This permit is for projects that propose some fill in a wetland area. The permit also covers projects in submerged land or salt marshes, or that may impact rare species.
- This page, WW 10, 11: Major/Minor Fill and Excavation Projects, is offered by
- Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection
WW 10, 11: Major/Minor Fill and Excavation Projects
Contacts
MassDEP Wetlands Program
EEA ePLACE Help Desk
Phone
ePLACE Help Desk
Call EEA ePLACE Help Desk, ePLACE Help Desk at 844-733-7522
Open M-F 7:30 am-5:00 pm, with the exception of all Commonwealth & Federally observed holidays.
The Details
What you need
Under the federal Clean Water Act, a 401 Water Quality Certification is required for certain activities in wetlands and waters. This law gives states the authority to review projects that must obtain federal licenses or permits and that result in a discharge to state waters, including excavating and fill in wetlands. The purpose of state 401 review is to ensure that a project will comply with state water-quality standards and other appropriate requirements of state law.
Fees
How to apply
File online via the EEA ePlace Portal. See details below.
Next steps
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Review the Instructions
Guidance on how to prepare your certification and file it online, as follows:
Open PDF file, 231.74 KB, Instructions: BRP WW 10, 11: Major/Minor Fill and Excavation Projects (English, PDF 231.74 KB)Open DOCX file, 74.49 KB, Instructions: BRP WW 10, 11: Major/Minor Fill and Excavation Projects (English, DOCX 74.49 KB)Open PDF file, 2.16 MB, WW10 ePLACE step-by-step instructions (English, PDF 2.16 MB)Open PDF file, 2.18 MB, WW11 ePLACE step-by-step instructions (English, PDF 2.18 MB)Complete and Submit your Application and Fee Payment
- File online via the EEA ePlace Portal.
- You will have the option to pay online by credit card or automated clearing house (ACH) or pay by mail. If you select the pay-by-mail option, instructions will be provided when you submit your online application. Note: If you have a Special Fee Provision (e.g. fee exempt as a municipality), please follow the appropriate instructions in that section.
Open PDF file, 291.88 KB, FAQs for EEA ePLACE Portal (English, PDF 291.88 KB)Contact
Phone
ePLACE Help Desk Call EEA ePLACE Help Desk, ePLACE Help Desk at 844-733-7522Open M-F 7:30 am-5:00 pm, with the exception of all Commonwealth & Federally observed holidays.
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