[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"permit-59":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-59.json",0.5,"The 2026 reissuance of NWP 59 maintains the core requirements established when the permit was first introduced in 2021. The Corps determined that the 1/2-acre acreage limit and the mandatory pre-construction notification (PCN) requirement remain effective tools for ensuring that these facilities result in no more than minimal individual and cumulative adverse environmental effects.\n\nWhile the permit terms are unchanged, the supporting decision document has been updated with the most recent environmental baseline data. This includes data from the 2022 National Lakes Assessment and the 2021 National Wetland Condition Assessment. These updates provide a current ecological context for the Corps' finding that water reuse projects contribute to sustainable water management without significant loss of jurisdictional aquatic resources.","59",[9,10,11,12,13,14],"Construction of a new water reclamation plant in non-tidal wetlands","Installation of storage tanks and pump stations for a water reuse system","Creation of a constructed wetland for natural wastewater treatment","Expansion of an existing water recycling facility's footprint","Installation of distribution pipes for recycled water in jurisdictional areas","Development of vegetated infiltration basins for groundwater recharge","2026-03-15","The Corps determined that the reissuance of NWP 59 results in a 'no effect' finding for federally-listed endangered or threatened species and designated critical habitat. This finding is supported by General Condition 18, which prohibits any activity that 'might affect' listed resources from proceeding until a project-specific Section 7 consultation is completed. Because all NWP 59 activities require a PCN, district engineers review every proposal for potential species impacts.\n\nCompliance with Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act is ensured through General Condition 20. The mandatory notification process allows the Corps to evaluate every proposed facility for potential effects on historic properties or archaeological sites. For Essential Fish Habitat (EFH), district engineers can apply regional or project-specific conditions to ensure that the construction of treatment basins or distribution lines does not cause more than minimal adverse effects on sensitive aquatic life.","json",[19,22,25,28,31],{"q":20,"a":21},"What is the maximum acreage limit for NWP 59?","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 water reuse projects?","Yes, a Pre-Construction Notification (PCN) is mandatory for all construction, expansion, and maintenance activities authorized by NWP 59.",{"q":26,"a":27},"Does NWP 59 authorize the actual discharge of recycled water?","No, this permit only authorizes the discharge of dredged or fill material for the construction of the facility. The operation and water discharge are regulated under the NPDES program.",{"q":29,"a":30},"Can I use NWP 59 to build a reuse facility in a tidal wetland?","No, NWP 59 is strictly limited to non-tidal waters and specifically excludes non-tidal wetlands adjacent to tidal waters.",{"q":32,"a":33},"What happens to the site after temporary construction fills are used?","All temporary fills must be removed in their entirety and the affected areas must be restored to pre-construction elevations.",[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","Authorized only for non-tidal waters; excludes wetlands adjacent to tidal waters","Must be part of a single and complete project","Authorized only for the construction, expansion, or maintenance of reuse facilities","Temporary fills must be removed and the site restored to pre-construction elevations",null,{"path":43,"body":44,"title":71},"/permits/nwp-59",{"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-59","Water Reclamation and Reuse Facilities","NWP 59","404",{"type":50},"mandatory","Nationwide Permit 59 authorizes the discharge of dredged or fill material into non-tidal waters of the United States for the construction, expansion, and maintenance of water reclamation and reuse facilities. This includes a wide range of infrastructure such as filtering and treatment components, pumps, storage tanks, and distribution systems designed to treat wastewater for beneficial reuse. \n\nThe permit also covers nature-based solutions integrated into these facilities, such as vegetated areas designed to improve water infiltration and constructed wetlands used for natural water quality treatment. The scope is limited to non-tidal waters and specifically excludes discharges into non-tidal wetlands that are adjacent to tidal waters, ensuring the permit focuses on inland water recycling efforts.","Public feedback for NWP 59 was generally supportive of efforts to increase water security through reuse. Some commenters suggested that the permit should allow for higher acreage limits to accommodate large-scale municipal reclamation projects. The Corps declined this, stating that projects exceeding 1/2-acre of impact should undergo the more rigorous individual permit review to ensure environmental protection.\n\nOther commenters raised concerns about the potential for concentrated pollutants in the byproduct of the reclamation process. The Corps responded that NWP 59 only authorizes the physical discharge of fill for the facility's construction and that the actual operation of the facility and its water quality discharges are regulated under other Clean Water Act programs, such as the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES).","Sustainability managers for municipal water districts, industrial facility engineers, and civil developers use this permit. It is the primary authorization for projects building the infrastructure needed to turn wastewater into a resource for irrigation, industrial processes, or groundwater recharge.",[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-43","NWP-58",{"title":68,"description":69},"NWP 59: Water Reclamation & Reuse Facilities - 2026 Permit Guide","Nationwide Permit 59 (NWP 59) for water recycling and reuse infrastructure. 1/2-acre limit, mandatory PCN, Section 404 compliance, and 2026 rules on Course Clear.","https://cdn.courseclear.io/usace/decision_documents/NWP-59-2026-Final-Decision-Document.pdf","Nwp 59",{"type":50},[63,64,65,66],{"title":68,"description":69},"permits/nwp-59","xQK3jYRQLGEbepuKKmAvGlNWwExLRT2h-9oVkvselmc"]