[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"permit-7":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":70,"publicComments":51,"purpose":50,"relatedPermits":71,"seo":72,"shortName":46,"sourceDocumentUrl":68,"statutoryAuthority":47,"stem":73,"whoNeedsThis":52,"__hash__":74},"permits/permits/nwp-07.json",null,"The 2026 reissuance of NWP 7 did not result in any substantive changes to the permit's national terms and conditions. The Corps reevaluated the permit and determined that the existing qualitative and quantitative limits remain sufficient to ensure that authorized activities result in no more than minimal individual and cumulative adverse environmental effects .\n\nAdministrative updates were made to the supporting decision document to incorporate newer environmental baseline data, such as results from the 2022 National Lakes Assessment and the 2021 National Wetland Condition Assessment. This ensures that the environmental review process remains grounded in current ecological science despite the regulatory text remaining unchanged from the 2021 version.","7",[9,10,11,12,13,14],"Construction of municipal wastewater outfalls","Installation of industrial cooling water intake structures","Placement of stormwater discharge headwalls","Development of intake structures for power plant facilities","Repairs to existing permitted outfall infrastructure","Installation of associated riprap for bank stabilization near outfalls","2026-03-15","The Corps determined that the reissuance of NWP 7 results in 'no effect' on federally-listed endangered or threatened species or their critical habitat. This is because general condition 18 requires project-specific ESA Section 7 consultation for any activity that 'may affect' listed resources, and no activity is authorized until that consultation is complete .\n\nCompliance with Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act is also ensured through general condition 20, which triggers a case-by-case review for activities with the potential to affect historic properties. Essential Fish Habitat (EFH) impacts are managed through regional or activity-specific conditions to ensure impacts remain minimal.","json",[19,22,25,28,31],{"q":20,"a":21},"Do I always need to submit a PCN for NWP 7?","Yes, a Pre-Construction Notification (PCN) is mandatory for all activities authorized by NWP 7 before work can commence.",{"q":23,"a":24},"What is the acreage limit for NWP 7?","NWP 7 does not have a specific national acreage limit, but activities must result in no more than minimal individual and cumulative adverse environmental effects.",{"q":26,"a":27},"Can I build an intake structure without an outfall under NWP 7?","No, this permit specifically authorizes outfall structures and 'associated' intake structures; an intake structure must be physically linked to an outfall to qualify.",{"q":29,"a":30},"Do I need an NPDES permit before applying for NWP 7?","Yes, the activity must be authorized, admitted, or otherwise covered by a National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit to be eligible for NWP 7.",{"q":32,"a":33},"Does NWP 7 allow for minor dredging?","Yes, it authorizes structures or work in navigable waters, which can include the minimal dredging necessary for the installation of the outfall or intake pipes.",[35,36,37,38,39,40],"Must be authorized or covered by an NPDES permit","Intake structures must be associated with a constructed outfall","Pre-Construction Notification (PCN) is mandatory for all activities","Does not authorize the construction of road fills or permanent structures other than the outfall/intake","Must be designed to withstand expected high flows and maintain pre-construction contours","Temporary fills must be removed and site restored upon project completion",{"path":42,"body":43,"title":69},"/permits/nwp-07",{"id":44,"code":7,"name":45,"shortName":46,"statutoryAuthority":47,"acreageLimit":5,"linearFootLimit":5,"pcnTrigger":48,"effectiveDate":15,"purpose":50,"changesFrom2021":6,"environmentalReview":16,"publicComments":51,"whoNeedsThis":52,"commonProjects":53,"keyConditions":54,"faq":55,"relatedPermits":61,"seo":65,"sourceDocumentUrl":68},"nwp-7","Outfall Structures and Associated Intake Structures","NWP 7","10/404",{"type":49},"mandatory","Nationwide Permit 7 authorizes the construction of outfall structures and associated intake structures, provided the activities have been authorized, admitted, or otherwise covered by a National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit. This permit is essential for infrastructure designed to discharge treated water or pull in raw water for processing while ensuring minimal impact on the surrounding aquatic environment .\n\nThe scope includes the outfall structure itself and intake structures that are physically associated with that outfall. Intake structures are only authorized by this permit if they are built in conjunction with an outfall, such as for industrial cooling or municipal water systems.","During the public comment period, some commenters suggested that the permit should be narrowed to only specific types of outfalls, while others advocated for clearer documentation requirements regarding the underlying NPDES permits. The Corps responded that Section 404(e) provides broad discretion to identify categories of activities and that the requirement for an NPDES permit provides a built-in environmental safeguard .\n\nCommenters also raised concerns about the potential for harmful sedimentation from intake structures. The Corps maintained that the mandatory Pre-Construction Notification (PCN) allows district engineers to review these activities case-by-case and apply mitigation measures where necessary to protect water quality and aquatic life.","Environmental compliance managers, municipal utility districts, and industrial facility operators use this permit. It is required for any entity constructing water intake or outfall infrastructure that involves work in navigable waters or discharges into waters of the U.S. that are already covered by an NPDES permit.",[9,10,11,12,13,14],[35,36,37,38,39,40],[56,57,58,59,60],{"q":20,"a":21},{"q":23,"a":24},{"q":26,"a":27},{"q":29,"a":30},{"q":32,"a":33},[62,63,64],"NWP-3","NWP-12","NWP-58",{"title":66,"description":67},"NWP 7: Outfall & Intake Structures - 2026 Permit Guide","Nationwide Permit 7 (NWP 7) for outfall and intake structures. Mandatory PCN, NPDES requirements, and Section 10/404 rules for 2026 on Course Clear.","https://cdn.courseclear.io/usace/decision_documents/NWP-07-2026-Final-Decision-Document.pdf","Nwp 07",{"type":49},[62,63,64],{"title":66,"description":67},"permits/nwp-07","1hgF5psZXqq5v3rOPgL-ephTBad4iIEwHOefb8-8-fk"]