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  • October

    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.
  • Aerial

    USACE Norfolk District, City of Portsmouth schedule adulticide aerial mosquito spraying Oct 2

    NORFOLK, Va. — The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Norfolk District, and the City of Portsmouth, Virginia, will conduct joint aerial adulticide mosquito spraying on Thursday, October 2, over federal properties on Craney Island, adjacent city properties, and the Churchland area in Portsmouth. This is the make-up date from the treatment that did not occur on Tuesday, September 30.

  • September

    Aerial

    USACE Norfolk District, City of Portsmouth schedule adulticide aerial mosquito spraying Sept. 30

    The Norfolk District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, and the City of Portsmouth, Virginia, will conduct joint aerial mosquito spraying Tuesday, Sept. 30, over federal properties on Craney Island, adjacent city properties, and the Churchland area of Portsmouth.

  • NAO-2022-02494 (LHR Gainesville, Prince William, Virginia)

    LHR Gainesville LLC requests authorization to construct a data center campus with 10 2-story data center buildings, two substation pads, and associated infrastructure. The work will occur on an approximately 196-acre property and result in impacts to 4.11 acres of forested wetlands and 3,770 linear feet of streams. All work is to occur in Prince William County, Virginia.

  • Community invited to Gathright Dam update on water, safety and river health

    COVINGTON, VA.- Residents and stakeholders are invited to attend the annual public information meeting at Gathright Dam on Thursday, Oct. 2, from 3 to 5:30 p.m. at the Lake Moomaw Visitor Center, in Hot Springs, VA 24445.

  • 408-NAO-2025-0074; Lynnhaven River Basin Aquatic Ecosystem Restoration Project – Wetland (Thalia Creek/Princess Anne High School Site), City of Virginia Beach Public Schools

    The Norfolk District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, is reviewing a request (NAO-2025-0074) from Virginia Beach Public Schools to build a 1,001-square-foot ADA-compliant boardwalk across a restored wetland at Princess Anne High School. The project, part of the Lynnhaven River Basin Ecosystem Restoration Project – Phase 1 Wetland, would provide students safe access for outdoor education and scientific study. The boardwalk is expected to have negligible impact on the restored marsh. Public comments are invited.

  • USACE Norfolk District announces Regulatory Request System (RRS) training webinars

    Live webinars on the Regulatory Request System (RRS) will be held September 26, September 30, and October 2 to guide applicants through the permitting process.
  • Aerial

    USACE Norfolk District to conduct aerial mosquito treatment at Craney Island Sept. 18

    The Norfolk District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, has scheduled an aerial mosquito treatment for Thursday, Sept. 18, over federal property at Craney Island.

  • NAO-2024-02685 (Desper Creek Technology Campus, Lousia, Virginia)

    The applicant requests authorization to construct a Data Center Campus, to be known as Desper Creek Technology Campus, and associated infrastructure, including, utilities, parking, and stormwater management ponds, within the Louisa County Technology District. The project site is approximately 190 acres and is located east of Mt. Airy Road, generally south of Route 33 in Louisa County, Virginia.

  • NAO-2025-00792 (Between the Bridges Mitigation Bank, New Kent County, Virginia)

    Clearwater Mitigation III, LLC proposes to establish a wetland mitigation bank in New Kent County, VA. The proposed bank site, known as Between the Bridges Mitigation Bank, is an approximately 62-acres site located south of Pocohontas Trail and Interstate 64, west of Courthouse Road, and east of Adkins Road (Route 618), adjacent to Jones Run, within the Middle James River Watershed.

  • NAO-2019-00041 (TREC Coastal Logistics Building 3, Suffolk, Virginia)

    Coastal Logistics Holdings, LLC is proposing to impact waters of the United States to construct a warehouse and associated infrastructure such as stormwater management, utilities, parking, and road access. The warehouse will support the storage and transport of goods, received through the Port of Virginia, throughout the region. All work is to occur in Suffolk County, Virginia.

  • NAO-2025-01026 (Hawkeye Mitigation Bank, Fauquier, Virginia)

    Davey Mitigation proposes to establish a stream mitigation bank in Fauquier County, VA. The proposed bank site, known as Hawkeye Mitigation Bank, is an approximately 59.2-acres site located north of Bear Wallow Road (Route 690), east of Cannonball Gate Road (Route 628), and west of Mountain Road, along a portion of Great Run, within the Rapidan-Upper Rappahannock Watershed.

  • NAO-2024-02919 (Wilcox Neck Mitigation Bank, Charles City, Virginia)

    The Sponsor (D & B Development, LLC) is proposing to establish Wilcox Mitigation Bank to offset non-tidal stream and wetland 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.