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Draft Report October 2025

NEW: Programmatic Agreement (PA)

Public comment period has been extended until December 23, 2025

Public comment period October 24, 2025 – December 23, 2025. Comments received will assist in the agency’s evaluation of the proposed action and will be reflected in the project record. All written comments, including contact information, will be made a part of the administrative record, available to the public under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). The Administrative Record, or portions thereof, may also be posted on a USACE website.

Draft Integrated General Reevaluation Report and Environmental Assessment

Appendix A: Environmental

A1: Endangered Species Action - Biological Opinion (NMFS and USFWS)

A2: Clean Water Act

A3: Coastal Zone Management Act

A4: Essential Fish Habitat

A5: Fish and Wildlife Coordination Act Report

A6: Cultural Resources

A7: Clean Air Act

A8: Environmental Coordination/Correspondence

A9: FONSI

A10: Distribution List

Appendix B: Engineering

Appendix C: Economics

Appendix D: Real Estate Plan

Appendix E: Cost Engineering

Section 508 compliance notice: Please contact the study team if you are having issues accessing the files.

Sea Bright to Manasquan – General Reevaluation Report Feasibility Study

DESCRIPTION: Historically, coastal storms have severely impacted the Atlantic Coast of New Jersey. In response to these storms, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has implemented measures such as beach renourishment, construction of groins, jetties, etc. as part of the existing Sandy Hook to Barnegat Inlet Beach Erosion Control Project. The existing project provides coastal storm risk management for the highly populated communities and infrastructure along the Atlantic coastline in Monmouth County and Ocean County, NJ. While the project performs as designed, there are opportunities for improvement. The purpose of this study is to investigate and determine if there is a technically feasible, environmentally acceptable, and economically justifiable recommendation for federal participation to improve the existing project. The study was initiated in October 2022 in partnership with the non-federal sponsor, the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP). The study is funded at 100% federal expense by the 2022 Disaster Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act (DRSAA).

AUTHORIZATION: River and Harbor Act of July 3, 1958, in accordance with House Document No.332, 85th Congress, second session, as modified by Section 854 of the Water Resources Development Act of 1986 (PL99-662) and further modified by Section 4 of the Water Resources Development Act of 1988 (PL100-676) and Section 102 (r) of the Water Resources Development Act of 1992 (PL102-580). This study is being conducted in accordance with Section 216 of the Rivers and Harbors Act of 1970 (33 USC 549a).

STATUS: The Feasibility Cost Sharing Agreement (FCSA) was signed on 18 October 2022 with the non-federal partner, the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection. Two public information sessions occurred in 2925 and the draft report, documenting alternatives and the tentatively selected plan (TSP), was released for public review 2025. The final report is scheduled to be submitted for approval late 2026/early 2027 and the Chief’s Report is scheduled for July 2027.

CONTACT:

Mr. Jason Shea

Project Manager

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New York District

Phone: (917) 790-8727, (917) 272-7286 (cell)

E-mail: Jason.a.shea@usace.army.mil

26 Federal Plaza, New York, NY 10278-0090

CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICTS: NJ-04, NJ-06