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Filling out the Approved Jurisdictional Determination Form is essential for determining the jurisdiction over waters within the United States. This guide will provide clear and structured steps to complete the form accurately, ensuring compliance with both the Rivers and Harbors Act and the Clean Water Act.

Follow the steps to effectively complete the form.

1. Press the ‘Get Form’ button to access the form and open it in your preferred document editor. Ensure your platform supports online editing.
2. Review Section I, which contains background information. Fill in the report completion date for the approved jurisdictional determination, district office details, and project location including state, county, city, and coordinates.
3. In Section II, summarize findings. For the RHA section 10 determination of jurisdiction, check all relevant boxes to indicate the status of navigable waters within the review area.
4. In Section II, address the CWA section 404 determination of jurisdiction by specifying the presence of waters of the U.S. Check all applicable boxes related to the types of waters identified.
5. Complete Section III, providing detailed analyses for TNWs and wetlands adjacent to TNWs. Identify and summarize the findings supporting jurisdictional claims.
6. Proceed to detail the characteristics of tributaries and adjacent wetlands, as outlined in Section III. Provide necessary physical, chemical, and biological characteristics along with any nexus considerations.
7. Conclude with Section IV by listing the data sources that support your findings. This may include maps, reports, and any supporting documentation.
8. Once all sections are completed, save the form, download it if needed, or print it for submission. Ensure all information is accurate before submitting.

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