Environmental

A Mississippi property developer proposes filling a wetland to build a retail shopping center. The developer would need authorization from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers under:

ACERCLA Section 107
BClean Water Act Section 404, which regulates the discharge of dredged or fill material into waters of the United States including wetlands✓ Correct
CThe Rivers and Harbors Act Section 10 only
DThe National Environmental Policy Act

Explanation

Clean Water Act Section 404 requires a permit from the Army Corps of Engineers before discharging dredged or fill material (including development fill) into waters of the United States, including wetlands. This is the primary federal regulatory tool protecting wetlands from development.

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