[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"permit-9":3},{"id":4,"acreageLimit":5,"changesFrom2021":6,"code":7,"commonProjects":8,"effectiveDate":14,"environmentalReview":15,"extension":16,"faq":17,"keyConditions":33,"linearFootLimit":5,"meta":40,"name":44,"pcnTrigger":5,"publicComments":48,"purpose":47,"relatedPermits":67,"seo":68,"shortName":45,"sourceDocumentUrl":65,"statutoryAuthority":46,"stem":69,"whoNeedsThis":49,"__hash__":70},"permits/permits/nwp-09.json",null,"The 2026 reissuance of NWP 9 includes no substantive changes to its terms or conditions when compared to the 2021 version. 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\nWhile the permit text remains identical, the supporting decision document was updated with current environmental baseline data. This include results from newer assessments like the 2022 National Lakes Assessment and the 2021 National Wetland Condition Assessment to ensure the environmental review reflects the most recent scientific data available.","9",[9,10,11,12,13],"Installation of mooring buoys in designated barge fleeting areas","Placement of floats for vessel anchoring","Maintenance of existing mooring devices in anchorage zones","Placement of temporary mooring structures for marine events","Minor structural organizing of barges within fleeting zones","2026-03-15","The Corps determined that the reissuance of NWP 9 results in '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 species; no such activity is authorized until the consultation process is successfully completed.\n\nCompliance with the National Historic Preservation Act is managed through General Condition 20. Non-federal permittees must submit a PCN if an activity has the potential to affect historic properties. For Essential Fish Habitat (EFH), the Corps found that district engineers can add regional or activity-specific conditions to ensure that mooring structures do not cause more than minimal adverse effects on these resources.","json",[18,21,24,27,30],{"q":19,"a":20},"Do I need to submit a PCN for structures under NWP 9?","No, the national terms of NWP 9 do not require a Pre-Construction Notification. However, you must still submit a PCN if the project triggers General Condition 18 (Endangered Species) or General Condition 20 (Historic Properties).",{"q":22,"a":23},"What is the acreage limit for projects under NWP 9?","There is no specific numeric acreage limit in the text of NWP 9, as authorized activities involve small mooring structures under Section 10 authority rather than discharges under Section 404.",{"q":25,"a":26},"Can I use NWP 9 to build a mooring dock in a new area?","No, the structure must be located within a fleeting or anchorage area already established by the U.S. Coast Guard. Mooring structures outside these areas require different authorization.",{"q":28,"a":29},"Does this permit allow for dredging around mooring buoys?","No, NWP 9 does not authorize the discharge of dredged or fill material. Any dredging requiring Section 404 authorization would need a separate permit, such as NWP 19 for minor dredging.",{"q":31,"a":32},"Can NWP 9 authorize permanent buildings or platforms?","No, NWP 9 is intended for mooring devices like buoys and floats. General Condition 1 prohibits activities that cause more than minimal adverse effects on navigation.",[34,35,36,37,38,39],"Structures must be located in U.S. Coast Guard established fleeting or anchorage areas","Does not authorize the discharge of dredged or fill material","Authorized only under Section 10 of the Rivers and Harbors Act","Must comply with General Condition 1 regarding navigation safety","Structures must not substantially disrupt the movement of indigenous aquatic species","Does not authorize the construction of artificial reefs",{"path":41,"body":42,"title":66},"/permits/nwp-09",{"id":43,"code":7,"name":44,"shortName":45,"statutoryAuthority":46,"acreageLimit":5,"linearFootLimit":5,"pcnTrigger":5,"effectiveDate":14,"purpose":47,"changesFrom2021":6,"environmentalReview":15,"publicComments":48,"whoNeedsThis":49,"commonProjects":50,"keyConditions":51,"faq":52,"relatedPermits":58,"seo":62,"sourceDocumentUrl":65},"nwp-9","Structures in Fleeting and Anchorage Areas","NWP 9","10","Nationwide Permit 9 authorizes the placement of structures in established fleeting and anchorage areas to facilitate the safe mooring of vessels. These structures typically include buoys, floats, and other similar devices that are essential for maritime logistics and the organization of vessel traffic within designated zones.\n\nThe permit’s scope is limited to Section 10 of the Rivers and Harbors Act of 1899. It specifically covers structures and work in navigable waters but does not authorize the discharge of dredged or fill material into waters of the United States.\n\nAuthorized activities must be located within fleeting or anchorage areas specifically established by the U.S. Coast Guard. This ensures that the structures are placed in zones already recognized for these maritime uses, minimizing conflicts with other navigational interests.","The Corps requested public comments on the proposed reissuance of NWP 9 in June 2025. No specific comments were received regarding this permit during the formal comment period, suggesting it is well-established and generally considered a non-controversial regulatory tool for maritime infrastructure.\n\nIn the absence of specific feedback, the Corps maintained the existing framework. The permit continues to rely on the underlying U.S. Coast Guard designation of fleeting and anchorage areas as a primary safeguard to ensure authorized structures do not unreasonably obstruct navigation or the free movement of aquatic species.","Barge operators, shipping companies, and port authorities use this permit to install necessary mooring infrastructure. It is essential for maritime professionals who need to place buoys or floats within U.S. Coast Guard-designated areas to manage vessel anchorages and barge fleets.",[9,10,11,12,13],[34,35,36,37,38,39],[53,54,55,56,57],{"q":19,"a":20},{"q":22,"a":23},{"q":25,"a":26},{"q":28,"a":29},{"q":31,"a":32},[59,60,61],"NWP-1","NWP-10","NWP-19",{"title":63,"description":64},"NWP 9: Structures in Fleeting & Anchorage Areas - 2026 Permit Guide","Nationwide Permit 9 (NWP 9) for mooring structures in fleeting and anchorage areas. USCG-designated areas, Section 10 authority, and PCN rules on Course Clear.","https://cdn.courseclear.io/usace/decision_documents/NWP-09-2026-Final-Decision-Document.pdf","Nwp 09",[59,60,61],{"title":63,"description":64},"permits/nwp-09","DN6On1IE4Iy2jKa8znAelZwyFdlDkJjIax_cbJYh3TM"]