Environmental Planning - Environmental Permitting Unit

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Determines permitting needs for CTDOT projects and acquires permit approvals for State designed projects. Oversees and reviews consultant prepared applications for content and accuracy. Acts as main liaison with federal and State regulatory agencies such as U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), and the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (CTDEEP). Assists in field work associated with wetland and water resource identification, habitat assessments and mitigation requirements.

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers

Connecticut General Permits (2021)

CT GP Self-Verification (SV) Application Form

Pre-Construction Notification (PCN) Application Form

Permit Guide

 

CT DEEP Land and Water Resources Division (LWRD)

Note: It is the preparer’s responsibility to use the most up-to-date forms when applying for a permit. Refer to DEEP LWRD Permit Applications webpage for the most recent versions of permit application forms.

 

LWRD Transmittal

Structures, Dredging & Fill; Tidal Wetlands; Section 401 Water Quality (Tidal) - Form C

Certificate of Permission - Form D

Section 401 Water Quality Certificate (Non-tidal) - Form L

Pre-Construction Notification, USACE General Permits for CT - Form L

Inland Wetlands and Watercourses - Form L

General Permit for Water Resources Construction Activities

Activity 8: Activities Authorized Under a Corps General Permit; and Activity 9: Conservation Activities - Form O

Flood Management Certification - Form P

 

Sample Permit Transmittal Memos/Letters

USACE Permit Application Cover Letter (Word)
DEEP Permit Application Cover Memo (Word)

 

Note: The CTDOT Environmental Permitting Unit has developed guidance materials to aid in the preparation of CTDOT applications for DEEP permits. Contact the Environmental Permitting Unit for guidance materials.