Regulatory Branch

Violations & Compliance

Performing work in waters of the United States without authorization by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Corps) or failure to comply with the terms and conditions of a valid permit can have serious repercussions.  Work can include placing fill in waters of the U.S. (including wetlands) and/or work (such as dredging) or construction of a structure in navigable waters.

Compliance is an important part of the Corps Regulatory Program.  The majority of all District actions involving the reported violations are referred from the public.  The Corps can prescribe corrective action, impose fines, and/or prescribe the removal of the offending fill, work or structure.

Provided below is the Reporting Violations Form.  On this form, please provide ALL available information.  We will use the information provided to initiate an investigation.  However, for best results, we ask that you also furnish maps, photographs, and any other pertinent information to the following:

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Galveston District
Regulatory Branch, Compliance Section
Attn:  Chief of Compliance
P.O. Box 1229
Galveston, Texas  77553-1229

In addition to the Galveston District's Main Office, there is a field office located in Corpus Christi, Texas.  The Corpus Christi Field Office has full authority and responsibility for compliance issues in their area.  They may be contacted at:

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Corpus Christi Field Office
Attn:  Mr. Lloyd Mullins
5151 Flynn Parkway, Suite 306
Corpus Christi, Texas  78411