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"The decision whether to issue a permit is based on an evaluation of the probable impacts, including cumulative impacts, of the proposed activity and its intended use on the public interest" (33 CFR 320.4(a)).
In order to better evaluate the detriments and benefits of a project to the public, input is solicited from the public at large. The major tools used to interact with the public are the public notice, public hearing and input from other interested parties.
Public notices are issued within 15 days of receipt of all requested information to make an application complete.
Comments in response to public notice accepted for 15 to 30 days, unless U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service or the Environmental Protection Agency requests and are granted an extension. Comment period is not to exceed 60 days.
Public hearings usually require a separate notice; the hearing may not occur earlier than 30 days from the date of that notice.
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The Corps of Engineers, Regulatory program, regulates work and structures that are located in, under or over navigable waters of the United States under Section 10 of the Rivers and Harbors Act of 1899, the discharge of dredged or fill material into waters of the United States under Section 404 of the Clean Water Act, and the transportation of dredged material for the purpose of disposal in the ocean (regulated by the Corps under Section 103 of the Marine Protection, Research and Sanctuaries Act). "Waters of the United States" are navigable waters, tributaries to navigable waters, wetlands adjacent to those waters, and/or isolated wetlands that have a demonstrated interstate commerce connection.
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Comment Period Opens: 10/11/2016
Comment Period Closes: 11/01/2016
Regulator: Samantha Claypool
Applicant: Mr. Todd Guimbellot
Project Description: The applicant is applying for a Department of the Army after-the-fact permit to discharge dredged and/or fill material into wetlands, associated with the expansion of an agricultural field in Section 10, T13N-R7E, latitude 32.1221, longitude -91.7465 within the Boeuf-Tensas drainage basin, Franklin Parish, Louisiana. The applicant’s stated purpose for the agricultural field expansion is to combine the small fields into one large field.   KWH-MVK-2015-432 - Franklin, Richland, and Madison Parishes, Louisiana - Expires: 10/06/2016 Comment Period Opens: 09/16/2016
Comment Period Closes: 10/06/2016
Regulator: Kristi Hall
Applicant: Mr. Darius Morgan, Kinder Morgan, Inc.
Project Description: The Kinder Morgan is applying for the Army permit for the discharge of dredged and/or fill material associated with in jurisdictional wetlands for the purpose of the following modifications to Tennessee’s existing pipeline:
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Construction of one new compressor station (CS 836A)
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Two new pipeline laterals (Delhi North and Delhi South) and related meter stations (MEP, Gulf Crossing, Enable, Gulf South and Tiger)
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Construction support areas (temporary work areas, access roads and laydown yards).
The project is located in Section 1, T16N-R9E, Sections 6, 15, 16, 17, T16N-10E, and Section 36- T17N-R9E, Latitude 32.4049, Longitude -91.4926, and 32.4581, -91.4483, within the Bayou Macon watershed of the Boeuf-Tensas River Drainage Basin (8-digit USGS HUC 08050002), Franklin, Richland and Madison Parishes, Louisiana.
Comment Period Opens: 09/15/2016
Comment Period Closes: 10/05/2016
Regulator: Tarmiko Graham
Applicant: Mr. Thomas L Wallace
Project Description: The applicant is applying for a Department of the Army permit for the mechanized land clearing and associated discharge of dredged and/or fill material into jurisdictional wetlands for a commercial development. The project is located in Section 9, T3N-R18W, latitude 32.4420, longitude -90.1837, within the Pearl River Drainage Basin (HUC 03180004), Marion County, Mississippi.
Comment Period Opens: 08/26/2016
Comment Period Closes: 09/15/2016
Regulator: Tarmiko Graham
Applicant: Mr. Denny Wheeler, BFI Waste Systems of Louisiana, LLC
Project Description: The applicant is applying for a Department of the Army permit to conduct regulated activities in jurisdictional wetlands for the purpose of expanding an existing borrow area within an existing solid waste facility. The project is located in Section 21 & 22, T19N-R10W, latitude 32.6276, longitude -93.3946, within the Bayou Dorcheat drainage basin, Webster Parish, Louisiana.
