The purpose of this notice is to inform the public that the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Portland District (USACE) may require additional compensatory mitigation for unavoidable impacts and permanent losses of certain waters of the United States. USACE has developed a list of Aquatic Resources of Special Concern (ARSC) to identify and define those aquatic resources that are unique, difficult to replace, and/or have high ecological function. The list of ARSC, with definitions, is attached.