EPA Permitting Authority Map
The EPA Permitting Authority Map assists with identifying which regulatory agency has the authority to review and approve permits corresponding to EPA’s Permitting Programs and their supporting environmental statutes. Although EPA directly issues some permits, many jurisdictions – such as states, territories, Tribal nations and local agencies – are often approved to directly implement federal environmental permit programs on EPA’s behalf (entirely or in part), with EPA retaining federal oversight and/or enforcement authority, when necessary.
The Map supports all types of stakeholders- federal agencies, states, territories, Tribal nations, local agencies/governments, and the general public with the following:
The ability to make a quick determination whether the permitting authority is with EPA or if there has been an approved delegation, primacy, or authorization given to a state, territory, Tribal nation, or local agency.
The use of a Geo Platform based web map provides maximum flexibility for site visualization and project planning ability.
For more information on which environmental statutes and permit programs are depicted on the map, see USER GUIDE: EPA Permitting Authority Map (pdf)
Note: For easy navigation outside the initial map load area - Open the ‘Bookmarks’ in the side panel to find bookmarked locations (i.e. Alaska, Hawaii, and U.S. Territories) or use the "Search Bar" in the top right of the map to navigate to your location. Use the plus and minus buttons to zoom in and out.
Disclaimer: The information provided by the EPA Permitting Authority Map is not an official agency determination and does not create any legal rights, obligations, responsibilities, or defense to any person. The EPA Permitting Authority Map should be used for planning purposes only. EPA recommends reaching out to the relevant EPA Regional offices or state/tribal/local permitting authority, as appropriate, for additional guidance.