Pittsburgh District Regulatory Division
Jurisdiction - Pennsylvania
The Pittsburgh District administers regulatory authority over the western portion of Pennsylvania, including counties along the Ohio and West Virginia borders and extending into the upper Allegheny watershed.
To confirm jurisdiction or learn whether your project impacts waters of the U.S., refer to the
About Jurisdiction page.
Permit Types
The Pittsburgh District issues Department of the Army permits based on the impact, location, and complexity of proposed activities.
Nationwide Permits (NWPs)
[PAL collection for NWPs in this jurisdiction]
Regional General Permits (RGPs)
[PAL collection for RGPs in this jurisdiction]
Letters of Permission (LoPs)
[PAL collection for LoPs in this jurisdiction]
Individual Permits (IPs)
[PAL collection for individual standard permits in this jurisdiction]
Learn about each permit type and its requirements on the RRS Permitting Page.
Apply
For projects located in the Pittsburgh District’s jurisdiction in Pennsylvania, you must use the USACE/PADEP Joint Permit Application process. The Regulatory Request System (RRS) is not used in this area.
1. Review Instructions
Before completing the form, read the official guidance provided by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (PADEP):
2. Complete the Joint Application
3. Submit Through the State
Completed joint applications must be submitted to the appropriate PADEP regional office. The state will review and forward the application to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers if a federal permit review is required.
If federal review is not required, PADEP may issue the necessary authorization on its own. Early coordination is encouraged to avoid delays.
Coordination Requirements
Permit applications may require additional coordination with state or federal agencies depending on project characteristics and environmental sensitivities.
Water Quality Certification (Section 401)
You may need to obtain certification from the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (PA DEP) for work involving discharges into regulated waters.
Endangered Species Act (ESA)
ESA coordination may be required if the project area overlaps federally listed species or their habitats. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service manages these reviews.
Historic Properties (NHPA Section 106)
Projects affecting historic or archaeological sites must coordinate with the Pennsylvania Historic Preservation Office (PHPO) and Tribal Historic Preservation Offices (THPOs) if relevant.
Section 408 Review
If the project impacts Corps civil works structures like flood protection or navigation systems, separate Section 408 authorization may be required. For guidance, see our
Section 408 Program.
Compensatory Mitigation
Unavoidable impacts to aquatic resources may necessitate compensatory mitigation. For planning resources, visit the
About Mitigation page.
Contact
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Pittsburgh District, Regulatory Division (for Pennsylvania projects)
1000 Liberty Avenue, Suite 2200
Pittsburgh, PA 15222
(412) 395‑7155
Voicemail responses may take 1–2 business days. Please include project details if querying.
Regulatory.Permits@usace.army.mil