Clean Water Act
We test the waters. “Waters of the U.S.,” that is.
LSD’s Clean Water Act (CWA) permitting specialists help our clients understand and navigate the permitting requirements of CWA Sections 401, 402, and 404. We prepare jurisdictional delineations for “waters of the U.S.” (including wetlands), and produce the nationwide and individual permit applications required to authorize construction of all types of projects under Section 404. LSD routinely prepares erosion and sediment control plans and storm water pollution prevention plans (SWPPPs) for a wide range of projects to meet the requirements of the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES). In addition, we provide CWA training to private organizations and municipal and state agencies.
Services include:
- Section 404 permitting
- Section 402 construction compliance
- Jurisdictional delineations
- Erosion and sediment control plans
- SWPPPs
- Best management practices
- CWA training