[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"permit-1":3},{"id":4,"acreageLimit":5,"changesFrom2021":6,"code":7,"commonProjects":8,"effectiveDate":15,"environmentalReview":16,"extension":17,"faq":18,"keyConditions":34,"linearFootLimit":5,"meta":41,"name":45,"pcnTrigger":5,"publicComments":49,"purpose":48,"relatedPermits":67,"seo":68,"shortName":46,"sourceDocumentUrl":65,"statutoryAuthority":47,"stem":69,"whoNeedsThis":50,"__hash__":70},"permits/permits/nwp-01.json",null,"The 2026 reissuance of NWP 1 did not include any substantive changes to its terms or conditions compared to the 2021 version. During the rulemaking process, the Corps of Engineers reevaluated the permit's potential impacts using institutional knowledge and public interest factors but determined that no modifications were necessary to ensure only minimal adverse environmental effects. \n\nAlthough the core text remains the same, the Corps updated the underlying environmental assessments and public interest reviews to reflect the most current ecological data and legal landscape. This reissuance confirms that the activities authorized by NWP 1 continue to provide significant benefits to maritime safety while resulting in negligible environmental footprints. ","1",[9,10,11,12,13,14],"Installation of channel markers and buoys","Placement of 'No Wake' or other regulatory signs","Installation of mooring buoys approved by the Coast Guard","Placement of beacons to identify navigational hazards","Maintenance of existing aids to navigation","Installation of temporary markers for marine events","2026-03-15","The Corps determined that the reissuance of NWP 1 has 'no effect' on federally-listed endangered or threatened species or their critical habitat. This is because General Condition 18 ensures that no specific activity can be authorized under the NWP if it 'may affect' listed species until a project-specific Section 7 consultation with the USFWS or NMFS is completed. \n\nRegarding other environmental protections, the permit is found to have negligible effects on Essential Fish Habitat (EFH) and water quality. Compliance with Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act is maintained through General Condition 20, which requires case-by-case review and consultation if an activity has the potential to affect historic properties. ","json",[19,22,25,28,31],{"q":20,"a":21},"Do I need to submit a PCN for NWP 1?","No, the text of NWP 1 does not require a pre-construction notification. However, a PCN may still be triggered if the project impacts endangered species or historic properties under General Conditions 18 and 20. ",{"q":23,"a":24},"What is the acreage limit for NWP 1?","NWP 1 does not have a set acreage limit because it only authorizes structures and work under Section 10. The Corps estimated that authorized activities typically impact an average of only 0.02 acres per project. ",{"q":26,"a":27},"Can I use NWP 1 to mark a private hazard near my dock?","Yes, provided the marker or aid to navigation is approved by and installed in accordance with U.S. Coast Guard requirements as specified in 33 CFR part 66. ",{"q":29,"a":30},"Does NWP 1 cover dredging or filling to install a buoy?","No, NWP 1 does not authorize the discharge of dredged or fill material into waters of the United States. Projects requiring such discharges would need additional authorization, such as NWP 19 for minor dredging. ",{"q":32,"a":33},"How long is my NWP 1 authorization valid?","The 2026 Nationwide Permits are generally valid for a period of five years, expiring on March 14, 2031, unless the permit is modified, suspended, or revoked sooner. ",[35,36,37,38,39,40],"Must be approved by and installed per U.S. Coast Guard requirements","Authorized only under Section 10 of the Rivers and Harbors Act","Does not authorize the discharge of dredged or fill material","Must comply with General Condition 1 regarding navigation safety","Activities must not substantially disrupt the movement of indigenous aquatic species","Cannot be used to authorize the construction of artificial reefs",{"path":42,"body":43,"title":66},"/permits/nwp-01",{"id":44,"code":7,"name":45,"shortName":46,"statutoryAuthority":47,"acreageLimit":5,"linearFootLimit":5,"pcnTrigger":5,"effectiveDate":15,"purpose":48,"changesFrom2021":6,"environmentalReview":16,"publicComments":49,"whoNeedsThis":50,"commonProjects":51,"keyConditions":52,"faq":53,"relatedPermits":59,"seo":62,"sourceDocumentUrl":65},"nwp-1","Aids to Navigation","NWP 1","10","Nationwide Permit 1 authorizes the placement of aids to navigation and regulatory markers in navigable waters of the United States. These structures must be approved by and installed in accordance with the specific requirements of the U.S. Coast Guard to ensure they effectively serve their purpose without creating undue hazards. \n\nThe scope of this permit is limited to Section 10 of the Rivers and Harbors Act of 1899, meaning it covers structures and work in navigable waters but does not authorize the discharge of dredged or fill material into waters of the United States. It is primarily designed to facilitate safe navigation by marking channels and potential underwater hazards. ","The Corps requested public comments on the proposed reissuance of NWP 1 in the June 2025 Federal Register notice. However, no specific comments were received regarding this permit during the formal comment period. \n\nDespite the lack of specific comments, the Corps conducted a comprehensive reevaluation of the permit's cumulative effects and its role in the Regulatory Program. The final decision to reissue without modification reflects the Corps' determination that the permit effectively serves the public interest with little to no environmental controversy. ","Mariners, port authorities, and private dock owners typically use this permit when they need to install buoys, beacons, or regulatory markers to guide vessel traffic or identify hazards. It is used in the maritime transportation industry and by local government agencies responsible for maintaining safe navigable channels. ",[9,10,11,12,13,14],[35,36,37,38,39,40],[54,55,56,57,58],{"q":20,"a":21},{"q":23,"a":24},{"q":26,"a":27},{"q":29,"a":30},{"q":32,"a":33},[60,61],"NWP-19","NWP-28",{"title":63,"description":64},"NWP 1: Aids to Navigation - 2026 Permit Guide","Nationwide Permit 1 (NWP 1) guide for aids to navigation. Coast Guard approval, Section 10 authority, and PCN requirements for 2026. Free compliance tools on Course Clear.","https://cdn.courseclear.io/usace/decision_documents/NWP-01-2026-Final-Decision-Document.pdf","Nwp 01",[60,61],{"title":63,"description":64},"permits/nwp-01","J7g5wveKxhx8pGNmdE90b-z466yqFDoIa0_0Wff0oUg"]