Gulf Run Permitting

SWCA managed the environmental permitting, including the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) environmental report, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Individual Section 404 permit, and state and local permitting, as well as the regulatory compliance on the approximate 134-mile, FERC 7(c) natural gas pipeline and associated ancillary facilities during both the Construction and Operations phases of the project. The environmental compliance program entailed management of environmental inspectors, biological monitors, and archeological monitors; preparation of a Worker’s Environmental Awareness Program (WEAP); daily coordination with construction contractor personnel, including providing WEAP training to all new personnel prior to site entry; development of project tracking forms; preparation of reports to regulatory agencies; management and tracking of the variance request and approval process; and coordination with FERC and USACE agency personnel to ensure compliance.