Jurisdiction

The Omaha District Regulatory Program maintains regulatory authority across the entire state of Wyoming, administering:

  • Section 10 – Rivers & Harbors Act (work in navigable waters)
  • Section 404 – Clean Water Act (discharge of dredged or fill material into Waters of the U.S.)

This includes streams, rivers, lakes, wetlands, and associated waters. Pre-construction notification and permitting are required for regulated activities.

Permitting
  • Use the Regulatory Request System (RRS) for online submissions (permits, PCNs, JDs).
  • Alternatively, follow manual forms and procedures outlined on the Wyoming Regulatory website (RRS link below).
  • Nationwide Permits: valid under current regional conditions (e.g., 2021 WY conditions).
  • Regional General Permit RGP‑8202‑08‑RWY: authorizes small-scale aquatic habitat enhancement/restoration in WY, valid through December 31, 2029.
  • Emergency processing under EO 14156 is available for declared National Energy Emergencies.
Mitigation

Wyoming uses the Wyoming Stream Quantification Tool (WSQT v2) and Wyoming Stream Impact Tool (WSIT) for compensatory mitigation, supported by manuals and workbooks.

Jurisdictional Determinations (JDs)

Preliminary and Approved JDs are available via the Wyoming Regulatory web portal; Approved JDs may include site visits.

Public Notices
  • Public notices include upcoming actions (e.g., fish habitat restoration projects) and the RGP‑8202‑08 update.
  • Public comment is accepted as specified in each notice; emergency procedures allowed post-EO 14156.
Contact Information
  • Wyoming Regulatory Office – Cheyenne
    2232 Dell Range Blvd, Cheyenne, WY 82009
    Phone: (307) 772‑2300
    Email: Regulatory requests and public notices: use RRS or email to office via RRS contact info
Additional Resources
  • RRS portal – online submission, status tracking, and public notices.
  • Wyoming-specific pages for Nationwide Permits, Mitigation, JDs, RGPs, and Public Notices.
  • Technical tools and manuals: WSQT v2, WSIT workbooks, and forms available via Regulatory Program site.
  • Wyoming DEQ Section 401 Water Quality Certification guidance.

Submit Electronically

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

Resources

Public Notices