The department proposes to issue a Section 401 Water Quality Certification to Koplar Properties Inc., subject to general or special conditions. The department invites the public to review and offer written comments on the proposed certification conditions until Oct. 10, 2024. The public can review the proposed certification conditions below. Other relevant information is available for review and copying upon request. Written comments may be submitted by mail to Missouri Department of Natural Resources, Water Quality Certification, PO Box 176, Jefferson City, MO 65102-0176 or by email to wpsc401cert@dnr.mo.gov. Please include the certification number in the comment letter.
Sam Koplar requested Section 401 Water Quality Certification to accompany the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' (USACE) Permit for Nationwide Permit 29 for “Residential Development.” The project is located at the following coordinates in Des Peres, Missouri, as provided by the project proponent: 38.601648, -90.468863. The proposed project includes altering 340 linear feet of an existing streams profile including adding a revetment/ retaining wall and fill 0.41 wetland acres to accommodate a new housing development and associated infrastructure.