Preparing a wetland inquiry for Vermilion? Start with the Corps’ request routes

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ New Orleans District lists Vermilion Parish under its Western Evaluation Branch, with a published phone number of 504-862-2261. Its permit page, checked October 18, 2026, directs project-specific permitting questions to the branch serving the parish where the proposed work is located. That gives Vermilion residents a named agency route for an early discussion of a proposed activity.

Prepare the location and supporting records

For a question about jurisdiction, the district’s Jurisdiction/Wetlands page, checked October 18, offers two request methods: the Regulatory Request System and an ENG Form 6247 jurisdictional-determination request. The online route asks for an accurate location description and any maps, surveys or wetland-delineation reports that accompany the request.

The form-based route asks for a map showing the limits of the area being submitted and a vicinity map showing the outlined property in relation to roads, intersections and other features visible on aerial photography. Those records help define the area the agency is being asked to review. The current official page links the request form and wetland-delineation report requirements. Corps request instructions, checked October 18

Use the published submission channel

The same Corps page provides mailing instructions and an email route to [email protected], with “JD request” as the subject. Its email instructions call for the completed form and supporting maps in PDF format. The email, including attachments, must be less than 20 MB; the district describes a separate DoD SAFE exchange request for larger submissions. The webpage’s current instructions should be checked before sending a site packet. Corps submission instructions, checked October 18

For general jurisdiction questions, the district lists 504-862-2270 and links its Regulatory Request System jurisdiction page. For a proposed project’s permit questions, the Western Evaluation Branch remains the contact listed for Vermilion on the district’s permit page, checked October 18.

The district describes several forms of authorization and directs applicants to provide complete project information so it can evaluate the proposal. A jurisdiction inquiry supplies a site and question for agency review. Whether an individual activity needs authorization, and which route applies, belongs with the Corps’ project-specific review. New Orleans District permit guidance, checked October 18