Eng Form 4345 at a glance
What it is: Eng Form 4345 is the Application for Department of the Army Permit.
Who signs: The Application must be signed by the person who desires to undertake the proposed activity (applicant) or it may be signed by a duly authorized agent if the statement in block 11 has been filled out and signed.
What to bring and attach to Eng Form 4345
One set of original drawings or good reproducible copies which show the location and character of the proposed activity must be attached to this application (see sample drawings and/or instructions). Submission of requested information is voluntary, however, if information is not provided the permit application cannot be evaluated nor can a permit be issued.
A filled-in Eng Form 4345 example: a homeowner applies for a boat dock permit
How to fill out Eng Form 4345, box by box
Items 1 thru 4 to be filled by the Corps
Items 1 thru 4 are to be filled by the Corps: 1. Application No., 2. Field Office Code, 3. Date Received and 4. Date Application Complete.
Applicant's name, address and phone
Under 5. Applicant's Name, fill in First, Middle, Last, Company and E-mail Address.
Under 6. Applicant's Address, fill in Address, City, State, Zip and Country.
Under 7. Applicant's Phone Nos. w/Area Code, fill in a. Residence, b. Business and c. Fax.
Authorized agent and the statement of authorization
Under 8. Authorized Agent's Name and Title (agent is not required), fill in First, Middle, Last, Company and E-mail Address.
Under 9. Agent's Address, fill in Address, City, State, Zip and Country.
Under 10. Agent's Phone Nos. w/Area Code, fill in a. Residence, b. Business and c. Fax.
Statement of Authorization, 11: the applicant fills in the agent after I hereby authorize, to act in my behalf as my agent in the processing of this application and to furnish, upon request, supplemental information in support of this permit application. Sign under Signature of Applicant and Date.
Name, location and description of project or activity
Under Name, Location, and Description of Project or Activity, fill in 12. Project Name or Title (see instructions).
Fill in 13. Name of Waterbody, if known (if applicable), and 14. Project Street Address (if applicable): Address, City, State and Zip.
Under 15. Location of Project, fill in Latitude and Longitude.
Fill in 16. Other Location Descriptions, if known (see instructions): State Tax Parcel ID, Municipality, Section, Township and Range.
Directions, nature of activity and project purpose
Fill in 17. Directions to the Site, 18. Nature of Activity (Description of project, include all features) and 19. Project Purpose (Describe the reason or purpose of the project, see instructions).
Dredged and/or fill material to be discharged
Use Blocks 20-23 if dredged and/or fill material is to be discharged. Fill in 20. Reason(s) for Discharge.
Fill in 21. Type(s) of Material Being Discharged and the Amount of Each Type in Cubic Yards: Type, Amount in Cubic Yards.
Fill in 22. Surface Area in Acres of Wetlands or Other Waters Filled (see instructions): Acres or Linear Feet.
Fill in 23. Description of Avoidance, Minimization, and Compensation (see instructions).
Is any portion of the work already complete
24. Is Any Portion of the Work Already Complete? Yes No. If yes, describe the completed work.
Addresses of adjoining property owners, lessees, etc.
Fill in 25. Addresses of Adjoining Property Owners, Lessees, Etc., Whose Property Adjoins the Waterbody (if more than can be entered here, please attach a supplemental list): for each of a. to e., Address, City, State and Zip.
List of other certificates or approvals/denials
Fill in 26. List of Other Certificates or Approvals/Denials received from other Federal, State, or Local Agencies for Work Described in This Application: Agency, Type Approval*, Identification Number, Date Applied, Date Approved and Date Denied. *Would include but is not restricted to zoning, building, and flood plain permits.
Application is hereby made: Signature of Applicant and Signature of Agent
27. Application is hereby made for permit or permits to authorize the work described in this application. "I certify that this information in this application is complete and accurate. I further certify that I possess the authority to undertake the work described herein or am acting as the duly authorized agent of the applicant." Sign under Signature of Applicant and Date, or it may be signed by a duly authorized agent under Signature of Agent and Date if the statement in block 11 has been filled out and signed.
More rules for Eng Form 4345
For use of this form, see 33 CFR 325. The proponent agency is CECW-COR.
Common questions about Eng Form 4345
Where do I file it?
Submit the application to the District Engineer having jurisdiction over the location of the proposed activity. An application that is not completed in full will be returned.
Is there a penalty?
18 U.S.C. Section 1001 provides that whoever, in any manner within the jurisdiction of any department or agency of the United States, knowingly and willfully falsifies, conceals, or covers up any trick, scheme, or disguises a material fact or makes any false, fictitious or fraudulent statements or representations shall be fined or imprisoned not more than five years or both.
Sources
[1] Eng Form 4345 (OCT 2024), Application for Department of the Army Permit, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (the Official source link on this page).