US Army Corps of Engineers
Baltimore District

Navigation Public Notices

A Public Notice is prepared as the primary method of advising all interested parties of a proposed activity for which a permit is sought and of soliciting comments and information necessary to evaluate the probable beneficial and detrimental impacts on the public interest.  Public notices are only prepared for projects determined to exceed minimal individual or cumulative adverse environmental effects and that may be contrary to the public interest. Upon request, anyone may receive notice of public hearings notices.

Navigation Public Notices

OPN 19-03 (408-NAB-2019-0006) - Replace Drainage Structure - Steuben Co.

OPN 19-03 - Replace existing drainage structure pipe (DS 1B) using pipe bursting technique. Replace concrete endwall and flapgate. POC: Mr. Nicholas Krupa at 410-962-4721, via email at Nicholas.E.Krupa@usace.army.mil.
Published: 6/10/2019

OPN 19-04 (408-NAB-2019-0004) - Sunbury Precast Drop Box for TD17 - Northumberland Co.

OPN 19-04 -Install a pre‐cast inlet along the existing flood wall at Race St./Line St. for Toe Drain #17 location. POC: Mr. Nicholas Krupa at 410-962-4721, via email at Nicholas.E.Krupa@usace.army.mil.
Published: 6/10/2019

OPN 19-05 (408-NAB-2019-0005) - Sunbury - Reconnect Rail Tracks thru Closure 1 - Northumberland Co.

OPN 19--05 - Reconstruct Railroad tracks through closure structure #1. The project will be completed by Norfolk Southern completely. It will involve replacing approximately 500 LF of railroad tracks that run through Closure Structure No. 1 and on the toe of the Levee. The entire Bituminous Sill will be replaced. An Epflex Railseal will be installed. POC: Mr. Nicholas Krupa at 410-962-4721, via email at Nicholas.E.Krupa@usace.army.mil.
Published: 6/10/2019

OPN 19-01 (408-NAB-2019-0002) Lock Haven Area Flood Authority - Clinton County

Construct a 30’ x 20’ pavilion above an existing concrete pad within the flowage easement at 231 Havenview Retreat in Woodward Township, PA. POC: Nicholas Krupa at 410-962-4721, via email at Nicholas.E.Krupa@usace.army.mil
Published: 6/7/2019

OPN-18-03 Maintenance Dredging, Upper Wicomico River, Somerset County, Maryland

OPN-18-03 - Maintenance dredging for the Federal navigation channel in the Wicomico River, Wicomico Co., Maryland. POC: Ms. Danielle Szimanski at (410) 962-6064 or Danielle.m.szimanski@usace.army.mil.
Published: 7/24/2018

OP-N-18-01 - Baltimore Harbor and Channels, Maryland

Proposed Maintenance Dredging of Curtis Bay Channel, Cutoff Angle, Craighill Upper Range, Craighill Angle, Craighill Channel, Craighill Entrance. POC: Mr. Kevin Mainquist @ 410-962-6030 if there are any questions regarding the proposed work.
Published: 4/16/2018

OP-N-18-02 (REVISION) Baltimore Harbor and Channels, Virginia

Proposed Maintenance Dredging of the York Spit Channel. POC: Mr. Kevin Mainquist @ 410-962-6030 or Paul.K.Mainquist@usace.army.mil
Published: 4/16/2018

Revised N-17-02 Maintenance Dredging, Knapps Narrows, Tilghman Island, Talbot Co.

Revised OP-N-17-02 – Description: To perform maintenance dredging for the Federal navigation channel at Knapps Narrows, Tilghman Island, Talbot County, Maryland. POC: Danielle Szimanski @ 410-962-6064 or Danielle.m.Szimanski@usace.army.mil
Published: 8/10/2017

NN17-02 (Dredging & Construction, Sheep Pen Gut Channel) - Somerset Co.

