This page contains links and information about other agencies that may be of interest to applicants for §401 Water Quality Certifications.
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) administers Section 404 of the
Clean Water Act and
Sections 9 and 10 of the Rivers and Harbors Act.. Kentucky is covered by the following four districts
The
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) is charged with administering the Clean Water Act (CWA). The mission of the USEPA is to protect human health and the environment.
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) administers the
Endangered Species Act (ESA). The mission of the USFWS is to conserve, protect and enhance fish, wildlife and plants and their habitats for the continuing benefit of the American people.
The
Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) provides financial and technical assistance for voluntary conservation programs.
The
Kentucky Department for Natural Resources (DNR) reviews Water Quality Certification applications associated with activities related to surface coal mining operations.
The
Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources (KDFWR) serves as the stewards of Kentucky's fish and wildlife resources and their habitats.