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NWP-2025-209 Comment Period Extension for Pacific Shellfish – Coos Bay Shellfish Farm

Portland District

Published June 25, 2025

Expiration date: 7/25/2025

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On May 27, 2025, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Portland District (USACE) issued a 30-day public notice regarding USACE's receipt of an application for a Department of the Army permit and permission for certain work in waters of the United States associated with the proposed project, Pacific Shellfish – Coos Bay Shellfish Farm. We have received requests to extend the public notice comment period.

Public Notice Extension: USACE's public comment period for the proposed project was originally set to expire on June 26, 2025. We have determined extending the public comment period with a new expiration date of July 25, 2025, is in the public interest and is hereby granted.

The information provided in public notice NWP-2025-209 remains unchanged. The public notice is available at the following website address: https://www.nwp.usace.army.mil/Missions/Regulatory/Notices/Article/4201812/nwp-2025-209/

USACE is requesting comments, whether submitted via mail and/or email, be submitted by July 25, 2025 to ensure consideration. Additional information about the proposed project may be obtained from the USACE Project Manager listed below. Comments should be submitted to the following mailing address or email address:

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Regulatory Branch
Megan Biljan
P.O. Box 2946
Portland, Oregon 97208-2946
Email: megan.biljan@usace.army.mil
Telephone: (503) 310-6330

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