PROCESS MANUAL

We have prepared a process manual, outlining the processes followed by a local utility company for tasks ranging from closing out projects to obtaining  encroachment permits.  The project, still underway, has involved meeting with multiple personnel to document their existing, or desired, procedures.

TRANSMISSION LINE SITING

State Public Utility Commission License and Permits Applications

Applications for Certificates of Environmental Compatibility, Public Convenience, etc

Public Outreach, Public Open House, comment tracking

TRIBAL DEVELOPMENT

Casinos, Youth Regional Treatment Centers, Justice Center, Health Care Centers, Housing.  Prepared NEPA documents for the tribes and for the Indian Health Service.  Wetland Delineations, Biological Studies.

TRIBES:

+ Confederated Tribes of the Chehalis Reservation (WA)

+ Te-Moak Tribe of Western Shoshone (NV)

+ Santa Ynez Band of Chumash Indians (CA)

+ Navajo Nation (AZ)

+ Zuni (AZ)

+ Taos Pueblo (NM)

+ Ak-Chin Indian Community (AZ)

+ Gila River Indian Community (AZ)

+ Quechan Indian Tribe (CA)

+ Tohono O'odham Nation (AZ)

+ Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community (AZ)

+ San Carlos Apache Tribe

+ Swinomish

+ Pyramid Lake Paiute Tribe

ENERGY

We have worked on transmission lines, solar generation facilities, and coal exploration. Project tasks included permitting, project management assistance,land right renewals, process development and mapping.

HIGHWAYS - WETLANDS

Wetland delineations for the Montana Department of Transportation, Arizona Department of Transportation, Maryland State Highway Administration, Alaska Department of Transportation

ECOLOGICAL STUDIES

We have conducted ecological and biological studies for commercial and residential developments, from Maryland to Alaska.

PROJECT OVERVIEW

REPRESENTATIVE PROJECTS

  • Tucson Electric Power - Santa Cruz Reliability Project pre-siting corridor evaluation
  • Indian Health Service - Cibecue Health Center Site Selection Evaluation Report Phase II, Environmental Assessment
  • Avantus (8Minute Energy) - Aratina Solar crossing consent coorination with Kinder Morgan, Southern California Edison
  • sPower Beacon Solar - 162 MW solar generation project, Kern County, CA Project Management Assistance
  • Tucson Electric Power - Pinal Central to Tortolita 500kV Transmission Line - Project & Agency Coordination, Environmental Assessment (BIA, BOR)

WATER LINES & PLANTS

We have prepared NEPA documents, wetland delineations, and biological studies for water lines and treatment plants. 

WATER RIGHTS ASSISTANCE

We have assisted water rights engineers and lawyers in ecological studies and data research.