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  • December

    Federal Public Notice

    The US Army Corps of Engineers, Norfolk District, announces the implementation of the Environmental Justice (EJ) process for projects that require review under the Individual Permit process.

  • NAO-2008-02071 (Iron Mountain Data Center, Prince Williams, Virginia)

    Iron Mountain Data Center proposes to construct a two-story data center, approximately 165,428 square feet, and associated infrastructure, to expand the existing Iron Mountain Data Center. The project as proposed would impact 0.19 acre of palustrine forested wetlands (PFO) and 280 linear feet of stream channel. Comments should be received by the close of business on January 15, 2025.

  • NAO-2005-04514 ( Foxwell, Westmoreland, Virginia)

    Tam Maris Foxwell proposes to construct a 420-foot stone revetment which will impact approximately 3,300 square feet of non-vegetated wetlands. The Corps identified historic properties within the Corps permit area. 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. Comments should be received by the close of business on December 31, 2024.

  • NAO-2024-02953 (I-64 Gap C Widening, James City and York Counties, Virginia)

    VDOT, and their design build consultant, Allan Myers, Inc., are proposing widening along a nine-mile segment of Interstate 64 (I-64). The proposed I-64 widening is between mile markers 224.3 and 233.3 in James City County and York County. This section of I-64 widening is referred to as “I-64 Gap C”. Comments should be received by the close of business on January 13, 2025.

  • NAO-2023-1899 (Reissuance of RP-01, Entire State of Virginia)

    The Corps is announcing the reissuance of Regional Permit 01, for use by the Virginia Department of Transportation and the Virginia Passenger Rail Authority.

  • NAO-2024-02581 (Cedar Island Resiliency Project, Accomack County, Virginia)

    The applicant is seeking authorization to elevate and extend the natural marsh and intertidal flat behind the southern end of Cedar Island, at the site of a former ephemeral tidal inlet known as the ‘The Breach.’ The project plan consists of increasing the elevation of the western half of the site to expand and enhance marsh habitat. Graded areas and areas with no existing marsh will be planted with native marsh plants to increase ground stabilization. In order to stabilize the area of an historic breach, much of the low marsh will be raised and converted to vegetated high marsh through the addition of dredged materials and plantings. The project will result in the construction of approximately 5.90 ac of non-vegetated intertidal, 7.58 ac of vegetated low marsh, 21.26 ac of vegetated high marsh, and 3.93 ac of non-vegetated high marsh. Of the total marsh constructed, 4.69 acres will be new marsh converted from submerged lands. The project will also hydraulically dredge approximately 87.8 acres of subaqueous bottom to obtain 89,500 cy of material that will be used to construct the marsh portion of the project. Comments should be received by the close of business on January 10, 2025.

  • November

    NAO-2024-00974 (Belmont Road Realignment Project, Chesterfield, Virginia)

    Chesterfield County Department of Transportation proposes to replace existing culverts with a triple-barrel box culvert to alleviate flooding in the project area, changing the horizontal alignment of Belmont Road to accommodate the new drainage culvert, and relocate an existing 12-inch watermain in Chesterfield County, Virginia. Comments should be received by the close of business on December 21, 2024.

  • 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.