NEPA Notices

  • SWT-2018-247

    Expiration date: 10/14/2023

    Work authorized by the proposed GP would be limited to discharges of dredge or fill material into waters of the United States for activities required for the construction, expansion, modification, or improvement of bridge replacement projects (e.g., roads, highways, railways) in waters of the United States, including adjacent wetlands. Bridges authorized by this GP would be subject to the requirements of the enclosed GP 17.

  • SWT-2022-00319

    Expiration date: 6/21/2023

    The application is to construct a roadway and fence in order to create an enclosure for an Asian Elephant exhibit at the Tulsa Zoo.

  • Notice of Availability of the Beta Streamflow Duration Assessment Methods for the Northeast and Southeast

    Expiration date: 4/30/2024

    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 Beta Streamflow Duration Assessment Methods (SDAM) for the Northeast and Southeast (dated April 12, 2023). 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. The beta SDAMs may help provide technical guidance for identifying waters that may be subject to regulatory jurisdiction under Section 404 of the Clean Water Act; however, these methods do not alter or change the definition of “Waters of the U.S.”

  • SWT-2022-00597

    Expiration date: 3/22/2023

    The application is for the placement of dredged or fill material into the Illinois River. Phase 1 of the proposed project consists of a temporary work platform using gabion wall baskets and riprap. Phase 2 of the proposed project would install backfill rock riprap and retaining wall consisting of concrete using soldier pile wall along the Illinois River. Soldier piled walls are a form of embedded retaining wall that are used to retain the soil behind to allow the ground level in front of the wall to be lowered, the retained height can be increased with the use of propping or anchoring. A temporary buoy system would be used for public safety.

  • SWT-2022-00232

    Expiration date: 3/5/2023

    The application is to construct a commercial development for use as a new showroom, retail center and warehouse facility. This would include the construction of a 43,500 square foot building, outside meeting facilities, a parking lot, and an on-site stormwater detention facility.

  • SWT-2021-00180

    Expiration date: 2/3/2023

    The application is to construct a dam across unnamed tributary of Rabb Creek to facilitate the creation of a personal lake.

  • SWT-2017-00465

    Expiration date: 1/12/2023

    The application is to replace a portion of the existing concrete-lined stream channel and concrete-line an additional upstream portion of the channel to alleviate the flooding of residences and streets in the Cherokee Village neighborhood.

  • Joint Public Notice

    Expiration date: 12/31/2023

    Notice of Availability of the Interim Draft of the National Ordinary High Water Mark Field Delineation Manual for Rivers and Streams. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) jointly announce the availability of the Interim Draft of the National Ordinary High Water Mark Field Delineation Manual for Rivers and Streams (National OHWM Manual) and are soliciting public comments on this Interim Draft.

  • SWT-2021-194

    Expiration date: 12/7/2022

    The proposed project would construct a rock dike along the left descending bank of the Arkansas River within the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Kaw Lake Civil Works Project. The existing concrete boat ramp replacement was verified under Nationwide permit. The bank stabilization areas 1 through 7 do not require Section 404 authorization, because the 24-inch quarry run stone rock would be placed above the ordinary high water mark of the Arkansas River.

  • SWT-2020-344

    Expiration date: 12/2/2022

    The application proposes a 73.2 acre lateral expansion of the existing landfill to the north. The proposed project also includes the construction of landfill waste disposal cells and a stormwater pond within scrub-shrub wetlands, open water, an intermittent stream, and an ephemeral stream.

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  • State Highway 100 bridge over Tenkiller Dam to reopen Saturday

    TULSA, Okla. — The Tulsa District U.S. Army Corps of Engineers announced today that SH-100 Bridge over Tenkiller Dam will be open to traffic by 7 p.m., Saturday, Jan. 24.Detour signs will remain in place until Monday, Jan. 25 but both lanes of SH-100 will be open for traffic.The SH-100 bridge, which is located eight miles north of Gore, Okla. in
  • Warmer weather doesn't mean warm water

    TULSA, Okla. — Just in time for the weekend before the Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday, the Midwest is set to receive a reprieve from below-freezing temperatures, and the Tulsa District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Kansas Area Office wants outdoor recreators to take care around the lakes.With highs expected between 50 and 60 degrees Fahrenheit
  • Corps announces staff promotions at area lakes

    Today, the Tulsa District U.S. Army Corps of Engineers announced several internal staff promotions. Allen Ryan has been named Operations Project Manager and Area Manager for the Northern Area Office, Dean Roberts has been named Operations Project Manager for the Fort Gibson area, Jonathan Polk has been named the lake manager for Fort Gibson, and Lee Perry has been named lake manager for the Skiatook Lake Office.
  • Open house and scoping meeting planned for Dec. 18 relating to proposed development at Keystone Lake

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will host an open house to answer questions about the National Environmental Policy Act process and receive comments about the potential environmental impacts of the proposed Jellystone Camp Resort™ and commercial marina development project at the Salt Creek Cove North Recreation Area on Keystone Lake in Mannford, Oklahoma.
  • Corps to hold open house for RS Kerr Lake Master Plan review, revision

    TULSA, Okla. — The Tulsa District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will host an open house workshop to review and revise the project Master Plan for Robert S. Kerr Lake, in Sallisaw, Oklahoma at the Carl Albert State College Student Center, Nov. 18, 2014 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.The Corps of Engineers welcomes public comments and encourages the public to
  • Corps announces winter campground operations for John Redmond Reservoir

    TULSA, Okla. — The Tulsa District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers announces winter campground operations for John Redmond Reservoir.Dam Site, which includes Dam Site North, Pin Oak, and the Sycamore area, will remain open through the winter operating season.Three group shelters will remain available. The project office will turn off water to all
  • Marion Reservoir announces winter recreation operations

    TULSA, Okla. —The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Tulsa District announces winter recreation operations for Marion Reservoir. A limited number of campsites in all campgrounds, and most boat launches will remain open through the winter season.  The winter operating schedule for Marion Reservoir campsites is as follows:
  • Lake Tenkiller announces winter campground operations

    TULSA, Okla. — The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Tulsa District announces winter campground operations for Tenkiller Ferry Lake to take effect Dec. 1, 2014. Designated campsites will provide electrical service and a potable water source centrally located at the campground. Campsites are available on a first-come-first-served basis during the winter
  • Army Corps of Engineers waives day use fees at recreation areas on Veterans Day

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE)will waive day use fees for veterans, active and reserve component service members, and their families at the more than 2,200 USACE-operated recreation areas nationwide on Veterans Day, November 11.
  • Fort Gibson announces winter campground operations

    TULSA, Okla. — The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Tulsa District announces winter campground operations for Fort Gibson Lake, Oct. 8. Rocky Point Campground and Taylor Ferry South Campground will remain open during the winter on a first-come, first-served basis. Campsites with no electric or water hookups are $14 per night. Sites with electric and