A reg­ional­ general permit (RGP) is a Department of the Army authorization that is issued on a regional (limited geographic scope) basis for a category of activities when those activities are substantially similar in nature and cause only minimal individual and cumulative impacts on the aquatic environment.

Each RGP has specific terms and conditions of which all mu­st be met in order for an applicant to qualify for an RGP. If your project does not comply with all of the terms and conditions, authorization may be received via another type of Department of the Army permit; however, the process will likely be a lengthier process. Therefore, to expedite our review of your application, we recommend you modify your project to meet all terms and conditions of the applicable RGP.

• Application: Engineering Form 4345 or JARPA
• Components of a Complete Eelgrass Delineation Report
• Components of a Complete Wetland Delineation Report
• Joint-Use Agreement Template (WORD)
• Marine Mammal Monitoring Plan Guidance by NMFS
• Mitigation Plan (Permittee Responsible) Template for Overwater Structure Projects (WORD version - Select "Save As" not "Open")
• Mitigation Planting Monitoring Report Format for riparian planting sites (WORD version - Select "Save As" not "Open")
• Puget Sound Sub-basin Maps
• Riparian Planting Mitigation Plan Requirements
• Area Habitat Biologists with Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife: To contact regarding project area and details on the Hydraulic Project Approval process
• Coastal Atlas Map by Washington Department of Ecology: shoreline photographs and maps of documented habitat and biology features (Note: while photos may be helpful to set the geographical context, they may not represent the most current conditions)

Questions regarding the RGP process: Please contact Kristina Tong, telephone (206) 764-6913.

Questions regarding expired RGP 1: Please contact Karen Urelius, telephone (206) 764-3482.

Questions regarding RGP 4: Please contact Kristina Tong, telephone (206) 764-6913.

Questions regarding RGP 7: Please contact Karen Urelius, telephone (206) 764-3482.

Questions regarding RGP 8: Please contact Darren Habel, telephone (206) 764-6883.

Questions regarding RGP 9: Please contact David Martin, telephone (206) 764-6648.