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Department of Environmental Quality

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Division of Water Quality

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PUBLIC NOTICE TO ISSUE A SECTION 401 WATER QUATLITY CERTIFICATION THE UNITED STATES ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS, SACRAMENTO DISTRICT

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Event Start Date & Time

December 22, 2025 11:15 AM

Event End Date & Time

January 21, 2026 05:00 PM

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December 22, 2025 DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY UTAH DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY PUBLIC NOTICE TO ISSUE A SECTION 401 WATER QUATLITY CERTIFICATION PURPOSE OF PUBLIC NOTICE The purpose of this public notice is to declare the State of Utah's intention to issue a Section 401Water Quality Certification with Conditions under the authority of the Federal Clean Water Act (33U.S.C. § 1341), and consistent with the Utah Water Quality Act, Title 19, Chapter 5, Utah Code and Utah Administrative Code R317-15. PERMIT INFORMATION PERMITTEE NAME: The United States Army Corps of Engineers, Sacramento District MAILING ADDRESS: 523 Heritage Park Blvd, Suite 1, Layton Utah 84041-5611 PROJECT LOCATION: The State of Utah CERTIFICATION NO.: DWQ-2025-07001 WATERCOURSES: All streams in the State of Utah that are part of a surface tributary system and over which the State Engineer has regulatory authority under the State's Stream Alteration Permit Program (Section 73-3-29, Utah Code Annotated). BACKGROUND On July 30, 2025, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) issued a public notice for the proposal to reissue, with modifications, the Programmatic General Permit (PGP) 10. The USACE issues PGP 10 permits to streamline the authorization process for minor activities that have minimal individual and cumulative adverse effects. These activities are subject to Section 10 of the Rivers and Harbors Act and Section 404 of the Clean Water Act and are authorized in conjunction with the State of Utah's Stream Alteration Program. Typical activities to be authorized under this PGP include, but are not limited to, culvert installation and extension, bridges, low water crossings, utility crossings, bank stabilization, linear transportation projects, diversion structures, outfall structures, boat ramps, docks, commercial and residential construction, flood control facilities, and maintenance of previously permitted activities. The USACE proposes to reauthorize the PGP with modifications, including alterations to 14 terms, minor changes to 7 conditions, and expanded coverage for authorized activities. PUBLIC COMMENTS Public comments are invited any time prior to the deadline of the close of business on January 21, 2026. Written public comments can be submitted to: Linsey Shafer, General Permitting Section, Utah Division of Water Quality, PO Box 144870, Salt Lake City, Utah 84114-4870 or by email at: wqcomments@utah.gov. After considering public comments the Utah Division of Water Quality may execute the Certification issuance, revise it or abandon it. The Certification is available for public review under https://deq.utah.gov/public-notices-archive/water-quality-public-notices A copy may be obtained by contacting Utah Division of Water Quality at (801) 536-4300. DWQ-2025-009905

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In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, individuals needing special accommodations (including auxiliary communicative aids and services) during this meeting should notify Emily Canton at 801-536-4342.

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195 North 1950 West
Division of Water Quality
Salt Lake City, UT 84116
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Emily Canton

Contact Email

ercanton@utah.gov

Contact Phone

(801)536-4342

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Notice Posted On

December 22, 2025 11:16 AM

Notice Last Edited On

December 22, 2025 11:16 AM

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