Land Use & Zoning
A NH developer who needs to build a road through wetlands to access their site must obtain which federal permit?
AAn FDA permit
BA Clean Water Act Section 404 permit from the Army Corps of Engineers✓ Correct
CA FEMA permit
DOnly a state permit from NHDES
Explanation
Filling or altering wetlands for road construction requires a Section 404 permit from the Army Corps of Engineers under the Clean Water Act, in addition to state NHDES permits. Both state and federal permits are typically required.
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