Clean Water Act Section 401 Water Quality Certification Application Form is a legal document that was released by the Nevada Department of Conservation and Natural Resources - a government authority operating within Nevada.
Q: What is the Clean Water Act?
A: The Clean Water Act is a federal law that regulates pollution discharge into waters of the United States.
Q: What is Section 401 of the Clean Water Act?
A: Section 401 of the Clean Water Act requires states to certify that any federally permitted projects will comply with state water quality standards.
Q: What is a Water Quality Certification?
A: A Water Quality Certification is a document issued by a state to certify that a project will comply with state water quality standards.
Q: What is the purpose of the Section 401 Water Quality Certification Application Form?
A: The purpose of the application form is to provide the necessary information for a project proponent to obtain a Water Quality Certification for their project.
Q: Who can submit a Section 401 Water Quality Certification Application Form?
A: Any person or entity seeking a federal permit for a project that may result in a discharge to waters of the United States can submit the application form.
Q: What information is required in the application form?
A: The application form requires information such as the project description, location, potential impacts to water quality, and mitigation measures.
Q: What happens after submitting the application form?
A: After submitting the application form, the state will review the information and issue a decision on whether to grant or deny the Water Quality Certification.
Q: What are the consequences of not obtaining a Water Quality Certification?
A: If a project proceeds without a Water Quality Certification, it may be in violation of the Clean Water Act and subject to enforcement actions and penalties.
Q: Can the Water Quality Certification be appealed?
A: Yes, the decision on the Water Quality Certification can be appealed to the appropriate state agency or court if the applicant disagrees with the outcome.
Form Details:
Download a printable version of the form by clicking the link below or browse more documents and templates provided by the Nevada Department of Conservation and Natural Resources.