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Department of the Army Permit Forms

An applicant must provide several types of information to enable the Corps to evaluate the proposed project. The types of information we need include a completed application form, legible drawings and clear illustrations. For your convenience, you can complete the application form on-line, print and sign it. Please submit your request to CESWGRegulatoryInbox@usace.army.mil. For more information about our General Permit Program, please visit our Nationwide General Permit site or our Regional General Permit site.

Document	Description
Department of the Army Permit Application Form	A fillable PDF form for filling out, printing and email distribution. The form is required for standard permit applications and is recommended for nationwide and regional general permit applications. Additional instructions for the application form may be found here.
Department of the Army Nationwide Permit Pre-Construction Notification (PCN) Form	A fillable PDF form for filling out, printing and email distribution. The form is recommended for Nationwide Permit applications. Internet Explorer is recommended for viewing. If you receive an error message regarding your PDF viewer, right click the "Application Form" link and select "Save Link As" to download the application. You may need to select "Enable All Features" to view the form in Adobe Acrobat.
Sample Plans You must submit the following black and white drawings on 8.5 x 11-inch paper: vicinity map, plan view and cross-section. These sample plans are examples of typical plans. More information may need to be submitted as determined on a case-by-case basis.
Vicinity Map	A vicinity or location map showing the site of the proposed activity clearly marked and shown in relation to the nearest major roads, cities, and waterways in the area. The map needs to have enough information to allow someone to look at the map and be able to get to the site without requesting more information.
Bulkhead and Pier Sample Plans	Bulkheads and Piers are one of the most common projects requiring a Department of the Army permit. The sample plans illustrate the required information necessary for a permit evaluation.
Dredging Sample Plans	Dredging also requires a Department of the Army permit. The sample plans illustrate the required information necessary for a permit evaluation.

TCEQ 401 Water Quality Forms

Water Quality Certification Questionnaire for Tier II Projects The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) is responsible for conducting Section 401 certification reviews of U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Section 404 permit applications for the discharge of dredged or fill material into waters of the United States (U.S.), including wetlands. The TCEQ is the lead state agency that administers the Section 401 certification program in Texas except with respect to oil and gas exploration, which is the responsibility of the Railroad Commission of Texas. The purpose of these certification reviews is to determine whether a proposed discharge will comply with state water quality standards.

Document	Description
Texas State Water Quality Certification of Section 404 Permits	Information from the TCEQ on State Water Quality Certification of Section 404 permitsin Texas.
Water Quality Certification for Tier I projects	A checklist provided by the TCEQ for Tier I projects in Texas. Generally, the TCEQ defines a Tier I project as a small project that affects less than 3 acres of waters in the state, or less than 1500 linear feet of streams which incorporates the best management practices found below.
Best Management Practices for Tier I Projects	The TCEQ provides descriptions of Best Management Practices (BMPs) to reduce water quality impacts.
Water Quality Certification Questionnaire for Tier II Projects	TCEQ Questionnaire if your project requires a Water Quality Certification and does not qualify for Tier I. Tier II projects are defined by the TCEQ as any project that does not qualify for a Tier 1 review or for which the applicant elects not to incorporate Tier I BMPs or prefers to use alternatives . Tier II projects are subject to an individual certification review by TCEQ.

Additonal Evaluation Factors

Document	Description
Coastal Zone Consistency - Upper Coast Coastal Zone Consistency - Lower Coast	If your project is located within the Texas Coastal Management Area, you will need to submit this compliance statement with your application.
Cultural Resources	Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA), as amended, requires federal agencies to consider the effects of proposed federal undertakings on heritage resources. NHPA’s implementing regulations found in 36 CFR Part 800, require federal agencies (and their designees, permitees, licensees, or grantees) to initiate consultation with the State Historic Preservation Officer (SHPO) as part of the Section 106 review process. In order for the Corps to determine if your project will have an effect on historic properties or culturally significant resources, we request that you provide an archaeological report or literature and records search from the Texas Historical Commission.
Endangered Species	Your proposed activity might affect Federally-listed threatened or endangered species. Please check with our staff or a biological consulting firm to determine whether there might be an effect on listed species when you submit your application. The Corps must consult with the appropriate Federal agencies if your activity might affect listed species.
Mitigation	Mitigation measures may be required for direct and indirect impacts to the aquatic environment caused by projects in waters of the U.S. A mitigation plan, which includes monitoring, is required for all forms of compensatory mitigation.
Questions	If you still have questions regarding the preparation of an application after reading this material please contact our general information line at 409-766-3869 (Galveston Office) or 361-814-5847 (Corpus Christi Office).