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  • March

    NAO-2007-00181 (Poorhouse Road PRM Mitigation site, Prince Edward, Virginia)

    Vulcan Construction Materials, LP proposes to establish, design, and construct a permittee responsible wetland mitigation site, known as the Poorhouse Road Mitigation Site, in Prince Edward County. Comments on this project should be received by the close of business on April 2, 2023.

  • NAO-2022-01140 (Cottage Glen Development, Chesterfield, Virginia)

    Mr. Doug Sowers proposes to construct a mixed-use development with residential townhomes, office buildings, grocery store, roads, utilities, parking and stormwater management facilities in Chesterfield County, Virginia. Comments on this project should be received by the close of business on April 1, 2023.

  • NAO-2022-0650 (Columbia Gas Virginia Reliability Project, Virginia

    Columbia Gas Transmission, LLC proposes to replace 49 miles of 12-inch pipeline with 24-inch pipeline (Line VM-107 and Line VM-108) along an existing utility easement in Surry, Sussex, Southampton, and Isle of Wight Counties, as well as the Cities of Suffolk and Chesapeake, Virginia. Comments on this project should be received by the close of business on March 31, 2023.

  • February

    Army Corps of Engineers Releases Work Plan for Fiscal Year 2023 Civil Works Appropriations

    WASHINGTON - The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) delivered to Congress its Fiscal Year 2023 (FY 2023) Work Plan for the Army Civil Works program Feb. 27. "The FY 2023 Work Plan for Army Civil Works continues the administration’s substantial investments in projects and actions that will strengthen supply chains and the economy by adding capacity at the nation’s waterways and ports, build resilience to the impacts of climate change by reducing flood risks of communities and restoring the aquatic environment, and promote equity in underserved communities consistent with the President’s Justice40 Initiative,” said Michael Connor, Assistant Secretary of the Army for Civil Works.

  • NAO-2022-00415 (State Programmatic General Permit, 23-SPGP-PASDO, Virginia)

    The original public notice for this proposed State Programmatic General Permit (SPGP) was published on October 17, 2022. The revised 23-SPGP-PASDO is attached for public comment. Comments on the proposed issuance of the revised 23-SPGP-PASDO should be in writing and should be received by the close of business on March 30, 2023.
  • The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will hold its 2015 FNOD quarterly restoration advisory board meeting March 25, 6-8 p.m., at the Courtyard Marriott, located at 8060 Harbour View Boulevard, Suffolk, Virginia.

    FNOD Restoration Advisory Board scheduled for March 2

    Community members can learn more about restoration efforts at the Former Nansemond Ordnance Depot (FNOD) and hear the latest cleanup progress during a quarterly Restoration Advisory Board (RAB) meeting scheduled for 6:15 to 8 p.m. March 2.

  • NAO-2023-00248 (Field of Streams Mitigation Bank, Fauquier, Virginia)

    Abundance Mitigation, LLC proposes to construct and operate a compensatory stream and wetland mitigation bank in Fauquier County, VA.

  • Notice of Comment Period Extension (Mountain Valley Pipeline)

    USACE published on December 12, 2022 for public comment a supplemental Public Notice to Mountain Valley Pipeline, LLC’s proposal to discharge dredged and/or fill material into waters of the United States and work in and under navigable waters of the United States associated with the construction of the Mountain Valley Pipeline. The public comment period on this proposal was extended until February 10, 2023 via public notice of December 20, 2022.  The public comment period on this proposal is being extended an additional 15 days until February 25, 2023 to allow additional time for review of additional documents being provided for the benefit of public awareness and to inform any further comments on the proposed project.

  • NAO-2018-00983 (Luck Stone Crewe Quarry, Nottoway, Virginia)

    Luck Stone Corporation requests authorization to permanently impact 0.85 acres of palustrine non-tidal wetlands and 7,496 linear feet of stream channel for the construction of a granite quarry pit with appurtenant facilities. The project is located on 334.9 acres along the southern side of Hudson Road and Eleven Oaks Road down to Lazaretto Creek in the Town of Crewe and Nottoway County, Virginia. Comments should be received by the close of business on March 11, 2023.

  • NAO-2019-1958 (Jaden's Place at Dam Neck, Virginia Beach, Virginia)

    Atlantic Development Associates LLC is proposing to construct a townhome development at 580 and 608 Dam Neck Road in Virginia Beach, Virginia. It will impact 1.98 acres of palustrine forested wetlands associated with Lake Redwing. Comments on this project should be received by the close of business on March 12, 2023.

