Since the new 2017 Nationwide Permits for Ohio have gone into effect, it’s more important than ever to review and ensure that all permit conditions are fully understood. One easily overlooked item is in the Regional General Conditions, Item 5a, which requires Preconstruction Notification (PCN) to the USACE for the removal of ANY POTENTIAL ROOSTING TREE FOR THE INDIANA BAT AND NORTHERN LONG-EARED BAT WITHIN THE PROJECT AREA. This wording is significant since notification would be required even when proposed impacts are below the PCN notification threshold. Feel free to contact STONE to help navigate the permit requirements for your next project!