Regulatory Public Notices

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers regulates activities affecting wetlands and other waters of the United States under Section 10 of the Rivers and Harbors Act of 1899 and Section 404 of the Clean Water Act. Public involvement is central to this process, with input from agencies, tribes, organizations, and citizens helping ensure balanced, informed permit decisions that support development while protecting aquatic resources.

This section provides current and historical regulatory announcements, including project updates and public notices. These materials promote transparency and keep the public informed about ongoing reviews and program developments.

USACE launches new Regulatory Request System

Portland District
Published Jan. 31, 2024

USACE announces the launch of its new Regulatory Request System (RRS). RRS is designed to make the review of permit requests a transparent and efficient process for the public. RRS, currently in a beta version, provides general information on the Regulatory Program and allows the public to submit pre-application meeting requests and jurisdictional determination requests.

Additional capability is scheduled in Spring 2024. This added capability will allow users the ability to electronically submit individual and general permit applications and other necessary information, saving time and reducing the need for paper-based submissions.

RRS will streamline the permit application process and underscores USACE commitment to modernizing our application process, meeting user expectations, and providing a transparent, straightforward process for the timely review of permit requests.

Stay tuned for further updates on the full release of the RRS. Please click on the following link to access RRS: rrs.usace.army.mil

For additional information on or to provide feedback on RRS, please contact the rrs@usace.army.mil.