State Water Resources Control Board proposes point‑based fee system for 401 water quality certifications

Dec 19, 2025

The State Water Resources Control Board presented a conceptual point‑based fee methodology Dec. 8 to assign water quality certification applications to five fee tiers based on permit type, impact size, alternatives analysis and other factors; staff seek written comments by Dec. 29 and plan further stakeholder meetings in spring.

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The State Water Resources Control Board on Monday presented a conceptual, point‑based fee methodology intended to reshape how fees are calculated for Clean Water Act section 401 water quality certifications for dredge and fill activities.

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