National Association of Environmental Professionals

We are thrilled to introduce the launch of a new NAEP working group: Technology in Environmental Planning 🌍 Purpose: This innovative group is dedicated to exploring the transformative role of technology, especially Artificial Intelligence (AI), in enhancing the effectiveness and efficiency of environmental planning processes. Our primary focus will be on the application of AI to the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) process, while also considering broader applications of technology in environmental planning. Topics of Discussion: 🔹 AI in the NEPA Process: Delve into current use and emerging trends. 🔹 Emerging Technologies: Explore the latest advancements in environmental planning. 🔹 Challenges and Ethics: Address the critical issues and ethical considerations in integrating technology. 🔹 Opportunities: Discover new possibilities for improving environmental outcomes. Join the Technology in Environmental Planning Working Group today by visiting https://lnkd.in/gPnSuwMp or reach out to the working group leader, Lauren Schramm, for more information. #NEPA #NAEP #EnvironmentalPlanning #AI #TechnologyInPlanning #Innovation #JoinUs

On May 1, 2024, the Department of Energy’s Grid Deployment Office published the Coordinated Interagency Transmission Authorizations and Permits (CITAP) Program Final Rule in the Federal Register. As of May 31, the CITAP Final Rule is effective, and the DOE Grid Deployment Office has opened the CITAP Portal. The portal is accessible at https://citap.gov/. The CITAP Portal is the online interface that transmission developers will use to apply to the CITAP Program and gather their application materials for Federal authorizations and permits. The goal of the Portal is to facilitate early coordination and information sharing, which will ultimately streamline permitting and environmental reviews. To apply to the CITAP Program, applicants must submit a summary of their project and a public participation plan. After they’re admitted into the program, applicants will upload drafts of 13 Resource Reports to the CITAP Portal, which will help ensure they are sufficiently prepared to participate in the pre-NEPA process and subsequently complete NEPA reviews in 2 years. DOE will review and share these Resource Reports with relevant Federal agencies for input and iteration. This pre-NEPA process establishes a benchmark for the environmental review analysis by requiring applicants to describe their project’s potential impacts to land, water, plant, and animal life resources as well as cultural and historical values.   The Department of Energy’s Grid Deployment Office looks forward to implementing the CITAP Program and working with developers through the CITAP Portal. If you have any questions or comments about the CITAP Program, please reach out to [email protected]. Image courtesy of the Grid Deployment Office.

🎙 NEW EPISODE ALERT! Today on EPR, Nic and Laura chat with Sue Fassler, Director of Sustainability at the State University of New York College of Environmental Science and Forestry, about sustainability, making mistakes (and owning up to them), and snowshoe racing! 💚 Help us continue to create great content! If you’d like to sponsor a future episode hit the support podcast button or visit https://lnkd.in/eeGKW8hc   📝Looking for transcripts? You can find them on the direct podcast host website: https://lnkd.in/gwwYNe3h or by going to the YouTube channel and turning on the Closed Caption.   Don't forget to subscribe ✔, rate ⭐, and review ✍️. Your feedback helps us improve and reach a wider audience! 🌎   This podcast is proudly produced by the National Association of Environmental Professionals (NAEP). To learn more about NAEP and explore all the resources and opportunities they offer, visit NAEP.org. 🤝   Thanks for tuning in! Remember, a new episode drops every Friday so like, share, subscribe, and/or sponsor to support the continuation of the show. You can find us on Twitter, Facebook, YouTube, and all your favorite podcast players. 🎙️📲   #NAEP #EnvironmentalProfessionalsRadio #Podcastnews https://lnkd.in/eH_6Cpfb

The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) has announced the Challenge Statement for the Modernizing NEPA Challenge, with a total prize pool of $750,000! This initiative aims to leverage existing web-based, interactive tools to enhance the accessibility and transparency of NEPA documents for the public and agencies, improving document quality and saving time through collaborative, real-time reviews. The challenge particularly focuses on increasing accessibility for historically under-represented populations, enabling public engagement through mobile devices like smartphones and tablets. Submissions are being sought in two categories: Public-Facing Interactive Documents and Interagency Collaborative Tools and Documents Individual prizes are $50,000 each, with up to 15 awards available, totaling $750,000! Awardees will also have the opportunity to present their winning submissions at a Modernizing NEPA Showcase webinar with DOT leadership in late 2024. Application period closes on Monday, July 15th, 2024, at 5:00 PM ET. All submissions must be made through the Modernizing NEPA Challenge at https://lnkd.in/eNdfM7VQ For more details on the Modernizing NEPA Challenge, visit the Modernizing NEPA page (https://lnkd.in/gZg6TUxG) or contact [email protected].

