Wetlands and navigable waters — Sections 404 / 10
Dredged or fill material in jurisdictional waters, or structures/work in navigable waters. Ask the district about jurisdiction and the appropriate authorization.
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
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Alteration of a Corps project — Section 408
Project may alter or use a Corps civil works project, such as a levee or flood-control facility.
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Species screening and ESA consultation
Identify listed species and potential effects; follow the applicable consultation or permitting process. An IPaC result is not a construction permit.
U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service
Incidental take / habitat conservation plan
Non-federal activities that may cause prohibited take of listed species; coordinate with the responsible wildlife agency.
U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service
Eagle take — eligible wind facilities
Check eligibility and conditions for the wind general permit; projects outside that pathway need agency guidance.
U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service
Eagle take — power lines
Power-line activities with potential eagle take.
U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service
Tall structures and airport proximity — Form 7460-1
Evaluate FAA notice criteria for turbines, towers, cranes and other construction. A determination does not replace land-use approval.
Federal Aviation Administration
Military compatibility
Energy projects that may affect military operations, radar or aviation.
Department of Defense
Historic properties — Section 106
A federal undertaking, permit, funding or other federal involvement may trigger historic-preservation review.
Advisory Council on Historic Preservation
Federal environmental review — NEPA
Federal agency decisions may require environmental review. Work with the lead agency; NEPA is not a stand-alone local building permit.
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
BLM land and transmission rights-of-way
Generation, transmission, access or other authorized uses on BLM-administered public land.
Bureau of Land Management
National Forest land — special use
Infrastructure or other special uses of National Forest System lands; contact the relevant forest.
U.S. Forest Service
Indian land — leases and rights-of-way
Projects on Indian land may involve tribal, landowner and BIA approvals. Check the specific land status and tribal authority.
Bureau of Indian Affairs / relevant tribe
Tribal leasing under the HEARTH Act
Some tribes administer approved leasing regulations. Confirm whether BIA or tribal approval applies.
Bureau of Indian Affairs / relevant tribe
Offshore renewable leases and grants
Renewable energy development on the federal Outer Continental Shelf; subsequent project approvals may also be needed.
Bureau of Ocean Energy Management
Marine mammal incidental take
Activities such as offshore construction that may incidentally take marine mammals under NOAA jurisdiction.
NOAA Fisheries
Bridges over navigable waters
New or modified bridges where Coast Guard bridge authority applies.
U.S. Coast Guard
Hydropower and pumped storage
Hydroelectric and pumped-storage projects subject to FERC licensing; this is not a battery-storage permit.
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
Construction stormwater in EPA jurisdictions
Land disturbance meeting coverage criteria where EPA is the permitting authority; check delegated state or tribal authority first.
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Who issues the stormwater permit?
Identify whether EPA or a state issues construction and industrial stormwater permits; jurisdiction can differ on tribal lands.
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Water quality certification — Section 401
Certain federal licenses or permits involving potential discharges require certification by the authorized state, tribe or EPA.
EPA / state / authorized tribe
Oil spill prevention — SPCC
Oil-containing equipment or storage may trigger a prevention plan. This is a plan requirement, not a routine permit application.
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Hazardous waste treatment, storage or disposal
Check waste-management activities and the authorized state program; generator obligations differ from treatment/storage/disposal permitting.
EPA / authorized state
Hazardous chemical inventory — Tier II
Evaluate chemical inventory reporting thresholds and state instructions, including storage-system materials. Reporting is not a siting permit.
EPA / state emergency planning authorities
Coastal federal consistency
Federal activities affecting a state's coastal uses or resources may require consistency review by the state coastal program.
