23 Apr 2026

Draft Finding of No Significant Impact: Rocky River East Pier Repair Project, Cuyahoga County, Ohio

Expiration date: 5/23/2026

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Buffalo District, has prepared a Draft Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) and Environmental Assessment (EA) for the repair of the Rocky River East Pier in Cuyahoga County, Ohio. The project would repair the deteriorating 900-foot pier at the mouth of Rocky River Harbor on Lake Erie to ensure continued safe navigation for commercial and recreational users. Public comments are invited through May 23, 2026.

21 Apr 2026

Draft Environmental Assessment: Section 594 New Marshfield Sewer Project, Athens County, Ohio

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Huntington District, announces the availability of a Draft Environmental Assessment (EA) and Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) for the Section 594 New Marshfield Sewer Project in Athens County, Ohio. The proposed project involves construction of a new sanitary sewer force main and associated lift station upgrades to provide reliable wastewater infrastructure for residents. This project is Phase 2 of the Athens County Unsewered Areas Program, conducted in partnership with Athens County Commissioners under Section 594 of the Water Resources and Development Act (WRDA) of 1999. Public comments are being accepted during the review period.

3 Apr 2026

Finding of No Significant Impact and Environmental Assessment for the Construction of a Phosphorus Optimized Wetland, St. Marys, Auglaize County, Ohio

Expiration date: 5/16/2026

This document contains the Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) and Environmental Assessment (EA) for the proposed construction of two phosphorus-optimized wetlands in St. Marys, Auglaize County, Ohio, under the authority of Section 594 of the Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) 1999. The project is part of the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative (GLRI) to reduce phosphorus loads into the Maumee River watershed and Lake Erie.

23 Mar 2026

City of Newark, Licking County, Ohio Section 14 Emergency Streambank Protection Project

This Review Plan defines the scope and level of peer review for the City of Newark, Licking County, Ohio, Section 14 project decision document and design and implementation activities.

19 Mar 2026

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

Expiration date: 5/15/2026

USACE announced it is seeking input from all interested parties on ways to increase the efficiency of the nationwide permit program. A public notice soliciting input on potential future changes to the nationwide permits was published in the March 16, 2026, Federal Register at https://www.federalregister.gov/d/2026-05051. USACE will accept written

11 Mar 2026

2026 Nationwide Permits Regional Conditions for Ohio

Expiration date: 3/15/2031

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Buffalo, Huntington, Louisville, and Pittsburgh Districts announce final regional conditions and water quality certifications for the 2026 Nationwide Permits in Ohio, effective March 15, 2026. These regional conditions provide additional environmental protection and ensure compliance with state requirements for activities authorized under the reissued Nationwide Permits published in the Federal Register on January 8, 2026. The regional conditions will remain in effect until March 15, 2031.

18 Feb 2026

Draft Environmental Assessment and Finding of No Significant Impact - Fairport Harbor Nearshore Placement Area, Lake County, Ohio

Expiration date: 3/20/2026

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Buffalo District, has prepared a Draft Environmental Assessment and Finding of No Significant Impact (EA/FONSI) for establishing a new nearshore placement area for dredged sediment from Fairport Harbor federal navigation channels. The preferred 62.78-acre site is located approximately 2.3 miles west of Fairport Harbor's west breakwater and was selected to avoid impacts to a newly constructed pier at the existing nearshore area. Public comments are being accepted until March 20, 2026.

23 Jan 2026

Scoping Notice - Cleveland Harbor Preliminary Assessment - Dredged Material Placement

Expiration date: 2/18/2026

The purpose of this scoping information is to disseminate information regarding the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) development of a preliminary assessment (PA) addendum to address a short-term need for dredged material placement including littoral drift placement of Cleveland Harbor dredged sediment at specific nearshore sites. This information has been prepared as part of the formal scoping process in accordance with Department of Defense National Environmental Policy Act (DoD NEPA) Implementing Procedures. email: clevelandnearshore@usace.army.mil

22 Jan 2026

Section 404 Public Notice - Fairport Harbor Nearshore Placement of Dredged Sediment

Expiration date: 2/23/2026

Public Notice for nearshore placement of dredged sediment at Fairport Harbor, Lake County, Ohio, pursuant to Section 404(a) of the Clean Water Act and 33 CFR 337.1. The USACE Buffalo District proposes to establish a new nearshore placement area west of Fairport Harbor for 40,000-65,000 cubic yards of coarse-grained sediment. Public comment period: 30 days. Comments due by February 23, 2026.

28 May 2025

Review Plan - South Fork Licking River Section 208 Snagging and Clearing for Flood Control

Review Plan for the South Fork Licking River Continuing Authorities Program (CAP) Section 208 Snagging and Clearing for Flood Control project. Section 208 authority provides for minimal measures to reduce nuisance flood damages caused by debris and minor shoaling of rivers. Project Number: 496422. This Review Plan defines levels and scopes of review required for the decision document.