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Permit Guidebook

CHAPTER 1: PERMIT RESOURCES 

This chapter provides permitting resources, including regulatory program information, permit application instructions, Nationwide General Permits (NWP) and Regional General Permits (RGP) conditions, and work window restrictions for various waterbodies in Washington State.  

CHAPTER 2: AQUATIC RESOURCES 

This chapter provides information and resources regarding aquatic resource delineations, wetlands, streams, rivers, and tidal waters. Information regarding Navigable Waters and Traditionally Navigable Waters in Washington State is also included.  

CHAPTER 3: MITIGATION RESOURCES 

This chapter provides information on USACE-required compensatory mitigation, In-Lieu-Fee (ILF) programs and Mitigation Bank programs. Templates and other important resources for Washington State are also included.  

CHAPTER 4: ENDANGERED SPECIES RESOURCES 

This chapter provides information regarding consultation under the Endangered Species Act, Critical Habitat, and related wildlife laws. This chapter also includes information regarding available programmatic consultations and related resources applicable in Washington State.  

CHAPTER 5: CULTURAL AND HISTORIC RESOURCES 

This chapter provides information regarding consultation under the National Historic Preservation Act and consultation/coordination with federally recognized tribes with interests in Washington State.