Do I need to notify the Corps of Engineers (Corps) in order to use Nationwide Permits (NWPs)?
A. In most cases, yes. Even if the work falls within the thresholds and conditions of a NWP, applicants must notify us if their proposed work might affect threatened or endangered species, or their habitat, or if the project is in the vicinity of such habitat. Listed fish species currently occur in much of the State and we advise applicants to contact us for all work in or near streams, including intermittent or seasonal streams. Our policy aims to comply with the NWP general condition 11 that states that no activity is authorized under any NWP if that work is likely to jeopardize the continued existence of a threatened or endangered species. If any threatened or endangered species or designated critical habitat might be affected, or is in the vicinity of your project, you must notify the Corps and not begin work until you receive notification from the Corps that the proposed work complies with the ESA. We recommend that you use the Joint Aquatic Resource Permits Application (JARPA) fo
