Does DEQ issue removal-fill permits and when are they required?
DEQ does not issue removal-fill permits. These permits are issued by the Department of State Lands (DSL) and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE). DEQ reviews projects that require USACE Clean Water Act Section 404 permits for issuance of Section 401 water quality certifications on these projects. Follow the link for more information and contact numbers for DEQs 401 certification program and the USACE and DSL permit process.