We have extensive experience in preparing Environmental Assessments (EA) and Environmental Impact Statements (EIS) to fulfill the requirements of the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and related state regulations. We have developed a proven approach to evaluating practical measures for minimizing adverse impacts while enhancing beneficial project effects. This is critical to the acceptance of a proposed project by both regulatory agencies and the public. Our staff has developed methods and processes to:

• provide early and consistent communication with stakeholders
• identify significant issues early in the environmental process
• work with engineering and planning professionals to mitigate impacts during design
• develop creative mitigation solutions for unavoidable impacts

We have prepared NEPA documentation for a wide variety of projects involving:

• Energy generation
• Energy transmission
• Coastal development
• Transportation
• Recreation on federal lands
• Industrial and residential development
• Natural resources protection

We have experience with the three Federal levels of action or environmental classification including: Class I Actions requiring a Draft and Final Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS and FEIS); Class II Actions or Categorical Exclusions (CEs); and Class III Actions requiring an Environmental Assessment.

Our professionals develop NEPA strategies that meet both our clients’ needs and that address the applicable regulations. We are familiar with many agency’s NEPA-implementing regulations and Council of Environmental Quality (CEQ) guidance and guidelines. We have prepared NEPA documents that comply with regulation promulgated by agencies including the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Federal Highway Administration, Minerals Management Service, the U.S. Forest Service and numerous state NEPA regulations.

Our NEPA and state environmental impact report services include :

• Strategy development
• Scoping
• Environmental data collection
• Document preparation
• Mitigation planning
• Public involvement strategy and implementation
• Policy review
• Development of the administrative record

Our firm consists of a group of environmental professionals with diverse experience, training, including CEQ sponsored EIS curriculum and a proven track record of providing a full range of environmental planning support services for private, federal and state clients. Our work encompasses both direct client support and third-party NEPA services.

Our recent environmental impact assessment experience includes projects related to highway expansions, LNG offshore ports, siting of new nuclear plants, harbor dredging and offshore renewable energy development. Call us today to see how can help you address your environmental documentation needs.