Nationwide Permit ReissuanceSPECIAL PUBLIC NOTICE: On January 13, 2021, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Corps) published a final rule in the Federal Register (86 FR 2744) announcing the reissuance of 12 existing nationwide permits (NWPs) and four new NWPs, as well as the reissuance of NWP general conditions and definitions with some modifications. These 16 NWPs will go into effect on March 15, 2021, and will expire on March 14, 2026.
Date of Expiration: 03/14/2026
Date of Expiration: 02/10/2021
2020-01154-MMJ (Wabasha County, MN) Wabasha County Roadway Project LETTER OF PERMISSION: Wabasha County proposes to permanently discharge dredged and fill material into 3.11 acres of wetland and along 3,880 linear feet (1.69 acres) of streambed below the plane of the ordinary high water mark (OHWM) of an unnamed tributary and the Zumbro River, in association with the reconstruction of approximately 4.78 miles of CSAH 81 (SAP 079-681-002). The existing CSAH 81 roadway is deficient in shoulder width, recovery area (clear zone), horizontal and vertical alignment, and road structure strength. The existing pavement is beyond its expected life and is deteriorating at an increasing rate. The purpose of the project is to
provide a level of service consistent with the transportation needs of the traveling public.
Date of Expiration: 01/15/2021
2017-04324-MJB (Olmsted County, MN) Murphy Greenslade Wetland Mitigation Bank PUBLIC NOTICE: The sponsor is proposing to develop Murphy Greenslade Wetland Bank. The proposed bank site is approximately 50.72 acres in size, including upland buffer areas. The sponsor states the objectives of the proposed bank are to restore via rehabilitation 26.10 acres of fresh (wet) meadow wetlands and to create 24.62 acres of upland buffer surrounding the restored wetlands. Per the sponsor’s agent, the bank site is located within an area of Minnesota where less than 50 percent of pre‐settlement wetlands exist. The bank would provide local replacement opportunities for this area and also for the City of Rochester and surrounding communities where significant growth is occurring.
Date of Expiration: 01/23/2021
2020-00807-MJB (Sibley County, MN) Lake Larry Wetland Mitigation Bank PUBLIC NOTICE: The sponsor is proposing to develop the Lake Larry Wetland Bank. The proposed bank site is approximately 50.4 acres in size, including upland buffer areas. The sponsor states the objectives of the proposed bank are to restore via rehabilitation 11.6-acres of fresh (wet) meadow, 3.8-acres of shallow marsh, and 9.8-acres of deep marsh wetlands in BSA 9. In addition, 25.2 acres of upland buffer are proposed to be created surrounding the restored and enhanced wetlands.
Date of Expiration: 01/23/2021
2020-02230-SJW (Douglas County, WI) Enbridge Superior Terminal Containment Pond Project PUBLIC NOTICE: The purpose of the proposed project is to increase the total containment capacity of Pool 2 by 9,000,000 gallons. As stated in the application, Enbridge can add approximately 3,000,000 gallons of capacity in Pool 2 by raising the height of the existing berm. Therefore, an additional dam is necessary downstream of Pool 2 with the capacity of approximately 6,000,000 gallons to achieve the desired total capacity of 9,000,000 gallons.
Date of Expiration: 11/28/2020
Date of Expiration: 12/13/2020
Date of Expiration: 12/02/2020
SPECIAL PUBLIC NOTICE: NEW - Public Notice Notification/Distribution ProceduresSPECIAL PUBLIC NOTICE: The purpose of this Special Public Notice is to inform the general public that the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers St. Paul District Regulatory Division (St. Paul District) is modernizing our public notice notification/distribution procedures. Beginning immediately, we are transitioning from a public notice email notification system to an RSS Feed system. Individuals previously registered to receive public notice notifications via email will continue to receive email notifications through December 31, 2020. However, if you wish to continue receiving public notice notifications, after December 31, 2020, you must register for RSS Feeds notifications.
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WISCONSIN WETLAND MITIGATION BANKING LISTENING SESSIONS SELF-NOMINATION SPECIAL PUBLIC NOTICE: The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, St. Paul District are seeking individuals interested in participating in half day wetland mitigation banking listening sessions the week of November 18, 2019 (final dates and times will be determined based on participant interest). The sessions are being held to solicit feedback and discuss the current state and federal wetland mitigation bank review processes with a specific
focus on ways to improve consistency and efficiency in the programs.
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NEW Paperless Procedure for Submitting Requests to the Corps of Engineers in WisconsinPUBLIC NOTICE: In an effort to improve efficiency, reduce costs and environmental footprint, and accommodate many stakeholders' preferred method of correspondence, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers St. Paul District Regulatory Program (Corps), is implementing paperless procedures. As of 1 July 2019, requests for action (RFAs) in Wisconsin should be submitted electronically using one of two options.
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INFORMATIONAL PUBLIC NOTICE - ANNOUNCEMENT OF INTENT TO DEVELOP NEW REGIONAL GENERAL PERMITS The purpose of this notice is to inform the public of St. Paul District’s (District) intent to develop new regional general permits (RGP) for work in waters of the U.S. associated with 1) stream bank stabilization and accompanying habitat improvement activities, and 2) minor activities not already authorized by existing general permits (nationwide permits or RGPs). The RGPs would be developed for use in Minnesota and Wisconsin, including Federally-recognized American Indian reservations to authorize work in waters of the U.S. that would result in no more than minimal adverse effects, individually and cumulatively.
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