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  • July

    408-NAO-2023-0134 Section 408 Public Notice Virginia Natural Gas Canal Number 2

    Interested parties are hereby notified that a request for permission to alter a U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) project pursuant to Section 14 of the Rivers and Harbors Act of 1899 (33U.S.C. Section 408) has been received and will be evaluated by the Norfolk District. Comments should be received by close of business on July 23, 2024.

  • NAO-2024-00762 (Willis Mitigation Bank, Floyd County, Virginia)

    The Sponsor proposes to design, construct, establish, and operate the Willis Mitigation Bank (Bank). The Sponsor is proposing 1.96 wetland credits to be generated through wetland creation (1.71 acres) and wetland enhancement (0.22 acres), upland buffer establishment (0.97 acres) and 6, 169 stream credits to be generated through a combination of stream restoration, stream enhancement, stream buffer establishment, and livestock exclusion along 3, 231 linear feet of existing streams. The purpose of the Bank is to provide off-site compensatory mitigation for projects that result in unavoidable impacts to waters of the U.S. including wetlands and streams. Comments should be received by the close of business on August 9,

  • NAO-1995-08595 (VARTF CH-20 Howell Site, Southampton County, Virginia)

    The Sponsor proposes to design, construct, establish and operate a stream and non-tidal wetland compensatory mitigation project known as CH-20 Howell (Project) in the Chowan River watershed. The Sponsor proposes to generate approximately 3,371 Unified Stream Methodology (USM) credits and approximately 37 non-tidal wetland credits through the completion of on-site restoration, enhancement, and preservation activities. Comments should be received by the close of business on August 1, 2024.

  • NAO-2016-01943 (Potomac Shores Parkway Extension, Prince William, Virginia)

    Harbor Station Communities, LLC proposes to extend Potomac Shores Parkway west to U.S. Route 1, perform improvements to the intersection of U.S. Route 1 and Route 234 (Dumfries Road), as well as perform improvements to an existing commuter lot in Prince William County, Virginia. The project as proposed will result in impacts to 0.18 acres of palustrine forested wetland, 0.45 acres of palustrine scrub-shrub wetland, 0.03 acres of palustrine emergent wetland, 1,218-linear feet (0.55 acre) of perennial stream, 1,014-linear feet (0.13 acre) of intermittent stream, as well as 39 linear feet (<0.01 acre) of culvert removal. Comments should be received by the close of business on July 19, 2024.

  • NAO-1995-08595 (VARTF RO-12 Vaughan Site, Bedford County, Virginia)

    The Sponsor proposes to design, construct, establish and operate a stream and non-tidal wetland compensatory mitigation project known as Ro-12 Vaughan (Project) in the Roanoke River watershed. The Sponsor proposes to generate approximately 5,420 Unified Stream Methodology (USM) credits and approximately 7 non-tidal wetland credits through the completion of on-site restoration, enhancement, and preservation activities. Comments should be received by the close of business on August 1, 2024.

  • June

    Employees stand for group photo in front of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers - Norfolk District bldg. on June 27, 2024.

    Norfolk District invites public to virtual change of command ceremony July 12

    NORFOLK, Va. – Col. Sonny B. Avichal will assume command of the Norfolk District U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, in a change of command ceremony scheduled for 10 a.m. July 12 at the Norfolk Waterside Marriott.
  • Aerial

    District schedules Craney Island mosquito treatment for July 1

    The Norfolk District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, has scheduled aerial mosquito treatment on Monday, July 1, over the federal property on Craney Island.

  • NAO-2009-02654 ( River Port pier complex, James, Virginia)

    River Port LLC for a dredge (maintenance and new) project at their facility at 1201 Terminal Avenue in Newport News, VA. Comments should be received by the close of business on 16 July 2024.

  • NAO-2023-01759 (Lake Anna Tech Campus; Amazon, Louisa County, Virginia)

    Amazon Data Services, Inc. proposes the construction of a data center and associated infrastructure, including parking, internal roads, two substations, and one stormwater pond. The Corps in consultation with the SHPO determined that the proposed federal action will result in an adverse effect on site 44LS0298 and that with the implementation of minimization efforts outlined in the Assessment of Effects for Laurel Hill Baptist Church (dated April 23, 2024) will not adversely affect 054-5530. The Corps is consulting further to develop and evaluate alternatives or modifications to the undertaking that could avoid, minimize, or mitigate adverse effects on historic properties. Comments should be received by the close of business on June 27, 2024.

  • NAO-2016-00355 (Unilock - Project Lego, Hanover County, Virginia)

    The project proposes to construct a manufacturing facility and associated infrastructure. Comments should be received by the close of business on July 3, 2024.

  • May

    Third Party Compensation Meeting

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Norfolk District Regulatory Branch (USACE) and the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) are hosting a Mitigation Bank/In Lieu Fee (ILF) Meeting (Meeting) for environmental consultants and Bank/ILF Sponsors working within the Commonwealth of Virginia.

