Wilmington District Public Notices

SAW-2000-30478 Ingles Supermarket

Press Operations — Fri, 05 Dec 2025 14:57:00 GMT

SAW-2025-02129 Groin Repair Buxton Village

Press Operations — Thu, 20 Nov 2025 20:58:27 GMT

The Wilmington District of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Corps) has received an application for a Department of the Army permit pursuant to Section 404 of the Clean Water Act (33 U.S.C. §1344) and Section 10 of the Rivers and Harbors Act of 1899 (33 U.S.C. §403). The purpose of this public notice is to solicit comments from the public regarding the repair of approximately 640 linear feet of a damaged and dilapidated groin to increase sand-trapping capability and work in conjunction with the ongoing beach nourishment projects to enhance shoreline protection along the southern end of Buxton Village. The proposed repair would take place within a portion of the beach and adjacent inshore waters that have been previously modified by shoreline stabilization and maintenance activities. Construction equipment is limited to excavators, trucks, and cranes and will require a temporary use of an approximate 300-foot section of beach and nearshore area adjacent to the existing groin.

SAW-2020-01465-The Retreat at Hanes Lake

Press Operations — Thu, 20 Nov 2025 17:00:00 GMT

The Wilmington District of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Corps) has received an application for a Department of the Army permit pursuant to Section 404 of the Clean Water Act (33 U.S.C. §1344) and/or Section 10 of the Rivers and Harbors Act of 1899 (33 U.S.C. §403). The purpose of this public notice is to solicit comments from the public regarding a proposed project for the construction of a 319-single family lakeside residential community, along with associated infrastructure and attendant features. The proposed project would result in the permanent loss of 0.884 acre of wetland, and 406 LF (0.065 Ac) of stream channel, and the placement of riprap within 239 LF of stream channel (not considered a loss), associated with the construction of four interior road crossings. Cumulatively, the overall Project (Phases 1, 2, 3, and 4) would result in the permanent loss of 1.08 Ac of of wetland and 430 LF of stream channel, and the placement of riprap within 239 LF of stream channel.

SAW-2004-9986803, NCDOT I-26 Asheville Connector Project

Press Operations — Fri, 14 Nov 2025 18:55:00 GMT

The DISTRICT ENGINEER, WILMINGTON DISTRICT, 69 Darlington Avenue, Wilmington North Carolina 28403, is hereby notifying the public about a North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) proposal to impact waters of the U.S. in Asheville, Buncombe County, North Carolina. The purpose of this public notice is to solicit comments regarding NCDOT’s proposal to temporarily impact the French Broad River to construct causeways and a trestle work bridge to support new bridge construction in Phase 2 of the I-2513 project, also known as the I-26/Asheville Connector. This work would include (1) constriction of more than 50% of river flow in the French Broad River for approximately three weeks due to causeway configurations/phases, and (2) construction of a trestle work bridge that would span part of the river with causeways on each end for approximately 15 months, and one causeway on one end for approximately 2 months.

SAW-2025-00715 Sparta Commercial Development Site

Press Operations — Mon, 10 Nov 2025 15:04:41 GMT

The Wilmington District of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Corps) has received an after-the-fact (ATF) application from John and Phyllis Miller for a Department of the Army permit pursuant to Section 404 of the Clean Water Act (33 U.S.C. §1344) to retain the existing approximately 1.24 acres of fill within wetlands associated with a commercial development. In addition, the project involves restoration activities of approximately 2.98 acres of wetland and 760 linear feet (linear feet) of streams.

SAW-2025-00253 Cornelius Road Industrial Park

Press Operations — Mon, 27 Oct 2025 11:30:00 GMT

The Wilmington District of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Corps) has received an application for a Department of the Army permit pursuant to Section 404 of the Clean Water Act (33 U.S.C. §1344) and/or Section 10 of the Rivers and Harbors Act of 1899 (33 U.S.C. §403). The purpose of this public notice is to solicit comments from the public regarding the proposed construction of a light industrial complex with its associated infrastructure located at 486 Cornelius Road, in Mooresville, Iredell County, North Carolina. The project would affect waters of the United States associated with the Upper Catawba Watershed, and specifically the Stumpy Creek-Lake Norman watershed. Implementation of the project would permanently impact 217 lf of stream channel (80 lf would not be considered a loss and would be associated with embedded riprap) and 1.84 acre of wetland and would temporarily impact 25 lf of stream channel.

