Corps of Engineers: Extent and Status of Expedited Permit Processing for Public-Utility Companies, Natural Gas Companies, and Railroad Carriers
Abstract
When cities, counties, or other nonfederal public entities, such as port authorities or regional water authorities, propose public works projects in federally regulated waters and wetlands, such as road construction and sewer line construction or maintenance, permits may be required from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Corps) before proceeding. Similarly, private entities that propose to build pipelines or other infrastructure in federally regulated waters and wetlands may require permits from the Corps. To obtain these permits, the entities generally submit a permit application that contains a description of the proposed project and other information the Corps needs to evaluate how the project will affect federally regulated waters and wetlands. Once the Corps receives a permit application from the applicant, the permit review process begins.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Aug 03, 2017
- Accession Number
- AD1163986
Entities
People
- Anne-marie Fennell
Organizations
- United States Government Accountability Office