/2008 |
RGP 63 for Repair and Protection Activities in Emergency Situations
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2007
Applicant | Date Issued | Subject |
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State Water Board Initiative | 03/29/2007 |
General 401 Water Quality Certification Order for Small Habitat Restoration Projects |
2006
Applicant | Date Issued | Subject |
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U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Los Angeles District | 07/27/2006 |
RGP 67, Beach Nourishment in Southern California RGP 67, MND (SCH # 2005101086) |
2004
Applicant | Date Issued | Subject |
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State Water Board Initiative | 05/14/2004 |
Statewide General Waste Discharge Requirements for Dredge or Fill Discharges to Waters Deemed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to be Outside Federal Jurisdiction (WQO 2004-0004) |
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Sacramento District | 03/30/2004 |
RGP 60, Repair & Protection Activities in Emergency Situations |
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Los Angeles District | 01/08/2004 |
RGP 41, Amendment of SB's 10/24/03 Certification Order |
2003
Applicant | Date Issued | Subject |
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U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, San Francisco District | 12/11/2003 |
RGP 5, Repair & Protection Activities in Emergency Situations |
State Water Board Initiative | 11/19/2003 |
401 - Regulated Projects (WQ Order 2003-0017) |
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Los Angeles District | 10/24/2003 |
RGP 41 Removal of Invasive, Exotic Plants (amended 01/08/2004) |
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Los Angeles District | 10/14/2003 |
RGP 63 for Emergency Situations |