13 Sep 2015

Elizabeth River and Southern Branch Navigation Improvements NEPA Public Scoping Meeting

Expiration date: 10/30/2015

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the Virginia Port Authority announce the initiation of the Elizabeth River and Southern Branch Navigation Improvements General Reevaluation Study and invite the public to attend a NEPA scoping meeting Sept. 24, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., on the third floor of Nauticus Museum, Living Sea Landing, 1 Waterside Drive, Norfolk, Virginia 23510.

1 Sep 2015

NAO-2011-0462 I-64 Capacity Improvements

Expiration date: 10/2/2015

Shirley Contracting Company, LLC has proposed the I-64 Capacity Improvements, which will include widening the existing Interstate 64 in Newport News, Virginia from a four lane interstate, to a six lane interstate from 0.50 miles east of Yorktown Road (Route 238 interchange) and ending 1.55 miles west of Jefferson Avenue (Route 143 interchange).

1 Jun 2015

NAO-2007-2718 Dredging of Pescara Creek

Expiration date: 7/1/2015

Colonna's Shipyard is proposing to mechanically dredge approximately 125,300 cubic yards of material from a 10.27 acre area in Pescara Creek, a tributary to the Eastern Branch of the Elizabeth River in Norfolk, Virginia. This is a combination of new and maintenance dredging.

3 Oct 2014

NAO-2004-03364/14-V1114

Expiration date: 10/19/2014

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.

17 Sep 2014

NAO-2007-1076

Expiration date: 10/30/2014

September 17, 2014: The City of Norfolk submitted a permit application for improvements to the existing Western Branch Reservoir Dam. The purpose of the project is to provide reliable water supply storage for Norfolk and other communities; prevent a hazard to downstream residents, structures, roadways, or environment from potential failure of a High Hazard dam; comply with the Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation’s (DCR) dam safety regulations; and comply with the City of Norfolk’s operating permit. Wetland and water impacts for the entire project total 2.629 acres, which include impacts to non-tidal subaqueous land, non-tidal forested wetlands, tidal subaqueous lands, tidal wetlands and intertidal areas. Public comment period ends October 17, 2014.