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Federal Water Pollution Control Act (Clean Water Act)

A major U.S. law that aims to protect and restore the quality of the nation's waters. It sets limits on pollution and regulates discharges into waterways.

Section 404 permits

Permits issued by the Army Corps of Engineers that are required for discharging dredged or fill material into 'waters of the U.S.' like wetlands, rivers, and streams, which could affect their water quality.

Jurisdictional Determination (JD)

An official decision by the Army Corps of Engineers stating whether a particular piece of land or water falls under federal protection as a 'water of the U.S.' If it does, certain activities on that land might require federal permits.

Secretary of the Army

The civilian head of the U.S. Department of the Army, responsible for its overall supervision and direction, including oversight of the Army Corps of Engineers.

Chief of Engineers

The commanding officer of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, which is responsible for public works and environmental regulation activities.

Backlog

A collection of tasks or applications that have accumulated and remain unfinished, often due to a lack of resources or slow processing.