Monthly Archives: January 2014
Keystone XL Pipeline Environmental Impact Statement released
The US Department of State issued an environmental impact assessment on the Keystone XL pipeline last week. The assessment includes a comprehensive review of the revised route including an environmental impacts analysis. The White House does not have a deadline … Continue reading
40 years of the Endangered Species Act
The Endangered Species Act (ESA) of 1973 marked its 40th anniversary on December 28, 2013 prompting reflection on the health of our ecological systems – particularly on the impact of the ESA over the last 40 years. As with many … Continue reading
Personal drones: The latest data resource for Phase I ESAs?
It may sound crazy, but drones could soon be serving as a vital research tool for environmental consulting firms and relied upon as an information source similar to the historical sources that are currently utilized in Phase I environmental site … Continue reading
EPA final rule includes E1527-13 as AAI compliant
On December 30, 2013 the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) took final action and amended the “All Appropriate Inquiries Rule” (AAI) to reference ASTM E1527-13. This amendment clarifies that the new standard should be used to comply with the AAI rule. … Continue reading
Happy New Year from the Banks team!
On behalf of our environmental data team, I would like to wish you a happy and prosperous 2014! Environmental Prose will return next week with more news and insights from the environmental data industry. See you then! Jordan Schmidt Editor … Continue reading