SAW-2021-00933 Oxford Park

Press Operations — Fri, 17 Oct 2025 14:53:00 GMT

The Wilmington District, Corps of Engineers (Corps) has received an application for a Department of the Army permit pursuant to Section 404 of the Clean Water Act (33 U.S.C. §1344), seeking Department of the Army authorization to discharge dredged or fill material into waters of the United States in Hydrologic Unit Code [HUC] 03020101 Tar-Pamlico River Basin, for the construction of Oxford Park, a mixed use development of approximately 1,800 residential dwelling units (multi-family, townhomes, and single family lot homes) are planned for the Project. The project area includes 471 acres (AC) located east of Horner Siding Road, west of Perry Road, and north of Salem Road, approximately 2.7 miles northeast of Oxford; at Latitude 36.344817 and Longitude -78.569239. The applicant requests authorization to discharge fill/dredged material into 0.142 AC of wetlands, 824.3 linear feet (LF) of stream channel, and the temporary discharge of fill/dredged material into 192.6 LF of stream channel.

SAW Regulatory Program Modernization --Regulatory Review System (RRS)

Press Operations — Mon, 06 Oct 2025 12:54:42 GMT

The Wilmington District, South Atlantic Division, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), is transitioning to a new method for receiving electronic regulatory submittals and updating its District websites. Effective December 5, 2025, the Wilmington District will no longer accept electronic requests submitted by email. All electronic submittals should be made through the Regulatory Request System (RRS) at https://rrs.usace.army.mil.

SAW-2022-01161 Pope Army Air Field

Press Operations — Thu, 02 Oct 2025 12:59:00 GMT

The Wilmington District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has received an application from The US Department of the Army, to relocate 4,061 linear feet of Tank Creek, into a 3790 linear foot engineered channel, within Pope Army Airfield, at Fort Bragg, in Cumberland County, North Carolina.

SAW-2025-00435 Chatham Park South

Press Operations — Tue, 30 Sep 2025 19:56:00 GMT

The Wilmington District of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Corps) has received an application for a Department of the Army permit pursuant to Section 404 of the Clean Water Act (33 U.S.C. §1344). The purpose of this public notice is to solicit comments from the public regarding the construction of a master planned subdivision to meet the growing demand for residential housing, employment opportunities, entertainment, and recreation in Chatham County. The project, known as Chatham Park South Village, has been designed with a conceptual land use framework that consists of twelve (12) different Sections connected by vehicular circulation routes and a network of sidewalks and greenways for multi-modal transportation opportunities. Approximately 15,078 residential dwelling units (apartments, condominiums, live-work units, townhomes, and single family lot homes) and 6,950,000 gross square feet of non-residential development (commercial, retail, office, institutional, and medical) are planned for the Project. A Village Center District is surrounded by the Corporate Business District, mixed-use residential and parks. Project activities proposing impacts to potential WOUS include 28 culverted road crossings, 5 culverted greenway crossings, 44 sewer crossings, and 5 stormwater control measures (SCMs). The Project is anticipated to be developed in phases identified as “Sections” over a period of approximately 30 years (2055+).

