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 | The Federal Water Pollution Control Act of 1972 is today known as the Clean Water Act (CWA).  The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Corps) and the States administer the various sections of the CWA with the oversight of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | Coral Reefs
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 | The CWA established several programs to regulate and reduce discharges of pollutants into waters of the United States (including wetlands).  Although the list of pollutants is long, those most frequently associated with the term include fill material, sediment, excess nutrients, and harmful bacteria.  Waters of the United States include the territorial seas and most rivers, streams, sloughs, lakes, impoundments, playas, mudflats, and wetlands.  This may include many ponds, intermittent and some ephemeral streams, and other small drainage ways.  The EPA and/or the Corps and in some cases the State determine the extent of “waters of the United States” based on the regulatory definition found at  40 CFR 230.3(s). |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | Guide Sheet |  |  | Fact Sheet
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 | Why is it important? |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | Guide Sheet |  |  | Fact Sheet
 | Section 404 of the CWA is the section that most often affects NRCS activities, although consideration must also be given to Sections 401, 402, and 303.  Close coordination throughout the planning process can prevent significant delays in processing the permit application. |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | Natural Areas
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 |  | Section 404:  Regulates the discharge of dredged or fill material into waters of the U.S. is prohibited unless the action is exempted or is authorized by a permit issue by the Corps or by the State. |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | Guide Sheet |  |  | Fact Sheet
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 |  | Section 401:  Requires that before a 404 permit can be issued for an activity, the State (or Tribe) must certify that the activity will not violate State water quality standards (Section 401 State Water Quality Certification). |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | Guide Sheet |  |  | Fact Sheet
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 |  | Section 402:  Establishes the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Program, which the States also administer.  This requires a permit for sewer discharges and storm water discharges from developments, construction sites, or other areas of soil disturbance.
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 |  | Section 303:  [NAME], territories, and [NAME] to identify “impaired waters” and to establish total maximum daily loads (TMDLs).
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 | What is required?
 | To effectively fulfill our CWA Section 404 responsibilities and to prevent project delays, coordination with the Corps, EPA and/or appropriate State agencies is essential.  The landowner is responsible for obtaining appropriate permits prior to project implementation, though NRCS often assists to expedite the coordination process.  Along with ensuring that the landowner obtains appropriate permits, NRCS should also consider impacts of proposed actions on streams included on States’ 303(d) lists and plan accordingly.
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 | Problems/Indicators – Potential discharges of pollutants into waters of the U.S. |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 'ResourceConsiderations-optional'!A1 | 'ResourceConsiderations-optional'!A1 | 'ResourceConsiderations-optional'!A1
 | Potential Causes |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | Potential Solutions
 | • Ground disturbing activities near U.S. Waters |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | • Maintaining adequate surface cover/residue
 | • Riparian activities |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | • Facilitate permitting process with landowner
 | • In-stream/aquatic activities |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | • Proper nutrient and pest management
 | • Wetland conversions/alterations/land clearing |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | • Adding mitigation measures to specifications
 | •Sediment disposal near streams |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | Return to NRCS-CPA-52