Q. Does the North Cass Parkway Extension Project require permits? A. Yes. Public infrastructure projects, such as the North Cass Parkway Extension Project, require permits and approvals from various regulatory agencies before and during construction. These permits help ensure the project complies with applicable environmental and construction requirements.
Q. What permits have been issued for this project? A. The North Cass Parkway Extension Project has received several permits and approvals, including:
Q. What is a Land Disturbance Permit? A. The Land Disturbance Permit authorizes earthwork associated with the project and helps ensure erosion and sediment control measures are in place to protect nearby properties, waterways and stormwater infrastructure during construction. Q. What is a Nationwide Permit 14? A. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers issues Nationwide Permit 14 for qualifying transportation projects that have minimal impacts to waters of the United States. The permit allows eligible transportation improvements to proceed while meeting federal environmental requirements established under the Clean Water Act. Q. What does "Non-Notifying" mean? A. For some projects, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has determined that a qualifying activity does not require a separate pre-construction notification because it meets the conditions established for the nationwide permit. The project must still comply with all applicable permit terms and conditions. Q. Does receiving these permits mean environmental reviews were skipped? A. No. Regulatory agencies establish permit requirements to ensure projects comply with applicable laws and regulations. The issuance of a permit indicates that the project met the applicable requirements for that authorization.