Army Corps Will Lead Federal Review For Alexandria Flood Wall
The city applies for permits from multiple agencies, triggering environmental and historic preservation reviews.
By Pedro Tanaka ·
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is set to direct the federal review process for the Waterfront Flood Mitigation Project in Alexandria.
The city acts as the applicant for this construction effort, which includes building a bulkhead and installing stormwater outfalls.
Three distinct permits are required before work can begin. The Army Corps of Engineers will issue nationwide permits for activities in jurisdictional waters.
The National Park Service must grant a Bed of River Permit for the physical structures. The District of Columbia Department of the Environment will approve temporary mooring piles needed during construction.
Federal involvement triggers a mandatory National Environmental Policy Act review. This process may also require a National Historic Preservation Act Section 106 consultation.
The Advisory Council on Historic Preservation provides guidelines for these overlapping requirements. The city plans to share all notifications from the Army Corps on its website.
Local stakeholders will receive electronic updates regarding the consulting party process and public comment periods.
The city will keep the Waterfront Commission informed as the National Park Service releases further details.
Source: City of Alexandria
