Identifying and addressing endangered species and critical habitat concerns for our energy, infrastructure and industrial market clients.
Data collection solutions that ensure efficient project development and regulatory compliance.
The presence of protected habitats and threatened and endangered (RTE) species can bring significant concerns for project developers of all types. With legal, environmental, community, stakeholder and operational ramifications, it is essential that developers plan for endangered species assessments early on in their project to stay on schedule, meet consumer and regulatory expectations and maintain the bottom line.
TRC’s biologists and geographic information system (GIS) experts work hand in hand with renewable energy developers, utilities, transportation agencies and commercial and industrial clients to reduce costs, minimize regulatory risk and protect your project and business goals. We collect comprehensive RTE data, meet all agency requirements and minimize costs.
Meet Project and Compliance Goals
Through decades of experience, our tested practitioners have extensive working knowledge of the Federal Endangered Species Act (ESA) and the joint requirements of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) and National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS). Our broad reach and local approach means we are also connected to the many states that have their own regulations expanding the potential list of flora and fauna involved in siting and permitting projects.
Our team conducts initial desktop data collection and assessment, then develops study and survey plans to identify potential RTE species and/or critical habitat issues and meet agency requirements while minimizing project costs and delays.
Protect RTE Species with TRC’s Comprehensive Assessment Solutions
With a large staff, TRC can put multiple field teams in action simultaneously, across all states. We understand the local and regional sensitivities and are focused on your specific needs so you can reach your goals efficiently. Our endangered species risk assessments include:
- Applicant Representation During Permitting: Managing permitting requirements and authorizations is critical to ensure a project can break ground.
- Informal and Formal Consultations: TRC will meet with your project managers, construction teams and field representatives upon request to further consult on new plans, give suggestions and direct you toward the options that will produce the best results.
- RTE Species and Habitat Surveys: Our field professionals use best-in-class technology to observe and detect your action areas for any sign of RTE species and develop solutions to work around them.
- Critical Habitat Surveys: Our field research will cover every inch of your project areas and identify spaces that house critical habitats. From there, we can determine the best path forward for protecting the area while maintaining your project goals.
- BE and/or BA Preparation: Biological evaluations and assessments require extensive planning and preparation. We work as an extension of your team to handle essential report preparation and submission.
- Habitat Conservation Plan (HCP) Development: Following the completion of our on-site analysis, TRC will create an HCP that shows you have considered the needs of RTE species and habitats at the same level as you have considered the impacts of your project on the community. We will submit it to the necessary regulatory agencies, including the federal government, to ensure you are approved to move forward.
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Execute Your Major Projects Responsibly With TRC’s Endangered Species Risk Assessments
Endangered species assessments are sensitive operations that demand the professionalism and expertise TRC is known for. With our unmatched regulatory and biological sciences expertise, you can have peace of mind that your projects will advance efficiently.
Connect with TRC’s consultants today and learn how our solutions can meet your unique needs.
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