Huntington District Regulatory Division

Jurisdiction - West Virginia

The Huntington District regulates jurisdictional waters across much of West Virginia. This includes central and southern portions of the state—particularly counties within the Ohio, Kanawha, and Monongahela River basins.

To determine whether your project falls under this district’s jurisdiction—and to understand what constitutes “waters of the U.S.”—visit the About Jurisdiction page.

Permit Types

The Huntington District issues Department of the Army permits for projects in its West Virginia jurisdiction. Permit categories are determined by project complexity and potential environmental impact:

Nationwide Permits (NWPs)

[PAL collection for NWPs applicable in this jurisdiction]

Regional General Permits (RGPs)

[PAL collection for RGPs applicable in this jurisdiction]

Programmatic General Permits (PGPs)

[PAL collection for PGPs applicable in this jurisdiction, if any]

Letters of Permission (LoPs)

[PAL collection for LoPs applicable in this jurisdiction]

For clear explanations of each permit type and eligibility, see the RRS Permitting Page.

Apply

All permit applications in the Huntington District – West Virginia jurisdiction must be submitted through the Regulatory Request System (RRS).

Begin Your Permit Application in RRS

The RRS guides you through determining if a permit is required, selecting the correct permit type, and uploading required materials. Email or mail applications are not accepted.

Coordination Requirements

Depending on your project’s nature and location, additional coordination with state and federal agencies may be required.

Water Quality Certification (Section 401)

A Section 401 Water Quality Certification from the West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection may be needed for projects with discharges.

Endangered Species Act (ESA)

Federal coordination with U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service may be required if listed species or habitats are affected.

Historic & Cultural Resources (NHPA Section 106)

Projects impacting historic properties or cultural resources must coordinate with the West Virginia State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO), and Tribal Historic Preservation Offices where applicable.

Section 408 Review

Projects affecting Corps civil works infrastructure require a Section 408 review. Learn more on the Section 408 Program page.

Compensatory Mitigation

Compensation for unavoidable impacts may be required. Visit the About Mitigation page for guidance.

Contact

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Huntington District, Regulatory Division – West Virginia Projects
502 8th Street
Huntington, WV 25701

(304) 399‑5095
Please leave a voicemail with project details; we will return your call as soon as possible.

LRERegulatoryLRE@usace.army.mil

Pittsburgh District Regulatory Division

Jurisdiction - West Virginia

The Pittsburgh District oversees specific counties in the eastern panhandle and upper Monongahela and Ohio River basins.

The Corps evaluates permit needs for activities in waters of the U.S.—like streams, wetlands, rivers, and floodplains—regulated under Section 10 and Section 404.

Permit Types

The Pittsburgh District issues Department of the Army permits based on the project’s environmental impact and complexity. Permit categories include:

Nationwide Permits (NWPs)

[PAL collection for NWPs applicable in this jurisdiction]

Regional General Permits (RGPs)

[PAL collection for RGPs applicable in this jurisdiction]

Letters of Permission (LoPs)

[PAL collection for LoPs applicable in this jurisdiction]

Individual Permits (IPs)

[PAL collection for Individual Standard Permits applicable in this jurisdiction]

For descriptions and application details of each permit type, consult the RRS Permitting Page.

Apply

Permit applications for work under the Pittsburgh District in West Virginia must be submitted via the Regulatory Request System (RRS).

Begin Your Application in RRS

RRS will guide you through selecting the correct permit, completing forms, and uploading required documents. Submission via email or mail is not accepted.

Coordination Requirements

Your project may require collaboration with additional agencies, based on location and site conditions.

Water Quality Certification (Section 401)

The West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection (WVDEP) may require a Section 401 Water Quality Certification—especially for dredge/fill actions. A pre-filing meeting is typically required before submitting a certification request.

Endangered Species Act (ESA)

If your project could impact federally listed species or critical habitats, coordination with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is necessary.

Historic & Cultural Resources (NHPA Section 106)

If historic or cultural resources might be impacted, you’ll need to consult with the West Virginia SHPO and Tribal Historic Preservation Offices as appropriate.

Section 408 Review

Projects affecting Corps-managed infrastructure (e.g., flood control or navigation structures) may require Section 408 permission. See the Section 408 Program page for more details.

Compensatory Mitigation

Unavoidable impacts to aquatic resources may need compensatory mitigation; guidance is available on the About Mitigation page.

Contact

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Pittsburgh District, Regulatory Division – West Virginia Inquiries
1000 Liberty Avenue, Suite 2200
Pittsburgh, PA 15222

(412) 395‑7155
Please leave a voicemail with your project location—your call will be returned promptly.

Regulatory.Permits@usace.army.mil