Pursuant to Chapter 13 of Title 28.2 of the Code of Virginia, you are hereby notified that a public hearing will be held by the Virginia Marine Resources Commission (VMRC) at their meeting beginning at 9:30 a.m. on Tuesday, August 25, 2026, in the Commission meeting room at 380 Fenwick Road, Building 96, Fort Monroe, to consider an application submitted by Colonial Pipeline Company to perform ongoing preventative maintenance to the existing underground petroleum pipeline (Line 27) segments at multiple stream crossings, as needed in Cumberland, Henrico, Powhatan, Chesterfield, Charles City, James City, Surry, and Isle of Wight Counties and the Cities of Richmond, Suffolk, and Chesapeake.  The project requires a Tidal Wetlands Permit.  To view the project drawings please open 2025-2641 in the following link: https://webapps.mrc.virginia.gov/public/habitat

Should anyone wish to comment but is unable to attend the public hearing, comments/inquiries may be submitted prior to the hearing to: https://webapps.mrc.virginia.gov/public/habitat/comments/ or Marine Resources Commission, Habitat Management Division, 380 Fenwick Road, Building 96, Fort Monroe, Virginia 23651.

The Marine Resources Commission does not discriminate against individuals with disabilities.  If you are in need of reasonable accommodations due to a disability, please advise the Commission Secretary at (757) 247-2215 no less than five (5) work days prior to the meeting time and identify your need.