The purpose of this Public Notice is to inform the general public that the Vicksburg District of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), along with the approval of the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), has decided to accept and expend funds contributed by the Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT), a non-federal public agency, in accordance with section 214 of the Water Resources Development Act of 2000,as amended by section 1006 of the Water Resources Reform and Development Act of 2014, codified in 33 U.S.C. § 2352, provides that the Secretary of the Army , after public notice, may accept and expend funds contributed by a non-Federal public entity to expedite evaluation of permit applications from that entity related to public projects or activities falling under Army regulatory jurisdiction. Comment Period Opens: 08/03/2016
Comment Period Closes: 08/23/2016
Regulator: Kristi Hall
Applicant: Mr. Justin Sevier, WiVi Development, LLC
Project Description: The applicant is applying for a Department of the Army permit to conduct regulated activities in jurisdictional wetlands for the purpose of residential development. The project is located in Section 7, T16N- R7W, Latitude 32.3865, Longitude -93.7366, within Wallace Bayou watershed, part of the Red River Drainage Basin (8-digit USGS HUC 11140206), Caddo Parish, Louisiana. Comment Period Opens: 07/21/2016
Comment Period Closes: 08/10/2016
Regulator: Tarmiko Graham
Applicant: Mr. Edwin Salis, Hospitality Development Group, LLC
Project Description: The applicant is applying for a Department of the Army permit for the mechanized land clearing and associated discharge of dredged and/or fill material into jurisdictional wetlands for a commercial development. The project is located in Section 13, T5N-R1E, latitude 32.2709, longitude -90.1442, within the Pearl River Drainage Basin (HUC 03180002), Rankin County, Mississippi.
Comment Period Opens: 07/21/2016
Comment Period Closes: 08/10/2016
Regulator: Tarmiko Graham
Applicant: Mr. David Townsend, Pilgrim's Pride Corporation
Project Description: The applicant is applying for a Department of the Army permit to conduct regulated activities in jurisdictional areas to construct a feed mill and associated infrastructure within the limits of the subject property. The project is located Section 14 & 15, Township 8S- Range 27W, Latitude 34.0609, Longitude -93.8616, within Lower Red-Ouachita Drainage Basin (8-digit USGS HUC 08040103), Howard County, Arkansas.
Comment Period Opens: 07/08/2016
Comment Period Closes: 07/28/2016
Regulator: Kristi Hall
Applicant: Mr. Don Kendrick, Sr., DONK, LLC
Project Description: The applicant is applying for a Department of the Army permit to conduct regulated activities in jurisdictional wetlands for the purpose of residential development. The project is located in Section 30, Township 4 North- Range 1 East, Latitude 31.2877 West, Longitude -92.3212 North, within watershed Saline Lake part of the Lower Red- Ouachita River Drainage Basin (8-digit USGS HUC 08040301), Rapides Parish, Louisiana. Comment Period Opens: 07/07/2016
Comment Period Closes: 07/27/2016
Regulator: Kristi Hall
Applicant: Mr. Dustin Brown, Cross Gates, LLC
Project Description: The applicant is applying for a Department of the Army permit to conduct regulated activities in jurisdictional wetlands for the purpose of residential development. The project is located in Section 37, Township 9S- Range 15E, Latitude 30.27646 N, Longitude -89.71341, within the Mike’s River watershed part of the Pearl River Drainage Basin (8-digit USGS HUC03180004), St. Tammany Parish, Louisiana. Comment Period Opens: 06/30/2016
Comment Period Closes: 07/20/2016
Regulator: Jared Everitt
Applicant: Mr. Larry Britt, C.B. Holdings, LLC
Project Description: The applicant is applying for a Department of the Army permit for the discharge of dredged and/or fill material into wetlands and other waters of the United States associated with mechanized land clearing and construction of an earthen dam for the development of Grand Oaks Lake. The location of the work is in section 3, T9S-R3W, Latitude 34.3301, Longitude -89.5023, within Murray Creek watershed part of the Lower Mississippi River Drainage Basin (8-digit USGS HUC 08030203), Lafayette County, Mississippi. Comment Period Opens: 06/08/2016
