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  • July

    NAO-2024-02957 (Virginia Electric and Power Company, Richmond, Virginia)

    The project includes the replacement of existing aerial crossings of tidal waterways for TL 588 as well as new aerial crossings of tidal waterways for TL 5005. The project proposes to replace the existing TL588 aerial crossing and construct a new TL 5005 aerial crossing of the Dismal Swamp Canal in Chesapeake, Virginia. The project is in the Lower Chesapeake watershed.

  • NAO-2025-00589 (Petersburg Casino Site,Petersburg, Virginia)

    Cordish Companies is proposing impacts to approximately 0.59-acres waters of the United States associated with Blackwater Swamp for construction of a casino, hotel, and entertainment resort complex. Proposed impacts are cumulative with 0.92 acres of impacts previously authorized for the area. All work is to occur in the City of Petersburg, Virginia.

  • NAO-1988-00021 (SPSA Record of Decision, Suffolk, Virginia)

    Availability of Final Record of Decision (ROD) for the Southeastern Public Service Authority (SPSA) Regional Landfill Expansion. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Norfolk District (Corps) has completed its National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) review process, Section 404 of the Clean Water Act 404(b)(1) analysis, and Public Interest review for SPSA’s proposal to expand the Regional Landfill at 1 Bob Foeller Drive off merged U.S. Routes 58, 13, and 460 in Suffolk, Virginia. The Record of Decision is electronically available on our website. There is no comment period for this action.

  • Water Resources Division (WRD) Commander's Policies

    Interested parties are hereby notified that the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Norfolk District, Water Resources Division (WRD) has implemented the following new or updated Commander’s Policies pertaining to the Craney Island Dredged Material Management Area, Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway, and Gathright Dam, effective immediately.

  • Regulatory Branch Website Update

    The US Army Corps of Engineers, Norfolk District, is pleased to announce the launch of an update to the Regulatory Branch Website.
  • Aerial

    Norfolk District Schedules Aerial Mosquito Treatment at Craney Island on July 3

    The Norfolk District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, has scheduled aerial mosquito treatment on July 3rd, over the federal property on Craney Island.

  • 408-NAO-2025-0048 (Edwards Pier and Boathouse Project)

    Interested parties are hereby notified that a request has been received for permission to alter a U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) federal civil works project (USACE project), operated and/or managed by the Norfolk District, pursuant to Section 14 of the Rivers and Harbors Act of 1899, 33 U.S.C. 408 (Section 408). Under Section 408, the Norfolk District has the authority to grant permission for temporary or permanent use, occupation or alteration of any USACE project as long as it is determined that the activity will not impair the usefulness of the project and will not be injurious to the public interest. Written comments should be received by the close of business on July 16, 2025.

  • June

    NAO-2024-2627 (Southeast Supply Enhancement Project, Pittsylvania County, Virginia)

    Transcontinental Gas Pipe Line proposes to construct the Southeast Supply Enhancement Project consisting of the installation of 55.3 miles of 42-inch-diameter natural gas pipeline (Virginia and North Carolina), additions to compression facilities (Virginia and North Carolina) and facility modifications (North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, and Alabama). The subject of this notice is specific to the actions of SSEP requiring a DA permit under the provisions of Section 404 of the Clean Water Act, which consists of the proposal to construct 55.3 miles of natural gas pipeline known as the Salem and Eden Loops located in North Carolina and Virginia. The Wilmington District will receive written comments on the proposed work, as outlined above, pertaining to both the Wilmington District and Norfolk District areas of responsibility, until July 28, 2025.

  • NAO-2014-00851 (Wetland and Stream Replacement Fund In Lieu Fee Program, Richmond, Virginia )

    The Commonwealth of Virginia, Department of Environmental Quality is proposing to develop an In-Lieu Fee Compensatory Mitigation Program referred to as “Wetland and Stream Replacement Fund In-Lieu Fee Mitigation Program” pursuant to Title 33 Code of Federal Regulations, Section 332. Comments should be received by the close of business on July 28, 2025.

  • Nationwide Permit Reissuance Public Notice Request

    On June 18, 2025, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Corps) published in the Federal Register its proposal to reissue 56 existing nationwide permits (NWPs) and issue one new NWP. One NWP is not proposed for reissuance. NWPs are general permits issued on a nationwide basis to streamline the authorization of activities that result in no more than minimal individual and cumulative adverse environmental effects. Many of the proposed NWPs require notification to the district engineer before commencing those activities, to ensure that the activities authorized by those NWPs cause no more than minimal individual and cumulative adverse environmental effects.  

