Application for Permit to Dredge in National Forest State of Michigan, B-286951, January 10, 2002

B-286951 Jan 10, 2002 Jump To RELATED PAGES GAO CONTACTS Highlights The Director for Financial Management, Forest Service Eastern Region, requested an advance decision addressing whether the Forest Service may pay a fee to the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality for the processing of a permit required by the Michigan Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act. GAO held that the Clean Water act requires federal agencies pay applicable fees for obtaining state permits for dredging and fill activities. Accordingly, GAO does not object to the Forest Service's use of appropriated funds to pay the permit processing fee imposed by Michigan. Request File GAO Contacts Edda Emmanuelli Perez General Counsel Office of the General Counsel emmanuellipereze@gao.gov Media Inquiries Sarah Kaczmarek Managing Director Office of Public Affairs media@gao.gov Public Inquiries Contact Us Related Pages Related Appropriations Law Related Bid Protests Related Decisions & FAQs Related The Red Book Related Contract Appeals Board Related Federal Vacancies Reform Act Related Congressional Review Act