National Environmental Policy Act

The National Environmental Protection Act (NEPA) is the foundation for environmental protection in the United States, and establishes protocol for federal agencies to follow in order to make environmental awareness a priority among public and private sectors. State and local governments or private sector organizations can fall under NEPA for proposed projects that receive federal funding, or require federal permits including dam licensing, wetlands fill permits, and wastewater discharge permits. NEPA requires a public study, disclosure, and development of feasible mitigation. The information is then presented in an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency for review.

NHSC, Inc. provides a full range of services and expertise in Solid or Hazardous Waste, Rare Species or Habitats, Wetlands, Waterways and Tidelands, Large Groundwater Withdrawals, Historical or Archeological Resources, and Areas of Critical Environmental Concern. NHSC partners with Engineering firms to provide expertise related to other aspects of NEPA including Large Scale Land Alterations, Wastewater Treatment, Transportation, Energy Facilities, and Air Quality. NHSC is proactive in realizing potential for NEPA involvement, and ensures that all aspects of proposed projects comply.

NEPA reviews can be triggered by proposed projects associated with:

• Large Scale Land Alterations

• Wastewater Treatment

• Transportation

• Energy Facilities

• Air Quality

• Solid or Hazardous Waste

• Rare Species or Habitats

• Wetlands, Waterways and Tidelands

• Large Groundwater Withdrawals

• Historical or Archeological Resources

• Areas of Critical Concern