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  • November

    NAO-2018-1574 (Mountain Valley Pipeline - Southgate Amendment Project, Pittsylvania County and Franklin County, Virginia)

    Mountain Valley Pipeline LLC is proposing the construction 31.3 miles of 30-inch diameter natural gas pipeline to transport natural gas from an interconnection point with the Mountain Valley Pipeline in Pittsylvania County, Virginia to an interconnection point with the East Tennessee Natural Gas, LLC system (East Tennessee) in Rockingham North Carolina, and then to two new delivery points in Rockingham County, North Carolina. The applicant is also proposing to construct a permittee responsible mitigation site in Franklin County, Virginia.

  • NAO-2025-02389 Public Notice (Virginia Economic Development Authority, Amherst, Virginia)

    The Virginia Economic Development Authority requests authorization to fill approximately 4,371 linear feet of intermittent and perennial streams, and 8,812 square feet (0.2 acres) of palustrine forested wetland to construct a 1.25 million square foot building lot with attendant stormwater and utility as an industrial site in Amherst County Virginia.

  • 408-NAO-2025-0091 - Coastal Precast System Chesapeake Facility Maintenance Dredging

    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 Coastal Precast System (CPS) to perform continued maintenance dredging of existing berthing areas at their Chesapeake facility along the Southern Branch Elizabeth River at 1316 Yacht Drive, Chesapeake, VA. The berths will be dredged mechanically, and the dredged material will be transported via barge to the CPS facility in Cape Charles, VA or to the Dominion Recycling in Chesapeake, VA for upland disposal. Berths A and B are maintained at -14 ft mean low water (MLW), Berth C is maintained to -15 ft MLW, Berth D is maintained to -12 ft MLW, Berth E is maintained to -10 ft MLW and Berth F is maintained to -5 ft MLW. This project may alter the Southern Branch Elizabeth River reach of the Norfolk Harbor and Channels Federal Navigation Project. Comments should be received by the close of business on November 21, 2025.

  • October

    NAO-2008-02202 (Metro Machine Corp. dba General Dynamics Nassco Norfolk Dredging Project, Portsmouth, Virginia)

    Metro Machine Corp. dba General Dynamics Nassco Norfolk is proposing to deepen and expand the existing berthing areas from 15.8 acres to 24.0 acres. All work would occur in Portsmouth, Virginia.

  • FEDERAL PUBLIC NOTICE – NOTICE TO NAVIGATION INTERESTS - Craney Island Dredged Material Management Area: Impacts on Future Deposits Due to Limited Capacity

    Navigation Interested parties are hereby notified of the continued limited capacity at the Norfolk District’s Craney Island Dredged Material Management Area (CIDMMA). To accommodate infrastructure maintenance and engineering improvements to maximize dike raising efforts and future dredged material capacity, resumption of normal dredged material deposits into the upland cells and the rehandling basin of the CIDMMA are expected to be deferred through calendar year 2029 at a minimum. Potential CIDMMA users are urged to plan for alternative placement options for their projects through calendar year 2029.

  • NAO-2022-00145 (Fairwinds Landing, Dredging Heavy Lift Wharfs and Bulkhead, Norfolk, Virginia)

    Fairwinds Landing LLC is proposing to dredge existing boat basins, replace existing bulkhead structures and install two heavy lift wharfs. All work is to occur in Norfolk, Virginia.

  • NAO-2025-01543 (Project Sisson, Stafford, Virginia)

    Real Estate Pursuits 2 LC requests authorization to discharge fill material in 2.69 acres of palustrine emergent wetlands (including 0.43 acre of ditch), 1.16 acres of palustrine forested wetlands, and 0.18 acre of open water. These proposed impacts are for the construction of a data center campus consisting of 16 data center buildings, four substations, one security building, stormwater ponds, parking, and access and internal roads.

  • NAO-2023-02516 (Leeds Manor Mitigation Bank, Fauquier, Virginia)

    The sponsor, Leeds Manor Conservation LLC, proposes the establishment of the Leeds Manor 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 Fauquier County, Virginia.

  • 408-NAO-2025-0083 (Norfolk & Portsmouth Belt Line Railroad Bridge Fender Repair 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 the Norfolk & Portsmouth Belt Line Railroad (NPBLRR) to install ten (10) new 36-inch diameter steel pipe piles adjacent to the fixed span portion of the existing Norfolk & Portsmouth Belt Line Railroad vertical lift bridge that crosses the Southern Branch of the Elizabeth River between Chesapeake and Portsmouth, VA. All work shall be completed by barge with five (5) piles installed adjacent to the eastern and western abutments using an impact hammer driven full length. This project may alter the Norfolk Harbor & Channels Federal Navigation Project - Paradise Creek to Lamberts Bend Reach (aka Southern Branch Elizabeth River). Comments should be received by the close of business on October 30, 2025.

  • 408-NAO-2025-0086 (City of Norfolk Waterfront Timber Piers Repair 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 the City of Norfolk to conduct maintenance of existing pier at the Waterfront in Downtown Norfolk along the Elizabeth River. The purpose of this project is to replace-in-kind the deteriorated existing timber fendering elements and deck planks. This project may alter the Norfolk Harbor and Channels Federal Navigation Project (Paradise Creek to Lamberts Bend and Eastern Branch Elizabeth River Reaches) and Norfolk Coastal Storm Risk Management Project (Norfolk CSRM). Comments should be received by the close of business on October 29, 2025.
  • Aerial

    Norfolk District schedules aerial mosquito treatment at Craney Island on Oct. 14

    The Norfolk District of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has scheduled aerial mosquito treatment on Tuesday, Oct. 14, over federal property on Craney Island, with a backup date of Wednesday, Oct. 15.

