WILMINGTON, N.C. -- Wilmington, NC. (Oct. 3, 2024) – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Wilmington District has released a fact sheet aimed at assisting the public in navigating permitting requirements during the recovery process in the wake of Hurricane Helene in Western North Carolina.
The fact sheet is available at https://shorturl.at/T4VpA and outlines key information that may be required for various recovery activities. Topics covered include exemptions, the discharge of dredged or fill material, structures located in or over navigable waters, Nationwide Permit Program, and pre-construction notification requirements.
Tommy Fennel, Wilmington District Regulatory Division chief, emphasized the Corps’ commitment to supporting affected residents, “We want to be proactive in ensuring those affected by the catastrophic flooding are provided timely information regarding regulatory permit requirements and existing exemptions when working within waters of the U.S. This includes lakes, reservoirs, rivers, streams, and wetlands. We recognize the hardships faced by those impacted, and we are here to help during this challenging time,” he said.
While certain flood responses are covered under exemptions and existing nationwide permits, others may require the public to submit a permit application. The Wilmington District Regulatory Division has published this fact sheet to aid citizens and businesses in effectively managing debris cleanup and reconstruction efforts.
The public can obtain news, updates and information from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Wilmington District on the district’s website at https://saw.usace.afpims.mil/, on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/USACE.Wilmington/ and on X at https://x.com/USACEWilmington
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Release no. 24-008