28 Feb 2025

NAO-1988-00021 - Availability of Final EIS SPSA Regional Landfill Expansion

Expiration date: 3/31/2025

Availability of Final EIS for the Southeastern Public Service Authority (SPSA) Regional Landfill Expansion. The Notice of Availability for the Final EIS was published in the Federal Register on February 28, 2025. Federal, State and Local agencies, as well as private individuals, organizations or groups, are invited to provide comment for our consideration as we work towards development of a Record of Decision (ROD). The FEIS is not the decision document. Rather, its purpose is to inform the public and other agencies of potential impacts associated with the Applicant’s proposal. The Corps will execute a final decision regarding the proposed action and complete a ROD no sooner than 30 days (March 31, 2025) following publication of the Notice of Availability of the Final EIS. Comments must be received by the Corps by the close of business on March 31, 2025.

15 Nov 2024

NAO-1988-00021 (SPSA Adverse Effect, Suffolk, Virginia)

Expiration date: 12/16/2024

SPSA proposes to expand the existing Regional Landfill into Cells VIII and IX at 1 Bob Foeller Drive in Suffolk, Virginia. The Corps in consultation with the SHPO and the Nansemond Indian Nation determined that the proposed federal action would result in an adverse effect to the Mawinsowa Swamp Traditional Cultural Place. Through the EIS process, the Corps is evaluating alternatives and modifications to the undertaking that could avoid, minimize, or mitigate adverse effects on historic properties. Comments on this adverse effect determination should be received by the close of business on December 16, 2024.

16 Jun 2023

NAO-1988-00021 (Southeastern Public Services Authority, Suffolk, Virginia)

Expiration date: 8/15/2023

Southeastern Public Services Authority (SPSA) proposes to impact 109.64 acres of forested wetlands for the expansion into Cells VIII and IX at the existing Regional Landfill at 1 Bob Foeller Drive in Suffolk, Virginia. The purpose of the project is to allow SPSA to continue meeting its core mission for the next 40 years. As stated in the Code of Virginia §15.2-5102.1, SPSA is responsible for the management of the safe and environmentally sound disposal of regional waste for its Member Localities: the cities of Chesapeake, Franklin, Norfolk, Portsmouth, Suffolk and Virginia Beach, and the counties of Isle of Wight and Southampton. This Public Notice announces the availability of the Draft Environmental Impact Statement, which will be available for review and comment through August 15, 2023. This Notice also includes the dates and locations of two information meetings and two public hearings that will be held for the project.

21 Apr 2023

NAO-2022-0448 / VMRC 23-4011 (SPSA Landfill Flyover, Suffolk, Virginia)

Expiration date: 5/21/2023

Applicant proposes to construct a flyover ramp to accommodate the Eastbound traffic entering SPSA landfill in Suffolk, VA. Currently, traffic accessing the SPSA landfill from U.S. 58 East Bound utilizes a median crossover, crossing U.S. 58 West Bound to access Bob Foeller Drive (landfill access road). Public comments should be received by May 21, 2023.

17 Dec 2020

NAO-1988-00021

Expiration date: 1/18/2021

Southeastern Public Service Authority (SPSA) is proposing to expand landfill operations at the existing Regional Landfill in Suffolk, Virginia off merged U.S. Routes 58, 13, and 460. Due to the anticipated wetland impacts and the scope of the project, the Corps is reviewing the project through the Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) process pursuant to the National Environmental Policy Act. The Corps is soliciting comments the proposed off-site alternatives.