Land and Water Resource Division LWRD Applications

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Land and Water Resource Division (LWRD) Applications

Includes the following activities:

Coastal (Tidal)
Inland Wetlands and Watercourses
Flood Management
Non-consumptive Diversion
Section 401 Water Quality (Tidal and Non-tidal)
Tidal and Inland General Permits

Note: Do not use these applications for Consumptive Diversions and Section 401 Water Quality Certificates for Hydropower Activities. For any of the activities listed above*, complete the transmittal form listed below and one or more of the applicable forms (A through P) listed below. Review the LWRD License Application Transmittal Form for a summary of which forms must be submitted for each activity. A list of supporting documents, fact sheets and additional guidance are also referenced below in Table A.

DEEP's ezFile on-line system can be used for submitting Certificate of Permission (COP) and Structures, Dredging and Fill applications. Please refer to the Overview of the Connecticut Coastal Permit Program page for details on using ezFile. Please note that ezFile submissions do not require the LWRD License Application Transmittal Form to be submitted.

Land Water Resources Division (LWRD) Applications

License Name	Form Name	Instructions	Supporting Documents: see detailed list in Table A	Additional Info
LWRD Transmittal	Application PDF 10/21/24	Instructions 08/16/21 Instructions for Completing Attachment 40: Structures, Dredging and Fill Fee Calculation 06/01/21	Attachments A, B, C, D	N/A
Licenses for Activities in Tidal Waters
License Name	Form Name	Instructions	Supporting Documents see detailed list in Table A	Additional Information
Structures, Dredging & Fill; Tidal Wetlands; Section 401 Water Quality(Tidal)	Form C Application Word, PDF 09/02/20 ezFile	Forms C and D Guidance 12/03/21 Instructions for ezFile	Attachments 1, 3, 4, 7, 8, 9, 10, 13, 14, 18, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 41, 42	Structures, Dredging and Fill & Tidal Wetlands 401 Water Quality 401 Pre-Filing Meeting Request Form 401 Water Quality Certification Army Corps of Engineers CT General Permit
Certificate of Permission	Form D Application Word, PDF 09/02/20 ezFile	Forms C and D Guidance 12/03/21 Instructions for ezFile	Attachments 6, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 18, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 41, 42	Certificate of Permission
General Permit for Coastal Maintenance DEEP-OLISP-GP-2015-02 Issued 10/26/2015 Effective January 1, 2016
Marina and Mooring Field Reconfiguration	Form E Application Word, PDF 09/02/20	Instructions 12/13/21	Attachments 6, 8, 10, 14, 20, 21, 24, 41, 42	Fact Sheet
Remedial Activities Required by Order	Form F Application Word, PDF 09/02/20		Attachments 6, 8, 10, 14, 20, 21, 23, 24, 33, 34, 41, 42
Residential Modification to FEMA Standards	Form G Application Word, PDF 09/02/20		Attachments 6, 8, 10, 14, 18, 20, 21, 35, 41, 42
Reconstruction of Permitted Structures	Form H Application Word, PDF 09/02/20		Attachments 6, 8, 10, 14, 18, 20, 21, 36, 37, 41, 42
General Permit for Minor Coastal Structures DEEP-OLISP-GP-2015-01 Issued 10/26/2015 Effective January 1, 2016
4/40 Docks/Access Stairs	Form I Application Word, PDF 09/02/20	Instructions 12/13/21	Attachments 6, 8, 10, 14, 20, 21, 41, 42	Please be advised that it has come to our attention that additional guidance is needed regarding the eligibility criteria for new 4/40 residential dock structures under the General Permit for Minor Coastal Structures. The 4/40 Docks document has been revised to reflect the updated guidance. Fact Sheet
Non-Harbor Moorings	Form J Application Word, PDF 09/02/20	Instructions 12/13/21	Attachments 6, 8, 10, 14, 20, 21, 41, 42
General Permit for Dolphin Cove GP-LIS-95-001 Issued 12/07/95
Structures, Fill, Obstructions, or Encroachments in Dolphin Cove Lagoon, Stamford	Form K Application Word, PDF 09/02/20	Instructions 12/13/21	Attachments 10, 14, 20, 21, 41, 42	N/A
Licenses for Activities in Non-Tidal Waters
License Name	Form Name	Instructions	Supporting Documents see detailed list in Table A	Additional Information
Section 401 Water Quality Certificate (Non-tidal); Pre-Construction Notification, USACE General Permits for CT; Inland Wetlands and Watercourses; Water Diversion Non-Consumptive	Form L Application Word, PDF 09/02/20	Instructions 12/13/21	Attachments 1, 5, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 23, 28, 30, 41, 42	401 Water Quality 401 Pre-Filing Meeting Request Form 401 Water Quality Certification Army Corps of Engineers CT General Permit Army Corps of Engineers Application ENG FORM 4345 Army Corps of Engineers – New England District – Regulatory/Permitting Inland Wetlands and Watercourses Water Diversion
Inland Wetlands - State agencies only - Non-Consumptive Water Diversion - Public, municipal, and state agencies General Permit for Water Resources Construction Activities DEEP-IWRD-GP-013) Re-Issued 06/04/2024 Briefing Document
Activities 1-5: Maintenance Plans and Activities on State Property	Form M Application PDF 05/20/24	Instructions 12/13/21	Attachment 14	Water Resource Construction Activities
Activities 6-9: Infrastructure, Upgrades, and Conservation Activities	Form N Application PDF 07/11/24		Attachments 8, 9, 10, 14, 16, 18, 20, 23
Activity 10: Infrastructure Projects with Interagency Coordination	Form O Application PDF 07/11/24		Attachments 29, 31, 32
For State Agency Activity/Activities Receiving Funding Through a State Agency:
Flood Management Certification; Flood Management Certification with Exemption Request	Form P Application Word, PDF 09/02/20	Instructions 12/13/21	Attachments 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 16, 18, 19, 20, 23	Flood Management
Flood Management Transmittal Form for DAS-MOU This application does not require the LWRD Transmittal form.	Application Word, PDF 03/19/21	NA	Refer to application	Refer to application

