Environmental
Florida's 'Clean Water Act' Section 404 permits are required for:
AConstruction of residential homes in non-wetland areas
BDredging or filling activities in waters of the United States, including wetlands✓ Correct
CAll construction within 1,000 feet of a water body
DOnly commercial development near the ocean
Explanation
Section 404 of the Clean Water Act, administered by the Army Corps of Engineers, requires permits for the discharge of dredged or fill material into waters of the United States, including wetlands. Violating this can result in significant civil and criminal penalties.
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