Public Notices Manager

  • SPECIAL PUBLIC NOTICE: PACIFIC OCEAN DIVISION REGULATORY ACTION PRIORITIZATION

    The purpose of this notice is to provide an update on the Regulatory Program of the United States Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Pacific Ocean Division, Alaska District and Honolulu District (henceforth referenced collectively as POD). Under Section 404 of the Clean Water Act, USACE regulates the discharge of dredged and/or fill material in waters of the United States (U.S.), including wetlands. Under Section 10 of the Rivers and Harbors Act of 1899, USACE regulates work and/or structures in navigable waters of the U.S. Effective immediately, POD Regulatory is refining its process to emphasize review of DA permit applications and requests associated with pending DA permit applications.
  • Waikoloa Maneuver Area FUDS Fall 2024 Restoration Advisory Board Meeting

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Honolulu District is holding a Restoration Advisory Board meeting for the Waikoloa Maneuver Area Formerly Used Defense Site, or FUDS, located on the Island of Hawaii, Wednesday, October 16, 5-6:30 p.m.
  • NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY OF THE CORAL ECOLOGICAL SERVICES AND FUNCTIONS ASSESSMENT TOOL (CAT) FOR THE STATE OF HAWAII

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Honolulu District Regulatory Office (Corps) announces the availability of the Coral Ecological Services and Functions Assessment Tool (CAT) for the state of Hawaii. The Corps Regulatory Program involves the regulation of discharges of dredged or fill material into waters of the United States (WOTUS) and structures or work in navigable waters of the United States, under Section 404 of the Clean Water Act and Section 10 of the Rivers and Harbors Act of 1899, respectively. Activities in waters of the U.S. that require a Corps permit include the incorporation and implementation of avoidance, minimization, and mitigation measures intended to reduce adverse environmental impacts resulting from the proposed activity. For unavoidable impacts, compensatory mitigation may be required to offset the loss of waters of the U.S., special aquatic sites and/or other aquatic resource functions. For projects that impact corals, the CAT would assist the Corps in determining the appropriate form and amount of compensatory mitigation required.
  • Public Meeting for Popoki Target Area Formerly Used Defense Site

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) is holding a public meeting and information session to explain the history of the Popoki Target Area, potential risks of unexploded ordnance in the area, and the 3Rs of Explosives Safety (Recognize, Retreat, Report) which are used when UXO is sighted.