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NOTICE OF RELEASE OF THE NORFOLK HARBOR NAVIGATION IMPROVEMENTS, ANCHORAGE F MODIFICATIONS, DRAFT LIMITED REEVALUATION REPORT/SUPPLEMENTAL ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Norfolk District
Published May 20, 2025
Expiration date: 6/23/2025

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the Virginia Port Authority announce the release of the Draft Limited Reevaluation Report/Supplemental Environmental Assessment (LRR/SEA) for the Norfolk Harbor Navigation Improvements, Anchorage F Modifications Study.

The purpose of the investigation is to identify whether the dimensions of Anchorage F authorized in 2018 remain in the federal interest and to evaluate modifications to improve the operational efficiency of Anchorage F for current and future projected commercial vessels. The Draft LRR/SEA, prepared pursuant to the National Environmental Policy Act, identifies alternatives for modifications of Anchorage F and evaluates their impacts to the human and natural environment. The Draft LRR/SEA and Draft Finding of No Significant Impact are available for review and comment for a period of 30 days, beginning May 20, 2025. The public is invited to review, provide comments, and attend a virtual public meeting to learn more about the study and Draft LRR/SEA. A copy of the Draft LRR/SEA and details for the virtual public meeting can be found on the study website: https://www.nao.usace.army.mil/Missions/Civil-Works/Anchorage-F/.

Comments can be submitted in writing via email at NorfolkHarborAnchorageF@usace.army.mil or by mail to Miranda Ryan, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Norfolk District, 803 Front St., VA 23510, until June 23, 2025. If you need more information or require special assistance, please submit a request using one of the above contact methods.