Complete Permit Application Guidance for Section 404, 401, and HPA Permits
The Complete Permit Application Guidance (pdf 169 kb) will help permit applicants for WSDOT projects reduce delays associated with the permitting process by developing a complete Joint Aquatic Resource Permit Application (JARPA). JARPA is a single permit application for development activities in or among aquatic environments. Multiple regulatory agencies (Federal, State, and Local) worked together to create one application that people can use to apply for more than one permit at a time.
Complete Permit Application Drawing Guidance
The Complete Permit Application Drawing Guidance (pdf 498 kb) will help project teams determine what needs to be included in their permit application drawings and how they should be formatted. The purpose of this guidance is to make the permit application process more predictable and consistent. We can minimize the risk for schedule delays by submitting complete drawings to the regulatory agencies the first time. Adhering to this guidance will help WSDOT staff and consultants improve the quality of our JARPA drawings.
Complete Permit Application and Drawing Guidance Questions and Answers (pdf 29 kb)
Permitting Guidance for Projects with Impacts to Isolated Wetlands
The Washington State Department of Ecology must issue an Administrative Order for WSDOT projects impacting isolated wetlands. It is important to understand the resources available and Ecology’s permitting process (pdf 57 kb).
Section 401 Certification for 404 Nationwide Permits
Ecology has yet to provide 401 Water Quality Certification and Coastal Zone Management (CZM) Consistency Response for the 2012 Nationwide Permits (NWP). Any project using a 2012 NWP at this time is required to obtain these certifications through an Individual 401 permit from Ecology.