Rock Island District Public Notices

Reissuance of General Permit 34M (NWK-2005-01869)

Press Operations — Wed, 08 Apr 2026 16:37:28 GMT

In accordance with Title 33 CFR 325.2 and 325.7(e), as published in the November 13, 1986, Federal Register, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Kansas City District proposes to reissue a Regional General Permit (RGP), GP-34M, which would authorize sand and gravel excavation activities. The RGP would be reissued for another 5-year period.

Special Public Notice for the Nationwide Permit Reissuance and Regional Conditions for the State of Missouri

Press Operations — Tue, 17 Mar 2026 15:21:00 GMT

On January 8, 2026, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Corps) published a final rule in the Federal Register (91 FR 768) announcing the reissuance of 56 existing nationwide permits (NWPs) and issuance of one new NWP, as well as the reissuance of NWP general conditions and definitions with some modifications. These 57 NWPs will go into effect on March 15, 2026, and will expire on March 15, 2031.

Announcing Reissuance of the Nationwide Permits (NWPs), Illinois Regional Conditions, 401 Water Quality Certifications & CZMA

Press Operations — Sun, 08 Mar 2026 06:01:00 GMT

On January 8, 2026, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Corps) published a final action in the Federal Register (91 FR 768) announcing the reissuance of 56 existing nationwide permits (NWPs) and one new NWP, as well as the reissuance of NWP general conditions and definitions with some modifications. These 57 NWPs will go into effect on March 15, 2026, and will expire on March 15, 2031. One NWP was not reissued.

Announcing Reissuance of the Nationwide Permits (NWPs), Iowa Regional Conditions & 401 Water Quality Certifications

Press Operations — Sun, 08 Mar 2026 06:01:00 GMT

Nahant Marsh Education Center, Nahant Marsh Wetland Mitigation Bank (Phase III) (CEMVR-RD-2025-0668)

Press Operations — Mon, 09 Feb 2026 14:20:56 GMT

The purpose of the Bank is to provide mitigation credits to satisfy compensatory mitigation requirements for adverse impacts to wetlands and Waters of the United States (WOTUS) within the Mississippi Service Area. The sponsor proposes to complete activities on 57.62 acres of property owned by the Nahant Marsh Education Center that would result in the establishment of wetland mitigation credits.

Corps of Engineers, Rock Island District (CEMVR-RD-2026-0082)

Press Operations — Mon, 09 Feb 2026 14:17:09 GMT

Rock Island District proposes to re-authorize a regional permit to authorize the construction, modification and maintenance of non-commercial, recreational, single-family, community and public, floating and/or pile-supported dock facilities; and associated floating and or pile-supported, water-based structures in Section 10 Waters. Associated water-based structures include, but are not limited to walkways, fixed decks, boat hoists and jet-ski floats.

Special Public Notice: Rock Island District Illinois Regional Permit 16: Fill Material Placed in Waters of the United States for Bank Stabilization Activities in the State of Illinois (Reissuance)

Press Operations — Mon, 02 Feb 2026 06:01:00 GMT

The U.S Army Corps of Engineers (Corps) Rock Island District have updated and reissued Regional General Permit 16 for bank stabilization activities within Rock Island, St Louis, and Memphis Districts in Illinois pursuant to 404 of the Clean Water Act (33 USC 1344) and Section 10 of the Rivers and Harbors Act (33 USC 403).

Special Public Notice: Rock Island District Iowa Regional Permit 40: Fill Material Placed in Water of the United States for Bank Stabilization Activities in the State of Iowa (Reissuance)

Press Operations — Mon, 02 Feb 2026 06:01:00 GMT

The U.S Army Corps of Engineers (Corps) Rock Island District has updated and reissued Regional General Permit 40 for bank stabilization activities within Rock Island District in Iowa pursuant to 404 of the Clean Water Act (33 USC 1344) and Section 10 of the Rivers and Harbors Act (33 USC 403).

Rock Island District Iowa Regional Permit 48: Residential Developments (Reissuance)

Press Operations — Wed, 14 Jan 2026 17:08:01 GMT

The U.S Army Corps of Engineers (Corps) Rock Island District have updated and reissued Regional General Permit 48 for activities required for the construction, expansion, modification, protection, or improvement of residential developments within Rock Island District in Iowa pursuant to 404 of the Clean Water Act (33 USC 1344) and Section 10 of the Rivers and Harbors Act (33 USC 403).