  • NAO-2024-02685

    Amazon Data Services, Inc. has proposed to construct the first phase of a two-lane public road to be known as Green Bay Farm Road which will provide through access between Route 33 and Mt. Airy. Proposed impacts are for the construction of the road, associated stormwater management facilities, and erosion and sediment control measures.

  • Norfolk District Schedules Aerial Mosquito Treatment at Craney Island on June 18

    The Norfolk District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, has scheduled aerial mosquito treatment on June 18th, over the federal property on Craney Island.

  • Joint Public Notice: Notice of Availability of the Regional Streamflow Duration Assessment Methods for the Northeast and Southeast

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Corps) Baltimore, Buffalo, Charleston, Chicago, Detroit, Fort Worth, Galveston, Huntington, Jacksonville, Kansas City, Little Rock, Louisville, Memphis, Mobile, Nashville, New England, New Orleans, New York, Norfolk, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Savannah, St. Louis, Tulsa, Vicksburg, and Wilmington Districts, and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Regions 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, and 7 jointly announce the availability of the Regional Streamflow Duration Assessment Methods (Regional SDAMs) for the Northeast and Southeast (dated June 12, 2025). The methods are rapid assessment tools to help distinguish between ephemeral, intermittent, and perennial streamflow at the reach scale for the Northeast and Southeast SDAM Regions.
  • Craney Island

    Norfolk District Schedules Aerial Mosquito Treatment at Craney Island on June 12

    The Norfolk District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, has scheduled aerial mosquito treatment on June 12th, over the federal property on Craney Island.

  • NAO-2025-00030 (Synagro - Skippers, Greensville County, Virginia)

    The applicant is proposing to construct a compositing facility for the conversion of organic biosolids and wood waste into compost for commercial sale. The proposed project, known as the Synagro Compositing Facility, will include site grading, vehicle accessways and two automotive parking areas, stormwater basins, active bays, curing bays, and overs pile, finished pile, finished product storage areas, mulch pile, scale house, office building, biosolid building and loadout pad. The proposed development will result in permanent impacts to 1.90 acres of wetlands and 83 linear feet of intermittent stream. The purpose of the project is to construct a facility for composting biosolid byproducts.

  • May

    NAO-2022-02902 (Middle James Umbrella Mitigation Bank, Appomattox, Virginia)

    The Sponsor proposes to design, construct, establish, and operate the Bank for the purpose of providing off-site compensatory mitigation for projects that result in unavoidable impacts to waters of the U.S., including wetlands. The Sponsor has proposed that the Bank will consist of two (2) sites, the Natts Branch Site and the Clover Hill Site. The Sites total approximately 122 acres. All work is proposed to occur in Appomattox County, Virginia.

  • 408-NAO-2024-0125 (City of Virginia Beach Rudee Inlet Jetty Anchor System and Dredge Pipe 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 is a Section 408 request submitted by the City of Virginia Beach for the Rudee Inlet Jetty Anchor System and Dredge Pipe Replacement Project. The proposed activities include the installation of new pipe pile and concrete anchor block structures (22 total) and replacement of the existing dredge discharge pipeline crossing the channel. The proposed work will support the operation of a new larger hydraulic dredge required for maintaining water depths in Rudee Inlet. Comments should be received by the close of business on June 11, 2025.

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

    Nature Bank, LLC is proposing a to design, construct, establish, and operate compensatory mitigation bank Site on approximately 125 acres. The Site is called the Howe Farm Mitigation Bank. All work is to occur in Hampton, Virginia.

  • 408-NAO-2025-0035 (Safe Harbor Bluewater Marina Improvements 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 Safe Harbor Bluewater Marina Improvements Project which includes new work and maintenance dredging and the replacement of multiple fixed piers with floating piers for safe ingress/egress to the marina and for the mooring of larger vessels at the marina along Herbert's Creek (Sunset Creek) located at 25 Marina Road, Hampton, VA. This project may alter the Hampton Creek/Herberts Creek Federal Navigation Channel. The area will be dredged to -6.5-ft MLW and -8.0-ft MLW and transported to an approved upland facility. Comments should be received by the close of business on June 6, 2025.

  • 408-NAO-2025-0031 (City of Norfolk Waterside Timber Pier 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 is a Section 408 request submitted by the City of Norfolk for the demolition and replacement of a portion of the Waterside Timber Pier, in the same footprint as existing structures. The pier is located behind 333 Waterside Drive in Norfolk, VA and may alter the Eastern Branch Elizabeth River portion of the Norfolk Harbor and Channels Federal Navigation Project (NHC-EBER) and Norfolk Coastal Storm Risk Management Federal Project (NCSRM). The existing pier has shown significant deterioration and is currently closed to the public. Comments should be received by the close of business on June 6, 2025.