NN-17-02 – Description: To perform dredging and realignment of the Sheep Pen Gut Federal navigation channel on the west side of Smith Island near Rhodes Point, Somerset County, Maryland. POC: Danielle Szimanski @ 410-962-6064 or Danielle.m.Szimanski@usace.army.mil
Published: 5/4/2017

NN-17-01 - Proposed Maintenance Dredging of the Cape Henry Channel

NN-71-01 – Description: Baltimore Harbor and Channels, Virginia - Proposed Maintenance Dredging of the Cape Henry POC: Ms. Tiffany Burroughs @ 410-962-5677.
Published: 4/19/2017

NN16-04 (Maintenance Dredging, Wicomico River) - Wicomico County

NN16-04 – May 31, 2016 Description: NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Baltimore District (Corps), is planning to perform maintenance dredging for the Federal navigation channel on the Wicomico River, Wicomico County, Maryland. Please be advised that implementation of this maintenance dredging is dependent on available funds. The Corps’ notification and review procedures for dredging in Federal navigation channels is found under Section 313 and 404 of the Clean Water Act of 1977 (33USC 1323 and 1344). If you have any questions, please contact Ms. Danielle Szimanski at (410) 962-6064 or Danielle.M.Szimanski@usace.army.mil
Published: 6/1/2016

NN-16-02 (Maintenance Dredging, The Inlet at Ocean City) - Worcester County

NN 16-02 – May 31, 2016 Description: Pursuant to Sections 313 and 404 of the Clean Water Act of 1977 (33 USC 1323 and 1344) NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT pending availability of funds the Baltimore District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers proposes to perform maintenance dredging of the Federal navigation channel of the Ocean City Inlet, Ocean City, Maryland. For more information please contact Mrs. Danielle Szimanski at (410) 962-6064 with any questions.
Published: 5/31/2016

NN16-03 (Maintenance Dredging, Twitch Cove and Big Thorofare at Smith Isalnd) - Somerset Co.

NN 16-03 – May 27, 2016 Description: The Baltimore District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is planning to perform maintenance dredging of the Federal navigation channels on Smith Island known as Twitch Cove and Big Thorofare, Somerset County, Maryland. Approximately 80,000 cubic yards (CY) of material will be hydraulically dredged. The majority of the dredged material will be beneficially used to restore dune and wetland habitat on Swan Island, which is part of the Martin National Wildlife Refuge at Smith Island. A portion of the dredged material will also be used to reinforce the south jetty (located 0.85 miles west of Ewell) where it ties into land and restore the adjacent shoreline. See public notice and associated maps for more information and please contact Ms. Catherine Perkins, Navigation, at 410-962-4283 with any questions.
Published: 5/27/2016

OP-N-16-01 (Baltimore Harbor and Channels, Maryland)

Proposed Maintenance Dredging of the Craighill Angle, Ferry Bar Channel, Brewerton Angle
Published: 4/26/2016

NN-15-06 Knapps Narrows Public Meeting for Citizens Regarding Maintenance Dredging and Construction of Dredged Material Placement Site on the Knapps Narrows, Talbot County, Maryland

The Baltimore District of the Army Corps of Engineers is planning to perform maintenance dredging for the Federal navigation channel at Knapps Narrows, Talbot County, Maryland.
Published: 8/14/2015

NN-15-03 (Revised) Maintenance Dredging, Knapps Narrows, Tilghman Isalnd, Talbot County, Maryland

NN15-03 (Revised) – June 23, 201 2015 Description: POC: The proposed work consists of dredging the Knapps Narrows Channel at Tilghman Island to its authorized depth of 9 feet (MLLW), plus two feet of allowable overdepth and a width of 74 feet. Ms. Danielle Szimanski @ 410-962-6064 or at Danielle.m.szimanski@usace.army.mil
Published: 6/23/2015

PN 15-05 (St. Jerome Creek, MD, Shallow Draft Navigation, Sec 107) - St. Mary's County

A Feasibility Report and Integrated Environmental Assessment for 30-day public review for improvements to navigation in St. Jerome Creek for the County Commissioners of St. Mary's County, Maryland. The proposed project includes construction of two batter pile/vinyl sheet pile jetties held in place by vinyl covered piles at the entrance to St. Jerome Creek. POC: Ms. Angie Sowers, 410-962-7440, angela.sowers@usace.army.mil
Published: 5/19/2015

PN15-05 (Maintenance Dredging, Crisfield Harbor at Crisfield) - Somerset County

PN15-05 – April 27, 2015 Description: The proposed work consists of dredging the southern end of the Crisfield channel at Crisfield to its authorized depth of 12 feet (MLLW), plus two feet of allowable overdepth, and a varying width of 100 feet to 425 feet. POC: Danielle Szimanski @ 410-962-6064 or at Danielle.m.szimanski@usace.army.mil or Ms. Catherine Perkins @ 410-962-4283 or at Catherine.j.perkins@usace.army.mil
Published: 4/29/2015