The NAEP Awards Committee is happy to announce the following Environmental Excellence award winners at the 2024 Annual NAEP Conference held in Minneapolis, MN. Congratulations to the award winners and a special thanks to Gary Kelman for taking this great photo! If you have an amazing project that you want to nominate, please visit https://lnkd.in/er3QX-dQ to learn more! Best Available or Innovative Technology: Algae Harvesting and Biomass Reuse for Sustainable Nutrient Reduction in Agricultural Runoff to the Gulf of Mexico AECOM, NWFWMD, UF/IFAS, May Nursery, Auburn University Environmental Management, Stewardship, Conservation and/or Protection: Pennsylvania's Phase 3 Watershed Implementation Plan PA DEP Bureau of Watershed Restoration and Nonpoint Source Management NEPA and/or Planning Integration: I-526 Lowcountry Corridor WEST Environmental Justice Outreach and Community Mitigation Plan South Carolina Department of Transportation and Federal Highway Administration Public Involvement and Education: Former DuPont Facility Impact Environmental

🎙 NEW EPISODE ALERT! Today on EPR, we are coming to you LIVE from Minneapolis with Mike Mayer, Hassan Bouchareb, and Fred Wagner! 💚 Help us continue to create great content! If you’d like to sponsor a future episode hit the support podcast button or visit https://lnkd.in/eeGKW8hc   📝Looking for transcripts? You can find them on the direct podcast host website: https://lnkd.in/gwwYNe3h or by going to the YouTube channel and turning on the Closed Caption.   Don't forget to subscribe ✔, rate ⭐, and review ✍️. Your feedback helps us improve and reach a wider audience! 🌎   This podcast is proudly produced by the National Association of Environmental Professionals (NAEP). To learn more about NAEP and explore all the resources and opportunities they offer, visit NAEP.org. 🤝   Thanks for tuning in! Remember, a new episode drops every Friday so like, share, subscribe, and/or sponsor to support the continuation of the show. You can find us on Twitter, Facebook, YouTube, and all your favorite podcast players. 🎙️📲   #NAEP #EnvironmentalProfessionalsRadio #Podcastnews https://lnkd.in/eW_VnxCJ

🎙 NEW EPISODE ALERT! Today on EPR, Nic and Laura chat with David Boyes about NEPA, music, and the art of compromise! 💚 Help us continue to create great content! If you’d like to sponsor a future episode hit the support podcast button or visit https://lnkd.in/eeGKW8hc   📝Looking for transcripts? You can find them on the direct podcast host website: https://lnkd.in/gwwYNe3h or by going to the YouTube channel and turning on the Closed Caption.   Don't forget to subscribe ✔, rate ⭐, and review ✍️. Your feedback helps us improve and reach a wider audience! 🌎   This podcast is proudly produced by the National Association of Environmental Professionals (NAEP). To learn more about NAEP and explore all the resources and opportunities they offer, visit NAEP.org. 🤝   Thanks for tuning in! Remember, a new episode drops every Friday so like, share, subscribe, and/or sponsor to support the continuation of the show. You can find us on Twitter, Facebook, YouTube, and all your favorite podcast players. 🎙️📲   #NAEP #EnvironmentalProfessionalsRadio #Podcastnews https://lnkd.in/e_m2FJ7p

🎙 MINI-EPISODE out now! With the NAEP conference starting this Sunday, we thought we'd keep things simple this week. Tune in for a few updates from Nic Frederick and if you're attending the conference this week, be sure to check out the EPR Live with Fred Wagner and Mike Mayer! https://lnkd.in/egFhYy9P 📝Looking for transcripts? You can find them on the direct podcast host website: https://lnkd.in/gwwYNe3h or by going to the YouTube channel and turning on the Closed Caption. Don't forget to subscribe ✔, rate ⭐, and review ✍️. Your feedback helps us improve and reach a wider audience! 🌎 This podcast is proudly produced by the National Association of Environmental Professionals (NAEP). To learn more about NAEP and explore all the resources and opportunities they offer, visit NAEP.org. 🤝 Thanks for tuning in! Remember, a new episode drops every Friday so like, share, subscribe, and/or sponsor to support the continuation of the show. You can find us on Twitter, Facebook, YouTube, and all your favorite podcast players. 🎙️📲 #NAEP #EnvironmentalProfessionalsRadio #Podcastnews

