4 May 2026 - USACE announces new RRS module

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers announce the launch of a new module on its Regulatory Request System (RRS) that allows users to self-verify that a pre-construction notification is not required for a proposed activity covered under a nationwide permit. This new module leads users through a series of questions about their proposed activity to determine whether notification to USACE is required. Questions are presented in a stepwise, sequential order, and if the information provided through the RRS results in a response that the proposed activity qualifies for an existing nationwide permit without a requirement to submit a pre-construction notification users will immediately be provided with correspondence. If the information provided results in the response that a pre-construction notification or other permit application may be required, the user is provided with the option to apply for a permit or preapplication meeting through the appropriate RRS application module.

RRS is a web-based platform designed to simplify the permitting process and enhance user experience. In addition to this new module, RRS enables users to submit permit applications, screen for activity-based no permit required actions and exemptions, request jurisdictional determinations, and schedule pre-application meetings, all through a user-friendly interface.

We encourage you to explore the Regulatory Request System and its new features by visiting rrs.usace.army.mil. For additional information or to provide feedback, please contact us at [email protected].