Great Lakes and Ohio River Division Public Notices

Pigeon River Flood Risk Management Study - Public Scoping Notice Letter

Press Operations — Wed, 15 Apr 2026 19:32:00 GMT

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) is seeking public comment for the Pigeon River Flood Risk Management Study in Haywood County, North Carolina. Provide your input on the plan to reduce flood risk and improve community resilience. Find details on how to submit comments and attend the public meeting in Waynesville.

Wolf Creek Dam Berm Remediation Review Plan

Press Operations — Mon, 30 Mar 2026 14:59:45 GMT

This review plan outlines the quality review process for engineering and design products related to berm remediation and drainage improvements at Wolf Creek Dam, Jamestown, KY. It details project scope, risk assessment, review procedures (DQC, ATR, BCOES), schedules, and team roles to ensure dam safety and compliance.

USACE seeks public comments on potential future changes to the nationwide permits to increase permitting efficiency

Press Operations — Thu, 19 Mar 2026 22:11:26 GMT

USACE announced it is seeking input from all interested parties on ways to increase the efficiency

2026 Nationwide Permits Regional Conditions for Virginia

Press Operations — Thu, 12 Mar 2026 12:00:00 GMT

This Public Notice announces Norfolk District’s Final Regional Conditions, the Section 401 Water Quality Certification (WQC) and the Coastal Zone Management Act (CZMA) determination for the 57 nationwide permits (NWPs) that were published in the January 8, 2026, Federal Register (91 FR 768). These 57 NWPs and the Regional Conditions will go into effect on March 15, 2026, and will expire on March 15, 2031.

2026 Nationwide Permits Regional Conditions for Kentucky

Press Operations — Tue, 10 Mar 2026 16:57:00 GMT

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers announces the reissuance of 57 Nationwide Permits (NWPs) effective March 15, 2026, through March 15, 2031, along with Kentucky-specific Regional Conditions and Section 401 Water Quality Certifications. The Great Lakes and Ohio River Division approved Kentucky Regional Conditions on March 6, 2026. The Kentucky Division of Water denied 401 Water Quality Certification for eight NWPs (16, 17, 32, 38, 43, 44, 52, and 53), requiring individual certifications for projects under those permits.

2026 Nationwide Permits Regional Conditions for Tennessee

Press Operations — Mon, 09 Mar 2026 19:25:00 GMT

On January 8, 2026, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) published a final action in the Federal Register (91 FR 768) announcing the reissuance of 56 existing nationwide permits (NWPs) and one new NWP, as well as the reissuance of NWP general conditions and definitions with some modifications. One NWP was not reissued. These 57 NWPs go into effect on March 15, 2026, and will expire on March 15, 2031.

2026 Nationwide Permits Regional Conditions for Illinois

Press Operations — Fri, 06 Mar 2026 16:06:00 GMT

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Rock Island District, on behalf of all Illinois districts (Chicago, St. Louis, Louisville, and Memphis), announces the reissuance of 57 Nationwide Permits (NWPs) effective March 15, 2026, through March 15, 2031. This notice provides Illinois-specific regional conditions, 401 Water Quality Certifications from IL EPA and US EPA Region 5, and Coastal Zone Management Act consistency determinations that become conditions of these NWPs for activities in Illinois waters.

J. Percy Priest Water Control Manual Update Review Plan

Press Operations — Tue, 03 Mar 2026 20:10:00 GMT

This Review Plan defines the scope and level of peer review for updating the water control manual (WCM) for J. Percy Priest Dam in Nashville, Tennessee, project decision documents.

2026 Nationwide Permits Regional Conditions for Mississippi

Press Operations — Fri, 27 Feb 2026 21:16:00 GMT

Review Plan - Center Hill Reallocation Study

Press Operations — Mon, 23 Feb 2026 14:54:23 GMT

A water supply reallocation study is being conducted at Center Hill Reservoir in Tennessee. All reviews for this project will follow this document.

