The New Orleans District Corps of Engineers released a special public notice today to solicit public comments regarding the use of the Modified Charleston Method as a technique for assessment of compensation requirements for adverse impacts to wetlands and other waters regulated by the Corps. The New Orleans District would like to receive all comments by October 25, 2011. See the attached public notice for more information.

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  Extended Deadline - USACE Request for Comments - Revised Clean Water Act Guidance
  (07-13-2011)
  Currently on Public Notice in the Federal Register is EPA and USACE Guidance Regarding Identification of Waters Protected by the Clean Water Act. The Public Notice and comment period has been extended to July 31, 2011. Visit http://www.usace.army.mil/CECW/Pages/nnpi.aspx for more information and to review the draft guidance.
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  Working Modified Charleston Method Spreadsheet Access
  (06-30-2011)
  The New Orleans District of the Corps of Engineers maintains a working copy of the Modified Charleston Method (MCM) workbook. This district-specific MCM workbook can be used as a tool to assist with calculation of wetland credits impacted by a project. The workbook can be accessed on the RIBITS website at https://rsgis.crrel.usace.army.mil/ribits/f?p=107:27:2528696793959644::NO:RP:P27_BUTTON_KEY:20. Make sure to select "New Orleans" in the drop-down box at the bottom left corner of the screen. Then, scroll to the bottom of the page for links to the workbook and guidebook. Because the New Orleans District frequently updates data within the workbook, such as bank information, the Corps recommends that the link be revisited every time the workbook is used.
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  Leafsnap: electronic field guide for your iPhone
  (06-21-2011)
  Leafsnap is a free mobile app that uses visual recognition software to help identify tree species from photographs of their leaves. Visit http://leafsnap.com for more info.
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  USGS Wetland Mapping Workshops
  (05-18-2011)
  The USGS will host two wetland remote sensing and mapping workshops. The first will be the Introduction to Wetland Remote Sensing & Mapping workshop on October 26-28, 2011.  The second will be the Advanced Wetland Photo-Interpretation workshop on October 31-November 2, 2011. Please see the attached pdf for more info.
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  LSU Plant ID Workshop, June1-3, 2011
  (05-18-2011)
  LSU will host a plant ID workshop, scheduled June 1-3, 2011. The focus will be native grasses.  Please see the attached pdf for more info.
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  404-10 Group - New Orleand District Conference - RSVP list
  (05-10-2011)
  
  
  
  
  

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  404-10 Group - New Orleans District Conference - May 13, 2011 Agenda
  (05-06-2011)
  May 13 conference agenda: http://www.404-10group.org/files/may13programagenda.pdf ...
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  404-10 Group - New Orleans District Conference - May 13, 2011 Invitation
  (05-03-2011)
  
  404-10 GROUP, INC.
  1201 Main Street
  Baton Rouge, LA 70802                                                                                                 April 20, 2011
   
   
  Dear 404-10 Group Members and Potential Members:
   
  The 404-10 Group will host a half-day conference in the New Orleans District on May 13 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. We will be following...
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  USACE Mobile District meetings - May 23-26

  (05-02-2011)
  

  Join USACE Mobile District regulatory project managers for a meeting on essential information including Corps jurisdiction and the resources available to streamline the permitting process.  The meeting will provide basic and introductory information on USACE permitting. See attached flyer for more information.

  This is a USACE event.  The 404-10 Group will also hold a conference this summer related to 404/10 regulatory issues within the Mobile District.

  
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  USACE Request for Comments - Revised Clean Water Act Guidance

  (05-01-2011)
  

  On May 2, 2011, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) jointly published in the Federal Register their proposal to issue clarifying guidance for determining which waters and wetlands are protected under the Clean Water Act (CWA) programs. The agencies are soliciting comments on the proposed draft guidance from interested parties, and the comment period will be 60 days.

  The proposed draft guidance is intended to improve the consistency, predictability, and transparency of jurisdictional determinations and be fully consistent with the CWA, applicable regulations, and Supreme Court decisions.

  Follow this link for more information: http://www.mvk.usace.army.mil/offices/od/odf/PubNotice/Charles%20Allred/Special%20Public%20Notice%20(2).pdf

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  US to issue safety rule on natural gas pipelines

  (04-20-2011)
  

  The U.S. government will issue new natural gas pipeline safety rules this summer in hopes of reducing fatal accidents, which have more than doubled since 2008.  Follow the link for the full article.

  http://loga.la/oil-gas-news/?p=4034

  
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