  • NAO-2022-02853 (Fleetwood East Mitigation Bank, Fauquier County, Virginia)

    The Sponsor proposes to design, construct, establish, and operate Fleetwood East Mitigation Bank (Bank). The sponsor is proposing 27.34 wetland credits to be generated through wetland creation (20.65 acres) and wetland enhancement (16.17 acres) and 22,768 stream credits to be generated through a combination of stream restoration, stream enhancement, stream buffer establishment (87 acres), and livestock exclusion along a combination of 23,044 linear feet of existing streams. The purpose of the Bank is to provide off-site compensatory mitigation for projects that result in unavoidable impacts to waters of the U.S. including wetlands and streams. Comments should be received by the close of business on June 27, 2024.

  • Public Notice Announcing Execution of a New 214 Funding Agreement Between USACE and the VPRA

    The purpose of this Public Notice is to inform the general public that the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Norfolk District signed a Funding Agreement (Agreement) with the Virginia Passenger Rail Authority (VPRA), to accept and expend funds to expedite the processing of their Department of the Army (DA) permit applications, subject to a series of limitations.

  • NAO-2024-00919 (Lake Overton BMP Retrofit, Henrico, Virginia)

    The proposed project at Lake Overton includes the removal of accumulated sediment, the renovation and upgrade to a stormwater management facility that includes aquatic benches, a cold water intake, and work to accommodate future sediment removal needs. Comments should be received by the close of business on June 20, 2024.

  • NAO-2002-03818 (Virginia Port Authority- Virginia International Gateway Dredging, Portsmouth, Virginia)

    The Virginia Port Authority (VPA) is proposing to perform new and maintenance dredging to expand the approach channel and berthing areas at its leased facility known as Virginia International Gateway (VIG) on the Elizabeth River in Portsmouth, Virginia to provide safe navigation for the Ultra Large Container Vessels. Comments should be received by the close of business on June 19, 2024.

  • RSS Webpage Announcement

    15 May 2024 – Permit applications are now available in RRS!

  • NAO-2009-00044 (LRRT Paradise Creek Projects 2 and 3, Portsmouth, Virginia)

    The Sponsor, Coastal Virginia Conservancy (Living River Restoration Trust) proposes to design, construct, and manage 2 additional compensatory mitigation sites in Paradise Creek. The Sponsor proposes to place a thin layer of granular activated carbon on the existing surficial sediment in 6 areas of Paradise Creek, using a mechanical delivery system. In addition, the Sponsor proposes to develop the final sediment remediation techniques to be applied to 8 areas of Paradise Creek as the Projects move forward. The proposed activities are anticipated to generate approximately 12 compensatory mitigation credits. Comments should be received by the close of business on June 15, 2024.

  • NAO-2023 02418 (HRSD Interceptor Force Main, Chesapeake, Virginia)

    The applicant proposes to replace the existing 20-inch diameter cast iron force main located within the Albemarle Chesapeake Canal. The existing pipe was installed in 1968 and is approximately 200 feet long between the air vent on the north side and the valve on the south side of the canal. The force main was struck and damaged on March 10, 2023, and removed from service. In addition, while removing the section of damaged sewer force main, the applicant proposes to remove the abandoned 20-inch city water main located adjacent to the sewer main and crossing the Canal. The damaged force main and abandoned water main are in an easement set to expire and are no longer serviceable. The removal of both mains from the easement and federal property will require the open cutting of the Canal and within land-side areas within federal property to the north and south of the canal. A new easement agreement will be acquired in the replacement location. To meet the depth requirements through the Canal (minimum depth of 30 feet below the dredged depth of the Canal), the force main will be installed utilizing HDD technology. The HDD portion will consist of approximately 825 feet of 24-inch DR 11 high-density polyethylene (HDPE) force main. The land portion will be constructed of 1,150 feet of 20-inch polyvinyl chloride (PVC) force main using open cut installation. The northern portion of the force main will tie-in to the existing force main within Battlefield Boulevard. The southern portion of the force main will tie-in to the existing force main within Wilson Drive. The total acreage of impacts to wetlands and waters of the U.S. resulting from permanent and temporary impacts is 0.327 acre. The purpose of the project is to replace the sewer force main providing system continuity and to eliminate the need to pump and haul from the City of Chesapeake Pump Station, and to remove the abandoned water main from the expiring easement. Comments should be received by the close of business on June 14, 2024.

  • NAO-2021-00803 (Snowden Bridge, Frederick County, Virginia)

    Brookfield Washington, LLC proposes to construct a multi-user residential development to be known as Snowden Bridge. The Corps in consultation with the SHPO has determined that the proposed federal action would result in an adverse effect on the Milburn Rural District (034-5035), the Byers House (034-1124), and the Battle of Stephenson’s Depot (034-0720). The Corps is consulting further to develop and evaluate alternatives or modifications to the undertaking that could avoid, minimize, or mitigate adverse effects on historic properties. Comments should be received by the close of business May 27, 2024.

  • NAO-2023-02524 (Lewistown Road Ashcake Road Roundabout, Hanover County, Virginia)

    The project includes the construction of a roundabout at the intersection of Ashcake Road and Lewistown Road, stormwater/drainage improvements, and sidewalks. Comments should be received by the close of business on June 12, 2024.