Environmental
Which of the following Mississippi coastal properties would most likely require a Section 404 wetland permit from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers before development?
AA dry, upland residential lot
BA salt marsh along the Gulf Coast that qualifies as waters of the United States✓ Correct
CA property located in a 100-year floodplain with no wetlands
DA residential property that was previously developed
Explanation
Section 404 of the Clean Water Act regulates the discharge of fill material into waters of the United States, including wetlands. Coastal salt marshes and other jurisdictional wetlands require a Corps of Engineers permit before filling or alteration.
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