1. Section 10 of the Rivers and Harbors Act of 1899 (33 U.S.C. 403) prohibits the unauthorized construction or alteration of any navigable water of the United States. The construction of any structure in, under, or over any navigable water of the United States, the excavation from or depositing of material in such waters, or the accomplishment of any other work affecting the course, location, conditions, or capacity of such waters is unlawful unless the work has been recommended by the Chief of Engineers and authorized by the Secretary of the Army.

    

2. Section 404 of the Clean Water Act (33 U.S.C. 1344) authorizes the Secretary of the Army, acting through the Chief of Engineers, to issue permits, after notice and opportunity for public hearing, for the discharge of dredged or fills material into the waters of the United States at specified disposal sites.

    

3. The following applications for Department of the Army permits were processed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Chicago District, Chicago, Illinois. Applications, relevant environmental documents, Statements of Findings, Records of Decision, and permits are available for inspection during normal business hours. However, advance notice is requested. These documents are available upon written request through the Freedom of Information Act (and the payment of administrative fees where applicable), from the Chicago District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, 231 South LaSalle Street, Suite 1500, Chicago, Illinois 60604, to the attention of the Office of Counsel.

    

4. In accordance with 33 CFR 325.2 (a)(8), we are issuing our list of finalized permit actions for each month as specified below. If you have any questions, please contact our office at (312) 846-5530. The following abbreviations are used:

FOR THE COMMANDER:

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