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There are online platforms that let you monetize on your own site, like Wix, and even Xenforo (the forum platform this site's based on). Not something I've ever tried or know too much about though. Agreed, I think it'd definitely be less complicated to create an online eBay/Amazon/Etsy "store"...

Hi Calico and welcome! Yeah you've really got some wild interests there ;). If there's a permitting topic that interests you in particular, don't hesitate to post about it here. Complaining, commenting, and pontificating, or whatever, are all welcome. Look forward to seeing you around the forum!

If the epic water redistribution plan @High Voltage asked about were to become reality, and it were being planned by Corps Civil Works, then no Corps permit would be needed. The Corps regulates work in waters of the U.S. under the Clean Water Act and Rivers and Harbors Act, but doesn't have to...

Interesting, thanks for sharing! Sounds like the Wildlife Conservationist certificate is associated with a college/grad school program? Curious what organization administers that... Another certification I occasionally see alongside my Professional Wetland Scientist (PWS) is the Professional...

Seems like when the applicant ultimately submits the deferred application, valuations and fees may need to be reassessed, depending on how long it's been between the original valuation and application submittal (i.e., b/c costs change over time). Different jurisdictions must have rules dictating...

Done :)

Hi Maria - I went back and looked at your intro post and noticed you mentioned that you're an ICC certified permit tech. Do you mind if I provide you with a badge next to your username indicating as such (e.g., like the Professional Wetland Scientist badge I have next to my username)? Did you...

I'm going to play devil's advocate here and say 'effective enforcement' is more important. What's the value of the law, after all, if the regulated community doesn't have some sense that it could possibly be enforced? I think you really do need cases periodically popping up in the news where...

I like this question because I'd say earlier in my career I tended to side with "process-oriented/slow" but as I've become more seasoned I've definitely taken a more action-oriented mentality. Assuming we're talking about experienced staff and equally legal defensible permit decisions, these...

Which type of permit office would you rather work with/for? One that's more professional and bureaucratic, with more top-down decision-making, but slower One that's less professional and bureaucratic, with more delegated decision-making, but faster I thought this question represents a good...

In your experience, which is more critical for ensuring quality permitting administration? Is it timely permitting or effective enforcement? Why do you think so?

I think the host country is responsible for building all the Olympics accommodations and infrastructure, so permitting would just depend on that country's laws and regulatory requirements. Sometimes, to make things easy, a country will just waive a bunch of laws for a specific project at the...

Thanks so much for sharing this, Emily (and sorry for this belated reply :)). It's interesting how the anonymity of the internet brings out people's true nature in terms of willingness to skirt the law. Those sorts of flippant responses to "should I follow the regulatory requirements or...

Hey Emily - I'm really impressed by your dedication to obtaining all those ICC certifications. The only member I know of who requested a Code Specialist badge is @Jeff. Jeff has five certifications apparently, which would definitely qualify as a "combination designation" I'd say. There's so many...

I'm sure the blanket 811 requirement is in place out of an abundance of caution and not adhered to for most amateur gardening/hand digging activities. Maybe if you were planting a large tree/shrub that you really needed a deep hole for, I could see 811 being used, but probably not in your...

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