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  • November

    NAO-1988-00021 (SPSA Adverse Effect, Suffolk, Virginia)

    SPSA proposes to expand the existing Regional Landfill into Cells VIII and IX at 1 Bob Foeller Drive in Suffolk, Virginia. The Corps in consultation with the SHPO and the Nansemond Indian Nation determined that the proposed federal action would result in an adverse effect to the Mawinsowa Swamp Traditional Cultural Place. Through the EIS process, the Corps is evaluating alternatives and modifications to the undertaking that could avoid, minimize, or mitigate adverse effects on historic properties. Comments on this adverse effect determination should be received by the close of business on December 16, 2024.

  • NAO-2019-01099 (Elbow Road Widening Phase II, Chesapeake, Virginia)

    The proposed Elbow Road Widening Phase II project is designed to address various transportation concerns along Elbow Road. A traffic study was conducted by Clark Nexsen in October 2019 and revealed current and anticipated traffic needs for the existing roadway. According to the report, the two-lane roadway currently operates at a Level of Service (LOS) D and is projected to degrade to a LOS E by the year 2030-2031. Therefore, to address traffic/congestion needs, the report recommended a four-lane road section. Comments should be received by the close of business on November 29, 2024.

  • NAO-2007-04005 (Stonehaven, Culpeper, Virginia)

    LTL Clevenger’s Village, LLC has proposed to complete construction of a mixed-use development which includes townhomes, single-family homes, commercial development, community amenities, and necessary infrastructure. The project site is located on the south line of Route 21, west of the Rappahannock River, east of Route 229, in Culpeper County, Virginia. Comments should be received by the close of business on December 12, 2024.

  • NAO-2024-00485 (Liesfeld Farm Drive Extension and Roundabout, Henrico, Virginia)

    Henrico County proposes to construct a 700 ft extension of Liesfeld Farm Drive, a roundabout, and stormwater management facility. The proposed project is located west of the intersection of North Gayton Road and Liesfeld Farm Drive in Henrico County, Virginia. Comments should be received by the close of business on December 11, 2024.

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

    Luck Stone Corporation continues to requests authorization to construct a granite quarry pit with appurtenant facilities 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. On February 9, 2023, a public notice was issued. Based on the results of a renewed wetland delineation, impacts were under reported by 0.5 acres of wetlands and 948 LF of stream channel. The limits of disturbance for the proposed project remain the same. Permanent impacts are now reported to be 1.35 acres of palustrine non-tidal wetlands and 8,444 linear feet of stream channel. Comments should be received by the close of business November 22, 2024.

  • NAO-2021-02815 (Magellan Parkway, Henrico, Virginia)

    Henrico County is proposing to construct Magellan Parkway a roadway project which includes construction of an east-west bridge crossing over Interstate 95 for vehicles, bicycles, and pedestrians; roads; and stormwater management facilities. Comments should be received by the close of business on December 6, 2024.

  • NAO-2023-02178 / 24-V2468 (Berkshire Green) - Chesapeake, VA

    The applicant is proposing to construct a single-family residential development consisting of approximately 47 lots with interior roads, site utilities, and stormwater management practices. As proposed, the project will permanently impact a total of 2.86 acres of palustrine forested (PFO) wetlands, and 0.04 acre of palustrine unconsolidated bottom (PUB) tributary. The proposed impacts will result from grading and fill associated with the construction of the planned residential housing, interior roads throughout the development, site utilities, and stormwater management infrastructure. The purpose of the project is to construct single-family residential homes in a highly desirable area of Chesapeake, Virginia. The need for the project is to provide single-family residential housing in a desirable area that has a shortfall of new available housing.

  • NAO-2024-01939 (Amazon Data Services, Louisa, Virginia)

    Amazon Data Services, Inc. has proposed to construct a Data Center Campus to be known as Northeast Creek Technology Campus within Louisa County Technology and Overlay District.

  • October

    NAO-1995-08595 (VARTF LJ-17/MJ-14 Sunken Meadow Site, Surry County, Virginia

    The Sponsor proposes to design, construct, establish and operate a stream and non-tidal wetland compensatory mitigation project known as LJ-17/MJ-14 Sunken Meadow (Project) in the James River watershed. The Sponsor proposes to generate approximately 39, 134 Unified Stream Methodology (USM) credits and approximately 176 non-tidal wetland credits through the completion of on-site restoration, enhancement, and preservation activities
  • Debris Removal Claytor Lake

    Debris Removal Effort Ramps Up at Claytor Lake with Additional Resources

    DUBLIN, Va., October 23, 2024 – Debris removal operations at Claytor Lake have intensified as the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), in partnership with the Virginia Department of Emergency Management (VDEM) and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), deploys additional resources to accelerate recovery from Hurricane Helene.

