Land Use & Zoning
Under Connecticut's Inland Wetlands Act, a property owner wants to fill 0.5 acres of wetland to build a warehouse. They must apply to the:
AConnecticut DEEP for a state permit only
BLocal Inland Wetlands and Watercourses Agency (IWWA) for local approval, and potentially the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers for a Section 404 permit✓ Correct
CLocal Planning and Zoning Commission only
DConnecticut Superior Court for an order permitting the fill
Explanation
Filling wetlands in Connecticut requires approval from the local Inland Wetlands and Watercourses Agency. If the wetlands are 'waters of the United States,' a Section 404 permit from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers may also be required under the federal Clean Water Act.
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