6 Nov 2019

SWL 2019-00163

Expiration date: 12/2/2019

Pursuant to Section 404 of the Clean Water Act (33 U.S. Code 1344), notice is hereby given that, Mr. James R. Schaefers, Schaefers Brothers Farm, 6085 Marshall River Road, Conway, Arkansas 72106, has requested authorization for the placement of dredged and fill material in waters of the United States (WOTUS) associated with the land leveling of approximately 25 acres of farmland. The project would impact (fill) approximately 1.94 acres of a jurisdictional wetland that was previously cleared of trees and vegetation. The proposed project is located in wetlands associated with an unnamed intermittent stream that flows approximately one mile southeast into the Arkansas River, in section 24, T. 4 N., R. 15 W., Faulkner County, Arkansas. The purpose of the project is to provide additional farmland for agricultural production in Faulkner County.

6 Nov 2019

SWL 2019-00308

Expiration date: 12/2/2019

Pursuant to Section 404 of the Clean Water Act (33 U.S. Code 1344), notice is hereby given that Mr. Bryan A. Austin, HEA Properties, LLC, 3201 Club Manor Drive, Suite A, Maumelle, Arkansas 72113, has requested authorization for the placement of dredged and fill material in 0.29 acres of three wetlands and 0.20 acres (3,438 linear feet) of five ephemeral streams associated with the mechanized land clearing and grading on a 121-acre tract of land for commercial development. The project site is located adjacent to Champs Boulevard in Maumelle, Arkansas. Mechanized land clearing, grading, and road construction will take place using suitable equipment (such as excavators, dump trucks, and bulldozers). The proposed project is located in wetlands and streams immediately west of White Oak Bayou, which flows into the Arkansas River, in section 27, T. 3N., R. 13 W., Pulaski County, Arkansas. The purpose of the project is to prepare a site for commercial development that would service Maumelle and surrounding areas.

28 Oct 2019

Nationwide Permit PCN Form

A Pre-Construction Notification (PCN) application form was created and approved by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) in February 2019. The use of this form is strongly encouraged to assist Corps districts with a streamlined evaluation of an applicant’s proposal. Submitting a completed PCN form is expected to reduce requests for additional information requests and should reduce the amount of time it takes the district engineer to conclude his or her review.

22 Oct 2019

SWL 2019-00285

Expiration date: 11/18/2019

Pursuant to Section 404 of the Clean Water Act (33 U.S. Code 1344), notice is hereby given that Mr. Chris Thornton, Thornton Commercial Builders, 1855 McKennon Street, Suite 100, Conway, Arkansas 72032, has requested authorization for the placement of dredged and fill material in 6.2 acres of wetlands associated with the construction of an 11.5-acre assisted living facility with ancillary services for the residents of the assisted living village and the general public. These ancillary services may include, but are not limited to, a pharmacy, a restaurant, a salon, a small grocery/market, etc. The project site is located at 32 Bronnie Lane in Conway, Arkansas, and will provide access to Interstate 40 by way of Bronnie Lane. Mechanized land clearing, grading, and road construction will take place using suitable equipment (such as excavators, dump trucks, and bulldozers). The proposed project is located in wetlands associated with Stone Dam Creek that flows eastward into Lake Conway and then ultimately into Palarm Creek and the Arkansas River, in section 20, T. 5 N., R. 13 W., Faulkner County, Arkansas.

9 Oct 2019

SWL 2017-00276-2

Expiration date: 11/4/2019

Pursuant to Section 404 of the Clean Water Act (33 U.S. Code 1344), notice is hereby given that Mr. Dave Meghreblian, PotlatchDeltic Corporation, 7 Chenal Club Boulevard, Little Rock, Arkansas 72223, has requested authorization for the placement of dredged and fill material in waters of the United States (WOTUS) associated with the construction of a 122-acre single family residential development referred to as Chenal Valley – Phase 30 and 31. Mechanized land clearing, grading, storm water detention, road construction, and residential home construction will take place using suitable equipment (such as excavators, dump trucks, and bulldozers). The project would impact (fill, culvert, and impound) approximately 3,722 linear feet of jurisdictional ephemeral stream; 933 linear feet of jurisdictional intermittent stream; and 0.8 acres of a jurisdictional man-made wetland. Implementation of erosion and sediment controls at the site will minimize or eliminate water quality impacts, other than the planned fills, to receiving streams and wetlands, and will protect water quality in downstream waters. The proposed project is located in streams and an adjacent man-made wetland associated with several unnamed tributaries that flow into Little Maumelle River and ultimately the Arkansas River, in sections 24 and 25, T. 2 N., R. 14 W., Little Rock, Pulaski County, Arkansas.