USACE Mobile District permitting action supports former USS Enterprise arrival and dismantling in Mobile

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Mobile District helped prepare for the arrival and dismantling of the former USS Enterprise (CVN 65) by reviewing and authorizing waterfront improvements at MARRS’ Yard 8 in Mobile.

The Mobile District Regulatory Division completed its review of the proposed improvements under Section 10 of the Rivers and Harbors Act of 1899, which regulates activities affecting navigable waters, and Section 404 of the Clean Water Act, which addresses the discharge of dredged or fill material into waters of the United States.

Because portions of the proposed work could affect a federal Civil Works project, the review also addressed requirements under Section 14 of the Rivers and Harbors Act of 1899, commonly known as Section 408.

Following the review, the Mobile District issued an Individual Standard Permit authorizing several waterfront improvements at MARRS’ Yard 8. The permitted work includes berth deepening, maintenance dredging to establish and maintain necessary navigation depths, and construction of a ship ramp, bulkhead and relieving platforms.

The review required coordination among multiple federal agencies and project stakeholders to evaluate potential impacts and ensure the proposed work met applicable requirements.

“This was a complex project with a demanding timeline, so it truly required a team effort to identify and appropriately consider all potential impacts,” said Dana John Leach, senior project manager for the Mobile District. “We coordinated closely with the U.S. Coast Guard, U.S. Navy, Alabama Port Authority, the applicant and other stakeholders throughout the process. It was an exciting, once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to contribute to a project of national importance.”

The permitted improvements will provide the waterfront infrastructure and vessel-draft capacity needed to receive, berth and dismantle the former USS Enterprise. They will also enhance the facility's ability to accommodate and process large marine vessels for future projects.

“Projects like this demonstrate the important role the Regulatory Division plays in supporting economic development and maritime infrastructure while ensuring proposed activities comply with federal laws and regulations,” said Allison Monroe, chief of the Mobile District regulatory division. “Our team worked through the required reviews to help move this project forward while fulfilling our responsibility to protect the nation's waters and navigation interests.”

Through its regulatory review and permitting process, the Mobile District supports responsible development while helping facilitate projects that contribute to the region's maritime infrastructure and economy.

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