Headquarters U.S. Army Corps of Engineers News Releases

Army Corps proposing temporary project office space in Canal Park

Press Operations — Wed, 23 Dec 2020 16:14:00 GMT

DETROIT – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is seeking public comments through January 13, 2021 on its proposal to place temporary office space in Canal Park on the Soo Locks property in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan. The proposed one-story, single modular structure, consisting of multiple pre-engineered structures linked together, will house Corps Integrated Project Office (IPO) employees overseeing the New Lock at the Soo project construction. The $1 billion lock construction project could take up to 10 years to complete, according to IPO Resident Office Project Manager Isaac Freel. “We’re proposing to place the offices near the park entrance,” Freel said. “This location provides readily available access to sewer, water and electric. It also provides proximity to the Soo Area Office and the project site, which will greatly facilitate communication and project oversight.”

Comments sought on watercraft inspection program

Press Operations — Fri, 18 Dec 2020 21:50:00 GMT

A draft integrated letter report and programmatic environmental assessment has been developed to determine the economic and environmental impacts of Federal participation in state-managed watercraft inspection programs along the South Platte River Basin in Colorado, Wyoming and Nebraska. Public comments on the draft EA will be accepted until Jan. 1, 2021.

Corps of Engineers seeks public comments on its Upper St. Anthony Falls Lock and Dam Disposition Study

Press Operations — Wed, 16 Dec 2020 16:06:00 GMT

ST. PAUL, Minn. –The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, St. Paul District, is seeking public input from now until Feb. 16, 2021, on its recently completed draft disposition study for the Upper St. Anthony Falls Lock and Dam.

Comment period extended for the Draft Integrated Feasibility Report and Environmental Assessment for River Road in San Antonio, Texas

Press Operations — Tue, 15 Dec 2020 16:41:00 GMT

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Officials announce today the extension of the comment period for the Draft Environmental Assessment and Finding of No Significant Impact for the River Road Aquatic Ecosystem Restoration Feasibility Study in San Antonio, Texas to January 12, 2021.

Army Corps seeks public comment on modified permit process for activities in Maryland

Press Operations — Mon, 30 Nov 2020 18:15:00 GMT

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Baltimore District, released for public comment their proposal to issue Maryland State Programmatic General Permit – 6 (MDSPGP-6) Nov. 23, 2020.

USACE seeks public input for Norfork Lake Master Plan revision process

Press Operations — Mon, 16 Nov 2020 21:08:00 GMT

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is notifying the public that the scoping comment period for the Norfork Lake Master Plan revision will begin November 16.

USACE seeks public input for the Millwood Lake Master Plan and Shoreline Management Plan revision process

Press Operations — Mon, 16 Nov 2020 21:04:00 GMT

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is notifying the public that the scoping comment period for the Millwood Lake Master Plan and Shoreline Management Plan revisions will begin November 16.

Crooked Creek Lake seeks public input on master plan updates

Press Operations — Fri, 13 Nov 2020 20:32:00 GMT

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Pittsburgh District is seeking public feedback regarding proposed changes to the Crooked Creek Lake Master Plan based on public input collected in November 2019. The master plan update will affect the future management and use of natural resources and recreational activities at the lake for the next 25 years.

USACE seeks comments on proposed modification to the Maine NRCP In-Lieu Fee program

Press Operations — Tue, 10 Nov 2020 15:42:00 GMT

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New England District is seeking comments on modifications

Army Corps of Engineers holding public hearing for Enbridge Line 5 tunnel permit request

Press Operations — Fri, 06 Nov 2020 17:47:00 GMT

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will hold an online public hearing 1-4 p.m., December 7, 2020, to gather public comments on a permit request for a proposed Enbridge Line 5 pipeline tunnel under the Straits of Mackinac. The online hearing and written comment period provide a second opportunity for the public to provide information for consideration in evaluating Enbridge Energy, Limited Partnership’s permit application to construct a pipeline tunnel under the bed of Lake Michigan. Written comments are being accepted through December 17, 2020. The Corps’ initial public notice was issued May 15, 2020, and that comment period ended July 14, 2020. A tunnel constructed under the Straits of Mackinac requires a Corps permit, and the Corps is reviewing the application under the authority of Section 10 of the Rivers and Harbors Act of 1899 and Section 404 of the Clean Water Act.

