The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Regulatory Branch, Southwest Washington Field Office will sponsor free comprehensive outreach events open to the public.
“These events are intended to foster and facilitate efficient and effective working relationships with the public, applicants, consultants, local municipalities, and agencies,” the Corps said in a news release. “Each event will provide a thorough understanding/refresher of the Corps Regulatory Program processes and application requirements for authorizations under Section 404 of the Clean Water Act and Section 10 of the Rivers and Harbors Act of 1899.”
Topics include: Permitting authorities and jurisdiction, permits and authorizations, application submittal and completeness (nationwide permits and individual permits), review process, project drawings, and common application mistakes.
The meetings will be held in Clark, Cowlitz, Wahkiakum and Pacific counties. Two simultaneous meetings are scheduled for Clark County, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., April 26, at the Washington Department of Fish & Wildlife, 5525 S. 11th St., Ridgefield; and the Vancouver Community Library, Columbia Room, 901 C St., Vancouver.
Registration is required: evan.g.carnes@usace.army.mil.