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  • December

    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).

  • NAO-2017-00979

    The applicant proposes to construct a beach replenishment (nourishment) project along approximately 3,700 linear feet of shoreline at Croatan Beach. Beach quality sand from an upland borrow source would be placed along the channelward side of the existing dune line, and would extend approximately 300 feet channelward of mean high water into the Atlantic Ocean. The proposed beach nourishment would result in impacts to approximately 2.43 acres of intertidal non-vegetated wetlands and 19.58 acres of subaqueous bottom. These impacts are detailed on the drawings entitled "Croatan Beach Nourishment, Virginia Beach, VA," dated September 18, 2017 and stamped as received by our office on September 29, 2017.

  • NAO-2015-02175/VMRC#16-V1300

    Notice is hereby given that Scimores Academy LLC is proposing to enter into a Memorandum of Agreement with the US Army Corps of Engineers and Virginia Department of Historic Resources under Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act. The Floris Historic District (029-5179) and three properties that contribute to it, Ellmore Tenant House (DHR No. 029-0267/029-5179-0006), Fox House/McFarland House (DHR No. 029-0420/029-5179-0007), and Stover House/Edward Lee House (DHR No. 029-0264/029-5179-0010) are located within the Scimores Academy project area, a proposed private school with associated infrastructure in Fairfax County, Virginia.

  • Mosquito larvae spraying set for Saturday Oct 14 at Craney Island

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' Norfolk District, will conduct aerial mosquito treatment on Saturday Oct 14th, over federal property on Craney Island.

  • NAO-2005-6388

    The applicant proposes to complete construction of a 490-lot single family home subdivision known as “Castleton” on 311 acres. Subdivision sections 1, 2, 4, and 8 are complete as well as Macallan parkway and the off-site sewer-line. Subdivision sections to be constructed are 3, 5, 6 and 7.

  • NAO-2016-00992

    The applicant proposes to upgrade Route 220 (Botetourt Road) from approx. 0.129 miles south of Route 43 (Narrow Passage Road) north to the intersection with Route 727 (Fork Farm Road), for a total length of 8.56 miles of work along a 9.65‐mile section of Route 220.

  • NAO-2017-1647/VMRC#17-V1685

    The applicant proposes to construct a 4-slip, 94-foot by 55-foot, enclosed boathouse for County Fire and police vessels; a 7-foot wide by 100-foot long access pier that will connect to a 4-space parking lot located within the 26.1 acre Osborne Park and Boat Landing Facility.