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  • December

    NAO-2016-02138

    The applicant proposes to develop two parcels totaling 25 acres for the construction of a 39 lot single family home subdivision, resulting in the combined loss of 1.05 acres of tidal and non-tidal wetlands. Impacts to wetlands and waters have been avoided and minimized by the reduction in the planned number of developed lots, locating bmp’s (in uplands) on majority wetland lots thereby avoiding additional impacts, and the purchase of mitigation credits along with onsite wetland creation to offset impacts that cannot be avoided.

  • NAO-1996-02757

    The City of Norfolk proposes installation of a new 42‐inch diameter steel raw water main across the Nansemond River north of Dumpling Island and its confluence with Oyster House Creek, in Suffolk, Virginia. The Corps is seeking comments under Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act. Comments are due by the close of business on January 16, 2018.

  • NAO-2014-2045

    The project is located in waters and wetlands associated with Pamunkey River which is a tributary of the York River drainage basin. The New Kent County Water Supply Project will start with an intake at Northbury Farm on the Pamunkey River, and includes 8 pipeline crossings connecting with a new water treatment facility[ALC1] [JSH2] at the intersection of Quaker Road and Norfolk Southern Railroad New Kent County, Virginia.

  • 2016-01541 (tributaries to Mattaponi River)

    The project site, Triatch property, consist of one parcel of land totaling approximately 2.67 acres that is located in Spotsylvania, Virginia. The project is situated to the west of Courthouse Road, south of Plantation Forest Drive, north of Courthouse Commons Boulevard in Spotsylvnia County, Virginia.

  • 2006-5922

    The project site is approximately 34 acres and is located at the terminus of Harley Club Drive, west of I-95, within an industrial park known as Northlake, in Hanover County, Virginia. The applicant proposes to continue development of an industrial park by developing an industrial lot. The applicant proposes to impact 0.41 acre of forested wetlands for the construction of parking, access road and sanitary sewer. These impacts were previously authorized but not taken prior to the expiration date of the permit. To mitigate for the proposed impacts, the applicant is proposing to purchase 0.82 wetland credit. Cumulative impacts for the development of Northlake are approximately 2.7 acres.

  • 2017-00637-arl

    The project is located at 9604 Hornbaker Road, Manassas, Virginia. The approximately 88 acre project site is situated within Prince William County Innovation Park boundaries, approximately 1 mile north of Manassas Regional Airport.

  • Corps' technical experts to discuss Suffolk superfund site clean-up efforts

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will host their quarterly public meeting regarding restoration efforts at the Former Nansemond Ordnance Depot Thursday.

  • November

    NAO-2017-01842/17-V1774

    The City of Virginia Beach proposes to dredge in Hurds Cove as part of the SSD neighborhood dredging program.

  • NAO-2017-00574

    Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Langley Air Force Base (JBLE-Langley) proposes to eliminate obstructions, abrupt grade changes, open ditches, and standing water within the maintained grassy areas in and near the Langley Air Force Base airfield Clear Zones in Hampton, Virginia. The purpose of the project is to assist in reducing the risk of loss of life and damage to military assets in the event of an aircraft mishap, to ensure consistency with the installations Bird Aircraft Strike Hazard (BASH) plan, and to ensure compliance with Federal Aviation Administration regulations.

  • CENAO-WRR

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Norfolk District and the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) worked with the Interagency Review Team (IRT) to develop the Draft 2017 MBI Template (Template) for use in the Commonwealth of Virginia. This Template is proposed to replace and supersede the February 2010 version of the MBI Template. This notice is to announce the availability of the Template for public review and to solicit comments on this Draft version.

  • NAO-2004-03304 (04-V0271)/17-V1755

    Harbor Station Communities, LLC proposes the modification of the existing authorized Potomac Shores (a.k.a. Harbor Station) permit to include additional and revised impacts associated with the redevelopment plans for Landbays 4 and 5 due to final site plan engineering that will include the construction of the final phases of the residential development and associated infrastructure in Prince William County, Virginia. Permanent impacts are to 1.51 acres of palustrine forested wetlands, 0.28 acre of palustrine emergent wetland, 0.03 acre of stream channel and 3.36 acres of palustrine open water. Temporary impacts are to 0.04 acre of wetlands and 0.10 of stream channel. Comment period ends December 15, 2017.

  • CENAO-WRR-C

    The Regulatory Branch is now using a Headquarters web site to post issued permits. Beginning October 30, 2017, issued permits can be found at a single site for the posting of issued permits, posting as required by 33 CFR 325.2(a)(8).

  • CENAO-WR-R 2005-04124, 17-V1464

    DOUG SOWERS PROPOSES TO CONSTRUCT SECTION 7 OF AN ON-GOING SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL SUBDIVISION KNOWN AS ROUNTREY IN CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, VIRGINIA. HE PROPOSES TO DISCHARGE FILL MATERIAL IN 0.71 ACRE OF FORESTED WETLANDS AND 838 LINEAR FEET OF STREAM FOR THE PURPOSES OF CONSTRUCTING LOTS, ROADS AND STORMWATER MANAGEMENT STRUCTURES WITH APPROPRIATE COMPENSATORY MITIGATION.

  • CENAO-WRR

    INFORMATION REGARDING COMPLIANCE WITH THE FEDERAL CLEAN WATER ACT SECTION 404(f)(1) PROVISIONS

  • October

    NAO-2017-01128/17-V1061

    The City of Hampton proposes to install a seasonal inflatable recreational water park approximately 320 feet north of Buckroe Fishing Pier and approximately 140 feet channelward of mean high water. The project is located in the Chesapeake Bay, at Buckroe Beach in Hampton, Virginia.

  • CDD for 17-RP-20

    Decision Document 17-RP-20 - 10/30/2017: The purpose of this Public Notice is to inform the public that we have posted our Combined Decision Document (CDD) for the reissuance of the 2017 Regional Permit 20 (17-RP-20). This decision document constitutes the Environmental Assessment, 404(b)(1) Guidelines Evaluation, Public Interest Review, and Statement of Findings for the reissuance of 17-RP-20.

  • Corps Releases Draft Report for Coastal Storm and Flood Risks

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers today released a draft feasibility report for addressing coastal storm and flood risk to vulnerable property, populations, ecosystems, and infrastructure in the city.

  • NAO-2007-03767

    The applicant is proposing to construct a single family residential development at a site generally located on the south line of Route 673, northwest of Route 614, in Goochland County, Virginia. The project is being evaluated under the State Program General Permit. The Corps has determined that the project will have an adverse effect on-site a log house determined to be eligible for listing on the National Register of Historic Places. The Corps, Virginia Department of Historic Resources, the permittee and other consulting parties are proposing to enter into a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) under Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act.

  • NAO-2016-01854

    Loudoun Kline LLC proposes to construct a 45-unit residential subdivision and associated infrastructure on 2.49 acres at 20708 Ashburn Road in Loudoun County, Virginia. An adverse effect on the Ashburn Historic District has been determined for the project and a Memorandum of Agreement under Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act is being developed. Comments are due November 24, 2017.

  • CENAO-WRR 17-RP-20

    The Norfolk District announces the reissuance with minor revisions to better describe authorized activities of Regional Permit 20 (17-RP-20). The re-issued 17-RP-20 is effective October 16, 2017, and expires October 15, 2022, unless otherwise suspended or revoked. 17-RP-20 authorizes the creation of artificial reefs (oyster and fish haven) and dredging of old shellfish reefs, when the material, dredge shell or structural, will be used to create new or enhance existing natural or artificial reefs owned, operated or managed by the Commonwealth of Virginia by the Virginia Marine Resources Commission (VMRC).