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Regional General Permits

A regional general permit (RGP) is a type of general permit that authorizes categories of activities in a specific geographic area that causes only minimal individual and cumulative environmental impacts.  The following RGPs are applicable within the Galveston District.

GP Number Location Authorized Work Expiration Date
  [REGIONAL]    
SWG-2002-02904 Within navigable waters of the U.S. within the SWG boundaries, excluding waters located in Louisiana and the Gulf of America This regional/programmatic general permit (R/PGP) authorizes structures and work in navigable waters of the US for the construction, repair, rehabilitation, maintenance, modification, and replacement of a single, pile-supported pier at single-family properties, multi-family properties, or at lodging facilities. 12/31/2031
SWG-2020-00837 Sabine-Neches Waterway - Jefferson and Orange Counties, Texas This general permit authorizes work in navigable waters of the US for utility line removal to facilitate the construction of the Federally authorized SNWW CIP. 12/31/2026
SWG-1998-02413 Navigable waters of the US strictly located within the SWG Area of Responsibility, excluding only those areas located in the State of Louisiana Horizontal Directional Drill (HDD) and/or Directional Drilling (DD) under Navigable Waters of the US for the installation and/or relocation of utility lines.  Specific depth requirements are dependent on the type of navigable water. 12/13/2031

Programmatic General Permits

A Programmatic General Permit (PGP) is a type of regional general permit founded on an existing state, local or other Federal agency program and designed to avoid duplication with that program. The following PGPs are applicable within the Galveston District.  Application for use of these programmatic general permits should be made to the agencies which administer them.

GP Number Location Authorized Work Administrator Expiration Date
         

 

SWG-2007-00720

                                

 Lake Livingston Structures and work authorized are limited to pile supported single-family and multi-family recreational piers including boat houses/shelters, storage buildings, lifts, hoists, personal watercraft ramps/platforms and dry hydrants Trinity River Authority  12/31/2028
Example Plans from TRA

Agency Specific Regional General Permits

The following RGPs have been issued by the Galveston District to provide a predictable permitting process while protecting the nations aquatic resources for similar activities that are part of their agency duties.  The RGPs are only valid for use by the specific agency.

GP Number Agency Location Authorized Activity Expiration Date

 

SWG-2009-00123

                               

 Harris County Flood Control District Waters of the United States utilized as storm water management facilities under the authority of the HCFCD in Harris County, Texas. Authorizes Harris County Flood Control District to conduct work and place dredged and/or fill materials for the purpose of routine maintenance and emergency repair of existing storm water management facilities. 2/20/2030
SWG-2010-00605 Texas General Land Office Waters of the United States under the authority of the GLO, including state-owned  submerged land and waters of the state of Texas. Authorizes the Texas General Land Office to remove Hazardous Debris, Derelict Vessel and Derelict Structure Removal on state-owned submerged lands. 5/25/2028
SWG-1994-00026      Texas Parks and Wildlife Department Gulf of Mexico in water depths of 300m or less.  Artificial Reef 8/6/2026