Request for Water Quality Certification on the 2026 U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Nationwide Permits

Division / Program: Land Use Planning Commission
Date: November 10, 2025 - November 29, 2025

Event Type: Public Comment

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is preparing to issue Nationwide Permits (NWPs), associated general conditions and definitions, and regional conditions in Maine. Under Section 401 of the Clean Water Act (CWA), an activity which may result in a discharge into waters of the U.S. that is authorized by a Federal permit must receive a CWA Section 401 Water Quality Certification (WQC), or waiver, from the appropriate certifying authority. This process allows the certifying authority an opportunity to ensure that any discharge will comply with applicable water quality requirements.

Contact Name: Audie Arbo
Contact Phone: (207) 557-2023
Contact Email: Audie.T.Arbo@maine.gov
Website: https://www.maine.gov/dacf/lupc/laws_rules/proposed_rules/rules.shtml#USACERequest