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  • January

    Announcing Reissuance of the Nationwide Permits (NWPs)

    On January 8, 2026, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Corps) published a final action in the Federal Register (91 FR 768) announcing the reissuance of 56 existing nationwide permits (NWPs) and one new NWP, as well as the reissuance of NWP general conditions and definitions with some modifications. These 57 NWPs will go into effect on March 15, 2026, and will expire on March 15, 2031.

  • NAO-2006-07410 (Dulles Digital, Loudoun County, Virginia)

    The applicant requests authorization to modify Corps Individual Permit NAO-2006-07410 for the Digital Dulles data center campus in Loudoun County, Virginia. The proposed modification includes additional wetland and stream impacts associated with reconfiguration of previously approved site layouts, construction of two additional data center buildings, relocation and expansion of two substations, expansion of an overhead electrical transmission easement, and updates to stormwater management facilities. Under the proposed modification, total impacts would be approximately 8.91 acres of wetlands and 441 linear feet of stream channel, including palustrine open water (POW).

  • PUBLIC NOTICE – INITIATION AND SCOPING OF THE CITY OF EMPORIA’S FLOOD RISK MANAGEMENT FEASIBILITY STUDY

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) and the City of Emporia announce the initiation of the City of Emporia Flood Risk Management Feasibility Study, Continuing Authorities Program (CAP) Section 205. We invite the public to play a key role in shaping the future of the study by attending an important in-person NEPA scoping meeting. Join us on January 15, 2026, from 6:00 to 8:00 pm at the Emergency Services Building, 709 West Atlantic Ave, Emporia, VA 23847.

  • December

    NAO-2011-01135 (Timber LVL Datacenter, Mecklenburg, Virginia)

    Microsoft is seeking reauthorization of its expired permit (NAO-2021-01135, originally issued on October 1, 2021, and modified on August 28, 2024) to complete the previously authorized impacts necessary for construction of its data center facility. All work will occur in Mecklenburg County, Virginia.

  • NAO-2025-01887 (Barrows Creek Mitigation Bank, Charles City County, Virginia)

    The sponsor, Justin Tench, proposes the establishment of the Barrows Creek Mitigation Bank to offset non-tidal wetlands impacts authorized as part of future federal and state permits. The Sponsor is proposing 21.2 acres of wetland restoration/creation and 23.8 acres of upland buffer. The Sponsor proposes to generate a total of 24.34 credits upon completion of the activities approved under the mitigation work plan. The purpose of this notice is to solicit comments and recommendations from the public, federal, state, and local agencies and officials, Indian tribes, and other interested parties concerning the work. All work is to occur in Charles City County, Virginia.

  • NAO-2025-02215 (Luckett's Landing Mitigation Bank, Loudoun County, Virginia)

    The sponsor, Davey Mitigation, proposes to establish the Luckett’s Landing Mitigation Bank to offset non-tidal wetland and stream impacts authorized as part of future federal and state permits. The purpose of this notice is to solicit comments and recommendations from the public, federal, state, and local agencies and officials, Indian tribes, and other interested parties concerning the work as described below. All work is to occur in Loudoun County, Virginia.

  • 408-NAO-2025-0106 (Vulcan Materials Westminster Avenue Pier 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 Vulcan Materials (c/o Mr. Lewis Myers) for the Vulcan Materials Westminster Avenue Pier Addition & Repair Project including the repair and rehabilitation of the existing concrete pier piles by installing fiberglass jackets and grout and new work with the installation of two pile supported, concrete additions landward of the existing concrete pier (860 SF). All of the work to be completed by barge along the Eastern Branch Elizabeth River. This project may alter the Norfolk Harbor and Channels Federal Navigation Project – Eastern Branch Elizabeth River. Comments should be received by the close of business on January 2, 2026.

  • 408-NAO-2025-00108 (Davis Main Street Floating Dock)

    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 Captain Dan's Island Tours, c/o Mr. Dan Davis, to install a new 95 linear foot floating dock system along Chincoteague Inlet Inner Channel at 4161 Main Street, Chincoteague, VA. This project may alter the Chincoteague Inlet Inner Channel Federal Navigation Project. Comments should be received by the close of business on January 2, 2026.

  • 408-NAO-2025-0105 (Island Motor Inn Bulkhead 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 Island Motor Inn, Inc. to install approximately 631 LF of bulkhead, no more than 2-feet channelward of the existing, failing bulkhead and backfill with clean fill. The project will also include the installation of 63 LF of bulkhead along the northern portion of the property at the entrance of the existing boat basin and backfilling 2,220 square feet with clean fill. This project is located along Lewis Creek at the Island Motor Inn at 4391 Main St, Chincoteague Island, VA, 23336. This project may alter the Lewis Creek portion of the Waterway of the Coast of Virginia Federal Navigation Project. Comments should be received by the close of business on January 2, 2026.

  • 408-NAO-2025-0060 (Chesapeake Yachts 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 Section 408 request was submitted by Chesapeake Yachts to remove the existing concrete floating pier system and replace with a new concrete floating pier with no further channelward encroachment and the existing aluminum gangway will be relocated to accommodate the new floating pier. This project may alter the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway – Dismal Swamp Canal Federal Navigation Project (AIWW-DSC). Comments should be received by the close of business on January 2, 2026.

