CWD Regulatory Framework & Wetland Laws 2

Question 1

Which federal agency administers Section 404 of the Clean Water Act permitting program?

Accepted Answer

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers

Answer

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) administers the Section 404 permit program for discharge of dredged or fill material into waters of the U.S.

Question 2

Under Section 404(b)(1) Guidelines, which of the following is NOT a factor used to evaluate alternatives to a proposed fill activity?

Accepted Answer

The applicant's financial profit margin

Answer

The 404(b)(1) Guidelines focus on environmental criteria such as practicable alternatives and LEDPA, not the applicant's financial profitability.

Question 3

What is the primary purpose of Section 401 of the Clean Water Act in the context of wetland permitting?

Accepted Answer

To allow states to certify that federally permitted activities comply with state water quality standards

Answer

Section 401 grants states the authority to certify or deny federal permits based on compliance with state water quality standards.

Question 4

Which Nationwide Permit (NWP) authorizes minor discharges of dredged or fill material into non-tidal waters of the U.S. with a limit of 0.10 acre of loss of waters of the U.S.?

Accepted Answer

NWP 39

Answer

NWP 39 authorizes commercial and institutional developments with a 0.10-acre loss threshold for non-tidal waters of the U.S.

Question 5

The 'prior converted cropland' exemption under Section 404 applies to wetlands that were converted to agricultural use before which year?

Accepted Answer

1985

Answer

Prior converted cropland refers to areas where wetlands were converted to agricultural use before December 23, 1985, when the Food Security Act's Swampbuster provisions took effect.

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CWD Regulatory Framework & Wetland Laws 2