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Final Regional General Permit 37 for Stream Stabilization Projects in Colorado

Published Oct. 24, 2017

SUMMARY: The District Engineers for the Albuquerque, Omaha and Sacramento Districts of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Corps) hereby issue Regional General Permit (RGP) 37 for Stream Stabilization Projects in Colorado. The purpose of this public notice is to notify interested parties of the availability of the permit effective immediately.

AUTHORITY: Section 10 of the Rivers and Harbors Act of 1899 (33 U.S.C. 403) and Section 404 of the Clean Water Act (33 U.S.C. 1344).

AREA OF COVERAGE: This RGP is applicable to all waters of the U.S. within State of Colorado, including, but not limited to, rivers, creeks, lakes, ponds, reservoirs and wetlands.

SCOPE OF ACTIVITIES: Activities authorized by this RGP are limited to stream bank and stream bed stabilization activities, including riprap, grade control and in-stream structures, such as jetties and weirs, within the State of Colorado. For a full description of the activities and proposed conditions, see the attached permit. Activities that do not comply with the provisions of the RGP may require a standard individual permit.

LENGTH OF AUTHORIZATION: This RGP will expire five years from the date of issuance.

OTHER GOVERNMENTAL AUTHORIZATIONS: The State of Colorado has certified the activities authorized by this permit under Section 401 of the Clean Water Act. For projects located on Southern Ute Indian Lands, the permittee must obtain an individual water quality certification (WQC) from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. For projects located on Ute Mountain Ute Indian Lands, the permittee must obtain a WQC from the Ute Mountain Ute Tribe. Please refer to RGP 37 Notification Procedure No. 9 for more information on how to apply for an individual WQC for projects located in Indian Country.