Environmental

Section 404 of the Clean Water Act requires federal permits for:

AAny construction within 100 feet of a stream
BDischarge of dredged or fill material into waters of the United States, including wetlands✓ Correct
CAll new subdivisions within 500-year floodplains
DMining operations on federal lands in Alaska

Explanation

Section 404 of the Clean Water Act requires permits from the Army Corps of Engineers for the discharge of dredged or fill material into waters of the U.S., including wetlands. This is highly relevant in Alaska, where wetlands are extensive and often adjacent to developable land.

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