The Clean Water Act and the Army Corps
How does Section 404 permitting work?
The Clean Water Act of 1972 (“CWA”) is the principal statute governing water quality in the United States. The goal of the CWA is to “restore and maintain the chemical, physical, and biological integrity of the Nation’s waters.” To achieve that goal, the CWA utilizes a variety of pollution control measures, including the establishment of water quality standards, requirements for the pre-treatment of wastewater, and a permitting program for discharges of pollutants …