Corps hosting virtual workshop for Barren River Lake Master Plan Update

Press Operations — Tue, 03 Nov 2020 13:01:00 GMT

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is in the process of updating its 1985 Master Plan for Barren River

Corps hosting virtual workshop for Nolin River Lake Master Plan Update

Press Operations — Tue, 03 Nov 2020 12:56:00 GMT

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is in the process of updating its 1974 Master Plan for Nolin River

Public comment period extended for Buffalo Bayou and Tributaries Study

Press Operations — Mon, 02 Nov 2020 16:46:00 GMT

GALVESTON, Texas – The Galveston District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, in cooperation with the non-Federal sponsor, Harris County Flood Control District, is extending the public comment period until November 20, 2020 for the Buffalo Bayou and Tributaries Resiliency Study Interim Report.

Corps seeks input on Mississippi River island project near Hastings, Minnesota

Press Operations — Wed, 28 Oct 2020 13:40:00 GMT

ST. PAUL, Minn. –The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, St. Paul District, will host a virtual public meeting Wed., Nov. 4, from 1-2 p.m., to introduce an island-building project the agency is proposing for the Mississippi River in Hastings, Minnesota.

Corps will host virtual public meeting for Lowell Creek study

Press Operations — Fri, 16 Oct 2020 23:12:00 GMT

Representatives for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers – Alaska District will host a virtual public

Corps invites public to participate in “Discover the Illinois Waterway” online virtual forum

Press Operations — Wed, 14 Oct 2020 17:13:00 GMT

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Rock Island District is inviting public participation in an online virtual discussion forum titled “Discover the Illinois Waterway” Oct. 29 from 9 a.m.-noon.

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers releases draft programmatic agreement for its operations, navigation and shore protection programs in Florida

Press Operations — Tue, 13 Oct 2020 19:55:00 GMT

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Jacksonville District is accepting public comments on its Draft Programmatic Agreement for the Corps’ operations, navigation and shore protection programs in Florida.

Corps seeks input on Mississippi River island project near Hastings, Minnesota

Press Operations — Tue, 13 Oct 2020 15:24:00 GMT

ST. PAUL, Minn. –The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, St. Paul District, is seeking public input on its draft Environmental Assessment, or EA, for a proposed island project near Hastings, Minnesota.

PROPOSED PLAN AVAILABLE FOR PUBLIC COMMENT FOR THE BALANCE OF PLANT AND GROUNDWATER OPERABLE UNITS OF THE NIAGARA FALLS STORAGE SITE

Press Operations — Thu, 01 Oct 2020 18:19:00 GMT

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Buffalo District is pleased to announce the availability of the Proposed Plan, Balance of Plant and Groundwater Operable Units, Niagara Falls Storage Site (NFSS). The proposed plan and a fact sheet are available on the web at: https://www.lrb.usace.army.mil/Missions/HTRW/FUSRAP/Niagara-Falls-Storage-Site/ in their respective sections.

Army Corps of Engineers seeks public comments on proposal to renew and revise nationwide permits

Press Operations — Wed, 30 Sep 2020 14:59:00 GMT

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers announced today it is seeking comments on its proposal to renew and revise 52 nationwide permits for work in wetlands and other waters that are regulated by Section 404 of the Clean Water Act and/or Section 10 of the Rivers and Harbors Act of 1899. In addition, USACE is proposing to issue five new nationwide permits that pertain to authorizing seaweed mariculture activities, finfish mariculture activities, electric utility line and telecommunications activities, utility line activities for water and other substances, and water reclamation and reuse facilities.