Little Rock District Public Notices

SWL 2026-00038

Press Operations — Mon, 06 Apr 2026 17:45:00 GMT

Pursuant to Section 404 of the Clean Water Act (33 U.S. Code 1344), Mr. Michael Montfort, Willowbend Capital, LLC, has requested authorization for the placement of dredged and fill material in waters of the United States associated with the project involves the discharge of fill material below the ordinary high water mark of tributaries and adjacent wetlands leading to Fourche Bayou. This proposed project would result in the filling of approximately 16.8 acres of wetlands and 6,419 linear feet of streams. Note: This is a revision of a previous Public Notice dated March 30, 2026, on the same subject.

SWL 2024-00384

Press Operations — Thu, 02 Apr 2026 13:42:00 GMT

Pursuant to Section 10 of the Rivers and Harbors Act of 1899 (33 U.S. Code 403), Ms. Robin Jones, Palarm Station, has requested work in waters of the United States associated with the installation of an approximately 120-foot-long by 6-foot-wide floating boat dock at the applicant’s property along Palarm Creek in Faulkner County. The new dock will be used for personal and commercial purposes.

SWL 2007-00307-6

Press Operations — Mon, 23 Mar 2026 13:29:53 GMT

Pursuant to Section 404 of the Clean Water Act (33 U.S. Code 1344), notice is hereby given Daniel Kellebrew, Highland Pellets LLC., has requested authorization for work in waters of the United States associated the construction of a facility for the integration of carbon capture technologies and a biomass powerplant, resulting in the placement of fill material within 6.53 acres of wetlands, 266 feet of intermittent stream, and the piping of 2,865 linear feet of an intermittent stream.

SWL 2025-00087

Press Operations — Thu, 12 Mar 2026 20:30:24 GMT

Pursuant to Section 404 of the Clean Water Act (33 U.S. Code 1344), notice is hereby given that the applicant, Savanna Springs LLC, has requested authorization for work, including the placement of dredged and fill material, in waters of the United States associated with the establishment of the Canehill Mitigation Bank to provide compensatory mitigation for unavoidable impacts to aquatic resources by restoring, enhancing, and creating a mosaic of high-quality, self-sustaining habitats.

2026 NWP Reissuance (MO) - Final

Press Operations — Thu, 12 Mar 2026 17:29:42 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.

2026 NWP Reissuance (AR) - Final

Press Operations — Thu, 12 Mar 2026 17:12:54 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 one new NWP, as well as the reissuance of NWP general conditions and definitions with some modifications. The 57 NWPs will go into effect on March 15, 2026, and will expire on March 14, 2031.

2026 Nationwide Permits Re-Issuance

Press Operations — Thu, 08 Jan 2026 19:17:53 GMT

On 1/8/2026, 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 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.

MVK 2025-00773

Press Operations — Tue, 04 Nov 2025 15:03:27 GMT

Pursuant to Section 404 of the Clean Water Act (33 U.S. Code 1344), notice is hereby given that the Arkansas Department of Transportation (ARDOT), PO Box 2261, Little Rock, AR 72203, has requested authorization for work, including the placement of dredged and fill material, in waters of the United States associated with modifying the U.S. Highway 67 interchange that intersects with Highways 5, 321 and 367 in Cabot. This interchange is commonly called the Highway 5 interchange. The proposed project is located in section 27, T. 4 N., R. 10 W., Lonoke County, Arkansas.

SWL 1937-00032-16

Press Operations — Mon, 20 Oct 2025 14:50:33 GMT

Pursuant to Section 10 of the Rivers and Harbors Act of 1899 (33 U.S. Code 403) and Section 404 of the Clean Water Act (33 U.S. Code 1344), notice is hereby given that Mr. Andy Peeples, Arkhola Sand and Gravel Company, 1010 Frontier Road, Barling, Arkansas 72923, has requested authorization for work, including the placement of dredged and fill material, in waters of the United States associated with a 5-year extension of the applicant’s Department of the Army permit to authorize the commercial dredging of sand and gravel below the ordinary high water mark of the Arkansas River.

SWL 2020-00137 (RGP 45)

Press Operations — Tue, 23 Sep 2025 15:24:18 GMT

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Little Rock District, HAS REISSUED GP-45, for the maintenance of man-made lakes and ponds within the State of Missouri. This regional general permit (RGP) is issued under the authority of Section 404 of the Clean Water Act (33 USC 1344). It does not obviate the need for project proponents to obtain other Federal, state, or local authorizations.

SWL 2023-00342-2

Press Operations — Tue, 23 Sep 2025 13:18:00 GMT

Pursuant to Section 404 of the Clean Water Act (33 U.S. Code 1344), notice is hereby given that Mr. Drew Snyder, Prospect Village, LLC, 20010 Manderson Street Suite 101, Elkhorn, Nebraska 68022, has requested authorization for work, including the placement of dredged and fill material, in waters of the United States associated with the development of Prospect Village. The project would affect waters of the United States associated with 6 unnamed tributaries to Joplin Creek and 4 unnamed wetlands. The proposed project is located in section 18, T. 27 N., R. 32 W., Joplin, Jasper County, Missouri.

SWL 2025-00185

Press Operations — Thu, 14 Aug 2025 15:19:33 GMT

Pursuant to Section 10 of the Rivers and Harbors Act of 1899 (33 U.S. Code 403) and Section 404 of the Clean Water Act (33 U.S. Code 1344), notice is hereby given that Five Rivers Distribution, LLC, Mr. Marty Shell, 2020 River Front, Van Buren, AR 72597, has requested authorization for work, including the placement of dredged and fill material, in waters of the United States specifically 0.29 acres of wetlands associated with excavation of an inland harbor that will be 1,000 feet long, 200 feet wide, and dredged to an elevation of 374 feet M.S.L., which is 15 feet below normal pool elevation of the Arkansas River at this location. The placement of dredged material from the excavated harbor and/or fill material sourced from offsite will be placed in approximately 0.91 acres of wetlands within the project boundary that is graded for harbor facility use. This proposed action will also include the installation of sheet pile bulkhead to construct 2,000 feet of dock frontage.

