The USACE Norfolk District said that W F Magann Corporation is proposing to perform new and future maintenance dredging by mechanical methods for the extended waterfront development at the W F Magann East Yard on the Western Branch of the Elizabeth River in Portsmouth, Virginia.
This project includes the following activities:
According to USACE, the proposed dredging footprint has been designed to limit the impacts to the maximum extent practicable.
“ The decision whether to issue a permit will be based on an evaluation of the probable impact including cumulative impacts of the proposed activity on the public interest ,” said USACE.
The deadline for submitting the comments about this work is March 7, 2025.