  • 408-NAO-2025-0088 (Town of Chincoteague Mariners Point Bulkhead)

    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 the Town of Chincoteague for the Town of Chincoteague Mariners Point Bulkhead. The project proposes the construction of 700 +/- linear feet of steel sheet piling bulkhead adjacent to the Town of Chincoteague's spoil site at the Curtis Merritt Harbor. The proposed bulkhead would be installed channelward of the existing concrete rubble berm on the westerly end of the property. The applicant proposes that all backfill materials will be sourced from the existing adjacent USACE joint-administered spoil site. The adjacent spoil site contains dewatered spoils from local ongoing dredging projects. This project would provide a beneficial use of those spoils. Construction would occur from land and construction barge. This project may alter the Chincoteague Inlet Federal Navigation Project and the associated Curtis Merritt Dredged Material Management Area. Comments should be received by the close of business on October 24, 2025.

  • 408-NAO-2025-0081 (Tangier Fuel Pier and Bulkhead 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 the Town of Tangier for the Tangier Fuel Pier and Bulkhead Replacement Project located at 1000 Williams Wheatley Road in Tangier, VA. The proposed project will include removal of two existing deteriorating docks and piles, installation of a new east bulkhead, dredging of the area adjacent to current and proposed bulkheads, and reconstruction of the north dock. This project may alter the Tangier Basin reach of the Tangier Channels Federal Navigation Project. Comments should be received by the close of business on October 24, 2025.

  • NAO-2020-01376 (Joint Base Langley Eustis-Ft. Eustis ACP Main Gate, Newport News, Virginia)

    Joint Base Langley Eustis- Ft. Eustis (JBLE-Eustis) proposes to replace the existing Access Control Point (ACP) at JBLE-Eustis with an ACP that will meet all the current Department of Defense (DoD) security requirements. The proposed work includes the construction of a new Visitor Control Center, an enclosed commercial vehicle inspection area, and enclosed privately owned vehicle inspection area, a gate house for ACP operations, 5 guard shacks with a large access canopy, new access lanes, vehicle queuing areas, parking areas and associated infrastructure. The project will also require the relocation of Dozier Road to accommodate the new facilities. The proposed work will result in permanent impacts to 3.35 acres of palustrine forested wetlands. All work is to occur at Fort Eustis in Newport News, Virginia.

  • 408-NAO-2025-0054 (Bramwell 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 Mr. Gerald Bramwell to remove and replace an existing pier with a new pier and associated structures along Herbert's Creek (Sunset Creek) at 6 Cedar Point Drive in Hampton, Virginia. Floating finger piers will be installed to accommodate boat access. The proposed project will include (1) 88' x 6' and (2) 30' x 6' floating docks. There will be a 60' mooring location for 95K LB boat with (3) mooring pilings, a 20K LB boat lift in a 22' wet slip, and a modular floating kayak pier. This project may alter the Hampton Creek/Herbert’s Creek Federal Navigation Project. Comments should be received by the close of business on October 22, 2025.

  • 408-NAO-2025-0076 (Forebeck I LLC Pier, Boathouse & Boat Lift)

    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 Forebeck I LLC to construct a new timber wharf, boat lift, and boathouse along the Lynnhaven Inlet - Channel to Broad Bay at 2715 Canal Road, Virginia Beach, VA. This project may alter the Channel to Broad Bay portion of the Lynnhaven Inlet Federal Navigation Project. Comments should be received by the close of business on October 22, 2025.

  • 408-NAO-2025-0059 (Seldon Pier Addition & Boat Lift)

    : 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 My Mr. Kevin Seldon for the construction of two 5' x 40' pier additions adjacent to the existing pier, one on the east side and one on the west side and installation a 16,000 lb. boat lift along the Channel to Broad Bay (Beach Canal) at 2928 Adam Keeling Road, Virginia Beach, VA. This project may alter the channel to the Broad Bay portion of the Lynnhaven Inlet Federal Navigation Project. Comments should be received by the close of business on October 22, 2025.

  • 408-NAO-2025-0073 (Newport News Seafood Industrial Park Pier and Dolphin Restoration 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 the City of Newport News for the Newport News Seafood Industrial Park (SIP) to conduct repair recommendations to existing structures as required by a 2024 structural condition inspection including pier repairs and mooring and breasting dolphin repairs. This project may alter the Newport News Creek Federal Navigation Project. Comments should be received by the close of business on October 22, 2025.

  • NAO-2025-01156 (Smith Crossing, Prince William County, Virginia)

    The applicant requests authorization to construct a residential development, to be known as Smith Crossing, and associated infrastructure, including residential amenities, interior roads, and utilities. All work is to occur in Prince William County, Virginia.
  • Aerial

    USACE Norfolk District, City of Portsmouth reschedule adulticide aerial mosquito spraying for Oct 6

    The Norfolk District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, and the City of Portsmouth, Virginia, will conduct joint aerial adulticide mosquito spraying on Monday, Oct. 6, over federal property on Craney Island, adjacent city property, and the Churchland area of Portsmouth.