Regional Permits are most commonly referred to as Regional General Permits, or RGP’s. They are limited to activities and projects that are within the boundaries of the Walla Walla District Corps of Engineers.
Some RGP’s authorize specific activities statewide while others are specific only to certain regions within Idaho. Regional General Permits can only authorize activities or categories of activities that have minimal impacts both individually and cumulatively. RGP’s are issued for a period of five years and then automatically expire, unless the Walla Walla District has completed the required procedures to reissue that specific RGP.
Most Regional General Permits require written verification from the Corps of Engineers PRIOR to the beginning of any work activity. Review all terms and conditions to ensure your activity or project would comply with the RGP. Follow the authorization procedures as outlined in the General Permit text and send the required information to the appropriate Field Office.
CURRENT REGIONAL GENERAL PERMITS
Authorization of Regional General Permit for Emergency Actions (RGP-E)
NWW-2011-159
Effective April 9, 2012 the Walla Walla District of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has issued Regional General Permit for Emergency Actions (RGP-E) to authorize certain work in waters of the United States, within the State of Idaho. RGP-E authorizes temporary work and or the temporary discharge of dredged or fill material associated with emergency conditions and is restricted to those necessary during the emergency to prevent the loss of life, significant property loss and significant economic hardship. These activities will occur to restore, repair and or stabilize features that have been damaged, destroyed or are in imminent danger of failing.
Date of Notice: April 9, 2012 Comment Due Date: N/A Issue Date: April 9, 2012
REGIONAL GENERAL PERMIT 27 Pend Orielle Lake and River
Permit guidelines authorize certain works in Pend Oreille Lake and Pend Oreille River, as outlined in RGP-27.
Separate Approvals may be required by the State of Idaho Department of Lands and/or the State of Idaho Department of Water Resources.
REGIONAL GENERAL PERMIT IDAHO Non-Commercial Activities within the State of Idaho
Specific non-commercial activities are authorized, provided they meet the required terms and conditions, as outlined in RGP-I.
Separate Approvals may be required by the State of Idaho Department of Lands and/or the State of Idaho Department of Water Resources.
Authorization of Regional General Permit-Benthic Barriers (RGP-BB) NWW-2011-00153 Waterway: Statewide in certain waters Work: Placement of temporary bottom barriers to control noxious, invasive aquatic vegetation for safety and navigation. Date of Notice: Dec 15, 2011 Comments Due Date: N/A Issue Date:
