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  • February

    Federal Public Notice

    Due to modified Department of Defense security protocols, the Norfolk District Regulatory Branch is no longer able to accept documents via external File Transfer Protocol (FTP) sites.

  • January

    NAO-2016-00218 (Cedar Terrace, Loudoun County, Virginia)

    The applicant proposes to construct a mixed-use development, to be known as Cedar Terrace, within the existing South Riding community and in proximity to the existing South Riding Market Square retail development. The project would include 383 residential units and seven commercial/retail buildings, open space, active recreation areas, parking, stormwater management, and associated utilities and infrastructure. The proposed project would permanently impact 0.32 acre of palustrine forested wetlands (PFO), 0.33 acre of palustrine scrub-shrub wetland (PSS), 0.40 acre palustrine emergent wetland (PEM), and 2,903 linear feet of stream. In addition, 94 linear feet of stream are proposed as temporary impacts for the development. Comments should be received by the close of business on March 1, 2024

  • Section 408 Public Notice for Richmond Floodwall South-Silo

    Interested parties are hereby notified that multiple requests 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 (33 U.S.C. Section 408) have been received and will be evaluated by the Norfolk District. Written comments, including any objections to the proposed alteration, stating reasons therefore, are being solicited from anyone having an interest in the requested alteration. Comments should be received by Feb. 7, 2024.

  • USACE, Newport News Set Date to Begin Deep Creek Navigation Channel Dredging

    In partnership with the City of Newport News, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Norfolk District has set a date to begin dredging the Deep Creek Navigation Channel.

  • U.S. Army Corps and the City of Hampton Lead the Charge on the Approved Virginia Peninsula Coastal Storm Risk Management Feasibility Study

    The Norfolk District is pairing with the City of Hampton on the Virginia Peninsula Coastal Storm Risk Management Feasibility Study and taking a step toward building the resilience of the Peninsula region against coastal flooding.

  • NAO-2023-02171 (Cloverland Farm Mitigation Bank, Fauquier County and Prince William County, Virginia)

    The Sponsor proposes to design, construct, establish, and operate Cloverland Farm Mitigation Bank (Bank). The sponsor is proposing 15.35 wetland credits to be generated through 107.46 acres of wetland enhancement and 63.01 acres of upland buffer preservation and enhancement. The sponsor is proposing 36,506 stream credits to be generated through enhancement of 39,242 linear feet of stream and 353 acres of riparian buffer. 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. Public comment should be received by the close of business on February 16, 2024.

  • NAO-2023-00681 (23-RP-22 - Regional Permit 22)

    The Norfolk District announces the issuance of the Regional Permit 22 for construction of piers, boat docks, boat ramps, and boathouses; excavation of boat slips and channels; construction and backfilling of bulkheads and placement of rip rap; and installation of submerged and aerial power lines and utility lines on Lake Gaston within the state of Virginia. Effective December 21, 2023, this permit supersedes and replaces all previous versions.

  • NAO-2015-00849 / 15-V1607 15-day Public Notice (Hickory Woods Subdivision, Chesapeake, VA)

    The permittee requests modification of the permit for a time extension from the date of expiration (September 21, 2023). The proposed activities include permanently impacting 0.20 acre of palustrine forested (PFO) wetlands, 1.9 acres of palustrine emergent (PEM) wetlands, and 0.08 acre of palustrine open water (POW) for the purpose of constructing a mixed used residential development with commercial amenities known as Hickory Woods. Public comment should be received by the close of business on January 23, 2024.

  • NAO-2023-01709 (Joyner Mitigation Bank, Prince William County, Virginia)

    The Sponsor proposes to design, construct, establish, and operate Joyner Mitigation Bank (Bank). The sponsor is proposing to generate 68.24 wetland credits through 93.42 acres of wetland preservation, 4.67 acres of wetland enhancement, 54.57 acres of wetland creation, and 33.26 acres of upland buffer restoration. Public comment should be received by the close of business on February 7, 2024.

  • December

    NAO-2023-02244 (Stagecoach Farm Mitigation Bank, Fluvanna County and Goochland County, Virginia)

    The Sponsor proposes to design, construct, establish, and operate Stagecoach Farm Mitigation Bank (Bank). The Sponsor proposes to generate 8,972 stream credits through a combination of restoration, enhancement, and preservation of 18,565 linear feet of streams and through restoring and enhancing 91 acres of riparian buffers. 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 streams. Public comment should be received by the close of business on January 17, 2024

  • NAO-2008-02007 (KempDel, Inc. and RIXRE2, LLC, Virginia Beach, Virgina)

    KempDel, Inc. and RIXRE2, LLC propose permanent impacts to 4.40 acres of palustrine forested wetlands and the permanent conversion of 0.06 acres of palustrine forested wetlands to palustrine emergent wetlands for the construction of roads, building lots, a stormwater pond, a Floodplain Mitigation Area (FMA), and infrastructure associated with the Nimmo Quay 123-lot, single-family residential subdivision north of Nimmo Parkway in Virginia Beach, VA. Public comment should be received by the close of business on January 15, 2024.

