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The United States Army Corps of Engineers (Vicksburg District) (“Corps”) issued a September 18th public notice stating that it was reissuing Department of the Army General Permit 60 on behalf of Entergy Arkansas, Inc., Hydro-Operations.

General Permit 60 applies to regulated activities in waters of the United States associated with minor construction activities on Entergy-owned Arkansas hydro-powered lakes (Catherine and Hamilton).

Permits issued by the United States Army Corps of Engineers Districts authorize various types of activities in wetlands and other waters in the United States. The regulatory process involves various types of permits.

An Individual Permit authorizes specific activities on a case-by-case basis. In contrast, General Permits provides standing permission for all activities that fit within the description of the permit. They are used to minimize the burden of the regulatory programs.

General Permits provide for pre-authorized permission for activities that conform to the standards of the permit. Certain General Permits may require some type of authorization from or notice to the United States Army Corps of Engineers prior to starting work. The Corps is required to periodically (renew or reissue) expiring General Permits.

Reissued General Permit 60 authorizes regulated activities in waters of the United States associated with minor construction activities in the previously referenced water bodies. Such activities are states to include shoreline stabilization/retaining walls, boat ramps, dredging/excavation, cut-in boat docks, and swim areas.

The General Permit contains certain conditions and limitations that are intended to protect the environment and natural and cultural resources. Further, the Corps reserves the right to require an individual permit application if it is deemed necessary.

A copy of reissued General Permit 60 can be downloaded here.