Exemptions to Permit Requirements

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In general, Section 404 of the Clean Water Act requires permits for the discharge of dredged or fill material into waters of the United States, including wetlands. However, certain activities, detailed below, are exempt from permit requirements under Section 404(f).

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Date Of Record Release	2009-05-18 17:31:59
Description	In general, Section 404 of the Clean Water Act requires permits for the discharge of dredged or fill material into waters of the United States, including wetlands. However, certain activities, detailed below, are exempt from permit requirements under Section 404(f).
Classification	Laws and Regulations -- Current Legislation -- Wetlands Issues Natural Resources Management -- Watersheds and Wetlands Water and Wastewater -- Watersheds and Wetlands
Resource Type	Guide/Report/Fact sheet
Format	Text
Subject	Watersheds Wetlands Marshes
Source	United States Environmental Protection Agency
Keyword	Clean Water Act (CWA), Permits, Dredged or fill material, Wetlands
Selector	Marks
Date Of Record Creation	2009-05-18 17:28:11
Education Level	College Technician/Professional/Faculty College (13 - 14) College (15 - 16) College - Graduate Level
Date Last Modified	2009-05-18 17:31:59
Language	English

Date Record Checked: 2009-05-18 00:00:00 (W3C-DTF)

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