National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) Review & Compliance
TEE staff of environmental analysts have extensive experience in conducting both sand-alone National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and combination NEPA/California Environmental Quality Act documents. NEPA documentation is required for projects on federal land, but documents such as Environmental Assessments (EA) and Environmental Impact Statements (EIS) can vary widely among agencies. Touré Environmental’ s staff has worked with a variety of federal agency guidelines, including the Federal Highway Administration (FWHA), Bureau of Land Management (BLM), U.S Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), and the U.S. Department of Defense.
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Services Provided
• Preparation of NEPA documents (EA, Findings of No Significant Impacts, EIS, and
Records of Decisions)
• Preparation of supporting technical studies (e.g., biological resources, cultural
resources, environmental justice)
• Third party review of technical studies and NEPA documents prepared by others
• Public participation, including English-Spanish translation of public notices and public
information materials
California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Review & Compliance
TEE provides comprehensive management of environmental impact documentation projects, as required by the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). Staff project managers can provide agencies with the expertise to determine the appropriate CEQA document for each project. After the appropriate document has been determined, either by the agency or with assistance from TEE, we can provide management and analysis services to complete all levels of CEQA documentation, from Categorical or Statutory Exemptions to Environmental Impact Reports. We can also prepare supporting documentation, such as CEQA Notices, Findings, and Statements of Overriding Considerations.
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Services Provided
• Preliminary project assessment for CEQA compliance
• Preparation of CEQA documents (Categorical Exemptions, Initial Studies, Negative
Declarations, Mitigated Negative Declarations, Environmental Impact Reports (EIRs)
• Preparation of supporting technical studies (e.g., biological resources, cultural
resources)
• Single point of contact for environmental technical studies required for submittal with
development applications
• Third-party review of applicant-prepared technical studies
• Public participation, including English-Spanish translation of public notices and public
information materials