The purpose of this guidance is to clarify timeframes and improve efficiency for receiving Section 401 Water Quality Certification (401 WQC) decisions from the certifying agency pursuant to 33 U.S.C. § 1341 as promulgated at 33 CFR 325.2(b)(1). This guidance will also clarify the Corps’ 401 WQC waiver determination process and responsibilities when the Corps is not the lead federal agency when multiple federal licenses or permits are needed for a proposed project.
RGL 19-02 CWA 401 Timeframes_07AUG19