Comment Period Closes: 07/23/2016
Regulator: Cori Carraway
Nationwide Reissuance Description: On June 1, 2016, HQ-USACE published the proposed 2017 Nationwide Permits (NWPs), conditions, and definitions in the Federal Register (available at: www.regulations.gov, docket number COE-2015-0017). The Vicksburg District, as the lead district for the development of NWP regional conditions for the state of Mississippi, is seeking comments on the proposed 2017 NWP regional conditions for Mississippi. Comments on the regional conditions should be submitted directly to the Vicksburg District by July 23, 2016 as described in this notice. Similar public notices proposing regional conditions for Arkansas and Louisiana are being published concurrently by Little Rock District (http://www.swl.usace.army.mil/Missions/Regulatory/PublicNotices.aspx) and New Orleans District (http://www.mvn.usace.army.mil/Missions/Regulatory/PublicNotices.aspx), respectively. Comment Period Opens: 06/03/2016
Comment Period Closes: 06/24/2016
Regulator: Michael Wade
Applicant: Mr. Mike Campbell, Flagon Creek, LLC
Project Description: The applicant is applying for an after-the-fact Department of the Army permit to conduct regulated activities in jurisdictional wetlands for the purpose of constructing an R.V. Park. The project is located in Section 30, T5N- R1E, Latitude 31.378058, Longitude -92.363091, within the Brushy Fork watershed part of the Lower Red-Ouachita River Drainage Basin (8-digit USGS HUC 08040304), Rapides Parish, Louisiana. Comment Period Opens: 05/12/2016
Comment Period Closes: 06/10/2016
Regulator: Tarmiko Graham
Applicant: Ecological Restoration Services, LLC
Project Description: Ecological Restoration Services, LLC is applying for a Department of the Army permit to develop
a 309-acre wetland mitigation bank. The proposed site is located in sections 26
and 27, Township 2 South, Range 3 West, Marshall County, Mississippi. The bank sponsor proposes to develop a
309-acre wetland mitigation bank by restoring 13 acres of bottomland hardwood
forest, enhancing 66 acres of low quality previously clear cut timber,
enhancing 26 acres of inundated wetlands, and preserving 153 acres of existing
forested habitat. The proposed work would increase the wetland function,
provide species diversity, and increase the width of a wildlife corridor within
the Coldwater River Watershed.
Comment Period Opens: 05/10/2016
Comment Period Closes: 06/10/2016
Regulator: Kristi Hall
Applicant: Fifth Louisiana Resource, LLC
Project Description: Fifth Louisiana Resource, LLC c/o Resource Environmental Solutions, LLC,
the bank Sponsor, has submitted a prospectus to establish the Red Chute
Mitigation Bank (RCMB). The Bank restoration plan includes enhancement of 536.5
acres, re-establishment of 367.2 acres, 36.1 acres of preservation. The proposed project is located in Sections
7, 18, 19, T20N-R13W, Bossier Parish, Louisiana. The prospectus can be found here: link to
prospectus. Red Chute_PROSPECTUS_4.13.16
KWH-MVK-2015-926 - Bossier, Caddo, Red River, Natchitoches, Grant, Rapides, and Avoyelles Parishes, Louisiana - Expires: 05/05/16 Comment Period Opens: 04/08/2016
Comment Period Closes: 04/29/2016
Regulator: Tarmiko Graham
Applicant: Mr. Tim Clements, GT&T Farms
Project Description: The
applicant is applying for a Department of the Army permit for the mechanized
land clearing and associated discharge of dredged and/or fill material into
jurisdictional wetlands for agricultural purposes in Section 35, T18N-R8W, latitude 33.36381, longitude -91.02942, within the Deer-Steele Drainage Basin (HUC
08030209), Washington County, Mississippi. The
applicant purposes to (1) relocate a drainage ditch to make existing fields
more conducive for mechanized agricultural activities and (2) increase
height of water impoundment in the vicinity benefiting
irrigation to agricultural crops produced by nearby fields.
