[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"permit-58":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":74,"publicComments":54,"purpose":53,"relatedPermits":75,"seo":76,"shortName":47,"sourceDocumentUrl":72,"statutoryAuthority":48,"stem":77,"whoNeedsThis":55,"__hash__":78},"permits/permits/nwp-58.json",0.5,"The 2026 reissuance of NWP 58 maintains the structural changes made in 2021 when water and other substance utility lines were separated from the original NWP 12. The Corps determined that the 1/2-acre loss limit and the 1/10-acre pre-construction notification (PCN) threshold continue to be effective safeguards for ensuring that these specific utility activities result in no more than minimal individual and cumulative adverse environmental effects.\n\nWhile the national terms remain unchanged, the supporting decision document has been updated with the most recent environmental baseline data. This includes current findings from the 2022 National Lakes Assessment and the 2021 National Wetland Condition Assessment, ensuring that the cumulative impact analysis for the water and wastewater utility sector is based on the most current ecological science available.","58",[9,10,11,12,13,14],"Installation of a new municipal water main crossing a stream","Trenching for a sanitary sewer line through non-tidal wetlands","Construction of a water intake structure or wastewater outfall","Building a gravel access road for water line maintenance","Replacement of a deteriorated water siphon in a navigable river","Horizontal directional drilling (HDD) for a potable water conduit","2026-03-15","The Corps determined that the reissuance of NWP 58 results in a 'no effect' finding for federally-listed endangered or threatened species and designated critical habitat. This finding is maintained by General Condition 18, which requires project-specific ESA Section 7 consultation if an activity 'might affect' listed resources. The PCN process for projects exceeding 1/10-acre allows district engineers to verify that line placements avoid sensitive habitats or use horizontal directional drilling (HDD) to bypass them.\n\nCompliance with Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act is ensured through General Condition 20. The PCN process allows the Corps to evaluate utility corridors for potential impacts to historic properties or archaeological sites. For Essential Fish Habitat (EFH), district engineers apply regional or case-specific conditions to ensure that trenching or pipe installation does not cause more than minimal adverse effects on sensitive marine or estuarine environments.","json",[19,22,25,28,31],{"q":20,"a":21},"Do I need to submit a PCN for every water line crossing?","No, a Pre-Construction Notification (PCN) is only required if the activity results in the loss of greater than 1/10-acre of waters of the United States or meets other specific triggers in the General Conditions.",{"q":23,"a":24},"What is the maximum acreage limit for a water substation under NWP 58?","The total loss of waters of the United States for the substation and its associated features cannot exceed 1/2-acre.",{"q":26,"a":27},"Can I use NWP 58 for an oil or natural gas pipeline?","No, NWP 58 is strictly for water and other substances. Oil and natural gas pipelines are authorized under NWP 12.",{"q":29,"a":30},"Does this permit cover the access roads needed for the pipeline?","Yes, NWP 58 authorizes the construction of access roads, provided they are the minimum width necessary and the total project loss stays under the 1/2-acre limit.",{"q":32,"a":33},"What are the rules for backfilling a sewer trench in a wetland?","The trench must be backfilled in a way that does not drain the waters of the United States. Topsoil should generally be stripped and replaced as the top layer, and the area must be restored to pre-construction contours.",[35,36,37,38,39,40],"Total loss of waters of the U.S. cannot exceed 1/2-acre per project","PCN required if the loss of waters exceeds 1/10-acre","Underground lines must be backfilled to pre-construction contours","Must not change the hydraulic characteristics of the waterbody","Access roads must be the minimum width necessary and stabilized","Temporary fills must be removed and the site restored",null,{"path":43,"body":44,"title":73},"/permits/nwp-58",{"id":45,"code":7,"name":46,"shortName":47,"statutoryAuthority":48,"acreageLimit":5,"linearFootLimit":41,"pcnTrigger":49,"effectiveDate":15,"purpose":53,"changesFrom2021":6,"environmentalReview":16,"publicComments":54,"whoNeedsThis":55,"commonProjects":56,"keyConditions":57,"faq":58,"relatedPermits":64,"seo":69,"sourceDocumentUrl":72},"nwp-58","Utility Line Activities for Water and Other Substances","NWP 58","10/404",{"type":50,"value":51,"unit":52},"threshold",0.1,"acre","Nationwide Permit 58 authorizes activities required for the construction, maintenance, repair, and removal of utility lines specifically for water and other substances, excluding oil, natural gas, and electricity. This permit covers the crossing of jurisdictional waters, as well as associated utility line facilities like substations, foundations for overhead lines, and temporary or permanent access roads. It is designed to facilitate the infrastructure necessary for water distribution, sewage collection, and the transport of non-fuel substances.\n\nThe permit allows for the discharge of dredged or fill material into waters of the United States, provided the activity does not result in a loss of greater than 1/2-acre for each single and complete project. For underground lines, the permit requires the area to be restored to its pre-construction contours. The scope includes both Section 404 discharges and Section 10 work in navigable waters, ensuring that essential water and wastewater infrastructure can be built and maintained efficiently.","During the public comment period, some commenters suggested that the acreage limit should be reduced for water utility projects to encourage the use of trenchless technologies. Others argued that the 1/2-acre limit is necessary for the construction of essential public health infrastructure like water treatment plant intakes and sewage outfalls. The Corps maintained the 1/2-acre limit, noting that the mandatory PCN for larger impacts provides sufficient oversight for district engineers to require mitigation or more restrictive construction methods.\n\nOther feedback focused on the definition of 'single and complete' projects for long-distance water mains. The Corps reaffirmed its long-standing practice that each separate and distant crossing of a waterbody can be considered a single and complete project. This approach allows for the efficient permitting of large-scale public water systems while maintaining the ability of district engineers to evaluate cumulative impacts at the watershed level.","Compliance managers for municipal water authorities, sewage districts, and industrial facility engineers use this permit. It is the primary authorization for installing water mains, sewer pipes, and the access roads required to maintain them across jurisdictional wetlands and streams.",[9,10,11,12,13,14],[35,36,37,38,39,40],[59,60,61,62,63],{"q":20,"a":21},{"q":23,"a":24},{"q":26,"a":27},{"q":29,"a":30},{"q":32,"a":33},[65,66,67,68],"NWP-3","NWP-12","NWP-14","NWP-57",{"title":70,"description":71},"NWP 58: Utility Lines for Water & Sewer - 2026 Permit Guide","Nationwide Permit 58 (NWP 58) for water supply, sewer, and stormwater utility lines. 1/2-acre limit, 1/10-acre PCN threshold, and Section 10/404 rules on Course Clear.","https://cdn.courseclear.io/usace/decision_documents/NWP-58-2026-Final-Decision-Document.pdf","Nwp 58",{"type":50,"value":51,"unit":52},[65,66,67,68],{"title":70,"description":71},"permits/nwp-58","a80-9Bx4oPu0DqyIjjB1yMsFxCCAHjESEYDTdG3QyBQ"]