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  • February

    NAO-2025-02885 (UJ-5 Potts Creek Adrian LLC, Alleghany County, Virginia)

    The Nature Conservancy is proposing the establishment of a mitigation site known as UJ-5 Potts Creek (Adrian LLC) to offset non-tidal wetlands and stream impacts authorized as part of future federal and state permits. The proposed compensatory mitigation site is located at on Potts Creek Road near Covington, Virginia in Alleghany County.

  • January

    NAO-2021-03032 (Powerhouse95 Data Center Phase II, Spotsylvania County, Virginia)

    Powerhouse95, LLC requests authorization to construct Phase II of the PowerHouse95 Data Center project. The project involves the construction of 3 buildings and associated infrastructure to include, but not limited to, access roads, utilities, and stormwater management. All work is to occur in Spotsylvania County, Virginia.
  • Soldiers are seen standing in a group wearing hard hats and protective vests. There are generators on flatbeds in the background, and snow and ice is covering the ground.

    USACE Norfolk District Activates Emergency Management Team to Support Virginia Response to Winter Storm Fern

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Norfolk District has activated its Emergency Operations Center (EOC) and emergency management personnel to support the Commonwealth of Virginia and partner agencies in response to Winter Storm Fern, which continues to impact the region with snow, ice, and dangerously cold temperatures.

  • NAO-2024-01205 (Nunnally Village, Chesterfield County, Virginia)

    Markel-Eagle Partners, LLC proposed to construct a mixed-use development including a hospital, single-family homes, townhomes, grocery store, commercial development, roads, utilities, and stormwater management facilities in Chesterfield County, Virginia.

  • NAO-2020-00663 (Archers Row, Chesterfield County, Virginia)

    Swift Creek Vistas, LLC proposes to construct a single-family home residential development, commercial development on the eastern portion of the site, utilities, roads, and stormwater management facilities in Chesterfield County, Virginia.

  • FNOD draft public involvement plan available for public comment

    The public is invited to comment within a 30-day period on the 2026 FNOD Public Involvement Plan (PIP) which replaces the February 2023 PIP. This discusses the public involvement activities that will be implemented to both maintain and improve communication efforts between USACE and stakeholders as part of USACE’s ongoing Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA) remedial response effort at FNOD.

  • NAO-2025-01183 (JEBLC-FS Fuel Pier and Sandbar Dredging & Beach Nourishment, Virginia Beach, Virginia)

    The U.S. Navy requests authorization to perform approximately 64.2 acres of dredging, in several locations, to address shoaling and sandbar formations that are prohibiting critical access necessary for military exercises. Approximately 345,000 cubic yards of dredged material would be removed and placed upland to be utilized for dune nourishment and/or the materials would be utilized for the creation of berms and beach nourishment. All work would occur on the Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek-Fort Story in Virginia Beach, VA.
  • The USACE Norfolk District inspection team takes a jon boat to the entrance of the outlet tunnel of the Gathright Dam to perform a primarily visual inspection of the major dam safety components on May 11 during the semi-annual dam inspection. (U.S. Army photo/Breeana Harris)

    USACE Announces Temporary Halt of Water Releases from Gathright Dam for Routine Inspection of Outlet Tunnel

    COVINGTON, VA—The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Norfolk District will temporarily halt water releases from the Gathright Dam for a routine inspection of the outlet tunnel. The halt will occur from Feb. 25-27 and again from Mar. 1-3. The water release will be stopped daily at approximately 7 a.m. for up to six hours to allow for the inspection of the dam's outlet works.

  • NAO-2022-0999 (Powhite Parkway, Chesterfield County, Virginia)

    Chesterfield County, Department of Transportation proposes to construct a new 4-lane divided road known as the Powhite Parkway extension from the intersection of Old Hundred Road and Watermill Parkway to Woolridge Road and widen Woolridge Road from 2 lanes to 4 lanes between Simonsbath Drive and the intersection of Woolridge Road and Old Hundred Road. in Chesterfield County Virginia.

  • Announcing Reissuance of the Nationwide Permits (NWPs)

    On January 8, 2026, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Corps) published a final action in the Federal Register (91 FR 768) announcing the reissuance of 56 existing nationwide permits (NWPs) and one new NWP, as well as the reissuance of NWP general conditions and definitions with some modifications. These 57 NWPs will go into effect on March 15, 2026, and will expire on March 15, 2031.

  • NAO-2006-07410 (Dulles Digital, Loudoun County, Virginia)

    The applicant requests authorization to modify Corps Individual Permit NAO-2006-07410 for the Digital Dulles data center campus in Loudoun County, Virginia. The proposed modification includes additional wetland and stream impacts associated with reconfiguration of previously approved site layouts, construction of two additional data center buildings, relocation and expansion of two substations, expansion of an overhead electrical transmission easement, and updates to stormwater management facilities. Under the proposed modification, total impacts would be approximately 8.91 acres of wetlands and 441 linear feet of stream channel, including palustrine open water (POW).

  • PUBLIC NOTICE – INITIATION AND SCOPING OF THE CITY OF EMPORIA’S FLOOD RISK MANAGEMENT FEASIBILITY STUDY

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) and the City of Emporia announce the initiation of the City of Emporia Flood Risk Management Feasibility Study, Continuing Authorities Program (CAP) Section 205. We invite the public to play a key role in shaping the future of the study by attending an important in-person NEPA scoping meeting. Join us on January 15, 2026, from 6:00 to 8:00 pm at the Emergency Services Building, 709 West Atlantic Ave, Emporia, VA 23847.

