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  • December

    NAO-2012-00080

    On Jan. 20, 4 - 7 p.m., a virtual public hearing will be held regarding a Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS) for Dominion Energy’s proposed Surry – Skiffes Creek – Whealton Aerial Transmission Line “Project." On November 27, a Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS) for Dominion Energy’s proposed Surry – Skiffes Creek – Whealton Aerial Transmission Line “Project” was released in the Federal Register. On November 30th, we issued a public notice announcing its release and request for comment. To date we have received several requests for a comment period extension. After consideration, we are extending the current suspense date an additional 30-days to February 10, 2021.

  • NAO-1995-08595

    Virginia Aquatic Resources Trust Fund submitted a proposal to provide an in-lieu fee mechanism for compensatory mitigation for impacts to Commonwealth of Virginia aquatic resources, with the public comment period closing Jan. 14.
  • Woman speaks to crowd using microphone

    Norfolk District’s small business program achieves third banner year

    Although she probably won’t, Norfolk District Deputy for Small Business Programs Cherie Kunze could sit back and enjoy some well-deserved downtime; after all, this is the third consecutive year Norfolk District met and surpassed district goals for awards to small businesses.

  • NAO-2003-02984

    Norfolk District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers received a proposal for renourishment at Buckroe Beach in Hampton, Virginia, with a comment period closing Jan. 9.

  • November

    NAO-2012-00080

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Corps), along with the help of its One Federal Decision Cooperating Agencies, has prepared a Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS) for the Virginia Electric Power Company (Dominion) proposal known as Surry – Skiffes Creek – Whealton Aerial Transmission Line “Project”. On Nov 27th the Notice of Availability for the DEIS was published in the Federal Register. The Corps is accepting comments until January 11, 2021 that will be used to inform the Final Environmental Impact Statement scheduled for the Spring of 2021.

  • NAO-2019-1270

    The applicant, 29:11 Chesterfield, proposes to construct a mixed-use development including retail, hotel, apartments and townhomes north east of the intersection of Iron Bridge and Courthouse roads in Chesterfield County, Virginia. This project is open for public comment through Dec. 24.

  • City of Norfolk Downtown Floodwall, Section 408 Review

    A request for review pursuant to Section 408 has been received from the City of Norfolk, for modifications to the existing Downtown floodwall, a federally authorized and non-federally operated flood risk management system. The city of Norfolk requests to modify the existing floodwall to add an additional two to four feet in height in order to maintain FEMA accreditation. These modifications will include making the existing wall higher and extending the outer reaches with floodwall extensions. The public comment period closes Dec. 7, 2020.
  • SUFFOLK, Va. -- A sign warns people of the danger at the Former Nansemond Ordnance Depot. In 1987 the Former Nansemond Ordnance Depot became a matter of public concern when a piece of crystalline TNT was found at the Tidewater Community College, Portsmouth Campus. Extensive historical research, investigations, and testing led the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to place this site on the National Priority list in 1999. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has managed the clean-up project on this site since. (U.S. Army photo/Patrick Bloodgood)

    FNOD Restoration Advisory Board virtual meeting set for Dec. 3

    SUFFOLK, Va. — Restoration efforts at the Former Nansemond Ordnance Depot (FNOD) remain an ongoing priority for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE). Community members can learn more about this Formerly Used Defense Site (FUDS) and hear the latest cleanup progress during the project’s quarterly Restoration Advisory Board (RAB) virtual meeting scheduled for 6:15 to 8:15 p.m. Dec. 3 via Webex.

  • NAO-2016-1269

    This proposal will require a department of the Army permit to fill and pipe 1,036 linear feet (0.10 acre) of an existing drainage ditch to construct a mixed-use development of multi-family residential units and office space with attendant roadways, parking and open space.

  • Buckroe Beach – City of Hampton Buckroe Beach Boardwalk Improvements Phase II

    Improvements to Buckroe Renourishment Project are being reviewed by the Norfolk District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers with public comment closing Nov. 30, 2020.

  • NAO-2020-1923

    HGS, LLC (Ben Eubanks) proposes to construct a mitigation bank in Amelia County, Prince Edward County, and Buckingham County, Virginia.

  • October

    NAO-2004-3740

    The applicant proposes to dredge a minimal channel (1,937 cubic yards / 17,170 square feet) for access to navigable water. This project is taking place within the Lynnhaven River at 1020 and 1016 Witch Point Trail, City of Virginia Beach, Virginia. Public comment closes Nov. 28, 2020.

  • NAO-2019-00878

    Timber Ridge at Hartland, LLC proposes a residential development west of Fleetwood Road in Loudoun County. Public comment period closes Nov. 27, 2020.

  • NAO-2012-02369

    Wegmans Food Markets, Inc. plans to adversely affect 14.69 acres of mostly forested wetlands and 1,673 linear feet of ditch with appropriate mitigation to construct a distribution center and attendant features on a site containing approximately 219.6 acres located on Ashcake and Sliding Hill Roads in Hanover County, Virginia.
  • Aerial

    Monday primed for Portsmouth mosquito spraying

    Norfolk District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will conduct another round of aerial mosquito treatment Wednesday over federal property on Craney Island in Portsmouth.

  • NAO-2019-02119-arl (Licking Run)

    HGS, LLC proposes to establish a wetland mitigation bank in Fauquier and Prince William Counties, Virginia. Public comment period ends Nov. 16, 2020.
  • Gathright Dam in Alleghany County, Virginia, impounds water flowing down the Jackson River to create the 2,500-acre Lake Moomaw. Since opening in 1979, the dam has prevented numerous floods, saving countless dollars and lives.

    Gathright Dam’s third pulse release set for October 14

    COVINGTON, Va. – Gathright Dam operators are scheduled to carry out the year’s third water-pulse

  • NAO-2011-02448

    Waste Management of Virginia, Inc proposes to expand the existing landfill in Charles City County at 8000 Chambers Road by constructing 16 new cells, storm water management facilities and a perimeter road.

  • NAO-2020-00510

    Vulcan Materials seeks to expand their existing stone quarry in South Hill, Virginia. Their project will result in the loss of 1.65 acres of wetlands and 1,418 linear feet of stream.
  • Aerial

    Mosquito spraying continues Tuesday in Portsmouth

    Norfolk District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will conduct another round of aerial mosquito treatment Tuesday over federal property on Craney Island.