Great Lakes and Ohio River Division Public Notices

Regulatory Request System (RRS) Public Notices

Press Operations — Thu, 01 Jan 2026 07:00:00 GMT

Search all active permit applications for Section 404 (wetlands), Section 10 (navigable waters), and Section 408 (alterations to USACE projects) in the official Regulatory and Response System (RRS). View permit details, submit comments during public comment periods, and track application status. RRS is the authoritative source for all USACE regulatory permits.

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 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.