KNOWLEDGE. EXPERIENCE. RESULTS.
Highlights
Chief, Policy Development Section, US Army Corps Of Engineers
Oversaw rules on Nationwide
Permit Program
Oversaw rules on dredging & fill material
Practice Areas
Environmental permitting
Education
BS in Civil Engineering, University of Maryland
Contact
Sam Collinson
Senior Advisor
Sam Collinson has more than 50 years experience with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers regulatory program, including 26 years in the national regulatory program.
As a Chief, Policy Development Section, Sam had primary responsibility for development of Corps Regulatory Program regulations and policy guidance. He oversaw development of regulations coveringHe oversaw development of regulations covering:
Current Corps regulation at 33 CFR 320-334
Corps Administrative Appeal Program and regulations
Corps ACHP regulations for protection of historic properties
Nationwide permit (NWP) program
Regulatory Guidance Letters
The Tulloch Rule
US Coast Guard and Federal Highway Administration categorical exclusions of NWP 23
(With USCG) Regulating causeways on the North Slope of Alaska
Regulation for the definition of fill material
Regulation for the definition of dredged material
Initiation of the Corps response to the SWANCC decision
Sam also established and managed the Corps of Engineers' regulatory training program, serving as an instructor. He was also the Corps Federal Register Liasion Officer.
Prior to his experience at USACE Headquarters, Sam held positions in the Corps Philadelphia and Baltimore Districts.
Since leaving federal service, he has assisted clients involved with mining, transportation, housing & community development, airports, and energy.
Other Experience
Instructor for nationwide permits and for Corps regulatory policy classes, Wetland Training Institute (2002-present)
Co-editor, Nationwide Permit Complete (2002, 2007, 2012, 2017, 2022 ed.)