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MassDEP Wetlands Program
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.
How to apply
See details in Step 5 below.
Next steps
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Review the Instructions
Guidance on how to prepare your application, including a completeness checklist.
Complete the Application Form
You may fill out and save the Microsoft Word form on your computer. The PDF version has to be printed out and completed by hand.
Obtain a Transmittal Form and Number
A unique Transmittal Number is needed for each application you submit to MassDEP.
Look up the Permit Application Fee
See under "Water Quality Certifications Fill/Excavation" in the list below.
Mail your Application and Fee Payment
Submit your application fee payment and a copy of your Transmittal Form to:
Department of Environmental Protection
PO Box 4062
Boston, MA 02211Submit your completed, signed application and your original Transmittal Form to the Wetlands Program in the appropriate MassDEP Regional Office (see listing below).
Contact
Address
1 Winter Street, 5th floor, Boston, MA 02108Feedback