Notice of Federal Consistency Review for the Reissuance of US Army Corps of Engineers Nationwide Permits (Public Comment Begins)

The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality, Division of Coastal Management (DCM) hereby gives notice that public review and comment is invited on a proposed federal action.

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) is proposing the reissuance of Nationwide Permits (NWPs), including Regional Conditions submitted by the USACE Wilmington District. A more thorough description of the proposed NWPs and Regional Conditions may be examined in the "Associated Files" section below.

DCM is evaluating whether the proposed federal action is consistent with the enforceable policies of the State’s Coastal Management Program. To assist in this evaluation, DCM is inviting the public to offer comments on the proposed changes.

Please submit written comments by November 21, 2020 to Daniel Govoni, Federal Consistency Coordinator, 400 Commerce Avenue, Morehead City, NC 28557, or by email to Daniel.Govoni@ncdenr.gov. Comments will be considered in developing the state’s consistency response. Notice of the decision regarding this matter will be provided upon request.