Services Provided by MAP Environmental
- Environmental Documents and Studies such as Feasibility and Corridor Studies, National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) Documents and State Environmental Impact Reports. (mini NEPAs)
- Hazardous Waste Studies such as Phase 1 Environmental Site Assessments (ESAs), Transaction Screen Reports, Environmental Audits and Due Diligence Surveys.
- Wetlands Delineations & Studies including Wetlands Delineations (1987 COE Wetland Delineation Manual), Jurisdictional wetlands determinations and Stream Determinations.
- Wetlands/Water Quality Permitting including regulatory guidance and coordination with and approval from the Corps of Engineers (COE), Virginia Marine Resources Commission (VMRC), Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ), local wetlands board permits and Chesapeake Bay Preservation Area (CBPA) compliance and applications.
- Mitigation Planning and Design including Wildlife Corridor Studies, Wetlands and Stream Mitigation Planning and Banking, Conceptual Mitigation Plans and Detailed Construction Plans
- Dredging and Coastal Studies including Planning and Feasibility Studies, Waterfront Construction Permits and Dredging and Coastal Engineering Studies.
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Explanation of Services
Environmental Documents & Studies
Environmental Documents and Studies include a wide array of reports that address National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and State Environmental Impact Report requirements. Environmental reports include the need for the proposed action, reasonable alternatives, environmental impacts of the proposed action and mitigation, and the list of consulted agencies and persons. Services follow environmental guidelines and ultimately address Federal, State and local wetlands and water quality permitting requirements.
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Environmental
Studies
VMASC - Suffolk & Portsmouth, VA |
Hazardous Waste Studies
The purpose of a Phase 1 Environmental Site Assessment (ESA) is to identify recognized environmental conditions relating to the presence or likely presence of hazardous materials or petroleum products that may adversely affect a property. The Phase 1 ESA is performed to ascertain whether the property represents a significant risk to human health and the environment. In accordance with ASTM Standard E1527-05, the ESA includes on-site
investigation to visually identify the presence of obvious signs of
contamination or hazardous materials.
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Phase 1 ESA
Confidential Client Project |
Wetlands Delineations & Studies
The scope of the wetlands delineation involves a number of interrelated tasks including collecting and reviewing wetlands data of the site including United States Geological Survey, National Wetlands Inventory, Soil Conservation Service Survey and aerial photography. We perform field investigations needed to define an acceptable wetlands boundary using the 1987 COE Wetlands Delineation Manual, delineating and flagging the boundaries. After conferring with the client on the results of the delineation, we coordinate and secure a wetlands boundary confirmation letter from the COE.
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Wetland Delineations
Willett's Creek, Gloucester, VA |
Wetlands and Water Quality Permitting
Our service involves
preparation of joint permit applications, as required by Federal, State and
local environmental agencies, for obtaining approval to construct a project
in and around jurisdictional waters and wetlands. We submit and track the
progress of the permit application, attend meetings when necessary, and
coordinate with the client until the wetlands and water quality permits are
issued.
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Permitting
Elbow Road, Virginia Beach, VA |
Mitigation Planning and Design
Our services include a rull range of stream and wetlands mitigation
activities from conceptual ideas to detailed compensation plans. We
typically provide compensation plans for tidal and non-tidal waters and
wetlands throughout Virginia, particularly the Hampton Roads area. Our
plans satisfy Federal, State and local compensation plan
requirements.
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Mitigation
Patrick Henry Marketplace,
Newport News, VA |
Dredging and Coastal Studies
We routinely perform analyses and studies on waterfront, dredging and marine projects. These studies often include assessments, water quality
investigations and wetlands evaluations for proposed developments in
estuarine, riverine and waterfront environments such as piers, bulkheads and
marinas. Our services include coordination with and approval from local
municipalities on the Chesapeake Bay Preservation Area (CBPA) ordinance.
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CEC Coastal Study
Chesapeake, VA |
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