SECTION 404 / 10 PERMITS

AGENCY: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE)

WHAT IS A SECTION 404 / 10 PERMITS?

Section 404 and Section 10 permits may be required for projects that affect waters or wetlands of the United States or involve work in, over or under a navigable waterway.

  • WHO IS THIS PERMIT FOR?

    Section 404 and Section 10 permits regulate certain work in waters of the United States, including wetlands and navigable waterways.

    Section 404 applies to the discharge of dredged or fill material into waters of the United States, including many wetlands.

    Section 10 applies to certain structures or work in, over or under navigable waters.

  • DO I NEED A SECTION 404 / 10 PERMIT?

    You may need a permit if your project involves:

    • Placing rock, soil or other fill in a stream or wetland

    • Streambank stabilization or riprap

    • Culverts or stream crossings

    • Dredging or excavation

    • Docks or other structures in navigable waters

    • Utility crossings or other work in, over or under regulated waters

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers determines whether a permit is required and what type of authorization applies.

HOW TO APPLY

  • 1. COMPLETE JOINT APPLICATION IN GILLY

    1. Create an account or log in

    2. Start a new application

    3. Select Section 404 / 10 if it applies to your project

    4. Complete the required application information

    5. Save your progress and return as needed

  • 2. DOWNLOAD FROM GILLY

    • Download your completed Joint Application

    • Gather any additional plans, drawings or supporting materials required by the Army Corps

  • 3. SUBMIT TO U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS

    After you complete it in Gilly, download the Joint Application and submit it directly to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.

    Section 404 / 10 applications are not submitted through Gilly.

    Learn More https://rrs.usace.army.mil/rrs/home/permitting

OTHER DETAILS

  • FEE:

    Project Dependant

  • REVIEW TIME:

    Permit dependent

  • ADDITIONAL PERMITS NEEDED:

    Project dependent

SECTION 404 / 10 Permits Project Examples may include:

  • Stream and Bank Projects

    Bank Stabilization: Placing riprap or other fill material along a streambank.

    Stream Crossings: Installing or replacing culverts, crossings or similar structures.

  • Wetland Projects

    Wetland Fill: Placing soil, rock or other fill within regulated wetlands.

    Excavation & Grading: Work that results in dredged or fill material being discharged into regulated waters.

    Irrigation Diversions: Modifying public or irrigation district headgates that alter natural stream flow

  • Navigable Water Projects

    Docks & Structures: Building structures in, over or under navigable waters.

    Utility Crossings: Installing pipelines, cables or other utilities across navigable waterways.