PERMITS THAT USE MONTANA’S JOINT APPLICATION FORM
Complete the Joint Application Form once, then add any additional information required for the permits that apply to your project.
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310 PERMIT
(work in or near perennial streams)
Required for private or public individuals planning work that alters the bed or banks of a perennial stream.
310 Permits are administered by your local Conservation Districts
310 Permit applications can be completed AND submitted in Gilly
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SPA 124 PERMIT
(government projects in streams)
For government agencies or contractors working on behalf of an agency planning work that may affect a stream or river.
Private individuals do not apply for this permit directly.
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FLOODPLAIN DEVELOPMENT PERMIT
(development in regulated floodplains)
For projects involving construction, fill, excavation or other development within a regulated floodplain.
Floodplain permits are administered by your local city or county Floodplain Administrator.
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SECTION 404 / 10 PERMITS
(wetlands and navigable waters)
For projects involving dredged or fill material in waters or wetlands of the U.S. or work in, over or under a navigable waterway.
These permits are reviewed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.
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318 AUTHORIZATION
(temporary turbidity during construction)
For short-term construction or stream work that may cause sediment or cloudy water in state waters.
318 Authorization is reviewed by the Montana Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ).
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401 CERTIFICATION
(state water quality certification)
For certain projects requiring a federal permit or license that may result in a discharge to Montana waters.
401 Certification is handled by the Montana Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ).
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NAVIGABLE RIVER LAND USE LICENSE / LEASE / EASEMENT
(use of state-owned riverbed)
For structures or activities located on or over the bed of a state-owned navigable river.
Authorization is obtained through the Montana Department of Natural Resources & Conservation (DNRC)
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EMERGENCY STREAM WORK or REPORT A VIOLATION
EMERGENCY STREAM WORK
For emergency work taken immediately to protect life, property or crops when there is not time to obtain a 310 Permit first. Emergency work must be reported to the local Conservation District afterward.REPORT A VIOLATION
Use Complaint 274 Form to report suspected unauthorized work or activity that may be affecting the bed or banks of a perennial stream.
For detailed information