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Endangered Species Management/Biological Surveys​

• Section 7 Biological Evaluations/Assessments
• Biological Surveys &         Pre-Construction Surveys
• Noxious Weed Surveys
• Endangered Species Habitat Evaluations 
• Native Plant Inventories
• Burrowing Owl/Desert Tortoise Pre-Construction Clearance Surveys
• Migratory Bird Nest Pre-Construction Surveys

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ADOT Material Source Environmental Clearances

Since inception of ADOT's contractor-furnished material source environmental review in 2000, Himes Consulting LLC has completed over 100 applications and associated reports for environmental clearances of material sources for use on ADOT highway projects.  Required environmental analysis includes endangered species review, archaeological survey, floodplain analysis, hazardous material assessment, storm water plan, reclamation plan, and an environmental analysis. ​

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Permits (Section 404/10)

• Jurisdictional Delineations (Waters of the U.S.)  
• Wetland Delineations
• Section 404 Individual/Nationwide Permits
• Section 10 Permits (Docks/Boat Slips, Marinas, and other Structures)
• Wetland Mitigation, Restoration, and Design
• State Section 401 Water Quality Certification
• CA Streambed Alteration Agreements (1602 Permits)
• Expert Opinion & Rebuttal Reports

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Mining Development & Reclamation 

• Mining Plans of Operation
• Reclamation Plans
• Revegetation Plans
• Mineral Development Reports   (ASLD)
• State Land Use Permits, Rights of Entry and Rights of Way

NEPA Review

NEPA Review is required for projects with federal involvement, such as those on federal land or that require federal permits or funding: 

• Environmental Assessment
• Environmental Impact Statement
• Categorical Exclusions

Himes Consulting LLC regularly prepares NEPA documents for the following agencies:

• Bureau of Land Management 
• Bureau of Indian Affairs 
• US Forest Service
• US Army Corps of Engineers
• US Bureau of Reclamation
• Western Area Power Administration

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Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plans (SWPPPs)

• AZPDES Construction SWPPPS
• NPDES Construction SWPPPs on Indian Lands
• AZPDES SWPPPs for Multi-Sector Industrial Permit (MSGP) projects, including sand & gravel mines, asphalt plants, and concrete batch plants