Rock Island District Iowa Regional Permit 41: Commercial and Institutional Developments (Reissuance)

Press Operations — Wed, 14 Jan 2026 17:04:58 GMT

The U.S Army Corps of Engineers (Corps) Rock Island District have updated and reissued Regional General Permit 41 for activities required for the construction, expansion, modification, protection, or improvement of commercial and institutional developments within Rock Island District in Iowa pursuant to 404 of the Clean Water Act (33 USC 1344) and Section 10 of the Rivers and Harbors Act (33 USC 403).

Corps of Engineers, Rock Island District (CEMVR-RD-2025-0999)

Press Operations — Mon, 24 Nov 2025 06:01:00 GMT

Rock Island District proposes to re-authorize a regional permit for dredging projects and/or maintenance dredging (channels and basins) for certain navigation-related dredging projects using either mechanical or hydraulic methods within Section 10 Waterways.

Tyler Olson, City of Iowa City (CEMVR-RD-2021-748)

Press Operations — Tue, 30 Sep 2025 05:01:00 GMT

The applicant requests authorization to construct a new 24-acre stormwater management pond. The proposed project will result in the construction of an earthen berm across the tributary with a new lake outlet structure.

Thomas Hilbert, Waste Connections (CEMVR-RD-2025-734)

Press Operations — Mon, 29 Sep 2025 05:01:00 GMT

Applicant proposes to expand its existing landfill in Ogle County, Illinois. The proposed horizontal expansion consists of a 105.51-acre increase in the landfill footprint. The horizontal expansion is needed to provide continued and uninterrupted solid waste services to the City of Rochelle and surrounding communities in an environmentally safe manner in a permitted solid waste facility.

Special Public Notice: Rock Island District Illinois Regional Permit 49: Commercial and Institutional Developments

Press Operations — Wed, 10 Sep 2025 17:49:41 GMT

The U.S Army Corps of Engineers (Corps) Rock Island District have developed a new Regional General Permit for activities required for the construction, expansion, modification, protection, or improvement of commercial and institutional developments within Rock Island District in Illinois pursuant to 404 of the Clean Water Act (33 USC 1344) and Section 10 of the Rivers and Harbors Act (33 USC 403).

Special Public Notice: Rock Island District Illinois Regional Permit 48: Residential Developments

Press Operations — Wed, 10 Sep 2025 17:44:50 GMT

The U.S Army Corps of Engineers (Corps) Rock Island District have developed a new Regional General Permit for activities required for the construction, expansion, modification, or improvement of residential developments within Rock Island District in Illinois pursuant to 404 of the Clean Water Act (33 USC 1344) and Section 10 of the Rivers and Harbors Act (33 USC 403).

Magellan Pipeline Company – Fuel Pipeline Replacement Crossing Bettendorf, IA, Local Flood Protection Project (Public Notice ID #2025-0029)

Press Operations — Fri, 05 Sep 2025 16:06:00 GMT

The proposed project would replace a segment of an existing 8.625-inch pipeline, which transports gasoline, diesel, and jet fuel to Magellan Pipeline Company’s Bettendorf terminal in Scott County, Iowa. Due to scouring around the existing pipeline within Duck Creek, the pipeline requires replacement.

Programmatic Agreement regarding USACE Rock Island District Navigation Channel Operations and Maintenance Program

Press Operations — Wed, 06 Aug 2025 14:54:58 GMT

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Rock Island District (District) is developing a Programmatic Agreement (PA) in consultation with the State Historic Preservation Officers (SHPOs) of Illinois, Iowa, Missouri, and Wisconsin, the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation, and Tribes regarding management plan implementation and routine operations and maintenance activities for the 9-foot navigation channel on the portions of the Upper Mississippi River and the Illinois Waterway within the District.

Nationwide Permits Reissuance Request for Comments - Iowa

Press Operations — Wed, 18 Jun 2025 21:00:00 GMT

On June 18, 2025, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Corps) published in the Federal Register its proposal to reissue 56 existing nationwide permits (NWPs) and issue one new NWP. One NWP is not proposed for reissuance.

Nationwide Permits Reissuance Request for Comments - Illinois

Press Operations — Wed, 18 Jun 2025 21:00:00 GMT

Kansas City District - State of Missouri - Nationwide Permits Reissuance - Request for Comments

Press Operations — Wed, 18 Jun 2025 16:33:00 GMT

On June 18, 2025, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers published in the Federal Register its proposal to reissue 56 existing nationwide permits (NWPs) and issue one new NWP. One NWP is not proposed for reissuance. Missouri is covered by five Corps Districts (Kansas City, St. Louis, Little Rock, Memphis and Rock Island). The KCD, as the lead district for Missouri, and in coordination with the other four Districts, is seeking comments on the proposed regional conditions and seeking comments on the need for additional regional conditions to help ensure that the adverse environmental effects of activities authorized by the proposed NWPs are no more than minimal, individually and cumulatively.