Yes, Permits or Reviews Are Required
Dredging in non-tidal waters or other areas
Based on what you told us, you will need waterfront permits and authorizations from:
Army Corps
No
NYS DEC
Yes
NYS DOS
No
NYC DCP
No
First Steps – Research & discussions
General Information
- Are there any existing violations on the project site? If so, talk to both Army Corps and NYS DEC to resolve these – before you apply
- Large, complex, projects generally require in-person meetings to discuss project scope and alternatives prior to application. Contact the Army Corps and the NYS DEC first to discuss your project and how best to proceed.
- There are numerous land use restrictions for projects near New York State wetlands. The NYS DEC can help you determine whether your project scope is compatible with the area.
- For new projects near wetlands, applicants should contact the NYS DEC for a jurisdictional determination and to coordinate the delineation and flagging of the wetland boundary.
- Be sure you have permissions to build. This includes 3rd party landowner permissions, if any, and Lands Under Water easements (contact NYS Office of General Services to determine ownership). You’ll need permissions as part of your application.
- Prepare or obtain a site map showing accurate, updated property ownership and information on existing site conditions. More about Existing Site Conditions
- Non-tidal, non-navigable pond dredging not typically regulated by USACE; consequently NYS DOS and NYC WRP reviews are not required, either
Next – Prepare your Joint Application
More requirements for dredgingFor a high level checklist of what each agency requires, see: Joint Application Checklist
Then – Send in your application
- All agencies require hard copies to be mailed.
- For NYS DEC’s requirements, see: DEC Waterfront Activities Application Checklist
- NYS Department of Environmental Conservation
Address
Regional Permit Administrator
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation
Region 2
1 Hunter’s Point Plaza
47-40 21st Street
Long Island City, NY 11101-5401E-mail [email protected]
Phone (718) 482-4997
Fax (718) 482-4975
What happens next?
For more information about what happens following your submission of an application, see Steps in the Permitting Process and Typical timeframes for review
Additional Authorizations You May Need
Factors such as location, type of improvements and end use may require additional permits and authorizations in order to perform your specific project. For more information, see Related Permits and Reviews
