Joint Aquatic Resource Permit Application (JARPA) -- To streamline the environmental permitting process, multiple regulatory agencies joined forces to create one application people can use to apply for more than one permit at a time.

The JARPA can be used to apply for the following permits and approvals:

Federal

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Corps) Section 10 Permit
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Corps) Section 404 Permit
U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) General Bridge Permit
U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) Private Aids to Navigation Permit

State

Washington Department of Ecology (Ecology) 401 Water Quality Certifications
Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) Hydraulic Project Approval
Washington Department of Natural Resources (WDNR) Use Authorizations for State-Owned Aquatic Land

Local (City or County)

Shoreline Conditional Use Permit
Shoreline Substantial Development Permit
Shoreline Variance
Shoreline Exemption
Shoreline Revision

General Resources

Helpful instructions for completing the JARPA can be found on ORIA’s homepage, more specifically in the Document titled “Instruction A – Completing the JARPA.”

www.epermitting.wa.gov — One-Stop E-Permitting Services

This website can provide you with the most up-to-date forms, guidance documents and contact information.

On-line Permit Assistance System (OPAS)

This online questionnaire asks a series of ‘yes’ or ‘no’ questions to help you determine which permits and approvals may be required for your project. This tool is available at http://apps.oria.wa.gov/opas.

Environmental Permit Handbook

The Environmental Permit Handbook can provide you with an overview for each environmental permit, including contacts and resources for more detailed information. You can view the handbook online, download a copy at http://apps.oria.wa.gov/permithandbook, or request a hardcopy from the Governor's Office for Regulatory Innovation and Assistance by contacting them at help@oria.wa.gov or 1-800-917-0043.

Shoreline permits:

Substantial Development: http://apps.oria.wa.gov/permithandbook/permitdetail.asp?id=38

Conditional Use: http://apps.oria.wa.gov/permithandbook/permitdetail.asp?id=44

Variance: http://apps.oria.wa.gov/permithandbook/permitdetail.asp?id=45

Other Local Permits:

Floodplain Development Permit: http://apps.oria.wa.gov/permithandbook/permitdetail.asp?id=47

Washington Department of Ecology

Section 401 Water Quality Certification: http://apps.oria.wa.gov/permithandbook/permitdetail.asp?id=43

Washington Department of Natural Resource

Aquatic Resources use Authorization (Aquatic Lease): http://apps.oria.wa.gov/permithandbook/permitdetail.asp?id=31

Department of the Army permits

Section 404 (discharges into waters of the US): http://apps.oria.wa.gov/permithandbook/permitdetail.asp?id=37

Section 10 (work in navigable waters): http://apps.oria.wa.gov/permithandbook/permitdetail.asp?id=36

United States Coast Guard permits

General Bridge Act Permit: http://apps.oria.wa.gov/permithandbook/permitdetail.asp?id=106

Private Aids to Navigation (for non-bridge projects): http://apps.oria.wa.gov/permithandbook/permitdetail.asp?id=98

Governor's Office for Regulatory Innovation and Assistance

Information Center

The Governor's Office for Regulatory Innovation and Assistance (ORIA) Information Center is a great resource when you have questions about the JARPA form or process. The Center’s staff can answer questions about the permits your project may need and provide you with the contact information for staff at local, state, and federal offices that can help you.

The Center is open Monday through Friday from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. Staff can be reached at 1-800-917-0043 or by email at help@oria.wa.gov.

Helpful Hints

Give yourself plenty of time.

It will take some time to gather the information you need to complete the application.

Make sure you fill out the most current version of the JARPA.

The most current version is available at http://www.epermitting.wa.gov. You can also find up-to-date guidance documents and contact information at this website.

Make sure you have a clear plan in mind for your project.

Just like when you apply for a building permit, you should know what you plan to do before you start to fill out the application. This could include site drawings with dimension, information on impacts and mitigation, etc.

Contact and coordinate with each reviewing agency.

Early coordination with all of the reviewing agencies may prevent delay in the processing of your application. Most agencies will require more information or materials than what is asked for in the JARPA. Early coordination could help agencies identify additional application materials you need to submit for a more efficient project review.

Find out if you can use the JARPA to apply for local Shoreline permits.

Not all cities and counties accept the JARPA for their local Shoreline permits. If you think you will need a local Shoreline permit, contact the local city or county government to make sure they will accept the JARPA.

Find out if your project falls under your local Critical Areas Ordinance or Flood Management program.

You should contact your local city or county government to find out if your project falls under the jurisdiction of your local Critical Areas Ordinance or Flood Management program. If the project is in jurisdiction, check to see if you can use the JARPA to apply for a permit or approval.