PN 15-04 (Maintenance Dredging, Twitch Cove and Big Thorofare at Smith Island) - Somerset County

PN 15-04 – April 20, 2015 Description: The proposed work consists of dredging the Twitch Cove and Big Thorofare channels at Smith Island to their authorized depth of 7 feet (MLLW), plus two feet of allowable overdepth, and a width of 60 feet. POC: Ms. Danielle Szimanski @ 410-962-6064 or at Danielle.m.szimanski@usace.army.mil or Ms. Catherine Perkins @ 410-962-4283 or at Catherine.j.perkins@usace.army.mil
Published: 4/21/2015

PN 15-03 (Maintenance Dredging, Knapps Narrows, Tilghman Island) - Talbot County

PN 15-03 – April 17, 2015 Description: The proposed work consists of dredging the Knapps Narrows Channel at Tilghman Island to its authorized depth of 9 feet (MLLW), plus two feet of allowable overdepth, and a width of 74 feet. POC: Danielle Szimanski @ 410-962-6064 or at Danielle.m.szimanski@usace.army.mil
Published: 4/21/2015

CENAB-OP-N-15-02 Baltimore Harbor and Channels, Maryland - Proposed Maintenance Dredging of the Fort McHenry Channel, Seagrit Channel West, Brewerton

The Baltimore District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers proposes to perform maintenance dredging of the Baltimore Harbor & Channels Federal navigation project during calendar years 2015 and 2016.
Published: 4/6/2015

CENAB-OP-N-15-01/Maintenance Dredging, The Inlet at Ocean City, Worcester County

                                                            March 13,
Published: 3/17/2015

Public Meeting: Intent to Prepare a Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement for the Baltimore Harbor and Channels 50-foot Project

Intent to Prepare a Draft Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement to Support the Decision
Published: 10/22/2014

PN-OP-N-14-02 Proposed Maintenance Dredging of the Craighill and Cutoff Angle

The Baltimore District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers proposes to perform maintenance dredging of the Baltimore Harbor & Channels Federal navigation project during calendar years 2014 and 2015.
Published: 7/1/2014

PN OP-N-14-01: Maintenance Dredging, Wicomico River, Wicomico County, Maryland

Pending availability of funds the Baltimore District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers proposes to perform maintenance dredging of the Federal navigation channel in Wicomico River, Wicomico County, Maryland.
Published: 4/10/2014

PN 13-03 Maintenance Dredging, Isle of Wight Channel and Sinepuxent Bay at Ocean City, Worcester County, Maryland

Pursuant to Sections 313 and 404 of the Clean Water Act of 1977 (33 USC 1323 and 1344) NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT pending availability of funds the Baltimore District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers proposes to perform maintenance dredging of the Federal navigation channel in Isle of Wight Bay, and Sinepuxent Bay, Ocean City, Maryland.
Published: 9/24/2013

Public Notice 13-02

Pursuant to Sections 313 and 404 of the Clean Water Act of 1977 (33 USC 1323 and 1344), NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT PENDING THE AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS, the Baltimore District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, proposes to perform maintenance dredging of the Baltimore Harbor & Channels Federal navigation project during calendar years 2013 and 2014.
Published: 7/11/2013

NAV PN 13-01 Maintenance Dredging, Little Wicomico River

The proposed work consists of dredging the channel to the authorized depth of 8 feet, mean lower low water (MLLW), plus 2 feet of advanced maintenance dredging and 1 foot of allowable overdepth (Enclosure 1). Due to the inaccuracies in dredging, some material may be removed beyond the overdepth. However, it is typically a negligible amount. Approximately 12,000 cubic yards of material consisting primarily of sand, gravel, shell and combinations thereof, are to be dredged using a hydraulic pipeline dredge, from the outermost 1,100 feet of the channel and placed on the proposed beach area (Enclosure 2). The dredge pipeline will be routed to minimize impacts to the habitat of the northeastern beach tiger beetle, which is located along the beach between the placement site and the Federal channel entrance.
Published: 6/27/2013