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. 

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SPL-2022-00738-LPF Ocean Rainforest Commercial-Scale Kelp Aquaculture Project

USACE Regulatory
Published Dec. 9, 2024
Expiration date: 1/8/2025

To construct and operate a 2,000-acre commercial scale kelp (Macrocystis pyrifera) aquaculture facility in federal navigable waters2 of the Pacific Ocean approximately 6.3 nautical miles from the Ventura Harbor. The kelp would be grown and harvested offshore (e.g., on site) and transported to the Ventura Harbor. The project vessels would offload the kelp at existing docks. Handling and distribution of the kelp would take place from existing landside facilities in Ventura Harbor.