Environmental
A Mississippi property developer proposes filling a jurisdictional wetland. Under Section 404 of the Clean Water Act, the developer must obtain a permit from:
AMREC
BThe U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, often with EPA involvement✓ Correct
CThe Mississippi Department of Revenue
DHUD
Explanation
Section 404 of the Clean Water Act requires a permit from the U.S.
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