SAW-2011-01583 Albert J. Ellis (OAJ) Airport

Press Operations — Tue, 30 Sep 2025 14:10:00 GMT

The Wilmington District of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Corps) has received an application for a Department of the Army permit pursuant to Section 404 of the Clean Water Act (33 U.S.C. §1344). The purpose of this public notice is to solicit comments from the public regarding the Albert J. Ellis Airport plan to to address existing airfield deficiencies. The applicant requests authorization to permanently impact 1,158 linear feet of stream (0.108 acre), 536 linear feet of jurisdictional ditch (0.037 acre), 0.7 acre of wetland (Table 1 & 2). The proposed project includes two wetland road crossings. The project also includes construction of four new stream crossings, they include the replacement and extension of two existing culverted stream crossings, the replacement of an existing culvert with no change in length for one stream crossing, and the replacement and shortening of the culvert for one stream crossing. In addition, stream channel relocation is proposed at two locations. On-site restoration for removal of culverts is proposed at four locations. No mitigation is being proposed for impacts to jurisdictional ditches.

SAW-2017-00883, Town of Ocean Isle Beach, Odell Williamson Airport, new parallel taxiway, and security and wildlife exclusion fencing

Press Operations — Wed, 24 Sep 2025 15:03:21 GMT

The Wilmington District of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Corps) has received an application for a Department of the Army permit pursuant to Section 404 of the Clean Water Act (33 U.S.C. §1344). The Town of Ocean Isle Beach requests authorization to permanently impact 1.02 acres of wetlands and 92 lf (0.008 ac) of stream for the new parallel taxiway and grading for required security and wildlife exclusion fencing.

SAW-2015-02646 Duke Energy - Combined-cycle natural gas plant at Roxboro power plant

Press Operations — Mon, 22 Sep 2025 17:50:00 GMT

The Wilmington District of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Corps) has received an application for a Department of the Army permit pursuant to Section 404 of the Clean Water Act (33 U.S.C. §1344) from Duke Energy. The applicant requests authorization to construct a combined-cycle natural gas plant at the Roxboro site to assist with electricity demand as Duke Energy retires its remaining onsite coal-fired units. Construction of the pad to accommodate the combined cycle plant and ancillary components including an access road, will require the permanent discharge of fill material into 1,247 linear feet (LF) (0.172 acre) of stream channel and 0.05 acre of open water. Temporary impacts include 1.31 acre of open water within Hyco Lake.

SAW-2024-00947 Sibelco Mine Disposal Area Expansions (Upper Ollis and Upper Mill Ridge)

Press Operations — Thu, 18 Sep 2025 17:20:00 GMT

The Wilmington District of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Corps) has received an application from Sibelco North America, Inc. for a Department of the Army permit pursuant to Section 404 of the Clean Water Act (33 U.S.C. §1344) to impact approximately 31,002 linear feet of stream and 2.341 acres of wetland associated with the expansion of a mining byproduct disposal area. The purpose of this public notice is to solicit comments from the public regarding the work described in the public notice. The project/review area consists of two tracts of land, identified as the Upper Ollis and Upper Mill Ridge sites, that are located on the north and south sides of Brushy Creek Road in Spruce Pine, Avery County, North Carolina.

SAW-2025-01708 Big Foot Slough

Press Operations — Tue, 09 Sep 2025 18:29:06 GMT

The Wilmington District of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Corps) has received an application for a Department of the Army permit pursuant to Section 404 of the Clean Water Act (33 U.S.C. §1344) and Section 10 of the Rivers and Harbors Act of 1899 (33 U.S.C. §403). The applicant requests year-round authorization to perform maintenance dredging within a USACE Navigation federally authorized 106.4-acre dredge corridor (specifically between USCG buoys 9A and 13) known as Big Foot Slough using the Miss Katie or a similarly designed special purpose dredge. The channel will be not exceed 150ft-wide or a depth of -10ft MLLW with an allowable +2ft overdepth. Dredged material will be placed within the confines of the deep-water placement area utilized by USACE Navigation during their March 2025 maintenance event.

SAW-2024-01902 (Emergency Permit Application Processing Procedures for Hurricane Helene-Extension

Press Operations — Tue, 09 Sep 2025 12:32:00 GMT

The purpose of this notice is to advise the public that the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Wilmington District is extending alternative permitting procedures in response to conditions resulting from possible erosion, and storm damage associated with recent passing of Hurricane Helene. These alternate procedures will be utilized until March 7, 2026.

