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State and Tribal Assumption of Section 404 of the Clean Water Act

Letters to Tribal Leaders on Revising the Assumption Regulations under CWA Section 404

In September 2018, Acting Administrator Wheeler sent letters to tribal leaders announcing opportunities for tribes to provide input on areas of the Clean Water Act Section 404(g) regulations that could benefit from additional clarity.

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Assumption Letter to Tribal Leaders (PDF)(2 pp, 413 K)

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State and Tribal Assumption of Section 404 of the Clean Water Act

Letters to Tribal Leaders on Revising the Assumption Regulations under CWA Section 404

State and Tribal CWA Section 404 Programs