Headquarters U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Announcements

8 January 2026 - U.S. Army Corps of Engineers announced today the publication in the Federal Register of the 2026 Nationwide Permits (NWPs)

Press Operations — Thu, 08 Jan 2026 17:51:00 GMT

WASHINGTON – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) announced today the publication in the Federal Register of the 2026 Nationwide Permits (NWPs). The 56 reissued and one new 2026 NWPs in the rule are necessary for work in streams, wetlands and other waters of the United States under Section 404 of the Clean Water Act and/or Section 10 of the Rivers and Harbors Act of 1899.

7 January 2026 - U.S. Army Corps of Engineers announces finalization of nationwide permits

Press Operations — Wed, 07 Jan 2026 19:40:00 GMT

WASHINGTON – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers announced today that it will reissue 56 existing nationwide permits and issue one new permit for work in wetlands and other waters that are regulated by Section 404 of the Clean Water Act and/or Section 10 of the Rivers and Harbors Act of 1899. One existing permit will not be reissued. "Under President Trump's leadership, the Army Corps of Engineers has taken decisive action to cut bureaucratic red tape and refocus our mission on American prosperity,” said Adam Telle, the Assistant Secretary of the Army for Civil Works. “Ensuring that American citizens and businesses can chase their dreams and build our economy without needless delays is a clear victory for our ability to compete on a global stage during the 21st Century.”

20 November 2025 - EPA & the Army Issue Proposed Rule: Updated Definition of "Waters of the United States"

Press Operations — Thu, 20 Nov 2025 16:23:00 GMT

On November 20, 2025, the proposed rule Updated Definition of "Waters of the United States" published in the Federal Register (FR). The 45-day comment period will close on 5 January 2026.

17 November 2025 - EPA & the Army announce proposed rule for updated definition of "Waters of the United States"

Press Operations — Wed, 19 Nov 2025 14:59:00 GMT

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Lee Zeldin, together with Assistant Secretary of the Army for Civil Works Adam Telle, today announced a proposed rule that would establish a clear, durable, common-sense definition of “waters of the United States” (WOTUS) under the Clean Water Act.

13 November 2025 - U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Announces the Release of Antecedent Precipitation Tool (APT), Version 3.0

Press Operations — Thu, 13 Nov 2025 20:30:52 GMT

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) is pleased to announce the release of the Antecedent Precipitation Tool (APT), version 3.0. The APT v3.0 expands upon previous functionality by incorporating streamflow data alongside precipitation analysis, providing a more comprehensive description of hydrologic and climatic conditions across the United States and its territories.

1 August 2025 - U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Enhances Aquatic Resource Delineation Reporting with New Resources

Press Operations — Fri, 01 Aug 2025 16:43:00 GMT

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Regulatory Program is pleased to announce the availability of new resources designed to enhance consistency of aquatic resource delineation reports (ARDRs) and facilitate more efficient and more timely USACE reviews.

3 July 2025 - USACE seeks public comments on new NEPA implementing procedures for the USACE Regulatory and Section 408 Programs

Press Operations — Wed, 09 Jul 2025 15:28:50 GMT

The Department of the Army and USACE announce they are seeking comments on an interim final rule that establishes new National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) implementing regulations at Title 33 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) part 333 for the USACE Regulatory Program and the USACE Section 408 Program. The interim final rule became effective on July 3, 2025 for Regulatory Program permit applications and Section 408 permission requests submitted to the USACE on or after July 3, 2025.

18 June 2025 - USACE seeks public comments on proposal to renew and revise nationwide permits

Press Operations — Wed, 18 Jun 2025 14:18:03 GMT

USACE announced today it is seeking comments on its proposal to renew and revise 56 existing nationwide permits and issue one new nationwide permit authorizing activities associated with improving fish passage.

16 June 2025 - USACE announces proposal to renew and revise nationwide permits

Press Operations — Mon, 16 Jun 2025 14:54:00 GMT

USACE announces that it has prepared its proposal to renew and revise 56 of 57 existing nationwide permits for work in wetlands and other waters that are regulated by Section 404 of the Clean Water Act and/or Section 10 of the Rivers and Harbors Act of 1899.

3 June 2025 - EPA and the Army issued joint guidance on how to implement the “continuous surface connection” requirement for adjacent wetlands.

Press Operations — Tue, 03 Jun 2025 19:54:17 GMT

On March 12, 2025, EPA and the Army issued joint guidance on how to implement the “continuous surface connection” requirement for adjacent wetlands. The agencies held joint training on the guidance on April 29, 2025.

7 May 2025 - U.S. Army Corps of Engineers encourages use of Regulatory Request System for an improved permitting experience

Press Operations — Wed, 07 May 2025 21:17:31 GMT

Last year the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers introduced its new Regulatory Request System (RRS), an online application portal that allows the public to submit permit applications and other information when requesting permission to dredge, fill or conduct activities in jurisdictional wetlands and waters of the U.S.

