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  • October

    NAO-2009-00949

    The Norfolk District Corps of Engineers has established a temporary danger zone from October 28th - November 7th around the NASA Wallops Flight Center in Accomack, Va., for the NASA Antares ORB-3 launch.

  • Public Meeting: Intent to Prepare a Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement for the Baltimore Harbor and Channels 50-foot Project

    Intent to Prepare a Draft Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement to Support the Decision Document for Channel Widening found in the Original Project Report and Environmental Impact Statement for the Expansion of Shipping Channels and Approaches to the Baltimore Harbor in Chesapeake Bay Maryland and Virginia. Public comment period ends Nov. 25, 2014.

  • NAO-2014-01246

    The applicant, Freedom I-66, LLC, is proposing permanent impacts to waters and wetlands of the United States on property known as Freedom I-66. The approximately 84-acre project site is located in Prince William County, Virginia. The project consists of combining two smaller parcels in order to construct a cohesive industrial park, electrical substation and associated infrastructure. Public comment period ends Nov. 24, 2014.

  • PN-2014-0851

    State of Virginia Department of Environmental Quality Prospectus for In-Lieu-Fee Program. Relevant in all watersheds in the Commonwealth of Virginia. To provide mitigation compensation for impacts to waters of the United States pursuant to Section 404 of the Clean Water Act and Section 10 of the Rivers and Harbors Act. Public comment period ends Nov. 23, 2014.

  • District awards NASA Langley contract to NYC-based company

    The Norfolk District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, awarded a New York City-based company a $23 million contract to build a new computational research facility at the NASA Langley Research Center in Hampton, Va.

  • NAO-2014-00973

    Alicia Drive Associates, LLC proposes to impact 1.42 acres of palustrine forested wetlands and 165 linear feet of jurisdictional ditch for the construction of a 264-unit apartment complex. The applicant proposes to compensate for impacts to the 1.42 acres of forested wetlands at a 2:1 ratio and the 0.01 acres of jurisdictional ditch at a 1:1 ratio through the purchase of 2.85 credits from the Middle Peninsula Environmental Properties, Inc. Public comments are due by Nov. 14, 2014.

  • CLEAN WATER ACT PROPOSED RULE FOR DEFINITION OF WATERS OF THE U.S.

    Comment Period Extension for the Clean Water Act Proposed Rule for Definition of Waters of the U.S.: The comment period which was originally scheduled to end on July 21, 2014, had been previously extended to October 20, 2014. Comments now must be received on or before November 14, 2014.
  • Gathright Dam located in Alleghany County, Va., impounds the water flowing down the Jackson River to create the 2,500 acre Lake Moomaw. The dam has prevented numerous floods over its 30 plus year existence saving countless dollars and lives. (U.S. Army Photo/Patrick Bloodgood)

    Final Gathright Dam pulse release scheduled tomorrow cancelled

    The Norfolk District has cancelled the sixth and final pulse release from Gathright Dam due to heavy rainfall expected in the area over the next 24 to 36 hours.
  • Historic Fort Norfolk, Va.

    Historic Fort Norfolk to close for maintenance and repairs Oct. 14

    Fort Norfolk will close to visitors from Oct. 14 to Dec. 12 as contractors perform various maintenance and repairs to the historic War of 1812-era coastal fortification.

  • Regulatory Staff Updates

    The Norfolk District Regulatory Office would like to welcome our two newest section chiefs and announce a minor realignment of staff and their territories.

  • Regulatory Electronic Submissions

    In an effort to increase efficiency and reduce duplication, the Norfolk District has implemented a new policy regarding the submittal of new project requests.

  • NAO-2006-05453

    Mr. Kenneth Douglas Wilkins is proposing the removal and reconstruction of an existing pier and twelve commercial mooring slips to be used by the existing eco-tourism and rental operation; the proposed construction of sixty-four new members-only slips with associated piers; construction of a boat ramp; installation of a non-backfilled bulkhead; as well as maintenance and new dredging at property located at 3701 South Sandpiper Road in the Sandbridge community of Virginia Beach, Virginia.
  • Maintenance repairs to saw cut and patch deteriorated concrete portions of the Deep Creek Bridge’s approach road in Chesapeake, Va., are completed ahead of schedule.

    Corps completes maintenance at Deep Creek Bridge ahead of schedule

    Maintenance repairs to saw cut and patch deteriorated concrete portions of the Deep Creek Bridge’s approach road were completed ahead of schedule Oct. 6.

  • NAO-2004-03364/14-V1114

    Dominion Terminals Associates proposes to deepen the berthing and approach to their facilities from -52.6 ft MLW to -57 ft MLW, to provide access and berthing for larger coal and bulk material handling vessels. The public comment period ends Oct. 19, 2014. The current dredge footprint of 26.5 acres of subaqueous, unconsolidated bottom will be maintained, with a proposed removal of an additional 166,750 cubic yards of material, with planned disposal at Craney Island Dredge Material Management Area or Craney Island Rehandling Basin (dependant on dredging method). All work will take place at 600 Harbor Road - pier 11, in Newport News, Virginia.

  • NAO-2008-03470

    The Norfolk District announces the publication of a Notice of Availability of a Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement (SEIS) for the Route 460 Location Study from Prince George County to the City of Suffolk, Virginia.

  • September

    Deep Creek Bridge in Chesapeake, Va., spans the venerable Dismal Swamp Canal.

    Corps schedules maintenance at Deep Creek Bridge, Sept. 28 to Oct. 9

    The Deep Creek Bridge will undergo scheduled maintenance repairs to the span’s concrete approach between 9 p.m. and 5 a.m., beginning Sept. 28, through the morning of Oct. 9, weather permitting.

  • NAO-2008-1760/ 14-V1164

    The City of Chesapeake is proposing improvements to 1.9 miles of Route 337 (Portsmouth Boulevard in Chesapeake and Nansemond Boulevard in Suffolk) between I-664 interchange in Chesapeake and Helen St. in Suffolk, Virginia. The improvements include widening the road from two lanes to four lanes, adding sidewalks, constructing a multi-use path, etc. Construction of the improvements will result in the permanent impact 1.07 acres of nontidal wetland and open water ditch, and 481 linear feet of stream. The public comment period ends on October 26, 2014.

  • NAO-2005-4124

    The applicant proposes to extend Woolridge Road to Old Hundred Road and construct stormwater detention basins as a phase of Rountry Subdivision. The purpose of the project is to finish the construction of Woolridge Road as required by Chesterfield County proffer.
  • Norfolk District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, will conduct aerial mosquito spraying Friday, Sept. 26, over U.S. Army property at Craney Island in Portsmouth, Va.

    Craney Island mosquito spraying set for Sept. 26

    Norfolk District will conduct aerial mosquito spraying Friday, Sept. 26, over U.S. Army property at the Craney Island Dredged Material Management Area in Portsmouth, Va.
  • Commissioner Charlie Kilpatrick, Virginia Department of Transportation, Irene Rico, U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Highway Administration division administrator, and Col. Paul Olsen, commander of U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' Norfolk District signed the U.S. Route 460 draft Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement, Sept. 18, in Suffolk, Va. The public comment period for the draft SEIS ends Nov. 17.

    VDOT, FHWA, USACE sign, release draft SEIS for Route 460 project

    VDOT, FHWA and USACE signed the Draft Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement on the Route 460 Corridor Improvements Project Sept. 18 and released it for public comment.