🎙 NEW EPISODE ALERT! Today on EPR, Nic and Laura chat with Kristen Rowe, CEO and Founder of NextGen ESG & LCA, about Corporate Sustainability, Human Centric Work Culture, and Starting a Business! https://lnkd.in/eE5qK4zq Kristen Rowe, CEO and Founder of NextGen ESG & LCA, brings over 16 years of expertise in sustainability and life cycle assessment advising. She's renowned for advancing sustainability initiatives across sectors like consumer products, technology, healthcare, and more. As a thought leader, Kristen specializes in guiding companies of all sizes and stages of maturity on their sustainability journeys. NextGen’s company core values priorities authentic human connections, fostering trust with clients and colleagues, while striving to add substantial business value. Committed to a sustainable work culture, NextGen prioritizes the human experience and integrates technology to support clients on their sustainability journey. 💚 Help us continue to create great content! If you’d like to sponsor a future episode hit the support podcast button or visit https://lnkd.in/eZX7qcYD 📝Looking for transcripts? You can find them on the direct podcast host website: https://lnkd.in/gwwYNe3h or by going to the YouTube channel and turning on the Closed Caption. Don't forget to subscribe ✔, rate ⭐, and review ✍️. Your feedback helps us improve and reach a wider audience! 🌎 This podcast is proudly produced by the National Association of Environmental Professionals (NAEP). To learn more about NAEP and explore all the resources and opportunities they offer, visit NAEP.org. 🤝 Thanks for tuning in! Remember, a new episode drops every Friday so like, share, subscribe, and/or sponsor to support the continuation of the show. You can find us on Twitter, Facebook, YouTube, and all your favorite podcast players. 🎙️📲 #NAEP #EnvironmentalProfessionalsRadio #Podcastnews #ecg #corporateculture

🎙 NEW EPISODE ALERT! Today on EPR, Nic and Laura chat with Francis O'Shea, Conservation Project Manager at Trust for Public Land, about project management, the Appalachian Trail, and the Trust for Public Land!   Francis O'Shea is a Conservation Project Manager at Trust for Public Land. Born and raised in New York, Fran graduated from Skidmore College in 2005. After a decade in a variety of real estate related roles, Francis joined TPL in 2018 and has been working to protect land for people since. TPL is a national non profit that works to connect everyone to the benefits and joys of the outdoors. Since 1972 TPL has protected more than 4 million acres of public land, created more than 5,364 parks, trails, schoolyards, and iconic outdoor places, and raised over $94 billion in public funding for parks and public land. In New York we've created more than 500 schoolyards, parks and green spaces across the state, ensuring healthy, livable communities for generations to come. Francis lives in Irvington, NY just outside NYC with his wife Erika, two daughters Margaret and Edith and their dog Molly.   💚 Help us continue to create great content! If you’d like to sponsor a future episode hit the support podcast button or visit https://lnkd.in/eeGKW8hc   📝Looking for transcripts? You can find them on the direct podcast host website: https://lnkd.in/gwwYNe3h or by going to the YouTube channel and turning on the Closed Caption.   Don't forget to subscribe ✔, rate ⭐, and review ✍️. Your feedback helps us improve and reach a wider audience! 🌎   This podcast is proudly produced by the National Association of Environmental Professionals (NAEP). To learn more about NAEP and explore all the resources and opportunities they offer, visit NAEP.org. 🤝   Thanks for tuning in! Remember, a new episode drops every Friday so like, share, subscribe, and/or sponsor to support the continuation of the show. You can find us on Twitter, Facebook, YouTube, and all your favorite podcast players. 🎙️📲   #NAEP #EnvironmentalProfessionalsRadio #Podcastnews https://lnkd.in/ezdEUyRD