19 March 2025 - Army Corps of Engineers Announces the Release of Updated Wetland Delineation Data Sheets and Updated Automated Wetland Determination Data Sheets (ADS)

Press Operations — Wed, 19 Mar 2025 19:00:00 GMT

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) announces the release of updated ENG Forms 6116 (1-9), which are the wetland identification data sheets that are used for the ten Regional Supplements to USACE’s 1987 Wetland Delineation Manual. The ENG 6116 series forms received minor updates to 1) extend the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) expiration date and 2) update the soils sections to reflect the updates in the 2024 USDA-NRCS Field Indicators of Hydric Soils in the United States (Version 9.0). In conjunction with the release of the updated ENG 6116 series forms, USACE is also releasing updated versions of the Automated Wetland Determination Data Sheet (ADS), which have been updated to incorporate the updates in 1) the 2024 USDA-NRCS Field Indicators of Hydric Soils in the United States (Version 9.0) and 2) the 2022 National Wetland Plant List. These documents are available at the USACE Regulatory Headquarters Regional Supplements webpage in both Portable Document Format (PDF) and Microsoft Excel (Excel) file formats. The “User Guide for Automated Wetland Determination Data Sheets” is also available at that same location.

12 March 2025 - EPA and Army Announce Guidance and a "WOTUS Notice: The Final Response to SCOTUS"

Press Operations — Wed, 12 Mar 2025 20:45:00 GMT

On March 12, 2025, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and Department of the Army announced a joint memorandum issuing guidance to field staff on implementation of “continuous surface connection” consistent with the U.S. Supreme Court’s May 25, 2023, decision in the case of Sackett v. Environmental Protection Agency. The agencies also announced a Federal Register notice publicizing a series of six listening sessions and a 30-day recommendations docket to solicit feedback on key aspects of the definition of “waters of the United States.”

30 January 2025 - The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) is announcing the availability of the draft changes to the 2024 NWPL and its web site to solicit public comments

Press Operations — Thu, 30 Jan 2025 14:00:00 GMT

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), as part of an interagency effort with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and the U.S. Department of Agriculture Natural Resources Conservation Service, is announcing the availability of the draft changes to the 2024 NWPL and its web site to solicit public comments. The public now has the opportunity to comment on the proposed changes to wetland indicator status ratings for one plant species in the Atlantic and Gulf Coastal Plain and Eastern Mountains, and Piedmont regions and one species in the Midwest and Northcentral and Northeast regions.

8 January 2025 - The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Jointly Announce the Availability of the National Ordinary High Water Mark Field Delineation Manual for Rivers and Streams (National OHWM Manual)

Press Operations — Wed, 08 Jan 2025 18:04:00 GMT

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) jointly announce the availability of the Final National Ordinary High Water Mark Field Delineation Manual for Rivers and Streams (Final National OHWM Manual). The Final National OHWM Manual serves as a non-mandatory technical resource which can be used in appropriate situations to assist with identifying and delineating the ordinary high water mark (OHWM) of rivers and streams located throughout the Nation.

6 January 2025 - Public Notices Module Now Available - Enhances RRS Functionality!

Press Operations — Mon, 06 Jan 2025 14:00:00 GMT

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) is excited to announce the launch of the Public Notice module on the Regulatory Request System (RRS). Released in January 2025, this new feature allows users nationwide to search, review, and comment on projects being reviewed by the Regulatory Program, significantly enhancing transparency, accessibility, and efficiency. The Public Notice module provides access to Regulatory projects requiring a standard permit or when public notices are issued to develop Mitigation Banks, In-lieu Fee Programs or to issue/reissue a Regional or Programmatic Permit or Section 404 Letter of Permission.

27 November 2024: Availability of New and Updated Engineer (ENG) Forms for the USACE Regulatory Program

Press Operations — Wed, 27 Nov 2024 17:00:00 GMT

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) announces the availability of new and updated Engineer (ENG) forms for use in our delivery of the USACE Regulatory Program. These new and updated forms are designed to efficiently and effectively collect information needed to implement our Regulatory Program.

7 November 2024: USACE Antecedent Precipitation Tool (APT) Service Has Been Restored

Press Operations — Thu, 07 Nov 2024 18:00:00 GMT

NOAA’s National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI), headquartered in Asheville, NC, has restored service to its data center following the impacts from Hurricane Helene. The USACE Antecedent Precipitation Tool (APT), which relies on the NOAA data, is once again operational. There may be some intermittent downtime as NOAA continues to restore and improve service. The APT Team is aware of this issue and therefore there is no need to submit additional error reports to the APT Team.

9 October 2024: The USACE Antecedent Precipitation Tool (APT) is Temporarily Down

Press Operations — Wed, 09 Oct 2024 13:50:00 GMT

NOAA’s National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI), headquartered in Asheville, NC, has been affected by Hurricane Helene. The NCEI data center is currently shut down. NOAA NCEI’s network service provider is also currently down, and at this point, there is no definitive timeline for when it will be fully operational.

23 September 2024 – Definition of “Waters of the United States” – Rule Status and Litigation Update

Press Operations — Tue, 24 Sep 2024 15:20:00 GMT

On December 30, 2022, the Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Department of the Army (“the agencies”) announced the final "Revised Definition of 'Waters of the United States'" rule. On January 18, 2023, the rule was published in the Federal Register, and the rule took effect on March 20, 2023.