401 Oversight/Express Permitting Unit Home

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The 401 Oversight/ Express Unit of the NC Division of Water Quality implements the state waters, wetlands and buffers regulatory programs.
It is located at:
DWQ 401 Unit
2321 Crabtree Blvd.
Suite 250
Raleigh, NC 27604 Phone: (919) 733-1786 Fax:(919) 733-6893

Applying for a 401 Water Quality Certification or an Isolated Wetland Permit Frequently Asked Questions, New PCN Form (Effective January 12, 2009), Fees and Procedures, more...

Public Notices

Avoidance and Minimization

Riparian Buffers Rules, Clarifications, Variance Forms, Buffer Authorization Forms, River Basin Maps, Helpful Links

Contact Information for Staff Regional DOT, non-DOT, 401, and Express Contacts

Specific Policies Wetlands Ditching and Draining, Lake Area Residence Work, Lake Dweller's 401 Application, more...

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Cumulative Impacts

Compensatory Mitigation

Express Review Fees, Services, Procedures and Contacts

Stormwater Management Plans Stormwater Q&A, BMP Supplements and Forms, SMP Requirements for Applicants other than the NCDOT, Stormwater Program Map, Stormwater Certified Local Governments, BMP Reviewer Certification, Stormwater BMP Reviewer Certification Policy

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General Certifications

Wetlands and Stream Guides What are Wetlands?

Intermittent/Perennial Stream Calls

Wetlands and Stream Governing Statutes

Links to Other Agencies and Programs