[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"permit-25":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":69,"seo":70,"shortName":46,"sourceDocumentUrl":67,"statutoryAuthority":47,"stem":71,"whoNeedsThis":50,"__hash__":72},"permits/permits/nwp-25.json",null,"The 2026 reissuance of NWP 25 maintains the same national terms and conditions as the 2021 version with no substantive changes to the authorized activities or discharge requirements. The Corps reevaluated the permit's potential impacts and determined that the existing framework remains sufficient to ensure authorized activities result in no more than minimal individual and cumulative adverse environmental effects.\n\nWhile the regulatory text remains consistent, the supporting decision document was updated with current environmental baseline information. This includes results from newer national-level ecological assessments, such as the 2022 National Lakes Assessment and the 2021 National Wetland Condition Assessment, to ensure the permit's re-evaluation is based on the most recent scientific data available.","25",[9,10,11,12,13,14],"Discharge of concrete into bridge footing forms","Filling of transmission line tower footings in wetlands","Placement of structural fill for large mooring dolphin columns","Filling of hollow pilings for authorized pier construction","Construction of support members for elevated walkways","Installation of structural cells for authorized water intake facilities","2026-03-15","The Corps determined that reissuing NWP 25 has 'no effect' on federally-listed endangered or threatened species or their critical habitat. This finding is supported by general condition 18, which requires project-specific ESA Section 7 consultation if an activity 'might affect' listed resources; no activity is authorized until the consultation process is complete.\n\nCompliance with Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act is ensured through general condition 20, which triggers mandatory Pre-Construction Notification (PCN) for activities with the potential to affect historic properties. For Essential Fish Habitat (EFH), the Corps found that district engineers can apply regional or activity-specific conditions to ensure authorized structural discharges do not cause more than minimal adverse effects.","json",[19,22,25,28,31],{"q":20,"a":21},"Do I need to submit a PCN for structural discharges under NWP 25?","No, the national terms of NWP 25 do not require a Pre-Construction Notification. However, you must submit a PCN if the project triggers General Condition 18 for endangered species or General Condition 20 for historic properties.",{"q":23,"a":24},"What is the acreage limit for NWP 25 projects?","NWP 25 does not have a specific national numeric acreage limit because it is restricted to discharges within tightly sealed forms or structural members. The Corps estimated that authorized activities typically impact only 0.03 acres per project.",{"q":26,"a":27},"Can I use NWP 25 to build a new road approach for a bridge?","No, NWP 25 is strictly for structural members of pile-supported structures. General fill for roadway approaches would require authorization under a different permit, such as NWP 14.",{"q":29,"a":30},"Does the permit cover permanent discharges into jurisdictional wetlands?","Yes, provided the discharge is used as a structural member for a pile-supported structure and is contained within a tightly sealed form or cell.",{"q":32,"a":33},"Can I use NWP 25 if my pier columns need to be expanded?","No, the permit specifically states that authorized activities into structural members like piling or columns cannot result in the expansion of the member's footprint.",[35,36,37,38,39,40],"Material must be discharged into tightly sealed forms or cells","Authorized only for structural members of pile-supported structures","Cannot result in the expansion of the structural member's footprint","Materials used must be free from toxic pollutants in toxic amounts","Temporary fills must be removed and the site restored to pre-construction elevations","Activities must comply with General Condition 1 regarding navigation safety",{"path":42,"body":43,"title":68},"/permits/nwp-25",{"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":64,"sourceDocumentUrl":67},"nwp-25","Structural Discharges","NWP 25","10/404","Nationwide Permit 25 authorizes discharges of material such as concrete, sand, rock, or other fill into tightly sealed forms or cells where the material will be used as a structural member for standard pile-supported structures. These structures include bridge footings, transmission line footings, and various types of piers. It also covers discharges into structural members such as piling or columns, provided the activity does not result in the expansion of the structural member's footprint.\n\nThe permit is designed for small-scale construction activities that require the placement of fill within a confined space to create structural stability. Its scope is limited to discharges incidental to the construction of these structural members and does not authorize general site development fills or the construction of entire large-scale facilities like dams or embankments.","The Corps requested public comments on the reissuance of NWP 25 in June 2025, but no specific comments were received regarding this permit. Consequently, the Corps maintained the permit structure as proposed, concluding that it remains a necessary and effective tool for minor structural infrastructure work.\n\nBroad themes from the general NWP rulemaking process highlighted support for maintain administrative efficiency for activities with minor environmental footprints. The Corps affirmed that district engineers retain discretionary authority to require standard individual permits if any specific project is determined to have more than minimal individual or cumulative adverse effects.","Compliance managers, civil engineers, and construction contractors for utility and transportation projects typically use this permit. It is required for teams installing pile-supported infrastructure where concrete or other fill must be discharged into forms or structural members located in jurisdictional waters.",[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},[60,61,62,63],"NWP-3","NWP-12","NWP-14","NWP-15",{"title":65,"description":66},"NWP 25: Structural Discharges - 2026 Permit Guide","Nationwide Permit 25 (NWP 25) for structural discharges like bridge footings and utility structures. Section 10/404 authority and PCN requirements on Course Clear.","https://cdn.courseclear.io/usace/decision_documents/NWP-25-2026-Final-Decision-Document.pdf","Nwp 25",[60,61,62,63],{"title":65,"description":66},"permits/nwp-25","cKRW1d9bLLt59Lk_WcVQzwCMNFhFyEC_yxQ9e_TCncY"]