Compensatory Mitigation Guidance

This New England District Guidance, issued in July 2010, is for use when the Corps determines compensatory mitigation is appropriate for a particular project. This represents New England District policy and incorporates the requirements of the following documents:

          1. Compensatory Mitigation for Losses of Aquatic Resources; Final Rule 4/10/08; 33 CFR Parts 325 and 332 (“Mitigation Rule”) (http://www.usace.army.mil/Missions/CivilWorks/RegulatoryProgramandPermits/mitig_info.aspx )

          2. Regulatory Guidance Letter 08-03: Minimum Monitoring Requirements for Compensatory Mitigation Projects Involving the Restoration, Establishment, and/or Enhancement of Aquatic Resources (http://www.usace.army.mil/Missions/CivilWorks/RegulatoryProgramandPermits/GuidanceLetters.aspx)

The purpose of this document is twofold:

          1. To provide guidance to the regulated community on the requirements for mitigation required by the Corps of Engineers, New England District, and;

          2. To provide a standardized format for the Corps to use in reviewing mitigation plans for their technical merit and ability to replace impacted functions.

Compensatory Mitigation Guidance, New England

2010 Response to Comments

2007 Scientific Basis for Ratios

Updated: 20-Mar-2012