Asked by Sophia Winner on May 19, 2024
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John owns a parcel of land on which he wants to build an apartment building.However,John's land is currently a swamp;he wants to drain it.John should apply for a permit to drain the swamp from:
A) the Army Corps of Engineers.
B) the Wetland Preservation Board.
C) the Environmental Protection Agency.
D) the National Institute of Health.
Army Corps of Engineers
The Army Corps of Engineers is a U.S. federal agency under the Department of Defense tasked with engineering, designing, and constructing projects to improve rivers, harbors, and other civil works, as well as managing military construction projects.
Wetland
An area of land saturated with water, either permanently or seasonally, characterized by unique ecosystems with distinctive plants and wildlife.
- Understand the provisions related to the conservation and preservation of wetlands.
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Abdulaziz AljubaylanMay 22, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
Under Section 404 of the Clean Water Act,any dredging or filling activity in a wetland that is connected to the waters of the United States-as well as in any water of the United States-requires a permit before any activity begins.The permit program is administered by the Army Corps of Engineers,with the involvement of the Environmental Protection Agency.
Learning Objectives
- Understand the provisions related to the conservation and preservation of wetlands.