NOAA / state coastal program
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Alabama — Water permitting programs
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Alabama environmental authority
Alaska — Water quality agency
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Alaska environmental authority
Arizona — Water permitting programs
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Arizona environmental authority
Arizona — Power Plant and Transmission Line Siting Committee
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Arizona energy / siting authority
Arkansas — Water permitting programs
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Arkansas environmental authority
California — Water permitting programs
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California environmental authority
California — Opt-In Certification Program
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California energy / siting authority
Colorado — Water quality permits
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Colorado environmental authority
Connecticut — Water permitting programs
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Connecticut environmental authority
Connecticut — Siting Council application guide
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Connecticut energy / siting authority
Delaware — Sediment and stormwater permitting
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Delaware environmental authority
District of Columbia — Water quality regulations
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District of Columbia environmental authority
Florida — Wastewater permitting
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Florida environmental authority
Georgia — Water permitting programs
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Georgia environmental authority
Hawaii — Water permitting programs
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Hawaii environmental authority
Hawaii — Energy project permitting resources
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Hawaii energy / siting authority
Idaho — Water permitting programs
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Idaho environmental authority
Illinois — Water quality agency
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Illinois environmental authority
Indiana — Construction stormwater permitting
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Indiana environmental authority
Iowa — Water quality agency
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Iowa environmental authority
Kansas — Water permitting programs
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Kansas environmental authority
Kentucky — Water permitting programs
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Kentucky environmental authority
Kentucky — Electric Generation and Transmission Siting Board
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Kentucky energy / siting authority
Louisiana — Water permitting programs
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Louisiana environmental authority
Maine — Stormwater and land permitting
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Maine environmental authority
Maryland — Water permitting programs
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Maryland environmental authority
Maryland — CPCN process guide (PDF)
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Maryland energy / siting authority
Massachusetts — MassDEP permits and reporting
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Massachusetts environmental authority
Massachusetts — Energy Facilities Siting Board
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Massachusetts energy / siting authority
Michigan — Water permitting programs
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Michigan environmental authority
Michigan — Renewable energy and storage facility siting
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Michigan energy / siting authority
Minnesota — Water permitting programs
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Minnesota environmental authority
Minnesota — Energy Infrastructure Permitting
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Minnesota energy / siting authority
Mississippi — Water permitting programs
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Mississippi environmental authority
Missouri — Water permitting programs
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Missouri environmental authority
Montana — Water permitting programs
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Montana environmental authority
Montana — Energy permitting assistance
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Montana energy / siting authority
Nebraska — Water permitting programs
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Nebraska environmental authority
Nevada — Water permitting programs
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Nevada environmental authority
Nevada — Utility Environmental Protection Act applicant guide (PDF)
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Nevada energy / siting authority
New Hampshire — Environmental agency
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New Hampshire environmental authority
New Jersey — NJPDES program
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New Jersey environmental authority
New Mexico — Water permitting programs
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New Mexico environmental authority
New York — SPDES permit program
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New York environmental authority
New York — ORES renewable energy siting — FAQ
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New York energy / siting authority
North Carolina — Construction stormwater permitting
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North Carolina environmental authority
North Carolina — Utilities Commission applications and forms
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North Carolina energy / siting authority
North Dakota — Water permitting programs
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North Dakota environmental authority
North Dakota — Public Service Commission siting
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North Dakota energy / siting authority
Ohio — Stormwater permitting
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Ohio environmental authority
Ohio — Power Siting Board — standard application
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Ohio energy / siting authority
Oklahoma — Environmental agency
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Oklahoma environmental authority
Oregon — Water permitting programs
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Oregon environmental authority
Oregon — Energy Facility Siting Council
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Oregon energy / siting authority
Pennsylvania — Construction stormwater permits
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Pennsylvania environmental authority
Rhode Island — Construction stormwater permitting
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Rhode Island environmental authority
Rhode Island — Energy Facility Siting Board
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Rhode Island energy / siting authority
South Carolina — Water permitting programs
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South Carolina environmental authority
South Dakota — Surface water quality agency
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South Dakota environmental authority
South Dakota — Public Utilities Commission
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South Dakota energy / siting authority
Tennessee — Construction stormwater permit
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Tennessee environmental authority
Texas — Construction stormwater permit
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Texas environmental authority
Utah — Water permitting programs
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Utah environmental authority
Vermont — Construction stormwater permits
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Vermont environmental authority
Vermont — Public Utility Commission application forms
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Vermont energy / siting authority
Virginia — Water permitting programs
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Virginia environmental authority
Virginia — Renewable energy permits
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Virginia energy / siting authority
Washington — Construction stormwater permit
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Washington environmental authority
Washington — EFSEC — apply for certification
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Washington energy / siting authority
West Virginia — Water permitting programs
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West Virginia environmental authority
Wisconsin — Water permitting programs
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Wisconsin environmental authority
Wisconsin — Construction project review
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Wisconsin energy / siting authority
Wyoming — Water permitting programs
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Wyoming environmental authority
Wyoming — Industrial siting permits
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Wyoming energy / siting authority
County 7
Travis County — commercial site development
Commercial site development, including applicable utility projects in county jurisdiction.
Travis County Development Services
Harris County — permits A to Z
Find site development, floodplain, wastewater, road and related county approvals; confirm jurisdiction.
Harris County Engineering
Cook County — e-permits
Building and zoning applications for applicable work in unincorporated Cook County.
Cook County Building and Zoning
Maricopa County — permit directory
Planning, flood control, air quality, environmental and road permits; issuing departments have different jurisdictions.
