1. Do I need to submit a Flood Plain & Sovereign Lands Permit Application to the State of Iowa? (The US Army Corps of Engineers uses a separate on-line application system. https://rrs.usace.army.mil/rrs)

2. Do I need a local flood plain permit?

You may need a local flood plain permit. Always check with your local flood plain manager to determine if you need a local permit. Local Flood Plain
Contact Information:

Disclaimer - You are responsible for obtaining all local, state and federal permits in advance of work. This page is not the final Iowa DNR determination for your project. If you would like an official determination, you must submit a Flood Plain & Sovereign Lands Permit Application.

1. Do I need to submit an application to the US Army Corps of Engineers for approval?

Yes

2. Do I need to submit an application to Iowa DNR for a state floodplain and/or a state sovereign lands permit?

Yes, if you would like to receive an official response from Iowa DNR. For this project, it has been determined that a state Flood Plain Permit and a state Sovereign Lands Permit are not required for your project. Confirmation of this information will be emailed to you immediately once the Flood Plain & Sovereign Lands Permit Application has been submitted. This page is not Iowa DNR’s final response. The Flood Plain & Sovereign Lands Permit Application must be submitted to receive confirmation documentation from Iowa DNR.

3. Do I need a local flood plain permit?

You may need a local flood plain permit. Always check with your local flood plain manager to determine if you need a local permit. Local Flood Plain Contact Information:

4. Other Environmental Approvals

For a review from the US Fish and Wildlife Service for any impacts to federally listed plant and animal species visit their project planning tool website at https://ecos.fws.gov/ipac/ or contact them at https://www.fws.gov/midwest/rockisland/contactus.html.

Disclaimer - You are responsible for obtaining all local, state and federal permits prior to starting any work. This page is not the final Iowa DNR determination for your project. If you would like an official determination, you must submit a Flood Plain & Sovereign Lands Permit Application to retain a record of your project and the results.

The project is within the city limits of a Charter City with special riparian rights and controls. A sovereign lands construction permit pursuant to Chapter 461A of the Iowa Code will not be required for this project due to the fact that it is located in Charter City Limits.

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