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U.S. Army Corps of Engineers

Federal permits for work affecting navigable waters and wetlands.

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers regulates construction that affects navigable waters, wetlands, and other waters of the United States under Section 404 of the Clean Water Act and Section 10 of the Rivers and Harbors Act. ACOE permits — typically Nationwide Permits or Individual Permits — are required before state and local permits can be finalized for affected projects.

What they regulate

  • Dredging and filling of wetlands and waters of the US
  • Dock, pier, and marina construction on navigable water
  • Shoreline stabilization and bank protection
  • Projects affecting federally regulated wetlands

What triggers their review

  • Construction that impacts wetlands or waters of the US
  • Dock or marina construction on navigable water
  • Shoreline or bank modification above de minimis thresholds
  • Projects requiring a Section 404 or Section 10 permit
Typical turnaround
60–365+ days depending on permit type; Nationwide Permits faster than Individual Permits

What causes delays

  • —Jurisdictional determination disputes
  • —Compensatory mitigation requirements
  • —Public notice and comment periods for Individual Permits
  • —Coordination with EPA, US Fish & Wildlife, and NOAA

How Cleard handles ACOE

  • Identifying ACOE jurisdictional requirements early
  • Preparing Nationwide Permit pre-construction notifications
  • Coordinating federal agency review timelines with project schedule

Trades that commonly need ACOE review

General ContractorsHome BuildersCommercial BuildersFoundation Contractors

Other agencies in the approval chain

Building DeptThe first stop for every permit.
Zoning / PlanningLand use approval before the permit.
DERMEnvironmental clearance for construction near sensitive areas.
WASD / UtilitiesWater and sewer clearance for new connections and modifications.
DOHHealth department approval for septic, pools, and food service.
SFWMD / ERPStormwater and wetland permitting for larger projects.
FDEP / CoastalState permits for construction near the coast and water.
HOA / ARBCommunity approval before the permit.
Impact FeesOne-time infrastructure charges assessed at permit issuance.
Fire MarshalFire code compliance review for commercial and multi-family.

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