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Mississippi Valley Division's Vicksburg District Regulatory Office protects Mississippi's aquatic resources while allowing reasonable development through fair, flexible, and balanced permit decisions.

Regional General Permits

The Vicksburg District offers several Regional General Permits (RGPs) for activities that cause no more than minimal cumulative impacts. These permits streamline the authorization process for specific activities within the district.

State-Specific Regulatory Procedures
  • Water Quality Certification: The Vicksburg District coordinates with state agencies to obtain WQCs for its general permits. View Details
  • Coastal Zone Management: Activities must comply with the Mississippi CZM Program. View Details
  • Local Coordination Requirements: The district collaborates with local stakeholders and agencies. View Info
  • Endangered Species Act Procedures: ESA Section 7 consultations ensure protection of listed species. View Procedures
Additional Resources

Customer Guide

Provides information on the Vicksburg District's programs, including floodplain management and coastal studies.

Download Customer Guide

Contact Information

Phone: (601) 631-7071

Mailing Address:
Regulatory Division
4155 Clay Street
Vicksburg, MS 39183

Mobile District - Mississippi Regulatory Page

The South Atlantic Division's Mobile District Regulatory Office oversees permitting activities in coastal Mississippi, ensuring the protection of aquatic resources while facilitating reasonable development through fair, flexible, and balanced permit decisions.

Permitting

Alabama Regional General Permits (ALGP)

The Mobile District maintains 10 Regional General Permits for certain activities occurring in Waters of the United States within the Regulatory boundaries of the Mobile District in Alabama.

View 2021 Alabama General Permits (PDF)

Legacy Alabama Joint Permit Application Form

Requests should be submitted through the Regulatory Request System (RRS). This form may only be used in limited cases during the transition to the RRS. Please note that using this form instead of the RRS may result in processing delays.

Download Application Form (PDF)

WRDA Funding Agreement

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Mobile District, currently receives and utilizes funds from the Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) to help expedite the review of Department of the Army (DA) permit applications for transportation projects. This arrangement is authorized under Section 214 of the Water Resources Development Act of 2000, as amended by the Water Resources Reform and Development Act of 2014.

View Section 214 Agreements by State

Section 10 Waters List

Commonly known as “Section 10 Waters,” these navigable waters of the United States are defined in 33 CFR §329.4 as “those waters that are subject to the ebb and flow of the tide and/or are presently used, or have been used in the past, or may be susceptible for use to transport interstate or foreign commerce.” 33 CFR §329.12 provides information on the jurisdictional limits of tidally influenced waters while 33 CFR §329.14 outlines the process for U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Division Engineers to issue a formal navigability determination, supported by a Report of Findings. 33 CFR §329.16 further emphasizes that each USACE District must maintain a list of these navigable waters, updated as necessary to reflect court decisions, jurisdictional inquiries, and other changed conditions. In accordance with 33 CFR §329.16(b), this list represents “only those waterbodies for which determinations have been made; absence from that list should not be taken as an indication that the waterbody is not navigable.” All tidal waters are subject to Section 10 by definition and, as such, do not need to be specifically included on USACE District Section 10 lists.

Mobile District Section 10 Waters List (PDF)

Contact Information

Phone: (251) 690-2658

Mailing Address:
Regulatory Division
109 Saint Joseph Street
Mobile, AL 36602

Mississippi Valley Division's Memphis District Regulatory Office protects aquatic resources in its Mississippi area of responsibility while allowing reasonable development through fair, flexible, and balanced permit decisions.

Regional General Permits

The Memphis District offers Regional General Permits (RGPs) for activities that cause minimal individual or cumulative impacts. These permits streamline the authorization process for specific activities within the district.

State-Specific Regulatory Procedures
  • Water Quality Certification: The district coordinates with MDEQ to obtain 401 WQCs. View Details
  • Coastal Zone Management: Compliance with the Mississippi CZM Program is required. View Details
  • Local Coordination Requirements: Includes collaboration with local agencies and stakeholders. View Info
  • Endangered Species Act Procedures: ESA Section 7 consultations are followed for species protection. View Procedures
Advisory Notices

Regulatory Program Updates

The Memphis District provides updates on procedures, policy changes, and public notices related to permitting within its Mississippi jurisdiction.

View Regulatory Updates

Additional Resources

Applicant Information

Guidance for applicants on submitting permit requests, including forms, types of permits, and compliance expectations.

View Applicant Guidance

Contact Information

Phone: (901) 544-3471

Mailing Address:
Regulatory Division
167 North Main Street, Room B-202
Memphis, TN 38103

The Great Lakes and Ohio River Division's Nashville District Regulatory Office oversees permitting activities in northeastern Mississippi, ensuring the protection of aquatic resources while facilitating reasonable development through fair, flexible, and balanced permit decisions.

Regional General Permits

The Nashville District issues Regional General Permits (RGPs) for activities with minimal individual and cumulative impacts. These permits streamline the authorization process for specific activities within the district.

State-Specific Regulatory Procedures
  • Water Quality Certification: Individual Section 404 permits involving discharges of fill material require Water Quality Certification (WQC) from the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality (MDEQ). View Details
  • Coastal Zone Management: Activities must comply with the Mississippi Coastal Zone Management Program. View Details
  • Local Coordination Requirements: Coordination with agencies such as MDEQ, Mississippi Department of Archives and History, and Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks is required. View Info
  • Endangered Species Act Procedures: Consultations under Section 7 of the Endangered Species Act are conducted to ensure protection of listed species. View Procedures
Additional Resources

Regulatory Forms and Publications

Contact Information

Phone: (615) 369-7500

Mailing Address:
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Nashville District, Regulatory Division
3701 Bell Road
Nashville, TN 37214

The Mississippi Valley Division's New Orleans District Regulatory Office oversees a portion of Mississippi along the southeastern border, adjacent to Louisiana. This area includes parts of Wilkinson, Amite, Pike, Walthall, and Marion counties.

Regional General Permits

The New Orleans District issues Regional General Permits (RGPs) for activities with minimal individual and cumulative impacts. These permits streamline the authorization process for specific activities within the district.

State-Specific Regulatory Procedures
  • Water Quality Certification: Compliance with the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality's Water Quality Certification is required for activities authorized under the RGPs. View Details
  • Coastal Zone Management: Activities must comply with the Mississippi Coastal Zone Management Program. View Details
  • Local Coordination Requirements: Coordination with agencies such as the Mississippi Department of Marine Resources and the Mississippi Department of Archives and History is required for certain activities. View Info
  • Endangered Species Act Procedures: Consultations under Section 7 of the Endangered Species Act are conducted to ensure protection of listed species. View Procedures
Advisory Notices

Regulatory Program Updates

The New Orleans District provides updates on procedures, policy changes, and public notices related to permitting within its Mississippi jurisdiction.

View Regulatory Updates

Additional Resources

Applicant Information

Guidance for applicants on submitting permit requests, including forms, types of permits, and compliance expectations.

View Applicant Guidance

Contact Information

Phone: (504) 862-2270

Mailing Address:
Regulatory Division
7400 Leake Avenue
New Orleans, LA 70118

Submit Electronically

Submit applications, request jurisdictional determinations, request pre-application meetings, track status, learn about the Regulatory Program, and more!

Resources

Public Notices

Advisory Notices