Public Notices

A public notice is the primary method for advising all interested parties of a proposed activity for which a permit is sought. Soliciting comments and information necessary to evaluate the probable impacts on the public interest. Public notices are also published to inform the public about new or proposed regulations, policies, guidance or permit procedures.  

Public Notices published by the Los Angeles District are posted on these three pages. There are two types of Public Notices; Regulatory and Project Public Notices. Comments are due by the expiration date of the public notice. 

Only comments submitted by email or in hard copy format through a delivery service, such as the U.S. Postal Service, can be accepted.   Comments must be submitted to the address listed in the public notice.

Public Notice Manager

Emergency Processing Procedures

Los Angeles District
Published Oct. 15, 2019

Department of the Army authorization, through a Corps permit, is required to conduct regulated activities within waters of the United States.  This requirement holds even in emergency situations. Regulations at 33 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) 325.2(e)(4) provide for the implementation of expedited processing procedures for the review, coordination, and decision making for Corps permit applications during emergency situations.  Permit decisions may be made in a matter of hours or days depending upon the urgency of the situation.