Rock Island District Public Notices

Scott Combis, Ecology Solutions LLC (CEMVR-RD-2025-529)

Press Operations — Wed, 20 May 2026 05:01:00 GMT

The applicant is requesting a DA permit to expand the existing landfill by 248 acres. To facilitate this expansion the applicant has requested authorization to impact approximately 2,649 linear feet (0.30 acre) of perennial tributary, approximately 125 linear feet (0.01 acre) of intermittent tributary, and approximately 1.94 acres of open water, through a combination of dredge and fill activities.

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

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).

City of Waterloo c/o Mr. Quentin Hart (CEMVR-RD-2023-0706)

Press Operations — Mon, 12 Jan 2026 06:01:00 GMT

The applicant requests authorization to construct the Waterloo Whitewater Park that includes a six-step bypass channel around the Park Avenue Dam in the Cedar River in downtown Waterloo.

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).

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.

Rock Island District Clock Tower Building

Press Operations — Wed, 07 May 2025 12:50:03 GMT

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Rock Island District (District), proposes to enter into a Programmatic Agreement (PA) with the Illinois State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) for the routine maintenance and repairs at the Clock Tower Building located in Rock Island, IL.

Merschman Fertilizer Mississippi River Terminal Encroachment Improvements to Burlington North Bottoms Levee (Public Notice ID #2022-0001)

Press Operations — Thu, 24 Apr 2025 15:29:00 GMT

Merschman Fertilizer, LLC altered the Burlington North Bottoms Levee for repairs and improvements to their River Terminal Facility. Following repairs and improvements, Merschman Fertilizer, LLC requested Section 408 permission for modifications to the levee. These modifications included repairing the existing Mississippi River dock and building a new elevator, creating a new walkway, and constructing new mooring dolphins for their terminal facility.

Special Public Notice: Public Notice Announcing the District Engineer’s Intent to Use Emergency Procedures in the States of Illinois and Iowa

Press Operations — Thu, 10 Apr 2025 05:01:00 GMT

Pursuant to Sec. 1 and Sec. 4 of EO 14156, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Corps), Rock Island District has found the request to be subject to emergency treatment pursuant to special permit processing procedures in accordance with 33 CFR § 325.2(e)(4) for the National Energy Emergency established by Executive Order 14156, which was issued on January 20, 2025, and the special processing procedures established by Mississippi Valley Division.

Regional General Permit 41 Commercial and Institutional Developments in the State of Iowa (CEMVR-RD-2025-0192)

Press Operations — Tue, 18 Mar 2025 05:01:00 GMT

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Corps) proposes Regional General Permit (RP) for the activities required for the construction, expansion, modification, or improvement of commercial and institutional developments, including associated infrastructure and attendant features, which result in a total loss of up to 2.0 acre of WOTUS including the loss of up to 1,000 linear feet of stream bed.