SWL 2025-00273

Press Operations — Wed, 13 Aug 2025 16:53:35 GMT

Pursuant to Section 404 of the Clean Water Act (33 U.S. Code 1344), notice is hereby given that ARDOT has requested authorization for work in waters of the United States associated with establishing a wetland mitigation bank. The proposed 258-acre site is located on the east side and immediately adjacent to the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission (AG&FC) - Dave Donaldson Black River Wildlife Management Area (WMA). ARDOT has submitted their Dave Donaldson Mitigation Bank prospectus. The prospectus outlines the proposal for developing and operating the bank, which is known as the mitigation banking instrument (MBI).

SWL 2025-00154

Press Operations — Thu, 31 Jul 2025 19:46:45 GMT

Pursuant to Section 404 of the Clean Water Act (33 U.S. Code 1344), notice is hereby given that ARDOT has requested authorization for work in waters of the United States associated with establishing a wetland mitigation bank. The proposed 614-acre site is located on the west side and immediately adjacent to the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission (AG&FC) - Dave Donaldson Black River Wildlife Management Area (WMA). ARDOT has submitted their Black River Mitigation Bank prospectus. The prospectus outlines the proposal for developing and operating the bank, which is known as the mitigation banking instrument (MBI).

MVM 2018-00289

Press Operations — Tue, 15 Jul 2025 18:27:08 GMT

Pursuant to Section 404 of the Clean Water Act (33 U.S. Code 1344), notice is hereby given that ARDOT has requested authorization for work in waters of the United States associated with establishing a wetland mitigation bank (A public notice for this project was previously published in March 2023. Since that time, there have been some minor changes to the acreages). The proposed 280.9-acre site is located at the south end and immediately adjacent to the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission (AG&FC) - St. Francis Sunken Lands Wildlife Management Area (WMA). ARDOT has submitted their St. Francis Sunken Lands Mitigation Bank prospectus. The prospectus outlines the proposal for developing and operating the bank, which is known as the mitigation banking instrument (MBI). After public comments are received and any issues are resolved on the prospectus, ARDOT will submit a draft banking instrument to the District Engineer. The District Engineer will then distribute the draft banking instrument to the Interagency Review Team (IRT), which is made up of the Corps and the pertinent State and Federal resource agencies. The IRT will review the banking instrument and coordinate with ARDOT on any issues until a final banking instrument is completed. Finally, the District Engineer will review the final instrument and make a decision to approve or not approve.

2026 Nationwide Permits Re-Issuance (MO)

Press Operations — Wed, 18 Jun 2025 19:20:42 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. NWPs are general permits issued on a nationwide basis to streamline the authorization of activities that result in no more than minimal individual and cumulative adverse environmental effects. Many of the proposed NWPs require notification to the district engineer before commencing those activities, to ensure that the activities authorized by those NWPs cause no more than minimal individual and cumulative adverse environmental effects.

2026 Nationwide Permit Re-Issuance (AR)

Press Operations — Wed, 18 Jun 2025 18:39:00 GMT

Regional SDAM Availability

Press Operations — Thu, 12 Jun 2025 14:19:00 GMT

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Corps) Baltimore, Buffalo, Charleston, Chicago, Detroit, Fort Worth, Galveston, Huntington, Jacksonville, Kansas City, Little Rock, Louisville, Memphis, Mobile, Nashville, New England, New Orleans, New York, Norfolk, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Savannah, St. Louis, Tulsa, Vicksburg, and Wilmington Districts, and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Regions 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, and 7 jointly announce the availability of the Regional Streamflow Duration Assessment Methods (Regional SDAMs) for the Northeast and Southeast (dated June 12, 2025). The methods are rapid assessment tools to help distinguish between ephemeral, intermittent, and perennial streamflow at the reach scale for the Northeast and Southeast SDAM Regions.

SWL 2019-00047-2

Press Operations — Tue, 13 May 2025 18:40:00 GMT

Pursuant to Section 10 of the Rivers and Harbors Act of 1899 (33 U.S. Code 403) and Section 404 of the Clean Water Act (33 U.S. Code 1344), notice is hereby given that Mr. Don Bradley, Central Arkansas Intermodal Authority, 117 South Moose Street, Morrilton, Arkansas 72110 has requested authorization for work including the placement of dredged and fill material in waters of the United States associated with the construction of a river-port facility on the Arkansas River near Morrilton to provide multi-modal service and support for industrial development in both Conway and Perry Counties, Arkansas. The port will be utilized by local commercial entities, including Green Bay Packaging, to enhance shipping and transport, thus improving the immediate economic viability of the area.

SWL 2025-00053

Press Operations — Tue, 13 May 2025 13:05:21 GMT

Pursuant to Section 404 of the Clean Water Act (33 U.S. Code 1344), notice is hereby given that Mr. Brad Fischer, Summit Utilities of Arkansas, Inc., 1400 Centerview Drive, Suite 100, Little Rock, Arkansas 72211 has requested authorization for the placement of dredged and fill material in waters of the United States associated with the installation of approximately 4,405 linear feet of 6-inch-diameter natural gas pipeline to replace an existing 4,370 linear feet of 4-inch-diameter pipeline to increase gas flow to provide reliable natural gas service to existing residential and commercial customers in Newport, Arkansas, as well as promote economic growth opportunities for future customers.