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.
Your 310 application can be submitted through Gilly. For other participating permits, download your completed application from Gilly and submit it according to the instructions for that permit.
Understand the Permit Process & the Joint Application Form →
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310 PERMIT
(private, nongovernmental work in perennial streams)
Required for private individuals and nongovernmental entities planning work that physically alters or modifies the bed or banks of a perennial-flowing stream.
SUBMISSION: Submit the completed Joint Application through Gilly
REVIEWING AGENCY: Local Conservation District
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SPA 124 PERMIT
(governmental entities working in streams)
For governmental entities working in a stream. Contractors may perform the work on behalf of the governmental entity.
SUBMISSION: Download the completed Joint Application from Gilly and submit to the reviewing agency.
REVIEWING AGENCY: Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks
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FLOODPLAIN DEVELOPMENT PERMIT
(development or construction within a designated floodplain)
A Floodplain Permit may be required for development or construction within a designated floodplain.
SUBMISSION: Download the completed Joint Application from Gilly and submit to the reviewing agency.
REVIEWING AGENCY: Local City or County Floodplain Administrator
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SECTION 404 / 10 PERMITS
(streams, wetlands and navigable waters)
Section 404 may apply to projects involving fill, excavation or other work in streams and wetlands.
Section 10 may apply to structures or other work in certain navigable waters.SUBMISSION: Download the completed Joint Application from Gilly and submit to the reviewing agency.
REVIEWING AGENCY: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
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318 AUTHORIZATION
(temporary turbidity in state water)
May be required for activities that cause temporary turbidity in state water.
SUBMISSION: Follow 310/SPA 124 review instructions, or submit directly to DEQ if applying separately.
REVIEWING AGENCY: Montana Department of Environmental Quality
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401 CERTIFICATION
(federal permits or licenses that may affect water quality)
May be required when a federally permitted or licensed project could affect Montana water quality standards.
SUBMISSION: Follow DEQ and federal agency instructions based on the permit or license involved.
REVIEWING AGENCY: Montana Department of Environmental Quality
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NAVIGABLE RIVER LAND USE LICENSE / LEASE / EASEMENT
(projects in, on, under or over state navigable waters)
May be required for projects in, on, under or over a state navigable waterway.
SUBMISSION: Download the completed Joint Application from Gilly and submit to the reviewing agency.
REVIEWING AGENCY: Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation
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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.