Environmental Planning and Permitting

Gulf coast pipeline. West coast wind farm. Midwest power plant. Whatever your project, we can help you turn challenges into opportunities as you move from concept into design and construction.

Planning and Feasibility

We'll work with you to map sensitive resources, select a site, identify pain points and gauge stakeholder opposition and support. Together, we’ll balance the urgency to implement your project with the need for long-lasting, compliant operations.

Project

Critical Issues Analysis for Natural Gas Pipeline System Modification

To streamline the FERC application process, Tennessee Gas proactively identified potential environmental and regulatory critical issues associated with their Broad Run System Expansion project. …

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  • Critical Issues Analysis/Feasibility Studies
  • Routing and Siting
  • Mapping and Analysis
  • Land Use Studies
  • Visual Resource Analysis
  • Preliminary Engineering
  • Stakeholder Communications
  • Expert Testimony

"With deep experience and regulatory knowledge, we can help you anticipate challenges and avoid common missteps during planning to set your project up for success."

Richard Stoker

(281) 765-5533

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Federal, State and Local Permitting

The required approvals to build your project can seem overwhelming. From federal licenses to state commission certificates to county planning permits, turn to us early on for a smoother road to a licensed and permitted project.

Project

Comprehensive Environmental Support for 225-Mile 345 kV Transmission Line

NPPD needed to diversify their bulk transmission system to carry electricity from a large generation facility to load centers in the eastern half of the state. …

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  • Permit Strategy
  • Agency Consultation
  • Federal Permitting
  • State Permitting
  • Local Permitting
  • NEPA Review
  • Mitigation Development
  • Expert Testimony
  • State Environmental Policy Act Review

“We offer you national experience in permitting energy projects, combined with local technical expertise, regulatory knowledge and agency relationships to drive permitting and maintain your project schedule.”

Linda Erdmann

(714) 507-2715

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Air Quality

There is a gamut of federal and state air regulations that could affect your project. We are committed to working alongside you to help accelerate the approval process, guide critical decision making and limit costly delays.

Project

Air Permitting for Crude Refining Unit at Gulf Coast Marine Terminal

To authorize construction and operation of a crude refining unit in the highly regulated Houston Ship Channel, Targa had to navigate federal and state air quality requirements.  …

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  • Nonattainment NSR Permitting
  • PSD Permitting
  • Regulatory Analysis and Permitting Strategy
  • Title V Permitting
  • Minor Source Permitting
  • BACT/LAER Analysis
  • Ambient Impact Analysis/Modeling
  • Class I Analysis
  • Toxic Air Pollutant Analysis

“From greenfield sites to operational changes and maintenance at existing facilities, our team of air quality scientists and engineers can make sure you keep pace with current federal and state requirements.”

Eric Quiat

(512) 579-3823

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Natural Resources

The best projects comply with environmental regulations by strategically avoiding impacts to natural resources. We combine a keen understanding of local resources and regulations with the latest tools and expertise in wetlands, wildlife and rare species habitats to protect natural resources and your bottom line.

Project

Environmental Planning, Surveying and Permitting for 138-mile Diesel Fuel Pipeline

Our client had less than one year to permit a pipeline that transports diesel fuel from the Texas Gulf Coast to the Permian Basin of west Texas and New Mexico. …

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  • Threatened & Endangered Species Surveys
  • Habitat Mapping and Assessments
  • Wetland Delineation
  • Compensatory Mitigation Planning
  • Ecological Risk Assessments
  • Clean Water Act Permitting
  • Construction Monitoring and Compliance Inspection
  • Invasive Species Surveys

“Our natural resources team offers industry knowledge, scientific expertise and a practical approach. We will help lead you to appropriate and defensible strategies that balance your needs with potential impacts to sensitive species.”

Gino Giumarro

(207) 869-1245

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Cultural Resources

Your project’s future often depends on protecting the past. Our Registered Professional Archaeologists offer unmatched expertise with federal, state and local regulations to help manage impacts to cultural and historic resources and keep your project moving forward.

Project

FERC Environmental Report for Pipeline System Enhancements

To provide increased natural gas transportation to the growing southwest Louisiana market, Tennessee Gas needed FERC approval to make modifications to their existing pipeline system. …

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  • Federal, State and Local Historic Preservation Compliance
  • Historical and Archaeological Surveys
  • National Register Eligibility Evaluations
  • Construction Monitoring and Compliance Inspection
  • Native American Consultation Support
  • Mitigation Plans
  • Visual Effects Assessments
  • Memorandum of Agreements and Programmatic Agreements

“With an exceptional track record ensuring compliance with all the major cultural resource protection acts, we can lead you to a compliant project delivered to the highest technical standards.”

Stuart Eldridge

(207) 869-1261

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Water, Wastewater and Stormwater

Protecting surface water and groundwater takes specialized expertise. You can rely on our scientists and engineers to help you control costs, satisfy stakeholders and conserve water resources by complying with regulations.

Project

Stormwater Permitting for Transmission System Upgrades in the Appalachian Mountains

When our client needed to modernize their aging transmission system in the Appalachians, they faced the dual challenges of overcoming the extreme terrain and keeping their stormwater pollution prevention plan (SWPPP) updated with each obstacle they encountered. …

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  • Stormwater Permitting and Compliance
  • Watershed Evaluations
  • Treatment Options Evaluations
  • Floodplain Analyses and Permitting
  • Clean Water Act Permitting
  • Hydrogeologic Investigations
  • Erosion and Sediment Control Plans

“Our team brings you the knowledge and expertise to deliver innovative, cost-effective solutions that conserve available water resources, reduce impacts and treat water for use or reuse.”

Tim Gessner

(513) 326-1518

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