24 Nov 2023

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

Expiration date: 12/24/2023

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.

17 Nov 2023

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

Expiration date: 12/17/2023

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.

13 Nov 2023

NAO-2023-02015 (Horseshoe Mitigation Bank, Charles City County, Virginia)

Expiration date: 12/9/2023

The Sponsor proposes to design, construct, establish, and operate a wetland compensatory mitigation site known as the Horseshoe Mitigation Bank (Bank). The Sponsor is proposing that 29.33 wetland credits will be derived from wetland restoration and upland buffer restoration. Public comment should be received by the close of business on December 9, 2023.

10 Nov 2023

NAO-2019-00517-TREC

Expiration date: 12/10/2023

Sharpless Enterprises, LLC is requesting re-authorization for a previously permitted project due to regulation changes regarding the definition of waters of the U.S. The applicant proposes to construct a restricted data center campus and associated infrastructure. The footprint and design of the proposed project are consistent with the previously issued 22-SPGP-RCIR verification. Public comment should be received by the close of business on Sunday, December 10, 2023.

8 Nov 2023

408-NAO-2023-0059, City of Richmond, Richmond Southside Floodwall

Expiration date: 11/23/2023

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. Written comments, including any objections to the proposed alteration, stating reasons therefore, are being solicited from anyone having an interest in the requested alteration. The authority to grant permission for temporary or permanent use, occupation or alteration of any USACE Civil Works project is contained in Section 14 of the Rivers and Harbors Act of 1899, as amended, codified at 33 USC 408 (“Section 408”). Section 408 authorizes the Secretary of the Army to grant permission for the alteration or occupation or use of a USACE project if the Secretary determines that the activity will not be injurious to the public interest and will not impair the usefulness of the project.