Which of the following pairs accurately represents lead agencies for determining wetlands on non-agricultural property?

• A. Army Corps of Engineers and the EPA
• B. Natural Resources Conservation Service and the EPA
• C. NOAA and the EPA
• D. U.S. Geological Survey and the EPA

Answer: (A)

Wetland determinations on non‑agricultural property are regulated primarily by the Army Corps of Engineers under the Clean Water Act, which administers the permit program for discharges into wetlands. The EPA provides policy direction and oversight, helping ensure the program stays aligned with federal water protections. The other agencies play related but different roles: the Natural Resources Conservation Service focuses on agricultural lands and conservation programs, NOAA deals with coastal and marine resources, and the U.S. Geological Survey mainly provides mapping and scientific data. So the combination of the Army Corps of Engineers and the EPA best fits the lead-regulator pairing for determining wetlands on non‑agricultural property.