1 Nov 2023

NAO-2023-0086_408, City of Norfolk, NCSRM water line relocation

Expiration date: 11/15/2023

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.

1 Nov 2023

NAO-2022-02508 (Ironbridge Substation, Chesterfield County, Virginia)

Expiration date: 11/30/2023

Virginia Electric and Power Company proposes an extension of an existing substation to accommodate more equipment, structures, control measures, and circulation pathways needed to meet the current energy demands for the area. The project as proposed will result in permanent impacts to 0.76-acres of nontidal forested wetlands, 0.99-acres of nontidal emergent wetlands, and 118 square feet (48 linear feet) of intermittent stream channel. The public comment period ends on November 30, 2023.

31 Oct 2023

NAO-2023-01992 (Roanoke River Blueway Improvements, City of Roanoke, Virginia)

Expiration date: 11/30/2023

The City of Roanoke have proposed Blueway improvements including eight access points, in-stream structures, and bank stabilization in 8 impact areas in a 4,500 linear foot portion of the Roanoke River starting at Wasena Park in the City of Roanoke, Virginia. Public comment should be received by the close of business on November 30, 2023.

11 Oct 2023

NAO-1989-0319 (Glenwood Park drainage/dredging project, Norfolk, Virginia)

Expiration date: 11/10/2023

The City of Norfolk is proposing to dredge approximately 684 cubic yards (18,770 square feet) to mitigate flooding caused by 10-year storms in the Glenwood Park neighborhood in Norfolk, Virginia. This work will occur in an unnamed tributary to Willoughby Bay in Norfolk, Virginia. The public comment period ends on November 10, 2023.

6 Oct 2023

NAO-2023-01787 (New Market Park Site, Henrico, Virginia)

Expiration date: 11/5/2023

The Sponsor proposes to design, construct, establish, and operate a stream and wetland compensatory mitigation site known as the Henrico County New Market Park Site (Bank). The Bank is proposed to be included in a single-user Umbrella Mitigation Banking Instrument (UMBI). The proposed compensatory mitigation site is located south of New Market Road (Route 5) and north of Buffin Road and Kingsland Road in Henrico County, Virginia. The purpose of the Bank is to provide off-site compensatory mitigation for projects that result in unavoidable impacts to wetlands within Henrico County. Public comments should be received by the close of business on November 5, 2023.