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 Skanska USA Civil Southeast, Inc. to remove an existing trestle, crane platform, and mooring dolphins. To install a new 37-foot by 50-foot crane platform and trestle along the Southern Branch of the Elizabeth River at their commercial facility (123 Sampson Creek Road) in the city of Chesapeake.  The project requires a Tidal Wetlands Permit.  To view the project drawings please open 2026-0957 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.