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  • June

    NAO-2017-02042 (Transportation Capital Infrastructure, Loudoun, Virginia)

    Loudoun County proposes to extend Lockridge Road (henceforth called Lockridge Road Extended) north from the existing intersection at Prentice Drive and then westward across Loudoun County Parkway to tie into the existing intersection at Shellhorn Road and Metro Center Drive, in Loudoun County, Virginia. Public comments should be received by the close of business on July 20, 2023.

  • NAO-1988-00021 (Southeastern Public Services Authority, Suffolk, Virginia)

    Southeastern Public Services Authority (SPSA) proposes to impact 109.64 acres of forested wetlands for the expansion into Cells VIII and IX at the existing Regional Landfill at 1 Bob Foeller Drive in Suffolk, Virginia. The purpose of the project is to allow SPSA to continue meeting its core mission for the next 40 years. As stated in the Code of Virginia §15.2-5102.1, SPSA is responsible for the management of the safe and environmentally sound disposal of regional waste for its Member Localities: the cities of Chesapeake, Franklin, Norfolk, Portsmouth, Suffolk and Virginia Beach, and the counties of Isle of Wight and Southampton. This Public Notice announces the availability of the Draft Environmental Impact Statement, which will be available for review and comment through August 15, 2023. This Notice also includes the dates and locations of two information meetings and two public hearings that will be held for the project.

  • NAO-2017-1468 / VMRC 23-4025 (Nike Park Road, Ise of Wight County, VA)

    The proposed Nike Park Road Extension project will consist of constructing a new approximately one mile, two lane collector roadway that will also include the construction of a multi-use path that will run parallel to the new facility. The project will impact approximately 157,068 square feet (SF) of nontidal forested wetland; 165 SF of nontidal emergent wetland: and 48.2 linear feet (LF) of jurisdictional ditch. In addition, approximately 1800.7 of nontidal forested wetland; 109.4 SF of unconsolidated bottom; 64LF of intermittent stream. Public comments should be received by close of business July 12, 2023.

  • Reissuance Norfolk District Regional Permit 20 (RP-20)

    The Norfolk District announces the reissuance of Regional Permit 20 that had expired on October 15, 2022. Effective June 1, 2023, this permit supersedes and replaces all previous versions.

  • NAO-2022-01808 (NP Austin Ridge, LLC, Stafford, Virginia)

    NP Austin Ridge, LLC has proposed to construct four warehouse and associated parking, utilities, internal roads, and stormwater management ponds to serve the Washington DC metropolitan area. Public comments should be received by the close of business on July 6, 2023

  • NAO-2008-01100 (Commonwealth Crossing Business Center, Henry County, Virginia)

    Henry County Development Authority proposes the construction of a 150-acre pad site and installation of appurtenant utility connections within the 765-acre Commonwealth Crossing Business center (CCBC) at latitude 36.55222⁰ N, longitude -79.905097⁰ W. Rail service and all utilities (electric, water, sewer, natural gas, fiber) are also proposed for the site. Impacts associated with the project were previously permitted and taken under VWP IP#11-0838 and NAO-2008-1100 which have now expired. Previously authorized impacts are 0.259 acres of wetland and 8418 linear feet of stream. New impacts proposed for Commonwealth Crossing Business Centre - Lot 2 include a permanent loss of approximately 0.53 acres (22,875 square feet) of palustrine forested wetlands and 5,379 linear feet of stream channel. Public comments should be received by close of business July 5, 2023.

  • May

    NAO-2019-01172 (Howe Farm Mitigation Bank, Hampton, Virginia)

    Back Creek at Howe Farms, LLC (sponsor) proposes a compensatory mitigation bank located in Hampton, Virginia. Public comments should be by the close of business on June 30, 2023

  • Notification to the public of changes to the District’s Regulatory Program practices related to requests for jurisdictional determinations and confirmations of delineations

    The Norfolk District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, is notifying the public of changes to the District’s Regulatory Program practices related to requests for jurisdictional determinations and confirmations of delineations of aquatic resources.

  • NAO-2021-01039 / V23-0390 (Avenlea Development, Henrico County, Virginia)

    Markel/Eagle Partners, LLC is proposing to construct apartment homes, residential townhomes, and commercial buildings, roads, utilities, parking, and stormwater management facilities, known as the Avenlea Development, in Henrico County, Virginia. Public comments should be received by the close of business on June 24, 2023.

  • NAO-2023-00286 (Wishing Star Substation, Loudoun County, Virginia)

    Virginia Electric and Power Company proposes to construct two power substations adjacent to an existing transmission line within the Broad Run drainage area in Loudoun County, Virginia. The activities will impact 0.17 acres of forested wetlands, 0.02 acres of emergent wetlands, 449 square feet of grading along the bank of a perennial stream (Broad Run), and 791 linear feet of intermittent stream associated with the substation footprints as well as a proposed stormwater management facility. In compliance with regulations implementing Section 106 of the NHPA, the Corps is soliciting comments on the proposed project from the public; federal, state, and local agencies and officials; Native American Tribes; and other interested parties. This public notice provides an opportunity for members of the public to express their views on the undertaking’s effects on historic properties and resolution of adverse effects. The Corps is requesting comments to assist in evaluation of the effects of the project on historic properties and evaluation of alternatives or modifications which could avoid, minimize, or mitigate adverse effects on historic properties. Public comments should be received by the close of business on June 22, 2023.
  • This graphic shows the traffic plan during construction, once the new span is built and the old span is being demolished.