  • NAO-1995-08595 (SH-9 Laurel Fork (Goodall) Highland County, Virginia)

    The Nature Conservancy is proposing the establishment of a mitigation site known as SH-9 Laurel Fork (Goodall) to offset non-tidal wetlands and stream impacts authorized as part of future federal and state permits. The proposed compensatory mitigation site is located at 936 Collins Run Lane, Monterey which is located in Highland County, Virginia.

  • NAO-2024-01848 (TREC Pitchkettle Landing, Suffolk, Virginia)

    The applicant requests authorization to construct 324 townhome units as well as associated infrastructure and amenities such a clubhouse, pool, grill area, dog park, walking path, necessary roadways, parking, and stormwater ponds. Total permanent impacts include 1.69 acre of palustrine forested wetland (PFO) and 0.001 acre (60 square feet) of jurisdictional ditch.

  • NAO-2023-02368 (Tidewater Logistics Center, Isle of Wight, Virginia)

    The applicant proposes to construct a warehouse and distribution facility for use by multiple commercial entities. The site is approximately 170 acres and will include the construction of four (4) buildings, six (6) stormwater ponds, interior roads, and utility infrastructure, as well as a community space including a green space and walking trail. The permit area, including the total acreage of impacts to wetlands and waters of the U.S. resulting from permanent and temporary impacts, is 0.31 acres including 0.02-acre (529 linear feet) of stream, 0.25 acre of open water (POW) wetland, and 0.04 acre of forested (PFO) wetland. The purpose of the project is to expand the capabilities for commerce in the Hampton Roads area to meet growing needs.

  • NAO-2020-02373 (Tolar Place-Ocean View Beach Nourishment Project, Norfolk, Virginia)

    The City of Norfolk requests re-authorization to construct a beach nourishment project at two sites (Tolar Place & Ocean View Beach Park) along the Ocean View shoreline in Norfolk, Virginia, to restore and enhance coastal storm protection to residential and public structures.

  • NAO-2022-01998 (Appomattox River Water Supply Project, Chesterfield County, Virginia)

    Chesterfield County Department of Public Utilities is proposing to construct a raw water intake, pump house, pipeline, and water treatment plant. Norfolk District is requesting comments regarding an adverse effect to the Ware Bottom Church Battlefield as result of this undertaking in accordance with the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA) (54 U.S.C. Section 306108), 36 CFR Part 800, regulations implementing Section 106 of the NHPA and 33 CFR Part 325, Appendix C.

  • NAO-2020-00657 (TREC Route 15, Loudoun County, Virginia)

    Loudoun County Department of Transportation requests authorization to remove and replace an existing culvert crossing located within a perennial stream channel. The current crossing is undersized, leading to restricted flow conditions. The culvert crossing will be replaced with a bridge crossing and the affected stream will be restored using natural stream design. This activity will be performed in compliance with current Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) grading standards, and in support an ongoing road expansion project along Route 15.

  • NAO-2021-00695 (Brookdale, Britain, and Tiffany Mitigation Bank, Loudoun County, Virginia)

    The sponsor, Potomac Mitigation Bank, LLC, proposes the establishment of the Brookdale, Britain, and Tiffany Mitigation Bank to offset non-tidal wetland and stream impacts authorized as part of future federal and state permits. The purpose of this notice is to solicit comments and recommendations from the public, federal, state, and local agencies and officials, Indian tribes, and other interested parties concerning the work as described below. All work is to occur in Loudoun County, Virginia.

  • NAO-2025-1948 (I-64 Gap B, New Kent County, Virginia)

    Shirley Contracting Company proposes to construct additional travel lanes along approximately 8.7 miles of I-64 from MM 215.6 and MM 224.3 in New Kent County Virginia. The widening would take place in the median of I-64 within the existing Right-of-Way (ROW). The proposed project is the last of three segments referred to as ‘The Gap’, as it will adjoin segments of the interstate between two areas that are six lanes or greater.

  • November

    NAO-2023-02516 (Leeds Manor Mitigation Bank, Fauquier County, Virginia)

    The sponsor, Leeds Manor Conservation LLC, proposes the establishment of the Leeds Manor Mitigation Bank to offset non-tidal wetland and stream impacts authorized as part of future federal and state permits. The purpose of this notice is to solicit comments and recommendations from the public, federal, state, and local agencies and officials, Indian tribes, and other interested parties concerning the work as described below. All work is to occur in Fauquier County, Virginia.

  • NAO-2018-1574 (Mountain Valley Pipeline - Southgate Amendment Project, Pittsylvania County and Franklin County, Virginia)

    Mountain Valley Pipeline LLC is proposing the construction 31.3 miles of 30-inch diameter natural gas pipeline to transport natural gas from an interconnection point with the Mountain Valley Pipeline in Pittsylvania County, Virginia to an interconnection point with the East Tennessee Natural Gas, LLC system (East Tennessee) in Rockingham North Carolina, and then to two new delivery points in Rockingham County, North Carolina. The applicant is also proposing to construct a permittee responsible mitigation site in Franklin County, Virginia.