1 Jun 2016

Army Corps of Engineers seeks public comments on proposal to renew and revise nationwide permits

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) announced it is seeking comments on its proposal to renew and revise 50 nationwide permits for work in wetlands and other waters that are regulated by Section 404 of the Clean Water Act and/or Section 10 of the Rivers and Harbors Act of 1899. In addition, USACE is proposing to issue two new nationwide permits that pertain to authorizing the removal of low-head dams and the construction and maintenance of living shorelines.

15 Oct 2013

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers announces closure of all Regulatory Offices due to federal government shutdown

EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY: All Corps of Engineers Albuquerque District Regulatory offices are closed due to the lapse in government funding. During this time, we are unable to evaluate individual permit applications, pre-construction notifications (PCNs) for nationwide permit (NWP) or regional general permit authorizations, or requests for jurisdictional determinations. Work on these actions will proceed when the government reopens. If you have an emergency that requires action in potential jurisdictional Waters of the United States in order to ensure protection of public health or safety, please call (505) 342-3686.

23 Sep 2013

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Issues Emergency Flooding Permit Public Notice

In an effort to assist New Mexicans who have been adversely affected by the recent floods, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Albuquerque District, has issued an emergency permit which can be used to authorize emergency post-flooding projects in New Mexico under Section 404 of the Clean Water Act.