  • Notice to Navigation Interests

    The Dismal Swamp Canal will be closed to navigation Jan. 8, 2024, tentatively through March 31, 2024.

  • NAO-2014-00708 (James River Water Authority, Fluvanna County, Virginia)

    The James River Water Authority is requesting a Nationwide Permit #58 for the construction of a new raw water intake off the James River with associated transmission infrastructure that runs to an existing interconnection point near the Town of Columbia. The water supply infrastructure will service both Fluvanna and Louisa Counties. Public comment should be received by the close of business on December 22, 2023.

  • NAO-2018-01069 (Mill Run Mitigation Bank Phase II, Fauquier County, Virginia)

    The Sponsor proposes to design, construct, establish, and operate Phase II of the existing Mill Run Mitigation Bank (Bank). The Sponsor proposes to add 18 acres of land and stream and wetland compensatory mitigation activities to the existing, approved, and constructed Bank. 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. Public comment should be received by the close of business on January 4, 2024.

  • Virtual Public Meeting for Section 510 Middle Peninsula State Park Study (Middle Peninsula unit at Machicomoco State Park)   

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Norfolk District (USACE) and the Commonwealth of Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) invite the public to attend an informational meeting about the Middle Peninsula State Park Feasibility Study, as part of the Section 510, Chesapeake Bay Environmental Restoration and Protection, Program. The purpose of the meeting is to provide the public an opportunity to learn more about the ecosystem restoration and shoreline protection project at DCR’s Middle Peninsula unit at Machicomoco State Park in Gloucester County, Virginia. 

  • Virtual, in-person FNOD RAB meeting scheduled for Dec. 7

    Community members can learn more about restoration efforts at the Former Nansemond Ordnance Depot (FNOD) and hear the latest cleanup progress during a quarterly Restoration Advisory Board (RAB) meeting scheduled for 6:15 to 8 p.m. March 7.

  • NAO-2009-00044 (Living River Restoration Trust, Virginia)

    The Sponsor proposes to increase the number of Subaqueous Restoration Advanced Credits from 8 to 20 and increase the number of Subaqueous Rehabilitation Advanced Credits from 8 to 40 in the Lower James River Basin in Hampton Roads, Virginia. Public comment should be received by the close of business on January 1, 2024.

  • November

    NAO-2018-0997 (Loudoun Center, Loudoun County, Virginia)

    The applicant proposes to construct eight (8) two-story data centers and a substation to serve the data centers in three (3) separate phases. The proposed project will result in impacts to 0.85 acre of palustrine forested wetlands (PFO) and 2,452 linear feet (0.37acre) of stream channel. Phase I impacts 1 through 7 has been completed and mitigation purchased. The Phase II impacts 8 through 12 will impact .014 acre of PFO and 1,034 linear feet of stream and temporarily impact 27 linear feet of stream. Phase III will be finalized in the future. Public comment should be received by the close of business on December 26, 2023.  

  • NAO-2005-04213 (SMM Southeast LLC Bulkhead/Dredging Project, Chesapeake, VA)

    The applicant proposes to stabilize the existing failing bulkhead surrounding the existing man-made slipway. This project includes two activities: (1) fill the existing slipway with dredged material obtained from the waterfront adjacent to the slipway, and (2) install 230 linear feet of new vinyl bulkhead seaward of the existing failing bulkhead and slipway. The project will improve the functionality of the site to facilitate on-going operations through the construction of the new bulkhead and filling of the existing man-made slipway. The proposed activities will result in unavoidable, permanent impacts to 2,613 square feet (0.06 acre) of tidal vegetated wetlands, 75,155 square feet (1.73 acre) of subaqueous bottom for fill, and 76,517 square feet (1.76 acre) of subaqueous bottom for dredging. The applicant is requesting a 10-year permit that will allow for periodic maintenance dredging in order to maintain a maximum dredge depth of -12 feet (MLW) to meet the needs for facility operations. Comments should be received by the close of business on December 26, 2023.

  • NAO-2023-02173 (Copper Hill Mitigation Bank, Floyd County, Virginia)

    The Sponsor proposes to design, construct, establish, and operate a wetland and stream compensatory mitigation site known as the Copper Hill Mitigation Bank (Bank). The Sponsor is proposing that 4.09 wetland credits will be generated from wetland restoration and enhancement and that 2446 stream credits will be generated through stream and stream buffer restoration. Public comment should be received by the close of business on December 17, 2023.