  • Section 408 Review of Sand Management Activities, Sandbridge Beach, Virginia Beach, Virginia

    Interested parties are hereby notified that multiple requests for permission to alter a U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) project pursuant to Section 14 of the Rivers and Harbors Act of 1899 (33 U.S.C. Section 408) have been received and will be evaluated by the Norfolk District.  The actions being considered are located in Sandbridge Beach, Virginia Beach, Virginia and have the potential to impact the Sandbridge Beach Erosion Control and Hurricane Protection Project.  The primary actions being considered include sand maintenance activities to remove excess sand that has migrated onto private property and place it back onto Sandbridge Beach. Written comments, including any objections to the proposed alteration, stating reasons therefore, are being solicited from anyone having an interest in the requested alteration and should be received by February 21, 2023.

  • NAO-2022-02783 (Rapidan Mill Mitigation Bank, Orange County, Virginia)

    Ecotone, LLC propose to construct a compensatory mitigation bank in Orange County, VA by removing the Rapidan Mill Dam. Public comments should be received by the close of business on March 6, 2023. 

  • NAO-2022-01498 (VA3 Data Center, Loudon County, Virginia)

    Vantage Data Centers plans to construct a large-scale data center located west of Belmont Ridge Road (Route 659) and south of Harry Byrd Highway (State Route 7), Loudoun County, Virginia. Comments should be received by the close of business March 5, 2023.

  • January

    Section 408 Categorical Permission 2 (408-CP-02) for Sandbridge Beach Erosion and Hurricane Protection Project, Virginia Beach, Virginia

    The Norfolk District is seeking comments regarding the development of Section 408 Categorical Permission 2 (408-CP-02) - Low Impact Alterations Conducted By Nonfederal Sponsors or Independent Requestors to the Sandbridge Beach Erosion and Hurricane Protection Project in Virginia Beach, Virginia which will provide expedited and streamlined reviews and final decisions for permission to alter the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Sandbridge Beach Erosion Control and Hurricane Protection Project pursuant to Section 14 of the Rivers and Harbors Act of 1899 (33 U.S.C. Section 408).
  • Col. Brian Hallberg stands on a wood ramp in uniform on the right hand side of the image, He is talking a woman on in a stripped long sleeve shirt wearing a sun hat, and another woman in a dark blue t-shirt. Condos and tropical vegetation are in the background

    USACE Works to Reinitiate Storm Risk Management Study for Collier County

    A small team consisting of leaders, planners, project managers, environmental scientist from the North Atlantic Division, Norfolk and Jacksonville districts, travelled around with representatives from Collier County, Florida looking at areas impacted by the effects of Hurricane Ian.

  • 3rd Party Compensation Meeting

    January 27, 2023CENAO-WRRFEDERAL PUBLIC NOTICEPROPOSED PURPOSE:  The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers,

  • NAO-2022-02021/MRC 22-V2295(Avonmore, Loudon, Virginia)

    The applicant is proposing to construct a single family residential development with associated infrastructure to include roads, utilities, and stormwater management.

  • NAO-2005-00172/ MRC 22-V1157 (One Logistics Park, Frederick County, Virginia)

    The applicant is proposing to construct a multi-use commercial development with associated infrastructure to include office spaces, roadways, parking, utilities, stormwater management, and a gas station/convenience store. Comments should be received by the close of business Feb. 26, 2023.

  • Craney Island Dredged Material Management Area: Potential Impacts on Future Deposits Due to Limited Capacity

    Due to limited capacity, the Norfolk District anticipates that acceptance of future deposits of dredged material into the CIDMMA, including deposits into the rehandling basin, will need to be deferred indefinitely until completion of the Norfolk Harbor Navigation Improvements Project, Inner Harbor Channels, and Anchorage F, and sufficient capacity is constructed to resume normal operations and dredged material inflows. With the exception of previous commitments for utilization of the rehandling basin, all other deposits are expected to be deferred through calendar year 2024 at a minimum.

  • USACE Release of the Draft Chesapeake Bay Oyster Restoration Program Great Wicomico River Supplemental Environmental Assessment

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) and the Commonwealth of Virginia, acting through its agent, the Virginia Marine Resources Commission, announce the release of the Draft Chesapeake Bay Oyster Recovery Program Great Wicomico River Supplemental Environmental Assessment (SEA). This Draft SEA evaluates alternatives that have the potential to improve the current and future function of eight restored reefs in the Great Wicomico River, Virginia. The study recommends expanding one reef, upgrading low-relief areas (2-4 inches high) of several reefs using small, 3-inch stone to a height of 12 inches, and adding large stones for additional habitat. Public comments should be submitted by Feb. 28, 2023.