In 2008; the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers adopted new rules that dramatically changed its approach to mitigation under Section 404 of the Clean Water Act; which regulates fill in wetlands and other waters of the United States. The new rules adopt a mitigation hierarchy that moves away from the prior preference for onsite; in-kind mitigation in favor of mitigation banks and watershed-based mitigation programs.

The rules also clarify the financial measures the corps will require to ensure that the mitigation is actually carried out. Finally; the rules change a wide range of requirements in the Section 404 program; including new requirements for the information in a permit application and in public notices.

This teleconference will describe the new rules; explain the most important changes from the old rules and give practical tips on complying with the new approach to compensatory mitigation- a must for developers; consultants and attorneys in the field.

Faculty: Deborah M. Rosenthal; AICP Robert J. Uram; Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton; LLP

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On Demand CLE Hours: AK 1.5; AL 1.5; AZ 1.5; CA 1.5; IL 1.5; MO 1.8; MS 1.5; MT 1.5; ND 1.5; PA 1.5; TN 1.5; VT 1.5; WA 1.5; WI 1.5; WV 1.8

Self-Study CLE Hours: AZ 1.5; CA 1.5; CO 2; ME 1.5; NV 1.5; OR 1.5; WA 1.5

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