Comment Period Opens: 03/24/2016
Comment Period Closes: 04/22/2016
Regulator: Tarmiko Graham
Applicant: Berg Mitigation Banks, LLC
Project Description: A prospectus has been received describing the proposed bank from Berg Mitigation Banks, LLC, the bank Sponsor. The proposed site is located in Section 24, Township 11 North, Range 9 East, Leake County, Mississippi. The bank sponsor proposes to develop a wetland mitigation bank by restoring/enhancing wetland and stream functions. The proposed work would increase the wetland/stream function, provide species diversity, and increase the width of a wildlife corridor within the Upper Pearl River Watershed (HUC 03180001). Prospectus: PRMG_Phase3_Prospect3-17-16
Comment Period Opens: 03/22/2016
Comment Period Closes: 04/11/2016
Regulator: Samantha Claypool
Applicant: Mr. Tom Watson, Munoco Company L.C.
Project Description: The applicant is applying for a
Department of the Army permit to discharge dredged and/or fill material into wetlands,
associated with the construction of well
pad and the filling of an access road in Section
21, T8N-R7E, latitude 31.6583,
longitude -91.7620 within the Lower Ouachita drainage basin, Catahoula Parish, Louisiana. The applicant’s stated purpose for the
well pad and access road is to drill, discover, and produce oil.
Comment Period Opens: 02/18/2016
Comment Period Opens: 02/18/2016
Comment Period Closes: 03/10/2016
Regulator: Samantha Claypool
Applicant: Mr. Murphy Anderson, Anderson Land, LLC
Project Description: The applicant is applying for a Department of the Army permit to discharge dredged and/or fill material into wetlands, associated with the construction of an educational school, parking lot, and surround amenities in Section 29, T16N-R13W, latitude 32.3536N, longitude -93.7151W within the Bayou Pierre drainage basin, Caddo Parish, Louisiana. The applicant’s stated purpose for the school, parking lot, and surrounding amenities is to support the interests of the community. Comment Period Opens: 02/05/2016
Comment Period Closes: 02/25/2016
Regulator: Samantha Claypool
Applicant: Mr. Murphy Anderson, Anderson Land, LLC
Project Description: The applicant is applying for a
Department of the Army permit to discharge dredged and/or fill material into wetlands,
associated with the construction of an
office building and parking lot in Section
29, T16N-R13W, latitude 32.3545N, longitude -93.7156W within the Bayou Pierre drainage
basin, Caddo
Parish, Louisiana. The
applicant’s stated purpose for the office and parking lot is to support the day
to day operations of the business.
Comment Period Opens: 12/21/2015
Comment Period Closes: 01/11/2016
Regulator: Charlene Mosley
Applicant: Mr. Lee Peek, Kansas City Railway Company
Project Description: The applicant is applying for a Department of the Army permit to conduct regulated activities in jurisdictional wetlands and other waters of the United States located in Section 24, T5N-R1E, latitude 32.2588N, longitude -90.1528W within the Middle Pearl-Strong drainage basin, Rankin County, Mississippi. The applicant’s stated purpose is to complete the High Oak Yard (HOY) Expansion - Phase III project providing additional rail storage capacity to accommodate an increase in rail traffic on the Meridian Speedway. Comment Period Opens: 10/02/2014
Comment Period Closes: 10/022019
Regulator: Anthony R Lobred
Applicant: District Engineer, Vicksburg District, on behalf of the Mississippi Department of Transportation
Project Description: The Vicksburg District is posting a Public Notice to notify the public of the reissuance of Statewide Regional General Permit 46 (RGP-46) for the construction of roadway embankments and bridge abutments performed by or have oversight from the Mississippi Department of Transportation in waters of the United States within the State of Mississippi.
