Caribbean District Regulatory Division

Puerto Rico

Regional General Permits

This section will include any Regional General Permits (RGPs) developed specifically for activities within the jurisdiction of the Caribbean District in Puerto Rico.

• Emergency RGP-SAA-001 Draft

Regulatory Procedures for Puerto Rico

• Water Quality Certification: Activities authorized under Section 404 of the Clean Water Act require certification from Puerto Rico’s Environmental Quality Board. View Details
• Coastal Zone Management: Projects must comply with the Puerto Rico Coastal Zone Management Program. View Details
• Local Coordination Requirements: This includes coordination with relevant territorial or municipal agencies. View Info
• Endangered Species Act Procedures: Applicants must coordinate with USFWS or NOAA for effects to listed species or critical habitat. View Procedures

Additional Resources

Applicant Guidance

Resources for submitting permit applications and understanding regulatory requirements in Puerto Rico.

• Department of the Army Permit Application Instructions
• Mitigation Guidance for Puerto Rico

Contact

Phone: (787) 729-6875

Mailing Address:
Annex Building, Ste. 202
Avenida F.D. Roosevelt #383
San Juan, Puerto Rico 00918

You can read the NEWS RELEASE here and the Public Notice.

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers announced today, January 8, 2026, the publication of the 2026 nationwide permits in the Federal Register. The 56 reissued and one new nationwide permit in the final action are necessary for work in streams, wetlands and other waters of the United States under Section 404 of the Clean Water Act and Section 10 of the Rivers and Harbors Act of 1899.
 
"Under President Trump's leadership, the Army Corps of Engineers has taken decisive action to cut bureaucratic red tape and refocus our mission on American prosperity,” said Adam Telle, the Assistant Secretary of the Army for Civil Works. “Ensuring that American citizens and businesses can chase their dreams and build our economy without needless delays is a clear victory for our ability to compete on a global stage during the 21^st Century.”

The nationwide permits announced today have no major changes from 2021, the last time the permits were issued. The nationwide permits in this action take effect March 15, 2026. The 2021 permits are set to expire March 14, 2026.

The 2026 nationwide permits have been published in today’s Federal Register at
https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/01/08/2026-00121/reissuance-and-modification-of-nationwide-permits, and posted to the USACE Web site at http://www.usace.army.mil/Missions/CivilWorks/RegulatoryProgramandPermits/NationwidePermits.aspx.