State & Federal Environmental Review Documents (EISs, EAs,
EAWs, and EIRs)
Environmental reviews are required to document existing environmental
conditions and the potential environmental consequences associated
with the construction of a proposed project. The environmental
review process is required by both state and federal agencies
and in general includes: Environmental Impact Statements, Environmental
Assessments, and Environmental Assessment Worksheets.
In-depth knowledge of the complexity of environmental issues
and regulations is essential in completing documents required
to assess environmental impacts. In addition, it is necessary
to understand and work within the regulatory framework to provide
needed mitigation measures and attain the appropriate permits
for the project.
Capabilities
Summit provides the following natural resource and environmental
services to both public and private clients:
- Wetland assessments and delineations, regulatory analyses,
permit applications, and mitigation designs and monitoring;
- Floodplain analyses;
- Wildlife and fisheries studies;
- Biological assessments and threatened and endangered species
studies;
- Cultural resource management;
- Water quality studies;
- Soils, geologic, and hydrogeologic studies;
- Phase I Environmental Site Assessments;
- Farmland impact analyses; and
- Evaluation of project alternatives.
Summit's staff includes engineers, ecologists, planners, and
technical specialists who offer a wide range of experience and
expertise in natural resource areas. We understand and apply the
current regulatory procedures applicable to the environmental
review process.
We are experienced in working with federal, state, and local
regulatory agencies prior to the permitting stages of the project
to alleviate potential problems. Summit has also developed a subcontractor
network which enhances our abilities to complete projects in a
cost effective and timely manner. This strategy provides solutions
and obtains the necessary approvals for projects of varying sizes,
complexities, and levels of controversy.
