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What changed in environmental, land-use and permitting rules for development in New Jersey, New York, Connecticut and Pennsylvania: what happened, who is affected and the next date that matters.
- MediumNew York
New York City requires a state wetland ruling before approving building plans on flagged lots
Since August 17, new building, enlargement, earthwork and foundation filings on lots flagged for wetlands or coastal erosion need a state jurisdictional determination, and any required state permit, before city approval.
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New York issues five-year stream work permit; no work may start before state countersignature
DEC's new Stream Activities General Permit covers bank stabilization, culvert and bridge repair and utility line repairs from May 21, 2026 to May 20, 2031. It requires DEC countersignature for every authorization and sets a 500-foot limit on vegetation-based bank stabilization inside the New York City watershed.
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New York court voids state wetland rules; agency narrows which unmapped wetlands need permits
With the 2025 regulations annulled and an appeal pending, New York's environmental agency is asserting jurisdiction only over previously mapped wetlands and those of 12.4 acres or more.
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Federal: 2026 wetlands nationwide permits take effect; New York requires individual water certification for ten permits
The Army Corps' 2026 nationwide permits took effect March 15, 2026 and apply in all four states. New York's December 18, 2025 certification grants conditional blanket certification to most but requires individual certification for ten, including NWP 12. Eligible work under the 2021 permits has until March 14, 2027.
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