A Federal Consistency Certification has been submitted to the DNREC Delaware Coastal Management Program (DCMP) for the following: Culvert Extension at 509 Capitol Trail (2025.0041)

Schwab VIII, LLC, proposes to utilize a U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nationwide Permit No. 46 to modify a drainage ditch at 509 Capitol Trail, Newark, New Castle County, DE, in preparation for redevelopment of the property into an apartment complex. The proposed project includes the extension of a current culvert system northward to outlet at the 100-year flood plain boundary impacting approximately 0.06-acres of the waterway. 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 August 27, 2025, through September 26, 2025. 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 https://de.gov/dnrecnotices or call (302) 739-9283.

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