Rock Island District News Releases

USACE Introduces New Regulatory Request System Module

Press Operations — Tue, 05 May 2026 04:59:00 GMT

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers announced today the launch of a new module on its Regulatory Request System (RRS) that will allow users to self-verify that a pre-construction notification is not required for a proposed activity covered under a nationwide permit.

Army Corps of Engineers announces proposal to renew and revise nationwide permits

Press Operations — Mon, 16 Jun 2025 13:00:00 GMT

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) announced today that it has prepared its proposal to renew and revise 56 of 57 existing 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. USACE will propose not to reissue one nationwide permit authorizing activities associated with finfish mariculture.

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers encourages use of the Regulatory Request System for an improved permitting experience

Press Operations — Thu, 08 May 2025 15:00:00 GMT

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers continues to encourage the public to use the Regulatory Request System (RRS) for an improved permitting experience. RRS, launched Jan. 31, 2024, provides a straightforward, transparent process for the timely submittal and review of permit requests.