SAW-2025-01007 New Regional General Permit (RGP) for Emergency Situations

Press Operations — Thu, 04 Sep 2025 17:28:00 GMT

The DISTRICT ENGINEER, WILMINGTON DISTRICT, 69 Darlington Avenue, Wilmington North Carolina 28403, hereby proposes to issue Regional General Permit SAW-2025-01007 (RGP 07) pursuant to Section 404 of the Clean Water Act (33 U.S.C. §1344) and/or Section 10 of the Rivers and Harbors Act of 1899 (33 U.S.C. §403). This general permit (RGP 07) would authorize the discharge of dredged or fill material into waters of the U.S, including wetlands, and work or structures in navigable waters of the U.S. for necessary repair and protection measures for an emergency associated with a natural or environmental disaster that would cause only minimal individual and cumulative adverse environmental effects, as described below. The permit would simplify and expedite processing of Department of the Army permits for minor, substantially similar activities, during emergency situations.

SAW-2025-01509 Village of Buxton Shoreline Projection Project

Press Operations — Wed, 13 Aug 2025 12:17:00 GMT

The Wilmington District of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Corps) has received an application for a Department of the Army permit pursuant to Section 404 of the Clean Water Act (33 U.S.C. §1344) and Section 10 of the Rivers and Harbors Act of 1899 (33 U.S.C. §403). The purpose is to provide shoreline protection of NC Highway 12 and maintain oceanfront and dune systems to protect beach front infrastructure and provide storm damage reduction to public and private development in the Village of Buxton, Dare County, North Carolina. The applicant requests authorization to place sand along a 2.9-mile section of the Cape Hatteras National Seashore and the Village of Buxton’s oceanfront shoreline. Beach quality sand would be dredged using a self-contained ocean-certified hopper dredge and/or a hydraulic pipeline dredge. Material would be obtained from a borrow area approximately 2-3 miles offshore of Buxton. Placement onto the beach would be accomplished via submerged pipeline with direct pump-out.

SAW-2025-01508 Village of Avon Shoreline Protection

Press Operations — Mon, 11 Aug 2025 12:02:00 GMT

The Wilmington District of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Corps) has received an application for a Department of the Army permit pursuant to Section 404 of the Clean Water Act (33 U.S.C. §1344) and Section 10 of the Rivers and Harbors Act of 1899 (33 U.S.C. §403). The purpose is to provide shoreline protection of NC Highway 12 and maintain oceanfront and dune systems to protect beach front infrastructure and provide storm damage reduction to public and private development in the Village of Avon, Dare County, North Carolina. The applicant requests authorization to place sand along a 2.5-mile section of the Village’s oceanfront shoreline. Beach quality sand would be dredged using a self-contained ocean-certified hopper dredge and/or a hydraulic pipeline dredge. Material would be obtained from a borrow area approximately 2-3 miles offshore of Avon. Placement onto the beach would be accomplished via submerged pipeline with direct pump-out.

SAW-2017-00446; Duke University Health System, Inc.

Press Operations — Tue, 29 Jul 2025 16:24:00 GMT

The Wilmington District of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Corps) has received an application for a Department of the Army permit pursuant to Section 404 of the Clean Water Act (33 U.S.C. §1344) and/or Section 10 of the Rivers and Harbors Act of 1899 (33 U.S.C. §403). The applicant requests authorization to permanently discharge fill material into 0.551 acre (ac) of wetland and 0.054 ac (373 linear feet [lf]) of stream channel (0.046 ac [311 lf] of which is considered a permanent loss) for the roadway network, culverts, riprap dissipaters, and associated mass grading for the site. Temporary impacts include 0.018 ac of wetland and 0.013 ac (80 lf) of stream. These impacts are associated with the Green Level West Medical Campus, a 100-bed hospital and emergency department, institutional, commercial, office, hospitality, and residential buildings, and associated infrastructure.