Wetlands and Subaqueous Lands Section Permit Application Form - Subaqueous Lands, Wetlands, Marina and Water Quality Certification Projects - Delaware

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Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control, Division of Water, Wetlands and Subaqueous Lands Section permit application form for approval of subaqueous lands, wetlands, marina, and water quality certification projects. It provides applicant identification and project description fields, requires scaled plan views and cross-section or elevation plans, signature page, and proof of ownership or land use agreement. It specifies submission of three copies with application and public notice fees, prohibits construction before written approval, lists required appendices, and includes contact and county resources.

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Pages6

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Application Instructions

Applicant’s Review Before Mailing

Basic Application

Section 1: Applicant Identification

Section 2: Project Description

Check those that apply

Project Purpose

Appendices Checklist

WETLANDS AND SUBAQUEOUS LANDS SECTION PERMIT APPLICATION FORM For Subaqueous Lands, Wetlands, Marina and 401 Water Quality Certification Projects State of Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control Division of Water Wetlands and Subaqueous Lands Section APPLICATION FOR APPROVAL OF SUBAQUEOUS LANDS, WETLANDS, MARINA AND WATER QUALITY CERTIFICATION PROJECTS PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY Application Instructions: 1. Complete each section of this basic application and appropriate appendices as thoroughly and accurately as possible. Incomplete or inaccurate applications will be returned. 2. All applications must be accompanied by a scaled plan view and cross-section view plans that show the location and design details for the proposed project. Full construction plans must be submitted for major projects. 3. All applications must have an original signature page and proof of ownership or permitted land use agreement. 4. Submit an original and two (2) additional copies of the application (total of 3) with the appropriate application fee and public notice fee* (prepared in separate checks) to: Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control Wetlands and Subaqueous Lands Section 89 Kings Highway Dover, Delaware 19901 *Application and public notice fees are non-refundable regardless of the Permit decision or application status. 5. No construction may begin at the project site before written approval has been received from this office. Helpful Information: 1. Tax Parcel Information: New Castle County (302) 395-5400 Kent County (302) 736-2010 Sussex County (302) 855-7878 2. Recorder of Deeds: New Castle County (302) 571-7550 Kent County (302) 744-2314 Sussex County (302) 855-7785 3. A separate application and/or approval may be required through the Army Corps of Engineers. Applicants are strongly encouraged to contact the Corps for a determination of their permitting requirements. For more information, contact the Philadelphia District Regulator ofthe Day at (215) 656-6728 or visit their website at: [http://www.nap.usace.army.mil/Missions/Regulatory.aspx](http://www.nap.usace.army.mil/Missions/Regulatory.aspx). 4. For questions about this application or the Wetlands and Subaqueous Lands Section, contact us at (302) 739-9943 or visit our website at: [http://www.dnrec.delaware.gov/wr/Services/Pages/WetlandsAndSubaqueousLands.aspx](http://www.dnrec.delaware.gov/wr/Services/Pages/WetlandsAndSubaqueousLands.aspx). Office hours are Monday through Friday 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, except on State Holidays. APPLICANT’S REVIEW BEFORE MAILING DID YOU COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING? __________ | | | --- | | | | | | | | | | | | | Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes BASIC APPLICATION SIGNATURE PAGE (Page 3) APPLICABLE APPENDICES SCALED PLAN VIEW SCALED CROSS-SECTION OR ELEVATION VIEW PLANS VICINITY MAP COPY OF THE PROPERTY DEED & SURVEY THREE (3) COMPLETE COPIES OF THE APPLICATION PACKET APPROPRIATE APPLICATION FEE & PUBLIC NOTICE FEE (Separate checks made payable to the State of Delaware) Submit 3 complete copies of the application packet to: Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control Wetlands and Subaqueous Lands Section 89 Kings Highway Dover, Delaware 19901 Before signing and mailing your application packet, please read the following: The Department requests that the contractor or party who will perform the construction of your proposed project, if other than the applicant, sign the application signature page along with the applicant in the spaces provided. When the application is signed by the contractor as well as the applicant, the Department will issue the Permit to both parties. For Leases, the contractor will receive a separate construction authorization that will make them subject to all of the terms and conditions of the Lease relating to the construction Sectio

FAQs

What documents must be submitted with the permit application?

The application must include a scaled plan view and a scaled cross-section or elevation view plan. Full construction plans are required for major projects, along with an original signature page and proof of ownership or a permitted land use agreement.

When can construction begin at the project site?

No construction may begin before written approval is received from the Wetlands and Subaqueous Lands Section.

How many copies of the application packet are required and how are fees handled?

Submit one original and two additional copies (three total) with the appropriate application fee and public notice fee in separate checks payable to the State of Delaware. Fees are non-refundable regardless of the permit decision or application status.

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