The objective of the Clean Water Act (CWA) is to restore and maintain the
chemical, physical, and biological integrity of the Nation’s waters. Toward
achievement of this goal, the CWA prohibits the discharge of dredged or fill material into waters of the United States unless a permit issued by the Army
Corps of Engineers or approved State under CWA Section 404 authorizes such a
discharge.
| Date Of Record Release | 2009-05-18 15:58:09 |
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| Description | The objective of the Clean Water Act (CWA) is to restore and maintain the chemical, physical, and biological integrity of the Nation’s waters. Toward achievement of this goal, the CWA prohibits the discharge of dredged or fill material into waters of the United States unless a permit issued by the Army Corps of Engineers or approved State under CWA Section 404 authorizes such a discharge. |
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| Source | United States Environmental Protection Agency |
| Keyword | Clean Water Act (CWA), Chemistry, Biological, dredged or fill material, Army Corps of Engineers |
| Selector | Marks |
| Date Of Record Creation | 2009-05-18 15:49:49 |
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| Date Last Modified | 2009-05-18 16:29:29 |
| Language | English |