Water Quality Certification Forms - Kentucky Energy and Environment Cabinet

Kentucky Energy and Environment Cabinet

Water Quality Certification Application Forms

Combined Application for Permit to Construct Across or Along a Stream and/or Water Quality Certification, DOW Form 7116 [996 KB]

Pre-Filing Meeting Request Form 2022 [60 KB]

Certification Request Form 2022 [65 KB]

Additional Documents for Utility Line Application
Utility Line Construction WQC Guidelines and Table [330 KB]

Utility Line Construction WQC Table [22 KB]

Application Fees

The Water Quality Certification fees and certification timetable are under 401 KAR 9:020.

Water Quality Certification Fee Payment Form

Pay application fee invoice online

Supporting Documents

General Information

Kentucky USACE Districts Map [150 KB]
Water Quality Certification Fact Sheet [388 KB]
Stream Management Guidelines [2.6 MB]
Disaster Permitting Package [21.9 MB]

General Certification of Nationwide Permits

Kentucky USACE Districts Map [150 KB]
General Water Quality Certification Page
Regional Conditions for NWPs in Kentucky (2017) [65 KB]

Guidelines and Best Management Practices (BMPs)

Kentucky Erosion Prevention and Sediment Control Field Guide
Kentucky Best Management Activities For Construction Activities (2005) [6.8 MB]
Drawings of BMPs [1.1 MB]
Suggested Riparian Vegetation Planting List [125 KB]
Exotic Invasive Plants of Kentucky (2013)
USDA NRCS Plants Database
US EPA Rapid Bioassessment Protocols (RBP)
Division of Water Standard Operating Procedures
FEMA 401 WQC Disaster Permitting Guidance [1.1 MB]
Disaster Permitting Package [21.9 MB]
Water Quality Guide for Disaster Cleanup Activities [384 KB]
Stream Management Guidelines [2.6 MB]
Water Quality Guidelines for Stream Obstruction Removal [4.4 MB]
Dredging [920 KB]
Dangers of Dredging [2 MB]

Bank Stablization

Bank Stabilization Brochure [3.2 MB]

Stream Obstruction Removal and Gravel Removal

Water Quality Guide for Disaster Cleanup Activities [384 KB]
Letter of Permission for Sand and Gravel Dredging on the Ohio River [52 KB]
Removal of Stream Obstructions Fact Sheet [128 KB]
Guidelines for One-Step Removal of Stream Flow Obstructions [55 KB]
Stream Management Guidelines [2.6 MB]
Water Quality Guidelines for Stream Obstruction Removal [4.4 MB]
Printable Stream Maintenance Brochure
Disaster Permitting Package [21.9 MB]

Restrictive Covenants

CE Template Multiple Owner 5May23 Final Locked [78 KB]
CE Template Single Owner 5May23 Final Locked [76 KB]
Deed Restriction Template Single Owner Sponsor 5May23 Final Locked [60 KB]
Deed Restriction Template Single Owner 5May23 Final Locked [59 KB]

Geomorphic Characteristics of Streams by Physiographic Region

Geomorphic Characteristics of Streams in the Bluegrass Physiographic Region [3.3 MB]
Geomorphic Characteristics of Streams in the Eastern Coal Field Physiographic Region [1.3 MB]
Geomorphic Characteristics of Streams in the Mississippi Embayment Physiographic Region [8.1 MB]
Geomorphic Characteristics of Streams in the Western Coal Field Physiographic Region [1.7 MB]

Quick Links

Apply for Certification General Water Quality Certification Water Quality Certification for Coal Mining Wetland Monitoring and Assessment Special Use Waters Kentucky Permits and Certifications Related Agencies Water Quality Certification Main Page Contact Us at 401WQC@ky.govor by calling (502) 562-3410