31 May 2018

NAO-2014-00708

Expiration date: 6/14/2018

The project requires a Department of the Army permit from the Norfolk District pursuant to Section 404 of the Clean Water Act and Section 10 of the Rivers and Harbors Act. The proposed impacts will result in 0.07 acres of permanent impact and 0.90 acres of temporary impact to the James River (associated with the raw water intake structure); 195 square feet of temporary wetland impact, 255 square feet of permanent wetland conversion and 725 linear feet of temporary impacts to the Rivanna River and its unnamed tributaries (associated with the installation of a water line); and 245 square feet of permanent wetland impact, 201 square feet of temporary wetland impact and 40 linear feet of permanent impacts to unnamed tributaries to the Rivanna River (associated with the access road upgrades) to construct a new raw water intake, install new raw water lines and upgrade the existing access road. The Corps’ permit action associated with this project is subject to Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA). The Corps of Engineers is soliciting comments from the public; Federal, state, and local agencies and officials; Native American Tribes; and other interested parties in compliance with Section 106 NHPA. This public notice provides an opportunity for members of the public to express their views on the undertaking’s effects on historic properties and resolution of adverse effects. Comments are requested to assist in evaluation of the effects of the project on historic properties and evaluation of alternatives or modifications which could avoid, minimize or mitigate adverse effects on historic properties.

23 May 2018

NAO-16-0332

Expiration date: 6/22/2018

Joint Base Little Creek-Fort Story is requesting the Corps of Engineers establish a permanent restricted area published at 33 C.F.R. §334.305, "Little Creek Harbor, Fisherman's Cove, Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek-Fort Story, Little Creek, Virginia, Restricted Areas." JEBLCFS is the homeport of numerous ships, small boats and special operational units. The proposed amendment is necessary to better protect vessels and personnel assigned to JEBLCFS by implementing a waterside security program. The proposed amendment establishes the restricted area waters within the boundaries of the existing installation and in the entry channel into the harbor.

23 May 2018

NAO-08-2069

Expiration date: 6/22/2018

Joint Base Langley-Eustis is requesting the Corps of Engineers amend the Navigation Regulations published at 33 C.F.R. §334.280, "James River, Skiffes Creek and Warwick River surrounding Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia; restricted areas and danger zones." JBLE-Eustis contains a military port berthing numerous Army vessels and conducts exercises to include small craft testing and live fire training activities. The proposed amendment is necessary to protect the public from hazards associated with training and mission operations, and to protect government assets, missions, and the base population in general. The proposed amendment increases the restricted areas and creates danger zones surrounding the existing installation and firing ranges.

23 May 2018

NAO-2016-00734/18-V0012

Expiration date: 6/21/2018

Alpha Omega Farm Inc. et al proposes to mechanically dredge approximately 3,633 cubic yards of material to maintain an existing channel out to West Neck Creek, at 2585 West Landing Road in Virginia Beach, VA. The dredging will impact 0.98 acres (42,744 square feet) of subaqueous land, 0.1 acres (4,635 square feet) of vegetated emergent wetlands within the 2x and 4x buffer, and 0.01 acres (362 square feet) of forested wetlands at the unloading area.

17 May 2018

CENAO-WRR

Expiration date: 6/18/2018

The Norfolk District Regulatory Branch is soliciting comments on the proposed issuance and re-issuance of the following Regional General Permits (RP): RP-01 and RP-11, both for use by the Virginia Department of Transportation. The Norfolk District issues Regional Permits for a category of activities in Virginia that would result in minimal environmental impacts and are not contrary to the public interest. The purpose of Regional Permits is to improve regulatory consistency, enhance program efficiency, avoid duplication with other agencies, and simplify the permitting process for the regulated public.