Pacific Ocean Division News Releases

USACE, Partners Install First STRONG Roofs After Typhoon Sinlaku

Press Operations — Fri, 15 May 2026 07:00:00 GMT

In a critical step toward community recovery after Typhoon Sinlaku, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Honolulu District, in close partnership with the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI) government, Island Mayor’s Offices, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the U.S Department of War has installed the first temporary roofs in Saipan and Tinian bringing immediate protection to storm-damaged homes.

249th Engineers Restore Hope and Power After Typhoon Sinlaku

Press Operations — Fri, 24 Apr 2026 11:34:00 GMT

FT SHAFTER, Hawaii — Even before the devastating winds of Super Typhoon Sinlaku struck the

USACE Provides Power Generators for Response Efforts From Typhoon Sinlaku

Press Operations — Tue, 21 Apr 2026 00:23:00 GMT

When Super Typhoon Sinlaku—the strongest tropical cyclone of 2026—swept across the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI) and Guam, it unleashed flash flooding and delivered a devastating direct hit to Saipan and Tinian. As the need for life-saving humanitarian relief surged, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Honolulu District’s Power Planning and Response Team focused on one immediate priority: getting temporary emergency power online on Saipan. Within 24 hours upon arrival, the team worked rapidly under challenging conditions to successfully install three critical generators for water facilities, with more planned, marking a major operational milestone in the island's recovery.

Joint FEMA-USACE Operations Underway Following Devastating Super Typhoon Sinlaku

Press Operations — Sat, 18 Apr 2026 02:00:00 GMT

Super Typhoon Sinlaku has left a path of devastation across Guam and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI). In response, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Honolulu District have activated a closely coordinated joint operation to provide critical relief and initiate long-term recovery support for the region.

Assistant Secretary of the Army for Civil Works announces ‘Building Infrastructure, Not Paperwork’ initiative for the Army’s Civil Works program

Press Operations — Mon, 23 Feb 2026 22:33:00 GMT

Today, Assistant Secretary of the Army for Civil Works Adam R. Telle announced a major initiative, “Building Infrastructure, Not Paperwork,” for the Army’s Civil Works program.

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers hosts community meeting for Aunu‘u Harbor wharf expansion project

Press Operations — Tue, 10 Feb 2026 00:39:00 GMT

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Honolulu District, in partnership with the Port

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers announces publication of 2026 nationwide permits

Press Operations — Thu, 08 Jan 2026 19:16:00 GMT

WASHINGTON – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers announced today the publication of the 2026 nationwide permits in the Federal Register. The 56 reissued and one new nationwide permit in the final action are necessary for work in streams, wetlands and other waters of the United States under Section 404 of the Clean Water Act and Section 10 of the Rivers and Harbors Act of 1899.

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers announces finalization of nationwide permits

Press Operations — Thu, 08 Jan 2026 18:42:00 GMT

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers announced today that it will reissue 56 existing nationwide permits and issue one new permit for work in wetlands and other waters that are regulated by Section 404 of the Clean Water Act and/or Section 10 of the Rivers and Harbors Act of 1899. One existing permit will not be reissued.

Army Executes POTUS Directive on Ambler Road Project

Press Operations — Thu, 23 Oct 2025 18:34:00 GMT

President Donald J. Trump has approved the appeal of the Alaska Industrial Development and Export Authority (AIDEA), directing the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to promptly issue authorizations necessary for the establishment of the Ambler Road Project. This project will provide road transportation access to the Ambler Mining District. The Corps of Engineers will promptly act to reinstate all necessary permits under their jurisdiction.

USACE begins construction effort for Kenai Bluffs project

Press Operations — Tue, 20 May 2025 00:30:00 GMT

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers – Alaska District placed the first rock at the Kenai River Bluffs Erosion Project on May 18. After more than a decade of planning and collaboration between USACE, the City of Kenai and other stakeholders, this milestone marks the beginning of construction for a new coastal revetment to preserve infrastructure and improve public safety in the community.

Waikoloa Maneuver Area Restoration Advisory Board meeting scheduled for May 7

Press Operations — Fri, 02 May 2025 20:00:00 GMT

Waikoloa Maneuver AreaRestoration Advisory Board meeting scheduled for May 7 FORT SHAFTER, Hawaii,

USACE accepting bids for first phase of Port of Nome project construction

Press Operations — Sat, 01 Mar 2025 00:02:00 GMT

Beginning February 28, 2025, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers – Alaska District is soliciting contractor bids for the first phase of construction for the Port of Nome Modification Project in Nome, Alaska.

Army Corps Hosts Public Meeting to Discuss Tafuna Flood Risk Management Study

Press Operations — Wed, 29 Jan 2025 20:00:00 GMT

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Honolulu District, in partnership with the American Samoa

USACE begins solicitation for state-of-the-art Joint Integrated Test and Training Center at JBER

Press Operations — Mon, 30 Dec 2024 19:38:00 GMT

The groundbreaking new Joint Integrated Test and Training Center (JITTC) at Joint Base

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers extends public comment period for shoreline protection plan at Agat Mayor Compound

Press Operations — Fri, 01 Nov 2024 19:00:00 GMT

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Honolulu District is extending the public comment period for the

USACE closes regulatory Kenai Field Office in Soldotna

Press Operations — Tue, 24 Sep 2024 23:45:00 GMT

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers – Alaska District’s Regulatory Division closed its Kenai Field Office Sept. 23 located in Soldotna. While the physical office will no longer be operational, the staff remain committed to providing support and ensuring uninterrupted service to the community and stakeholders.

USACE submits Akutan Harbor report to Congress for authorization

Press Operations — Thu, 18 Jul 2024 19:30:00 GMT

Lt. Gen. Scott A. Spellmon, commanding general of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and 55th U.S. Army Chief of Engineers, signed the Akutan Harbor Navigational Improvements Chief’s Report during a special event in Washington, D.C. This signing progresses the proposed project to Congress for authorization.

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Issues IPOP Project Permit

Press Operations — Sat, 30 Mar 2024 01:04:00 GMT

Today, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Pacific Ocean Division announced that it has issued a permit to IPOP, LLC to dredge and dispose of material in U.S. waters near Nome, Alaska.

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Approves IPOP Project Permit

Press Operations — Wed, 20 Mar 2024 17:36:36 GMT

Today, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Pacific Ocean Division offered a permit to IPOP, LLC to dredge and dispose of material in U.S. waters near Nome, Alaska.

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Announces Pebble Mine Permit Appeal Decision

Press Operations — Tue, 25 Apr 2023 08:27:00 GMT

Today, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Pacific Ocean Division (POD) announced its decision to remand the Alaska District’s November 25, 2020 permit application denial of Pebble Limited Partnership’s (PLP) proposed mining operations in the Bristol Bay watershed in southwestern Alaska. The POD Division Engineer, Brig. Gen. Kirk Gibbs, found specific portions of PLP’s appeal to have merit.