The Regional General Permit will become effective on 2 October 2014, and will be valid for 5 years. At the end of that time, the cumulative environmental effects of completed work will be reviewed and reissuance of the permit may be considered. However, if unforeseen adverse environmental effects result from the issuance of this General Permit, it may be modified or terminated at any time. Comment Period Opens: 9/30/2014
Comment Period Closes: 9/30/2019
Regulator: Robert M. Stewart
Applicant: District Engineer, Vicksburg District, on behalf of the General Public
Project Description: The Vicksburg District is posting a Public Notice to notify the public of the reissuance of Regional General Permit 25 (RGP-25) for the construction of recreational boating access facilities and the associated discharge of dredged and/or fill material in waters of the United States within the regulatory jurisdiction of the Vicksburg District in the States of Arkansas, Louisiana, and Mississippi. The General Permit will become effective on September 30, 2014, and will be valid for 5 years. At the end of that time, the cumulative environmental effects of completed work will be reviewed and reissuance of the permit may be considered. However, if unforeseen adverse environmental effects result from the issuance of this General Permit, it may be modified or terminated at any time.Comment Period Opens: 9/30/2014
Comment Period Closes: 9/30/2019
Regulator: Robert M. Stewart
Applicant: District Engineer, Vicksburg District, on behalf of the General Public
Project Description: The Vicksburg District is posting a Public Notice to notify the public of the reissuance of Regional General Permit 34 (RGP-34) for the construction of minor structures to facilitate the loading and/or unloading of nonhazardous materials on barges, and the associated discharge of dredged and/or fill material, at specified sites along navigable waters of the United States within the regulatory jurisdiction of the Vicksburg District in the States of Arkansas, Louisiana, and Mississippi. The General Permit will become effective on September 30, 2014, and will be valid for 5 years. At the end of that time, the cumulative environmental effects of completed work will be reviewed and reissuance of the permit may be considered. However, if unforeseen adverse environmental effects result from the issuance of this General Permit, it may be modified or terminated at any time.The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the U.S. Department of the Army (Army) are announcing the withdrawal of an interpretive rule addressing the exemption from permitting provided under section 404(f)(1)(A) of the Clean Water Act (CWA). The agencies want to make clear that the statutory exemption of 404(f)(1)(A) still remains available for use when applicable for discharges of dredged and/or fill material associated with normal farming, silviculture, and ranching activities that are part of an established operation and that do not have as their purpose bringing an area of waters of the U.S. into a use to which it was not previously subject, where the flow or circulation of the waters of the U.S. may be impaired or the reach of such waters be reduced (see 33 CFR 323.4 for more information). Comment Period Opens: 9/18/2014
Comment Period Closes: 9/18/2019
Regulator: Cori Carraway
Applicant: District Engineer, Vicksburg District, on behalf of the General Public
Project Description: The Vicksburg District is posting a Public Notice to notify the public of the reissuance of Programmatic General Permit 60 (PGP-60) for minor construction activities, and the associated discharge of dredged and/or fill material, within the regulatory jurisdiction of the Vicksburg District on Entergy owned lakes: Catherine and Hamilton, in the State of Arkansas. Entergy Arkansas Hydro will issue authorizations on behalf of the Corps under this PGP. ADP-MVK-2014-61 - Arkansas, Louisiana, and Mississippi - Expires: 05/08/2019 Date: 5/8/2014
Expires: 5/8/2019
Regulator: Amiee Parker
Applicant: District Engineer, Vicksburg District, on behalf of the General Public for projects conducted or sponsored by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Natural Resources Conservation Service
Project Description: The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Vicksburg District, is hereby reissuing of a Department of the Army General Permit for the construction of drainage and/or water level control structures and the associated discharge of dredged and/or fill material into waters of the United States for projects conducted or sponsored by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), within the regulatory jurisdiction of the Vicksburg District in the States of Arkansas, Louisiana, and Mississippi. Regulator: Cori Shiers
Applicant: District Engineer, Vicksburg District, on behalf of the Oil and Gas Industry
Project Description: The Vicksburg District is posting a Public Notice to notify the public of the reissuance of Regional General Permit (GP-19) for construction activities in waters of the United States conducted in conjunction with the exploration for and subsequent production of hydrocarbons and for the associated discharge of dredged and fill material within the regulatory jurisdiction of the Vicksburg District in the states of Arkansas, Louisiana, and Mississippi. The General Permit is valid for 5 years. At the end of that time, the cumulative environmental effects of completed work will be reviewed and reissuance of the permit may be considered. However, if unforeseen adverse environmental effects result from the issuance of this General Permit, it may be modified or terminated at any time.
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