[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"permit-29":3},{"id":4,"acreageLimit":5,"changesFrom2021":6,"code":7,"commonProjects":8,"effectiveDate":15,"environmentalReview":16,"extension":17,"faq":18,"keyConditions":34,"linearFootLimit":41,"meta":42,"name":46,"pcnTrigger":72,"publicComments":52,"purpose":51,"relatedPermits":73,"seo":74,"shortName":47,"sourceDocumentUrl":70,"statutoryAuthority":48,"stem":75,"whoNeedsThis":53,"__hash__":76},"permits/permits/nwp-29.json",0.5,"The 2026 reissuance of NWP 29 includes no substantive changes to the permit's national terms, acreage limits, or notification thresholds compared to the 2021 version. The Corps reevaluated the permit and determined that the existing qualitative and quantitative limits remain appropriate to ensure authorized activities result in no more than minimal individual and cumulative adverse environmental effects.\n\nWhile the permit text remains consistent, the supporting documentation has been updated with current environmental baseline information. This includes results from newer national assessments like the 2022 National Lakes Assessment and the 2021 National Wetland Condition Assessment, ensuring that the cumulative impact analysis is grounded in the most current available ecological data.","29",[9,10,11,12,13,14],"Construction of single-family home foundations and pads","Development of multi-unit apartment complexes with parking","Creation of a new residential subdivision with internal roads","Expansion of an existing housing development into non-tidal waters","Installation of septic fields and utility lines for a new home","Construction of storm water management ponds for a residential area","2026-03-15","The Corps determined that the reissuance of NWP 29 results in 'no effect' on federally-listed endangered or threatened species or their critical habitat. This is maintained through General Condition 18, which requires project-specific ESA Section 7 consultation for any activity that 'might affect' listed resources; no activity is authorized until that process is complete.\n\nCompliance with Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act is ensured via General Condition 20. Because NWP 29 requires a mandatory Pre-Construction Notification (PCN), district engineers have the opportunity to review every proposal for potential impacts on historic properties before authorization. Essential Fish Habitat (EFH) is protected through regional and case-specific conditions where necessary.","json",[19,22,25,28,31],{"q":20,"a":21},"What is the maximum acreage limit for NWP 29 residential projects?","The maximum impact limit is 1/2-acre of loss of non-tidal waters of the United States for each single and complete project.",{"q":23,"a":24},"Is a PCN always required for NWP 29?","Yes, a Pre-Construction Notification (PCN) must be submitted to the district engineer for all activities authorized by NWP 29 before work begins.",{"q":26,"a":27},"Can I use NWP 29 to build a home in tidal wetlands?","No, NWP 29 only authorizes discharges into non-tidal waters and specifically excludes non-tidal wetlands adjacent to tidal waters.",{"q":29,"a":30},"Does NWP 29 cover roads and utilities for a subdivision?","Yes, it authorizes attendant features necessary for the development, including roads, utility lines, parking lots, and septic fields.",{"q":32,"a":33},"Can I combine NWP 29 with other permits to exceed 1/2-acre?","No, General Condition 28 ensures that when using multiple NWPs for a single project, the acreage loss cannot exceed the limit of the permit with the highest specified threshold (typically 1/2-acre).",[35,36,37,38,39,40],"Total loss of non-tidal waters of the U.S. cannot exceed 1/2-acre","Pre-Construction Notification (PCN) is mandatory for all activities","Must notAuthorize discharges into non-tidal wetlands adjacent to tidal waters","Must be part of a single and complete project","Temporary fills must be removed and site restored to pre-construction elevations","Must comply with General Condition 18 regarding endangered species",null,{"path":43,"body":44,"title":71},"/permits/nwp-29",{"id":45,"code":7,"name":46,"shortName":47,"statutoryAuthority":48,"acreageLimit":5,"linearFootLimit":41,"pcnTrigger":49,"effectiveDate":15,"purpose":51,"changesFrom2021":6,"environmentalReview":16,"publicComments":52,"whoNeedsThis":53,"commonProjects":54,"keyConditions":55,"faq":56,"relatedPermits":62,"seo":67,"sourceDocumentUrl":70},"nwp-29","Residential Developments","NWP 29","10/404",{"type":50},"mandatory","Nationwide Permit 29 authorizes discharges of dredged or fill material into non-tidal waters of the United States for the construction or expansion of residential developments. This includes single residences, multiple unit residential developments, and larger residential subdivisions. The permit covers the construction of building foundations, building pads, and various attendant features required for the use of the development.\n\nAuthorized attendant features include, but are not limited to, roads, parking lots, garages, yards, utility lines, storm water management facilities, septic fields, and recreational facilities such as playgrounds and small playing fields. The scope is limited to non-tidal waters, excluding non-tidal wetlands adjacent to tidal waters, and is subject to strict acreage and minimal impact requirements.","During the public comment period, some commenters suggested lowering the 1/2-acre limit to better protect headwater streams and local wetlands. Others advocated for maintaining or raising the limit to support housing development efficiency. The Corps responded that the 1/2-acre limit, combined with mandatory PCN and the ability for district engineers to require compensatory mitigation, effectively ensures impacts remain no more than minimal.\n\nThere were also comments regarding the consistency of implementation across districts. The Corps clarified that while the national terms are uniform, division engineers utilize regional conditions to address local environmental concerns and ensure the NWP program adapts to the unique ecological characteristics of different regions across the country.","Real estate developers, civil engineers, and individual homeowners typically use this permit for housing projects. It is required for any residential construction or expansion that involves discharging fill material into non-tidal jurisdictional waters or wetlands.",[9,10,11,12,13,14],[35,36,37,38,39,40],[57,58,59,60,61],{"q":20,"a":21},{"q":23,"a":24},{"q":26,"a":27},{"q":29,"a":30},{"q":32,"a":33},[63,64,65,66],"NWP-3","NWP-12","NWP-14","NWP-39",{"title":68,"description":69},"NWP 29: Residential Developments - 2026 Permit Guide","Nationwide Permit 29 (NWP 29) for residential construction in wetlands. 1/2-acre limit, mandatory PCN, Section 404 compliance, and mitigation requirements on Course Clear.","https://cdn.courseclear.io/usace/decision_documents/NWP-29-2026-Final-Decision-Document.pdf","Nwp 29",{"type":50},[63,64,65,66],{"title":68,"description":69},"permits/nwp-29","UfmYs8ZNACQAIo8Wef8xAbPxjDdlNs_XJtu6pV1Pj7Q"]