A Federal Consistency Certification has been submitted to the DNREC Delaware Coastal Management Program (DCMP) for the following: DRBA Lewes Ferry Terminal Maintenance Dredging (2026.0024)

The Delaware River and Bay Authority (DRBA) proposes to utilize a U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Individual Permit to perform maintenance dredging in the Delaware Bay, at the Lewes Ferry Terminal at 43 Cape Henlopen Drive, Lewes, Delaware. Approximately 50,945 cubic yards of material would be removed to a depth of 11 ft below Mean Low Water (MLW) within the main ferry basin and access channel, and 8 ft MLW in the adjacent area west of the terminal at the Pilot’s Association dock (“C-4 area”). Dredged material would be disposed of at White’s Basin in Logan Township, New Jersey. Specific project details and diagrams are found in the submission materials, which can be accessed via https://de.gov/dnrecnotices (Notice No. CCE20260388). The proposed activity is subject to review for consistency under the policies of the DNREC DCMP.

Comments concerning this Federal Consistency Certification will be accepted from October 14, 2026, through November 13, 2026. Comments may be sent to: DNREC Coastal Programs, Jesse Hayden, Administrator, 100 W. Water Street, Suite 7B, Dover, DE, 19904, or electronically to DNREC_DCP_PublicComment@delaware.gov (Please note that there are underscores between DNREC, DCP, and Public). For submission materials and additional information please visit de.gov/dnrecnotices or call (302) 739-9283.

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