  • December

    NAO-2011-01135 (Timber LVL Datacenter, Mecklenburg, Virginia)

    Microsoft is seeking reauthorization of its expired permit (NAO-2021-01135, originally issued on October 1, 2021, and modified on August 28, 2024) to complete the previously authorized impacts necessary for construction of its data center facility. All work will occur in Mecklenburg County, Virginia.

  • NAO-2025-01887 (Barrows Creek Mitigation Bank, Charles City County, Virginia)

    The sponsor, Justin Tench, proposes the establishment of the Barrows Creek Mitigation Bank to offset non-tidal wetlands impacts authorized as part of future federal and state permits. The Sponsor is proposing 21.2 acres of wetland restoration/creation and 23.8 acres of upland buffer. The Sponsor proposes to generate a total of 24.34 credits upon completion of the activities approved under the mitigation work plan. The purpose of this notice is to solicit comments and recommendations from the public, federal, state, and local agencies and officials, Indian tribes, and other interested parties concerning the work. All work is to occur in Charles City County, Virginia.

  • NAO-2025-02215 (Luckett's Landing Mitigation Bank, Loudoun County, Virginia)

    The sponsor, Davey Mitigation, proposes to establish the Luckett’s Landing Mitigation Bank to offset non-tidal wetland and stream impacts authorized as part of future federal and state permits. The purpose of this notice is to solicit comments and recommendations from the public, federal, state, and local agencies and officials, Indian tribes, and other interested parties concerning the work as described below. All work is to occur in Loudoun County, Virginia.

  • 408-NAO-2025-0106 (Vulcan Materials Westminster Avenue Pier Project)

    Interested parties are hereby notified that a request for permission to alter a U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) federal project pursuant to Section 14 of the Rivers and Harbors Act of 1899, 33 U.S.C. 408 (Section 408) has been received and is under evaluation by the Norfolk District. This Section 408 request was submitted by Vulcan Materials (c/o Mr. Lewis Myers) for the Vulcan Materials Westminster Avenue Pier Addition & Repair Project including the repair and rehabilitation of the existing concrete pier piles by installing fiberglass jackets and grout and new work with the installation of two pile supported, concrete additions landward of the existing concrete pier (860 SF). All of the work to be completed by barge along the Eastern Branch Elizabeth River. This project may alter the Norfolk Harbor and Channels Federal Navigation Project – Eastern Branch Elizabeth River. Comments should be received by the close of business on January 2, 2026.

  • 408-NAO-2025-00108 (Davis Main Street Floating Dock)

    Interested parties are hereby notified that a request for permission to alter a U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) federal project pursuant to Section 14 of the Rivers and Harbors Act of 1899, 33 U.S.C. 408 (Section 408) has been received and is under evaluation by the Norfolk District. This Section 408 request was submitted by Captain Dan's Island Tours, c/o Mr. Dan Davis, to install a new 95 linear foot floating dock system along Chincoteague Inlet Inner Channel at 4161 Main Street, Chincoteague, VA. This project may alter the Chincoteague Inlet Inner Channel Federal Navigation Project. Comments should be received by the close of business on January 2, 2026.

  • 408-NAO-2025-0105 (Island Motor Inn Bulkhead Project)

    Interested parties are hereby notified that a request for permission to alter a U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) federal project pursuant to Section 14 of the Rivers and Harbors Act of 1899, 33 U.S.C. 408 (Section 408) has been received and is under evaluation by the Norfolk District. This Section 408 request was submitted by Island Motor Inn, Inc. to install approximately 631 LF of bulkhead, no more than 2-feet channelward of the existing, failing bulkhead and backfill with clean fill. The project will also include the installation of 63 LF of bulkhead along the northern portion of the property at the entrance of the existing boat basin and backfilling 2,220 square feet with clean fill. This project is located along Lewis Creek at the Island Motor Inn at 4391 Main St, Chincoteague Island, VA, 23336. This project may alter the Lewis Creek portion of the Waterway of the Coast of Virginia Federal Navigation Project. Comments should be received by the close of business on January 2, 2026.

  • 408-NAO-2025-0060 (Chesapeake Yachts Pier Replacement Project)

    Interested parties are hereby notified that a request for permission to alter a U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) federal project pursuant to Section 14 of the Rivers and Harbors Act of 1899, 33 U.S.C. 408 (Section 408) has been received and is under evaluation by the Norfolk District. This Section 408 request was submitted by Chesapeake Yachts to remove the existing concrete floating pier system and replace with a new concrete floating pier with no further channelward encroachment and the existing aluminum gangway will be relocated to accommodate the new floating pier. This project may alter the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway – Dismal Swamp Canal Federal Navigation Project (AIWW-DSC). Comments should be received by the close of business on January 2, 2026.

  • NAO-1995-08595 (SH-9 Laurel Fork (Goodall) Highland County, Virginia)

    The Nature Conservancy is proposing the establishment of a mitigation site known as SH-9 Laurel Fork (Goodall) to offset non-tidal wetlands and stream impacts authorized as part of future federal and state permits. The proposed compensatory mitigation site is located at 936 Collins Run Lane, Monterey which is located in Highland County, Virginia.