COE
Federal agency responsible for regulations under COE.
10 regulationsReissuance and Modification of Nationwide Permits
The Army Corps of Engineers is updating its nationwide permits, which are quick-approval documents that allow certain construction and water projects to move forward without lengthy case-by-case review. This update makes it easier or harder for projects like road building, pipeline installation, and wetland development to get approved, depending on environmental concerns in different regions.
Definition of ``Waters of the United States''
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is proposing new rules to clarify which bodies of water are protected under federal law. This matters because it affects what landowners can do with their property, how development projects proceed, and which water sources get environmental protection.
Civil Monetary Penalty Inflation Adjustment
This regulation adjusts the financial penalties that the Army Corps of Engineers can impose on individuals and companies who violate federal rules, accounting for inflation so that penalties keep pace with rising costs. The adjustment ensures that penalties remain meaningful deterrents for breaking environmental and water resource protection laws.
Procedures for Implementing NEPA; Processing of Department of the Army Permits; Correction
The Army Corps of Engineers is updating how it follows environmental review rules when approving permits for construction projects that affect waterways and wetlands. This correction ensures that development projects are properly evaluated for their environmental impact before approval, protecting water resources while clarifying the permit process for builders and developers.
USACE REG/408 NEPA Rule
This rule updates how the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers reviews environmental impacts when approving projects that affect water resources and wetlands. The change makes the environmental review process clearer and more consistent, which can affect anyone planning construction, development, or water-related projects near rivers, streams, and wetlands.
Procedures for Implementing NEPA; Removal
The Army Corps of Engineers is removing or changing procedures related to NEPA (National Environmental Review Act) requirements. This regulation affects how environmental reviews are conducted for projects like dams, waterways, and construction that require federal approval.
Procedures for Implementing the National Environmental Policy Act; Processing of Department of the Army Permits
The Army Corps of Engineers updated how it reviews and approves permits for projects that affect water bodies, wetlands, and other protected areas. The new rules make the environmental review process clearer and more organized, which affects anyone planning construction, mining, or development projects near water.
Reissuance and Modification of Nationwide Permits
The Army Corps of Engineers is proposing to update and modify the permits that allow certain water-related construction projects to proceed without individual approval. These nationwide permits affect activities like building in wetlands and near waterways, and the update could change which projects can move forward quickly versus which ones need more detailed review.
Implementation of the Definition of Waters of the United States
The Army Corps of Engineers is proposing a new rule to clarify which bodies of water—like streams, wetlands, and ponds—are protected under federal law. This matters because the definition affects which landowners need permission before building on or polluting water areas, and it influences how much environmental protection different regions receive.
Procedures to Implement the Principles, Requirements, and Guidelines for Federal Investments in Water Resources; Correction
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers updated its rules for how the federal government decides whether to invest taxpayer money in water projects like dams, flood control systems, and waterway improvements. These updated procedures ensure that water projects are evaluated fairly and consistently across the country, helping determine which projects get built and how much they cost taxpayers.