Assessment, Permitting and Compliance

Taking notes during environmental assessment

Cardno provides a fully integrated approach to the work associated with the evaluation of site conditions. This includes a holistic review of past uses as well as proposed future actions.

To fully understand the environmental impact and sustainability of a project, Cardno reviews the big picture to ensure all considerations are being met at a project site, including large scale pipeline/transmission projects. This includes considering regulatory permit applications (404/401, ESA, audits such as ISO14001), or proposed authorization requests for proposed actions.

Whether it’s evaluating or auditing compliance with permits, reviewing regulatory requirements, or ensuring the right stakeholders are being consulted and included in public involvement meetings, Cardno has the relationships and the project experience to keep work moving while overcoming obstacles and reducing risks and costs.

Assessment, Permitting and Compliance Services

Biological Resources

Cardno addresses environmental challenges associated with development in environmentally sensitive areas. Our services include species and habitat survey and mapping, habitat modelling, mitigation planning, natural resources management planning, and agency consultation.

Bald eagle in pine tree during wildlife surveys ESA

Our staff provide strategic advice on conducting complex biological assessments, designing and implementing habitat recovery measures, and developing restoration projects from initial assessments to project completion.

Cultural Resources

Cardno has a national reputation for completing archaeological, historical, architectural, visual, and historic preservation studies. Our staff have extensive experience in all levels of investigation from archival research to the development and implementation of comprehensive management plans. We apply innovative technologies and approaches for timely project delivery. Our team’s in-depth knowledge of individual state guidelines and regulations helps foster understanding of the federal, state, and local regulations affecting cultural resources. We are experienced in providing consultation with Native American tribes and other stakeholders in preparing agency reports.

Cardno’s specialized services include surveys, testing, data recovery, ethnographic studies, National Historic Preservation Act Section 106 support, integrated cultural resource management planning, and construction monitoring, as well as treatment plans and curatorial plans. We also assist in the management and development of historic resources through Historic Investment Tax Credit projects and deliver tribal consultation, management plans, and expert witness testimony with court-certified professionals.

Mitigation

Cardno has leading expertise on mitigation design services across a number of environments. Our teams fully assess each site to learn the recommended way to implement cost-effective mitigation plans and achieve project goals.

Our in-depth experience helps us recognize mitigation issues at early stages and proactively address them before they significantly impact a project. Our comprehensive services include field evaluations, site-specific mitigation plans for permit approval, monitoring, and developing reports for regulatory agencies.

National/State Environmental Policy Acts Compliance

Cardno staff are skilled at preparing legally defensible documents pursuant to the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). Our teams have an extensive history of supporting all aspects of the environmental planning process including many complex, sensitive, and controversial projects.

Cardno is experienced in preparing environmental impact statements, supporting technical reports, and associated agency consultations for every type of action. Our multi-disciplinary teams of subject matter experts supporting federal, state, and local environmental planning and associated agency consultations and permit acquisition. They are focused on ensuring the level of analysis is commensurate with each specific project.

Site/Linear Permitting

At Cardno, we employ a unified process for linear facility siting and maintenance. Our process leads to sound decision making that can be used with stakeholders and regulators to help address project needs at all stages.

Our professionals have a range of practical experience collecting data and surveys and studies at various stages. From simple requests and slight changes on a site to full-scale project development, Cardno can help navigate past linear asset challenges seen at any point. Whether it’s local, state, or federal, our team of regulatory experts can help you obtain permits and provide guidance in your work with permitting agencies.

Water Quality/Water Supply

Cardno provides an integrated approach to water quality services and water supply options that support sound management choices and anticipate future water demands.

Cardno’s specialists understand difficult challenges, present multiple perspectives, and work with stakeholders on building cost-efficient, sustainable approaches to solve complex water issues. We partner on projects, providing services such as identifying feasible water sources, forecasting regulatory issues, supporting stakeholder integration, and developing balanced water portfolios.

Data Acquisition

Cardno’s global Data Acquisition program offers end-to-end innovative data acquisition and analytics capabilities, enabling clients to increase efficiency, promote cost savings and establish policies and frameworks for safe aviation practices.

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