JARPA stands for Joint Aquatic Resource Permit Application. The JARPA consolidates federal, state and local permit forms into one convenient application. The process begins when a property owner or project proponent completes the JARPA, which includes describing the proposed project, its potential effects on regulated resources (e.g. wetlands, waterways, shorelines) and proposed construction methods. The JARPA is then submitted to local jurisdictional offices. The county then distributes the JARPA to the following agencies for review under specific regulations:
- Hydraulic Project Approval (HPA) from the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW)
- Water Quality Certifications from the Washington Department of Ecology (DOE)
- Aquatic Resources Use Authorizations from the Washington Department of Natural Resources (DNR)
- Shoreline Management Act permits from participating city or county agencies
- The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Corps)