Understanding permitting issues is essential for a project’s success. Environmental concerns and local requirements can vary widely from project to project, with the potential to significantly de-rail both schedule and budget. It is important to invest time and resources to identify site-specific permits and their potential risks early on.
This course will help you identify what permits may be necessary for your project and how you can plan your compliance approach early on. Starting off with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), the class will transition into Endangered Species Act (ESA), federal lands, state and local regulations, Clean Air Act, and more. Attendees will also have the opportunity to learn more about operational permits when it comes to environmental compliance, including stormwater, wastewater, air, SPCC, and hazardous waste management.
Learning Outcomes
- Identify necessary environmental permits and the required and/or advisable field surveys
- Review NEPA, T&E species, and ESA and how they all relate to construction permits
- Review how to consult with agencies as necessary and how to obtain approval from respective agencies
- Discuss details on Cultural Resources and Historic Properties, USACE approval, and Waters of the United States when it comes to construction permits
- Master how to coordinate activities and how to plan for post construction close-out requirements
- Grasp the importance of industrial stormwater, wastewater, and air permits at an operational standpoint
- Recognize the ongoing environmental regulations on a federal, state, and local level
Agenda
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 26, 2022
9:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Central Time
Construction Permits
- National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) Approval
- Overview of NEPA
- Understanding when NEPA applies and how NEPA can affect project timeline and risk
- Threatened & Endangered (T&E) Species and the Endangered Species Act (ESA)
- Brief overview of ESA
- Identifying risk and authorization pathways
- Federal Lands
- Brief overview of federal lands statutes
- Considerations when pursuing authorization for construction on federal lands
- State Regulations (State Waters Programs; State Species Programs)
- Overview of considerations when considering state requirements
- Understanding how state requirements can impact project timelines and risk
- Examples
- Local Regulations (Siting Permits; Zoning)
- Overview of considerations when considering local requirements
- Understanding how local requirements can impact project timelines and risk
- Examples
- Cultural Resources and Historic Properties
- Overview of the National Historic Preservation Act and State Historical Preservation Offices
- Discussion of survey considerations and requirements for agency coordination
- USACE Approval
- Brief history and overview of the Clean Water Act
- Waters of the United States Overview (404)
- Overview of what activities need a 404 permit
- Overview of nationwide permits and individual permits
- Specific considerations when using nationwide permits
- Stormwater Overview
- SWPPP preparation basics
- How to maintain compliance with the Clean Water Act during construction
- Clean Air Act
- Brief history and overview of the Clean Air Act overview
- CAA concerns during construction
- How to maintain compliance with the Clean Air Act during construction
- Emergency Management, Toxic Substances, and SPCC Plans
- Proper planning prior to construction activities
- Material management during construction
- How to prepare to and comply with SPCC
THURSDAY, JANUARY 27, 2022
9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Central Time
Operational Permits
- Industrial Stormwater Permits
- Multi Sector General Permit overview
- SWPPP preparation
- How to maintain compliance with the Clean Water Act during facility operations
- Wastewater Permits
- Basic overview of wastewater permits that may be applicable for the duration of the project
- How to maintain compliance with required permits
- Air Permits
- Basic overview of CAA permits may be required for the duration of the project
- Equipment that may require CAA permits
- SPCC / Hazardous Waste Management
- Effective long-term Hazardous Waste Management
- How to prepare to and comply with SPCC for the duration of the project
- Ongoing Environmental Regulations (Federal, State, and Local)
- Overview of local environmental regulations that may apply for the duration of the project
- Learn which of these may affect your project and how you can plan to comply