  • NAO-2010-00404 (Norfolk International Terminals (North and South) Dredging, Norfolk, Virginia)

    The Virginia Port Authority (VPA) is proposing to perform new and maintenance dredging by mechanical and/or hydraulic methods to deepen and widen the approach channel and berthing area at its facility known as Norfolk International Terminal-North (NNIT) and to deepen the approach channel and berthing area at its facility known as Norfolk International Terminal-South (SNIT) on the Elizabeth River in Norfolk, Virginia to provide safe navigation for the Ultra Large Container Vessels.

  • NAO-2016-01105 (Utterback Assemblage, Prince Williams, Virginia)

    The proposed project includes the placement of fill material for filling and grading, public road improvement, stormwater management facilities, and other associated infrastructure for the construction of a residential development. A total of 1.83 acres and 402 linear feet of waters of the US will be permanently impacted. Permanent impacts include 0.13 acre of forested wetlands, 0.6 acre of emergent wetlands, 1.04 acre of open water, 188 linear feet of perennial stream, 132 linear feet of intermittent stream, 12 feet of ephemeral stream, and 70 linear feet of culvert removal and temporary impacts include 0.01 acre of emergent wetlands, 0.1.6 acre of open water and 17 linear feet of intermittent stream.
  • U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and contractors (contracted through FEMA) corralled debris into a centralized location in preparation for debris removal by crane.

    U.S. Army Corps of Engineers begins largest Virginia debris removal mission in 20 years at Claytor Lake

    PULASKI COUNTY, Va. — The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Norfolk District, officially began debris removal operations at Claytor Lake, Oct. 19, following Hurricane Helene's aftermath. This is the largest debris removal mission in Virginia since 2003, and it aims to clear approximately 300 acre-feet of debris from the waterways to ensure public safety and restore normal conditions in the region.

  • NAO-2009-1274 (North Pointe Phase II, Albemarle County, Virginia)

    Great Northern Management Company is proposing to construct a mixed-use development known as North Pointe - Phase II. All Work will occur in Albemarle County, Virginia.

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

    The applicant proposes to deepen the Kinder Morgan facility’s permitted dredge depths of -55 ft MLW to -57 ft MLW to match the proposed depth of the existing federal channel (to include overdepth).

  • NAO-2020-02065 (Russell Branch Parkway, Sterling, Virginia)

    Belmont-Rte. 7, LLC proposes to construct a roadway extension within the Goose Creek drainage area in Loudoun County, Virginia. The activities will impact 0.03-acres of palustrine forested wetlands, 0.09-acres of palustrine emergent wetlands, 888 linear feet (0.25 acre) of perennial stream channel, and 1,281 linear feet (0.23 acre) of intermittent stream channel. 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.

  • NAO-2024-01631 (Country Club of Virginia, Richmond, Virginia)

    The Country Club of Virginia – Tuckahoe Site is proposing to reshape and existing pond within the golf course by excavating upland soil and then placing this soil within the pond in a different location as well as maintenance of an existing outfall structure at 101 Daniels Road, Henrico County, Virginia.

  • CENAO-WRO (Coastal Seaplane)

    The Proposed Action is for Coastal Seaplanes to establish a commercial seaplane enterprise that will operate in the Elizabeth River and the York River in Virginia under current seaplane policy pursuant to 36 CFR § 328. This regulation requires the commercial operation of seaplanes from federal project waters to obtain written approval of the District Engineer following consultation with and the necessary clearance from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and other appropriate public authorities and affected interests.

  • NAO-2023-1900 Reissuance of RP-11

    The Corps is announcing the reissuance of Regional Permit 11, for use by the Virginia Department of Transportation.

  • September

    Norfolk District Schedules Aerial Mosquito Treatment at Craney Island on October 1

    NORFOLK, Va. — The Norfolk District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, has scheduled aerial mosquito treatment on October 1st, over the federal property on Craney Island.