A resolution supporting Keep Louisiana Beautiful's Love Our Waterways Month and encouraging public participation in a waterway and wetland cleanup at the Bonnet Carre Spillway on September 26, 2026.

A state concern joint permit application proposing geotechnical borings for a new pipeline crossing near IMTT's facility in St. Rose. The item was open for public hearing but required no committee vote.

The committee moved item three, the Davis Pond Advisory Committee semi-annual update, to later in the agenda before announcements.

EMU 8, covering about 39,500 acres including Luling and most of the west bank population, was introduced for committee review, with discussion deferred to the next meeting.

The committee discussed EMU 5 (New Sarpy Swamp) and EMU 6 (Ormond Swamp) with no additional updates proposed, to be accepted as written unless the committee requests changes.

The department presented its annual report to the council summarizing permit activity, database improvements, code amendments to Chapter 26, and committee accomplishments over the past year.

Modern American Recycling Services application remains on hold pending additional information requested by the local program and the Army Corps evaluation regarding river impacts and site plans.

An application filed in conjunction with the FAA proposed a new excavation for a duct bank and installation of platforms, stairs, and elevated control boxes at light stations near the levee and airport. The preliminary determination is that a coastal use permit will be required.

Entergy proposed expanding the existing Waterford 500 kilovolt substation by clearing upland habitat and filling acreage to enlarge the substation. The state's preliminary determination is no direct or significant impact.

St. Charles Parish Public Works proposed drainage improvements to expand the existing New Sarpy pump station, including new concrete slabs, pumps, discharge pipes, catwalk, and a generator. The state's preliminary determination is that this will require a coastal use permit.

Phillips 66 proposed an additional anomaly repair for RV47 in conjunction with a related permit, with both parts receiving determinations of no direct or significant impact.

Entergy proposed upgrading and rerouting Waterford 3 transmission lines, which received a state determination of no direct or significant impact.

Shell proposed an anomaly repair to the 20 inch Delta pipeline from Norco to project WC pipeline WC285954.279, which received a state determination requiring a coastal use permit.

A five year maintenance and cleaning permit for the Petersons Canal received a state determination requiring a coastal use permit.

A five year permit for cleaning and maintenance of the canal from the Destrehan pump station to the Cross Bayou pump station received a state determination requiring a coastal use permit.

Express Containers proposed relocating an existing business further down Airline Highway across from River Bend Drive to a larger site. The local program determined no direct or significant impact.

An after the fact permit for rental cabins near Pier 90 Marina received a local determination of no direct or significant impact, with work ongoing to bring buildings up to code.

An application to clear land off East Harding did not receive a favorable determination for land use, and the coastal program issued a determination of denial.

Phillips 66 proposed a repair at site 3 for RV 47 near Airline and Evangeline Road in Montz. The state determined no direct or significant impact.

Entergy proposed power pole replacements occurring within the parish. The state determined this activity requires a coastal use permit.

The committee agreed to move agenda items B1A and B1E, energy permits P20260343 and P20260456, up to the JPA briefing with determinations section since both had already received final authorization from the state.

The parish completed an outdoor classroom in the Bonnet Carre Spillway at Norco Park, formerly called the Dow Discovery Deck, to support environmental education programs like Swamp School.

Express Container Services proposed relocating and expanding its truck cleaning and storage operations to an 18 acre site on Airline Highway in St. Rose, determined to have no direct or significant impact.

Joe's Rentals, associated with Joe Ancona, sought an after the fact permit for construction of rental cabins south of the Pier 90 marina, determined to have no direct or significant impact.

Carbone Mitchell requested to fill swampland with recycled concrete and sand on East Harding Road for future residential use, but the coastal program recommended denial due to lack of a needs and justification submission.

Modern American Recycling Services and Corporate, known as Mars Inc, proposed a barge recycling facility on the batture near Highland Oaks where barges would be cut and recycled on land.

Entergy proposed maintenance replacement of two wooden electrical poles as part of Louisiana resiliency improvements, involving minimal excavation.

Shell proposed an anomaly dig along a 20 inch Delta Pipeline near Norco involving excavation and placement of material on site.

St. Charles Parish Public Works proposed removing vegetative debris from the Peterson Canal on an annual basis to maintain water flow and drainage and storm protection.

St. Charles Parish Public Works proposed excavating vegetative debris from the Destrehan pump station to Cross Bayou pump station canal on an annual basis to maintain water flow and storm protection.