Table A

Supporting Documents: (each application (LWRD Transmittal and Forms A-P) identifies which of the following supporting documents are required for each activity)

Attachment A:  Structures, Dredging and Fill fee calculation worksheet (if applicable)
Attachment B:  Co-applicant information sheet (if applicable)
Attachment C:  Written permission from land owner (if applicant is not the owner)
Attachment D:  Additional signature sheet (if applicable)

Attachment 1:   Public Notice of Application / Certification of Notice Form
Attachment 2:   Proof of Notification / (Certified Mail)
Attachment 3: Adjacent Parcel Notification
Attachment 4:   Application Copy to Municipality
Attachment 5:   Water Company Notification
Attachment 6:   Harbor Management Notification

Attachment 7:   Executive Summary
Attachment 8:   Conservation or Preservation Restriction Information
Attachment 9:   Remediation Documentation
Attachment 10: Photographs showing existing conditions of the site
Attachment 11: Photographic Documentation of pre 1939, pre-1987 (above MHW) and/or pre-1995 installation.
Attachment 12: Facility Boundary Map
Attachment 14: Project Plans, use Project Plan Checklist for requirements
Attachment 15: Wetland Delineation Report
Attachment 16:  Water Resource Impact Table (XLSX) (PDF)
Attachment 17: Mitigation Plan
Attachment 18:  Engineering Report Cover Sheet (Word) (PDF)
Attachment 19: Hydraulic Summary (Word) (PDF)
Attachment 20:  Natural Diversity Database Review
Attachment 21: DEEP Wildlife Division – Osprey Consultation
Attachment 22: Dredging Consultation Form (PDF)
  Reference for Coastal/Tidal Dredging
Attachment 23: Fisheries Consultation Form
Attachment 24:  Department of Agriculture/Bureau of Aquaculture Consultation Form (Word) (PDF)
Attachment 25: Harbor Management Commission Consultation Form (Word) (PDF)
Attachment 26:  Shellfish Commission Consultation Form (Word) (PDF)
Attachment 27: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Consultation Form (PDF)
Attachment 28: Copy of USACE Application (for PCN / 401projects)
Attachment 29: Copy of USACE PCN Authorization Letter
Attachment 30: Interagency Notes copy (for PCN w/DOT funding)
Attachment 31: Copy of 401 Cert or Copy of USACE SV Submittal
Attachment 32: Copy of FMC License
Attachment 33: Enforcement Order Actions
Attachment 34: Remedial Action Plan
Attachment 35: Building Permit
Attachment 36: Explanation of flood and erosion control structure modifications
Attachment 37: A copy of the previous authorization, including plans
Attachment 41:  Applicant Compliance Information
Attachment 42: Applicant Background Information
Attachment 43: Other Information

Fact Sheets

Additional Guidance

Permits and Licenses

Content Last Updated October 21, 2024

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