What if you could prepare your own ARAP application?
Without hours of researching online, making phone calls, and waiting for guidance.
You have your jurisdictional concurrence, and you know you need an ARAP.
You’re ready to apply.
You find the application form.
You’re pretty tech-savvy, and you are sure you can fill out a government form.
You open it…
But you don’t understand what it’s asking.
You scour the internet for answers, but you come up empty handed, even more confused, and frustrated.
So, you look for help.
It takes time to get ahold of TDEC, and you have a lot of questions.
The consultant will do it, but you don’t want to wait for their availability. Besides, you’d rather save that cost if you can.
You consider just giving it your best guess and figuring it out with TDEC from there.
The problem?
In every scenario, you face delays and increased cost.
What if you could skip all of that?
What if you:
- Knew the essentials and basic vocabulary, explained in lay-man’s terms
- Had more explanation about what each application item actually means
- Had help, on-demand, right when you need it
- Had some confidence in what you are doing
Introducing…
The ARAP Application Guide
The applicant’s go-to resource for understanding and completing the Aquatic Resource Alteration Permit application.
When you get this guide, you’ll get:
- Explanations of the application and application process, in terms you can actually understand
- Detailed guidance for completing the CN-1091 ARAP application form
- Step-by-step instructions for using TDEC tools to make the required maps, on your own
- Clear process charts for the General and Individual permitting processes
- Pro-tips and notes from a former permit reviewer and writer
- A list of Helpful Links, so you don’t have to fumble through all the .gov sites yourself
Who is this good for?
Who is this NOT good for?
- Applicants for General Permits, wanting to complete the application by themselves
- Applicants for de minimis Individual Permits
- Applicants for greater than de minimis Individual Permits, wanting to do as much as they can and better understand what they need a consultant for
- Applicants who are comfortable using computers, document creation software, and map websites
- Applicants who want to be hands-off and hire a consultant to handle it all
- Applicants who want to DIY a permit with mitigation (i.e., greater than de minimis degradation)
- Applicants who are uncomfortable using computers and web applications like email, customer portals, maps, etc.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are you saying I don’t need a consultant?
Possibly! You may or may not need a consultant to be able to complete your application, depending on your property and proposed activity. For more information about when you need a consultant, check out our blog, “Applying for ARAP: Do You Need a Consultant?”.
How will I receive my guide?
Your copy of the guide will be delivered in digital format at the time of purchase. You can access it using a computer, tablet, or smartphone, or you can print it off.
What is your return policy?
Due to the digital nature of this product, we do not accept returns or offer refunds.
What if I have a problem?
If you have a problem with your product, please email us at hello.tnenvironmental@gmail.com. We’d love to help however we can.
Does this make you my consultant?
No. Purchase of this guide does not establish a client-consultant relationship with TN Environmental. You will be responsible for your own application, application fee, and project.
Hi! I’m Melody- a former TDEC environmental scientist.
I’m passionate about Tennessee’s natural resources, and I believe that it shouldn’t be difficult to manage and enjoy them!
That’s why I teach the basic environmental science, permitting procedure, and how-to needed for property owners, industry professionals, and policy makers to navigate state environmental permitting with confidence and clarity.
My goal is to help decrease frustration with environmental permitting and to help increase valuation of the great environment we depend on and love here in Tennessee.
