9 Apr 2026

Port KC; North Century Avenue Bridge Project: Proposed Alteration of U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Civil Works Project Pursuant to 33 USC 408

Expiration date: 4/24/2026

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Kansas City District is evaluating a Section 408 Request to Alter a Federal Project pursuant to 33 USC 408. The proposed Port KC project would involve the construction of a permanent 9-span vehicular bridge, a temporary construction haul road, and a temporary trestle bridge within the East Bottoms Levee Unit and Blue River Channel. The public notice summarizes the proposed project, public interest review, and environmental evaluation. The Corps is soliciting public comments on the Section 408 Request during a 15-day review period that opens April 9, 2026 and will close April 24, 2026.

30 Mar 2026

Public Notice: Little Blue River Programmatic Agreement

Expiration date: 4/29/2026

PROJECT INFORMATION: The United States Corps of Engineers (USACE) is partnering with the cities of Blue Springs, Grandview, Independence, Jackson County, Kansas City, Lee's Summit and Raytown, Missouri on the Little Blue River Flood Risk Management General Investigation Study. As part of its obligations under Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act, USACE is now developing a Programmatic Agreement (PA) in consultation with the Missouri State Historic Preservation Office, The Osage Nation, and Miami Tribe of Oklahoma. The PA will outline how USACE will identify, evaluate, and resolve adverse effects to historic properties that may be effected by the project. USACE also invites individuals and organizations with a demonstrated interest in the undertaking, and other members of the public to participate in the PA consultation process. All requests to participate must be received no later than April 30, 2026.

11 Feb 2026

Notice of Availability: Seaplane Operations Policy at Wilson Lake Draft Environmental Assessment

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Corps), Kansas City District, has prepared a draft revision for the Seaplane Policy for Wilson Lake with an Environmental Assessment and a Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) that are available for public review. A review was done in accordance with current seaplane policy guidance (ER/EP 1130-2-550, Chapter 11). These documents were prepared in accordance with the National Environmental Policy Act, and existing Corps policy and regulations.

7 Nov 2025

Public Notice: Upper Turkey Creek Programmatic Agreement Development

Expiration date: 12/12/2025

PROJECT INFORMATION: The United States Corps of Engineers (USACE), in partnership with the City of Merriam, is planning a flood Risk Management Project in downtown Merriam, Johnson County, Kansas. As part of its obligations under Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act, USACE is now developing a Programmatic Agreement (PA) in consultation with the Kansas State Historic Preservation Office, Shawnee Tribe, Osage Nation, Pawnee Nation, and Kaw Nation. The PA will outline how USACE will identify, evaluate, and resolve adverse effects to historic properties that may be effected by the project. USACE also invites individuals and organizations with a demonstrated interest in the undertaking, and other members of the public to participate in the PA consultation process. All requests to participate must be received no later than December 12, 2025.

19 Sep 2025

Smoky Hill Draft Feasibility Study and Integrated Environmental Assessment (EA) and associated unsigned Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI)

Expiration date: 10/22/2025

INTRODUCTION: The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Kansas City District (USACENWK), has prepared a Draft Feasibility Study and Integrated Environmental Assessment (EA) and associated unsigned Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) in accordance with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) of 1968, as amended, for the Smoky Hill Aquatic Ecosystem Restoration Project (Project). The Draft Study and Integrated EA was prepared to assess and document potential effects to the human and natural environment of the project’s Proposed Action. The USACE has made a preliminary determination that the proposed action would not result in significant degradation to the environment and therefore supports preparation of a Draft FONSI. The Draft Study and Integrated EA, Draft FONSI, and supporting information are provided with issuance of this Public Notice to initiate a 30-day public review and comment period.