Environmental
Wetlands on a West Virginia property are regulated under Section 404 of the Clean Water Act. Development that involves filling or dredging wetlands requires:
AOnly county zoning approval
BA Section 404 permit from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers✓ Correct
CWV DEP approval only
DWVREC notification
Explanation
Section 404 of the Clean Water Act requires a permit from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers before filling or dredging wetlands. West Virginia has significant wetland areas, and this federal requirement affects many development projects.
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