Review Plan - LAU Reallocation Study

Press Operations — Mon, 23 Feb 2026 14:52:25 GMT

A water supply reallocation study is being conducted at Laurel Reservoir in Kentucky. All reviews for this project will follow this document.

2026 Nationwide Permits Regional Conditions for Alabama

Press Operations — Fri, 13 Feb 2026 20:37:00 GMT

On January 8, 2026, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) published a final action in the Federal Register (91 FR 768) announcing the reissuance of 56 existing nationwide permits (NWPs) and the new NWP 60, as well as the reissuance of NWP general conditions and definitions with some modifications. NWP 56 was not reissued. These 57 NWPs will go into effect on March 15, 2026, and will expire on March 15, 2031

Chickamauga Lock Replacement Post-Authorization Change Report and Economic Update

Press Operations — Mon, 08 Sep 2025 11:33:19 GMT

This review plan defines levels and scopes of reviews required for the Post-Authorization Change Report and Economic Update for the Chickamauga Lock Replacement Project.

USACE seeks public input for Cleveland, Tennessee, Flood Risk Management Study

Press Operations — Thu, 06 Mar 2025 21:25:49 GMT

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Nashville District (USACE) in accordance with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) is preparing a supplement to the Final Detailed Project Report and Integrated Environmental Assessment (DPR/EA) for the Cleveland, Tennessee Flood Risk Management Study.

Lake Barkley Shoreline Management Plan (SMP) Review

Press Operations — Tue, 18 Feb 2025 18:53:20 GMT

The Lake Barkley Shoreline Management Plan (SMP) Review plan contains policies and guidelines for the effective long-range management of the shoreline resources on Lake Barkley. The primary objective of the SMP is to balance private shoreline uses, such as private boat docks, with the protection and conservation of Lake Barkley’s natural resources. In order to address ever changing public use demands affecting these natural resources, the SMP is reviewed every five years and updated if necessary. During this review process, public workshops will be held to seek the input from users of Lake Barkley. The workshops will begin at 6 p.m. on each of the following dates: • March 25 at Lee S. Jones Park (Lyon Convention Center) in Eddyville, Kentucky • March 27 at Lake Barkley State Resort Park (Sunrise Room) in Cadiz, Kentucky • April 1 at the Stewart County Visitor Center in Dover, Tennessee Written comments will also be accepted for 30 days following the public workshops. If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact Biologist Wes Davenport at (270) 362-4236 or at LakeBarkley@usace.army.mil.

Final EA and Signed FONSI for Sunset Marina Expansion Project; Pickett County, Tennessee

Press Operations — Fri, 14 Feb 2025 20:06:00 GMT

The Environmental Assessment (E)A has been finalized and FONSI signed for the proposed Sunset Marina Project.

Notice of Availability for draft EA and Unsigned FONSI for Proposed Sunset Marina Expansion Project; Pickett County, Tennessee

Press Operations — Thu, 24 Oct 2024 13:45:00 GMT

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District (USACE) presents a draft Environmental Assessment (EA) and unsigned Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) to assess the impacts of the proposed Sunset Marina and Resort Expansion Project in Pickett County, Tennessee. The purpose of the project is to develop a commercial marina facility and related services to meet public recreational demand while allowing the project applicant to make a fair profit. USACE seeks public comments through Nov. 24, 2024.

Review Plan for Engineering and Design Products, Mouse Creek, Cleveland, Tennessee

Press Operations — Tue, 13 Aug 2024 09:30:00 GMT

This review plan defines levels and scopes of review required for the engineering and design (E&D) products for the Mouse Creek, Cleveland, TN Section 205 Flood Risk Management Project.

Review Plan for Feasibility Study Products for the Carthage, TN Streambank Stabilization Project

Press Operations — Fri, 26 Jul 2024 16:26:46 GMT

This review plan defines levels and scopes of review required for feasibility phase products.

Review Plan for Feasibility Study Products for the Riverton, Chattanooga, TN Streambank Stabilization Project

Press Operations — Fri, 26 Jul 2024 16:24:21 GMT

This review plan defines levels and scopes of review required for feasibility phase products.