CEI scientists have permitted hundreds of projects, ranging from major facilities to complex multi-permit projects crossing state boundaries. Our approach to permitting is to work with the design team to minimize environmental impacts from the beginning rather than trying to come up with mitigation for aspects that might have been avoided altogether. By participating in the design, our environmental scientists can key into the most sensitive site features early on and avoid or minimize the impact on these parts of the site, which often eases permitting length and expense. We have successfully permitted some of the most complex projects in New England. Typical projects include:

Environmental Impact Statements
Environmental Impact Reports and Supplemental Reports
Wetlands identification, mapping and inventory
Socioeconomic evaluations
Transportation reviews and assessments
Hazardous waste permits
Planning & Study Services
Air Permits
- Air Toxics Review
- Emissions Modeling
- Confined Space Plans/Permits
- Wastewater Treatment Emissions Permits
- General Permits
- Landfill Gas Emissions Permits

Water Quality Permits
- 401 Water Quality Certification
- NPDES Point Source Discharge Permits
- EPA Storm Water Management Plans for Industries and Large Construction Projects
- NPDES Storm Water Discharge Permits
- Phase II Storm Water Permits

Wetlands Permits
- U.S. Army Corps of Engineers General and Individual permits
- Notices of Intent and Other Conservation Commission Filings
- Mitigation Plans

Construction Services
- Pipeline & Other Long-Term Construction Projects
- Wetlands Review & Inspection During Construction

Understanding

CEI's approach to each permitting project is to identify the permits and agencies involved, and how they are related to this schedule. Our in-depth knowledge of the regulatory processes involved helps in avoiding conflicts.

Reducing Costs

As the client advocate, CEI works hard to assure that permitting efforts do not turn into excessive study efforts. In many cases, study efforts can be minimized by making compromises with agencies in terms of their need for new data.

Saving Time

Since many permits are related, it is important that they be filed in the correct order and on time. By working directly with regulatory agencies, CEI can often reduce the time involved to gain environmental permits for projects.