Permitting and Compliance
Our clients' first priority is compliance with the local, state, and federal environmental regulations that affect their business. Our own business is based on providing a comprehensive understanding of those regulations and how they impact our clients’ activities. Helping our clients receive permits and regulatory clearance for their projects is an important part of this process.
Environmental Permitting
Walsh specializes in assisting developers, state and local agencies, and industrial and manufacturing companies with compliance by preparing permits and plans, including: Stormwater management plans, Spill prevention control and countermeasure (SPCC) plans, Voluntary cleanup plans (VCUP), Discharge (NPDES) permits, Dewatering pemits, Waste minimization plans, Section 401 and 404 permits, and Air emissions permits.
Awards
Walsh Ecuador and EnCana were awarded the Environmental Award for the project: Reducing the Footprint of 3D Seismic in the Tropical Rainforest of Ecuador.
The Energy Institute awarded the 2003 International Petroleum Environmental award to Walsh Ecuador and Occidental Petroleum for developing "Canopy Bridges." On the Eden-Yuturi Pipeline, being built in the Ecuadorian Amazon, Walsh and Oxy designed and incorporated canopy bridges where the ROW was narrowed, keeping the rainforest canopy intact and allowing arboreal monkeys to traverse the pipeline.
Domestic Case Studies
The Cedar Creek Wind Project, Weld County, CO. Walsh conducted a Phase I Environmental Site Assessment, wetland delineations, and ecological evaluations for the Cedar Creek Wind Project - a 75-mile transmission line and a 32,000 acre site in Weld County, Colorado. This project is one of the largest single wind-power facilities in the U.S., and in full operation generates enough carbon-free electricity to power 90,000 average American homes.
Canyons of the Ancients RMP, Cortez, CO.Walsh and E&E are preparing an RMP and EIS in this high-profile monument area. The monument is home to 5,000+ archaeologically sensitive areas and contains the highest density of archaeological sites in the nation.
Roan Plateau RMP/EIS for BLM,Western ColoradoWalsh and E&E are completing the revision to the time-sensitive RMP Amendment and associated EIS for the Roan Plateau Planning Area (73,602 acres) in Colorado.
EA for Construction of New Interchange. For the Colorado Department of Transportation, Walsh (as subcontractor to Martin and Martin) did all environmental work for an EA under NEPA for construction of a new interchange and associated development on Interstate 70.
NEPA EA for Airport Runway Expansion, Eagle County, CO.Walsh conducted an EA under NEPA for a proposed 1000’ runway expansion and ILS installation at the Eagle County Airport, west of Vail, Colorado.
Permitting of the Lower Wilson Mining Area, Colowyo Coal Company L.P. At this mine site, Walsh is currently working on an Erosion and Sediment Control Plan, a design of surface water control channel network and sediment pond and NPDES permitting.
International Case Studies
EIA for Angostura Field Development of Offshore Block 2C, Trinidad and Tobago. Walsh conducted an EIA for BHP Billiton Petroleum (Americas) for the development of the Angostura Field in offshore Block 2(C).
EIA for Six Exploratory Wells, Ecuador. Walsh prepared six EIAs for an American oil company proposing a major exploratory drilling project in the Ecuadorian Amazon.
Offshore Environmental Assessment, Ireland. For an offshore seismic exploration program to be conducted off the southwest coast of Ireland, we evaluated potential impacts to marine life and commercial fisheries.
EIA for 2-D Seismic Program, Blocks 1,4,5, Albania. For an Austrian oil company, Walsh conducted an EIA of a lease blocks 1,4, and 5 in northern and southern Albania.
Environmental Oversight for Construction of Pipeline, Turkey. Walsh provided environmental oversight for construction of a crude oil pipeline extending from northeastern Turkey to the deepwater port of Ceyhan on the Mediterranean, and four pumping stations and one pigging station along 1,000 km route.
EIA for Camisea Pipeline, Peru. Transportadora de Gas del Peru S.A. (TGP), contracted Walsh to conduct an EIA for the construction of the Camisea 750 km gas pipeline in Peru.
EIA for Offshore Exploratory Wells, Gabon. For an American oil company, Walsh conducted an EIA for two exploration wells in the offshore waters of Gabon.
Permitting of Cruise Ship Visits to the Galapagos Islands, Ecuador. Walsh obtained the first environmental license from the government.