NWP 15: U.S. Coast Guard Approved Bridges

Discharges of dredged or fill material incidental to the construction of a bridge across navigable waters of the United States, including cofferdams, abutments, foundation seals, piers, and temporary construction and access fills, provided the construction of the bridge structure has been authorized by the U.S. Coast Guard under the General Bridge Act of 1946, Section 9 of the Rivers and Harbors Act of 1899, or other applicable laws.

Acreage limit

The 2026 rule states no acreage limit for NWP 15. Eligibility turns on the activity description in the rule text and the general conditions that apply, not on a numeric cap.

Pre-construction notification: Not required

NWP 15 carries no notification clause in the 2026 rule. Activities authorised solely under this permit do not need to file a PCN under general condition 32.

Source

Federal Register citation: 91 FR 768
Effective date: March 15, 2026
Cited text: 91 FR 768 - Reissuance and Modification of Nationwide Permits (final rule, 8 Jan 2026) Read the rule

What this page does not tell you

District regional conditions. Any of the 38 USACE districts can narrow NWP 15, add a notification requirement beyond general condition 32, or revoke the permit entirely inside its boundaries. PermitBird holds no compiled regional conditions yet. Check the district.
State Clean Water Act Section 401 certification. Each of the 54 states and territories must certify, condition, waive or deny use of this permit before it authorises a discharge there. PermitBird holds no compiled certification yet. Check the state.