18 Jul 2024

NAO-2010-00809 (NSN Dredging Phase II, Norfolk, Virginia)

Expiration date: 8/16/2024

The Navy is requesting a permit modification for the Naval Station Norfolk (NSN) Maintenance Dredging individual permit that was issued on February 29, 2024 for the newly tested NSN Phase II areas that would allow additional dredged material placement options, to include ocean placement at the Norfolk Ocean Disposal Site (NODS), pipeline placement at the Craney Island Dredged Material Management Area (CIDMMA), disposal at an approved upland facility, or a combination of these alternatives. Comments should be received by the close of business on August 16, 2024.

20 May 2024

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

Expiration date: 6/19/2024

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.

15 May 2024

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

Expiration date: 6/15/2024

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.

7 Nov 2023

408-NAO-2023-0120, City of Norfolk, Verizon line relocation

Expiration date: 11/21/2023

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. The proposed action is also subject to the requirements and objectives of Executive Order (EO)11988, Floodplain Management and has the potential to impact floodplains. This notice complies with Section 2(a)(4) of EO 11988 and requests advance public comment to determine if there are any public concerns regarding potential impacts on floodplains.

14 Aug 2023

NAO-2010-0809 (Naval Station Norfolk, Maintenance Dredging, Elizabeth River and Willoughby Bay, Virginia)

Expiration date: 9/13/2023

The Navy is proposing to perform maintenance dredging at Naval Station Norfolk on the Elizabeth River and Willoughby Bay in Norfolk, Virginia. This project includes maintenance dredging throughout the installation and ocean and/or upland disposal of the dredged material. Approximately 7.7 million cubic yards of material will be dredged from a 340-acre area during the 10-year maintenance period. Dredge material disposal alternatives include ocean placement at the Norfolk Ocean Disposal Site (NODS), placement at the Craney Island Dredged Material Management Area, and/or disposal at another upland site. This public notice is being issued for comments related to the regulatory permits, and also to satisfy the requirements for Section 103 of the Marine Protection, Research, and Sanctuaries Act of 1972. Public comments should be received by close of business Sept. 13, 2023.