21 Apr 2014

SPECIAL PUBLIC NOTICE - CLEAN WATER ACT INTERPRETIVE RULE FOR 404(f)(1)(A)

On 21 April 2014, the USEPA and the Corps of Engineers (Corps) are publishing a Notice of Availability and Public Comment to announce the availability of an interpretive rule regarding the applicability of the exemption from permitting provided under section 404(f)(1)(A) of the Clean Water Act (CWA) for discharges of dredged and/or fill material associated with certain agricultural conservation practices based on the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) conservation practice standards that are designed and implemented to protect and enhance water quality. The interpretive rule was effective on April 03, 2014.

21 Apr 2014

SPECIAL PUBLIC NOTICE - CLEAN WATER ACT PROPOSED RULE FOR DEFINITION OF WATERS OF THE U.S.

On 21 April 2014, the USEPA and the Corps of Engineers (Corps) are publishing for public comment a proposed rule defining the scope of waters protected under the Clean Water Act (CWA), in light of the U.S. Supreme Court cases in U.S. v. Riverside Bayview, Solid Waste Agency of Northern Cook County v. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (SWANCC), and Rapanos v. United States (Rapanos). The proposed rule was developed to enhance protection for the nation’s public health and aquatic resources, and increase CWA program predictability and consistency by increasing clarity as to the scope of “waters of the United States” protected under the Act.

14 Apr 2014

SPA-2013-00433

Expiration date: 4/30/2014

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Albuquerque District (Corps), is evaluating a permit application from Christi and Isaac Dean to construct a single-family residence in an existing subdivision. The project will result in permanent impacts to approximately 0.04 acre of waters of the United States adjacent to the Conejos River. The purpose of this public notice is to inform interested parties of the project and to solicit comments.

28 Mar 2014

SPA-2012-00253-ABQ

Notice of Availability, Draft Environmental Impact Statement (EIS), Four Corners Power Plant and Navajo Mine Energy Project This notice is to inform interested parties of the availability of the Draft EIS and the U. S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) draft decision document (an appendix to the Draft EIS) for review and public comment.

26 Mar 2014

Regional General Permit NM-14-01

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Albuquerque District, hereby issues Regional General Permit (RGP) NM-14-01 for stream stabilization and water quality improvement projects within urban ephemeral channels within the State of New Mexico. The purpose of this public notice is to inform interested parties of the issuance of the RGP.