CAMA Major Permit Applications

COMPLETE MAJOR PERMIT APPLICATION FORMS TO BEGIN THE APPLICATION PROCESS UNDER THE LAWS LISTED BELOW:

STATE:
Coastal Area Mangement Act (CAMA)
N.C.G.S. 113A-118

Dredge and Fill
N.C.G.S. 113-229

Water Quality Certification
N.C.G.S. 143-215

Easements by Land Covered in Water
N.C.G.S. 146-6; 146-12

FEDERAL:
Construction, Dredging, Filling or Other Work in Navigable Waters
Section 10 of the Rivers and Harbors Act of 1899

Discharge Dredged or Fill Material into any Waters or Wetlands
Section 404 of the Clean Water Act

Major permits are necessary for activities that require other state or federal permits, for projects that cover more than 20 acres or for construction covering more than 60,000 square feet. Applications for major permits are reviewed by 10 state and four federal agencies before a decision is made. 

The DCM online system will serve as the platform for major permits, general permits, and enforcement and compliance actions issued under the N.C. Coastal Area Management Act.

To start the online permitting process, click here.