Headquarters U.S. Army Corps of Engineers News Releases

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers announces publication of 2026 nationwide permits

Press Operations — Thu, 08 Jan 2026 17:40:00 GMT

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers announced today the publication of the 2026 nationwide permits in the Federal Register. The 56 reissued and one new nationwide permit in the final action are necessary for work in streams, wetlands and other waters of the United States under Section 404 of the Clean Water Act and Section 10 of the Rivers and Harbors Act of 1899.

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers announces finalization of nationwide permits

Press Operations — Wed, 07 Jan 2026 18:54:00 GMT

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers announced today that it will reissue 56 existing nationwide permits and issue one new permit 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. One existing permit will not be reissued.

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

Press Operations — Wed, 18 Jun 2025 13:59:00 GMT

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers announced today it is seeking comments on its proposal to renew and revise 56 existing nationwide permits and issue one new nationwide permit authorizing activities associated with improving fish passage. Nationwide permits authorize activities 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.

Army Corps of Engineers announces proposal to renew and revise nationwide permits

Press Operations — Mon, 16 Jun 2025 13:00:00 GMT

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) announced today that it has prepared its proposal to renew and revise 56 of 57 existing 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. USACE will propose not to reissue one nationwide permit authorizing activities associated with finfish mariculture.

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers encourages use of the Regulatory Request System for an improved permitting experience

Press Operations — Thu, 08 May 2025 15:00:00 GMT

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers continues to encourage the public to use the Regulatory Request System (RRS) for an improved permitting experience. RRS, launched Jan. 31, 2024, provides a straightforward, transparent process for the timely submittal and review of permit requests.

Army Corps of Engineers announces finalization of nationwide permits

Press Operations — Tue, 05 Jan 2021 23:00:00 GMT

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) announced today that it reissued 12 and issued four new nationwide permits (NWPs) 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.

Corps' Jacksonville District prepares for State 404 Assumption

Press Operations — Fri, 18 Dec 2020 22:53:00 GMT

JACKSONVILLE, Fla.- The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Jacksonville District announced the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA,) has approved the State of Florida’s request to assume administration of a portion of the Clean Water Act (CWA) Section 404 program.

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers initiates alternative permitting procedures in wake of Hurricane Sally

Press Operations — Mon, 28 Sep 2020 12:41:00 GMT

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Jacksonville District will initiate alternative permitting procedures throughout affected areas in the State of Florida in response to conditions resulting from Hurricane Sally. These alternate procedures will be utilized for a period of 6 months from September 24, 2020, and through March 24, 2021.

Quonset Development Corporation seeks Narragansett Bay MacNaught Street pier permit

Press Operations — Tue, 22 Sep 2020 16:05:00 GMT

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New England District received a permit application from Quonset

Corps reminds lakeside residents, lake users of regulations at Greers Ferry Lake

Press Operations — Tue, 15 Sep 2020 14:23:00 GMT

HEBER SPRINGS, Ark. – U.S. Army Corps of Engineers officials ask property owners living near Greers Ferry Lake to avoid unauthorized work on public property. They also want lake users and landowners adjacent to the lake to know that tying up boats along the shoreline and operating vehicles off authorized roadways on public property is prohibited.

Maggio requests permit for native winter sugar kelp cultivation project off Greenwich Point

Press Operations — Tue, 08 Sep 2020 18:54:00 GMT

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New England District received a permit application from Daniel

City of New Bedford seeks permit for Clark’s Cove shoreline protection project

Press Operations — Mon, 31 Aug 2020 14:35:00 GMT

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New England District received a permit application from the city

Waste Management Disposal Services of Maine seeks permit for landfill expansion in Norridgewock

Press Operations — Tue, 11 Aug 2020 18:38:00 GMT

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New England District received a permit application from Waste Management Disposal Services of Maine, Incorporated, for proposed work in freshwater wetlands adjacent to 357 Mercer Road, Norridgewock, Maine. The work involves a 48.6 acre expansion of an existing landfill on the 933 acre property the applicant owns.

Connecticut Port Authority seeks permit for Thames River work at the New London State Pier

Press Operations — Tue, 04 Aug 2020 15:25:00 GMT

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New England District received a permit application from the

Army Corps shares information on streamlined storm damage repairs permits and exemptions

Press Operations — Mon, 03 Aug 2020 22:06:00 GMT

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers anticipates that some owners of damaged property from Tropical Storm/Hurricane Isaias within the Baltimore District area will want to conduct repair activities in the near future. It is important to note that most of these smaller repairs may not require an application to be submitted to the Army Corps prior to beginning work.

Crawfish Season extended at Indian Bayou

Press Operations — Tue, 21 Jul 2020 17:12:00 GMT

In response to higher than normal water levels in the area, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has elected to extend the crawfish season for one month within the Indian Bayou area. The season end date is now August 31, 2020.

Waterfowl blind drawing scheduled at Harry S. Truman Lake

Press Operations — Tue, 21 Jul 2020 16:00:00 GMT

WARSAW, Mo.— The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers at Harry S. Truman Lake to hold waterfowl blind registration for the 2020 Missouri waterfowl season Aug. 22, 2020.

Town of Truro seeks permit for East Harbor, Moon Pond, Cape Cod Bay work

Press Operations — Tue, 14 Jul 2020 20:05:00 GMT

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New England District received a permit application from the town

Town of Truro seek permit for work in Eagle Neck Creek

Press Operations — Tue, 07 Jul 2020 21:19:00 GMT

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New England District has received a permit application from the town of Truro for proposed work in Eagle Neck Creek and adjacent wetlands at Old County Road, Truro.

Navigable Waters Protection Rule published today and becomes effective June 22, 2020.

Press Operations — Tue, 21 Apr 2020 17:50:00 GMT

Navigable Waters Protection Rule published today and becomes effective June 22, 2020. The Environmental Protection Agency and the Department of the Army are publishing a final rule defining the scope of waters federally regulated under the Clean Water Act. The Navigable Waters Protection Rule is the second step in a comprehensive, two-step process intended to review and revise the definition of “waters of the United States” consistent with the Executive Order signed on February 28, 2017, “Restoring the Rule of Law, Federalism, and Economic Growth by Reviewing the `Waters of the United States' Rule.” Once effective, it replaces the rule published on October 22, 2019. This rule becomes effective on June 22, 2020. Here is a link to the federal register notice: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2020/04/21/2020-02500/the-navigable-waters-protection-rule-definition-of-waters-of-the-united-states