Davenport, IOWA – According to the state officials, regional Permits are general permits authorizing certain activities under Section 404 of the federal Clean Water Act, which involve discharges of dredged or fill material into waters of the United States and Permit 48 authorizes fill material placed in waters of the United States for residential developments.
Officials have announced that all applicants seeking authorization to discharge to waters of the United States must also have a Clean Water Act Section 401 Water Quality Certification from the DNR.
With a few exceptions, projects permitted using a regional permit with DNR certification do not require DNR’s individual certification.
Exceptions identified in the Antidegradation Implementation Procedure (2010 and 2016) do require individual certification.
Written comments regarding the certification and antidegradation analysis can be submitted until 4:30 p.m. on Aug. 15.
Ladies and gentlemen, you can send the comments via email to [email protected] or by mail to Iowa DNR, Attn: Section 401 Water Quality Certification, 502 East Ninth St., Des Moines, Iowa, 50319.