Maricopa County
San Diego County — online permitting
County planning and building services; check the applicable unincorporated-area and project-specific requirements.
San Diego County Planning & Development Services
San Diego County — solar permitting
Solar-specific guidance, including land-use review for off-site-use installations.
San Diego County Planning & Development Services
Find any U.S. county government
Find the county for your site, then contact its planning, floodplain, road and environmental-health offices. Counties have different powers; a county contact is not proof a permit is required.
National Association of Counties
City & local 55
Alabama — local government contacts
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State government / local-government association
Alaska — local government contacts
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Arizona — local government contacts
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State government / local-government association
Arkansas — local government contacts
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California — local government contacts
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Colorado — local government contacts
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Connecticut — local government contacts
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Delaware — local government contacts
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District of Columbia — local government contacts
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Florida — local government contacts
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Georgia — local government contacts
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Hawaii — local government contacts
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Idaho — local government contacts
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Illinois — local government contacts
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Indiana — local government contacts
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Iowa — local government contacts
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Kansas — local government contacts
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Kentucky — local government contacts
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Louisiana — local government contacts
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Maine — local government contacts
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Maryland — local government contacts
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Massachusetts — local government contacts
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Michigan — local government contacts
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Minnesota — local government contacts
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Mississippi — local government contacts
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Missouri — local government contacts
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Montana — local government contacts
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Nebraska — local government contacts
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Nevada — local government contacts
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New Hampshire — local government contacts
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New Jersey — local government contacts
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New Mexico — local government contacts
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New York — local government contacts
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North Carolina — local government contacts
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North Dakota — local government contacts
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Ohio — local government contacts
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Oklahoma — local government contacts
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Oregon — local government contacts
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Pennsylvania — local government contacts
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Rhode Island — local government contacts
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Tennessee — local government contacts
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Texas — local government contacts
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Utah — local government contacts
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Vermont — local government contacts
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Virginia — local government contacts
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Washington — local government contacts
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West Virginia — local government contacts
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Wisconsin — local government contacts
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Wyoming — local government contacts
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New York City — energy storage systems
Battery storage building and fire approval pathways; coordinate DOB and FDNY requirements.
NYC Department of Buildings
Austin — standalone trade permits
Electrical and other standalone trade work, including applicable home backup installations. Not a complete utility-scale project checklist.
City of Austin
Hanover — permit applications
Town permit and development applications; verify applicability for the project.
Town of Hanover
New Ipswich — permit applications
Town permit applications; confirm building, zoning and other local review.
Town of New Ipswich
Quick find by state
One page per state: the siting body, grid queue, stormwater permit, historic and wildlife reviews, DOT, floodplain, water and tax programs, plus the federal portals.
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What to check for your project
These are questions for the relevant authority, not a list of permits every project must obtain. A state siting approval may replace some local approvals, while separate environmental approvals may remain.
State environmental and resource approvals
Construction and industrial stormwater; wastewater and dewatering; Section 401 certification; state wetlands; water withdrawal, wells and water rights; air emissions from generators; waste and tanks; dam safety; protected species; coastal review; public-land use.
Find the state environmental agency · State coastal programsCounty development and access
Land use or conditional use where authorized; subdivision and site development; grading, drainage and floodplain development; road access, crossings and haul routes; on-site sewage; decommissioning and financial assurance where required. Confirm which office has authority over the parcel.
Find the county government · FEMA local permitting checklist (PDF)City, town and special districts
Zoning and site plans; building, electrical and mechanical permits; storage-system fire review; fire access and emergency plans; signs, trees and noise; utility connections; work in public rights-of-way. Municipal, county, fire, water and drainage boundaries may differ.
Find local government contactsRoads, transmission and grid connection
Check state highway access, utility occupancy, oversize or overweight transport, line siting, easements and crossing approvals. Utility and electricity-market interconnection processes are separate from land-use and environmental permits.
State transportation departments · Interconnection resourcesUse the local guides alongside the official links
Texas counties · Illinois counties · Arizona counties · Texas utility-scale approval guide · All guides
County guides provide context; the issuing authority’s current application and instructions control the filing process.
Sources and coverage
The EPA state program directory supplies environmental starting points; USAGov and NACo help locate local authorities. The individual agency links above are the sources for each entry. Some links are directories or program guidance, not application forms; their labels identify that difference.
Links were researched on October 22, 2026. Agency sites can move or block automated access, and rules can change. County and municipal coverage is not exhaustive. U.S. territories are not inventoried here. Download the directory data.