    USACE, Chesapeake schedule Deep Creek Bridge groundbreaking ceremony

    NORFOLK -- The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Norfolk District, and the City of Chesapeake, in partnership with the prime contractor, Archer Western LLC, will host a groundbreaking ceremony for the Deep Creek Bridge Replacement project at 9:30 a.m. May 25, at 100 George Washington Highway in Chesapeake, Virginia.

  • NAO-2021-03242 (Henricus Park Bridge Access, Chesterfield County, Virginia)

    Chesterfield County Department of Transportation is proposing an undertaking to construct a new 1.2-mile two-lane access road and bridge with a shared use path for bikers and pedestrians over an oxbow to the James River. The applicant’s stated purpose is to provide access to Henricus Park while the existing park access road (Coxendale Road) is closed to accommodate closure of the existing coal ash ponds at the Dominion Energy Chesterfield County Power Station. The project will adversely the Ware Bottom Church Battlefield. In compliance with regulations implementing Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA), the Norfolk District is soliciting comments on the proposed project from the public; federal, state, and local agencies and officials; Native American Tribes; and other interested parties. This public notice provides an opportunity for members of the public to express their views on the undertaking’s effects on historic properties and resolution of adverse effects. Public comments should be received by the close of business on June 16, 2023.

  • NAO-2006-05947 (Kinder Morgan, Newport News, Virginia)

    The project involves dredging approximately 266,700 cubic yards around Piers IX and X at the Kinder Morgan Bulk Terminals in Newport News, Virginia to increase the depth throughout the facility to -55 feet at mean low water. Public comments should be received by the close of business on June 16, 2023.

  • NAO-2021-02345 (Coyote Drive Access ,Chesterfield County, Virginia)

    Chesterfield County Department of Parks and Recreation is proposing an undertaking to construct a new access point to the Dutch Gap Conservation Area and includes and access road from Coyote Drive, a 50-car parking lot, a lower 5-car ADA compliant parking lot, canoe launch, a pedestrian bridge over the Old James River channel, a stone dust trail that connects to existing trails on Farrar Island in the Dutch Gap Conservation Area for the purpose of providing park access to the public while Henricus Park Road is closed for removal of coal combustion residuals at the Dominion Energy Chesterfield Power Station. The project will adversely affect two archaeological sites. In compliance with regulations implementing Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA), the Norfolk District is soliciting comments on the proposed project from the public; federal, state, and local agencies and officials; Native American Tribes; and other interested parties. This public notice provides an opportunity for members of the public to express their views on the undertaking’s effects on historic properties and resolution of adverse effects. Public comments should be received by the close of business on June 14, 2023.

  • NAO-2023-00681 (Regional Permit 22, Lake Gaston, Mecklenburg County, Brunswick County)

    The Norfolk District is proposing to reissue and revise Regional Permit RP-22. Reginal Permit 22 (RP-22) includes certain activities within the Virginia portion of Lake Gaston including: construction of piers, boat docks, boat ramps, and boathouses; excavation of boat slips and channels; construction and backfilling of bulkheads and placement of rip rap; and installation of submerged and aerial power lines and utility lines. Public comments should be received by close of business June 14, 2023.

  • NAO-2021-03036 (Yardworks Manufacturing Facility, Chesterfield County, Virginia)

    The applicant proposes construction an organic mulching facility at 20751 and 20901 Hull Street Road, Chesterfield, VA. The proposal includes construction of inventory storage areas, mulch processing, a sales center, employee parking, and mulch dye area. The proposed project will permanently impact 0.47 acre of non-tidal forested wetland (PFO) and 0.05 acre of non-tidal emergent wetland (PEM). Public comments should be received by the close of business on June 2, 2023

  • April

    NAO-2019-01685 (Corporate Village Parkway Extended, Chesterfield, Virginia)

    Chesterfield County Department of Transportation proposes to construct a 1.2 mile two-lane roadway, a 10-foot-wide shared use path and stormwater management facilities, known as Corporate Village Parkway Extended, in Chesterfield County, Virginia. Public comments are due by May 27, 2023.

  • NAO-2021-0643 (Edinburg Retail Development, Chesapeake, Virginia)

    Chris Bollino of Two Farms, Inc. is proposing the construction of a Royal Farms store and an oil change facility, known as the Edinburg Retail Development, at 1809 South Battlefield Boulevard in Chesapeake, Virginia. The proposed commercial development will impact approximately 2.25 acres of palustrine forested wetlands which drain to a tributary of the Northwest River. Public comments should be received by the close of business May 25, 2023

  • NAO-2015-01418/VMRC 23-0779 (M & M Land Development Subdivision, Chesapeake, Virginia)

    M & M Land Development proposes to construct a 10-lot subdivision located east of Emerald Woods Drive and north of Pamela Court, Chesapeake, VA. Public comments should be received by the close of business on May 21, 2023.

  • NAO-2022-0448 / VMRC 23-4011 (SPSA Landfill Flyover, Suffolk, Virginia)

    Applicant proposes to construct a flyover ramp to accommodate the Eastbound traffic entering SPSA landfill in Suffolk, VA. Currently, traffic accessing the SPSA landfill from U.S. 58 East Bound utilizes a median crossover, crossing U.S. 58 West Bound to access Bob Foeller Drive (landfill access road). Public comments should be received by May 21, 2023.