Sentences with phrase «federal environmental review process»

The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) then issued a Record of Decision for the project signifying the end of the federal environmental review process.

For its part, on page two of the new guidance, CEQ asserts that the effect of climate change «falls squarely» under the purview of the federal environmental review process.

Garcia categorically disagreed with the argument that climate change falls outside of the federal environmental review process.

A proposed project that is designed to improve traffic flow to and from the Peace Bridge is working its way through the federal environmental review process.

Not exact matches

Political scientist Keith Brownsey of Mount Royal University argues the Liberals paid close attention to the many fumbles made by Harper's Tories on the energy file: failing to build solid relationships with First Nations, allowing environmental groups to seize the public - relations initiative, not asserting federal authority and handing provinces like B.C. and Quebec control of the political agenda, keeping Canada outside of the international consensus on climate change, and ignoring legitimate criticisms of the federal review process.

In a 2012 study, Gerry Angevine and Vanadis Oviedo of the Fraser Institute described «outdated regulatory processes and procedures, unnecessary duplication of federal and provincial government project reviews, and an unwieldy environmental review process.»

According to the official website, FAST - 41, as it's known, «was designed to improve the timeliness, predictability and transparency of the Federal environmental review and authorization process for covered infrastructure projects.»

Mass Audubon has communicated its concerns to federal and state officials, and we continue to participate in the environmental review processes through the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, Massachusetts Environmental Policy Act, and other agfederal and state officials, and we continue to participate in the environmental review processes through the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, Massachusetts Environmental Policy Act, and otenvironmental review processes through the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, Massachusetts Environmental Policy Act, and other agFederal Energy Regulatory Commission, Massachusetts Environmental Policy Act, and otEnvironmental Policy Act, and other agencies.

That's when Council is scheduled to vote on North District Common Council Member Joe Golombek's resolution that calls for a federal investigation of the environmental review process undertaken by the state Department of Transportation for its proposed project at -LSB-...]

Since October 2011, new design - build legislation was enacted, a fast tracked federal environmental review and concurrent procurement processes have been completed, a project labor agreement with construction unions was negotiated, and construction activities commenced — all with an unprecedented level of transparency and community involvement.

«And this is why I appealed directly to the inspectors general of both the Environmental Protection Agency and the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission so that they could review all the steps of the permitting process that were possibly tainted by the undue influence from a top - ranking person in the governor's office.»

The Permitting Council is responsible for leading ongoing government - wide efforts to modernize the Federal environmental review and permitting process for major infrastructure projects and work with Federal agency partners to implement and oversee adherence to the statutory requirements set forth in the FAST Act.

Under this approach, each major infrastructure project shall have a lead Federal agency responsible for navigating the project through the Federal environmental review and authorization process, including the identification of a primary Federal point of contact at each Federal agency.

Both authorizations included a number of changes to Federal law intended to streamline the environmental review and permitting processes for many transportation projects across the Federal Government.

Recently, the Department sent a proposed regulatory change to the Federal Register that will allow the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) to use the same streamlined environmental review process as the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) and the Federal Transit Administration (FTA).

(Sec. 1317) Directs DOT to examine ways to modernize and improve the NEPA environmental review process for federal - aid highway projects.

Title 41 of the FAST Act (FAST - 41)(42 U.S.C. § 4370m) created a new governance structure, set of procedures, and funding authorities designed to improve the timeliness, predictability, and transparency of the Federal environmental review and authorization process for covered infrastructure projects.

(A) Federal environmental reviews and authorization processes for infrastructure projects are consistent, coordinated, and predictable; and

In processing environmental reviews and authorizations for major infrastructure projects, Federal agencies shall:

Title 41 of this Act (42 U.S.C. § 4370m et seq.), referred to as «FAST - 41,» created a new governance structure, set of procedures, and funding authorities to improve the Federal environmental review and authorization process for covered infrastructure projects.

Canada is currently in the process of reviewing environmental acts, regulatory processes, and the National Energy Board (a federal regulatory body), with the intent of restoring lost environmental protections and public trust in major project approvals.

The project is currently undergoing a federal Department of Energy Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) review process to evaluate potential impacts from the 720 - mile high voltage direct current transmission project.

The Environmental Protection Agency's proposed repeal of the CPP was published in the Federal Register on October 10th, triggering a lengthy review and public comment process — plus legal battles that could stretch on for years.

Many proposed solar power plants are planned for federal land, and the need to undergo federal environmental review has complicated the licensing process as disputes have arisen over the industrial projects» impact on endangered wildlife like the desert tortoise and on scarce water supplies.

The US Senate Environment and Public Works Committee's Ranking Minority Member strongly criticized Environmental Protection Agency Administrator E. Scott Pruitt's plans to adopt a «back to basics» process for reviewing the federal Clean Air Act's National Ambient Air Quality Standards.

The dismissal of Andrew Frank, spokesman for anti-oil-sands group ForestEthics, comes amid an increasingly tense atmosphere among environmental groups — especially those registered as charities, whose public advocacy is supposed to be limited — that have come under fire by the federal government for harbouring «radicals» intent on «hijacking» the review process for Gateway.

This opportunity is perhaps most pronounced in the reviews of federal environmental assessment processes and the National Energy Board (NEB).

Prime Minister Trudeau has mandated no fewer than five cabinet ministers (Environment and Climate Change, Natural Resources, Fisheries, Indigenous and Norther Affairs, and Science) with reviewing federal environmental assessment processes, with the aim of introducing «new, fair processes.»

They also made the environmental law rollbacks an election issue in 2015 and led the Prime Minister to direct his cabinet ministers to undertake the review of four major federal environmental laws, processes and bodies: the Fisheries Act, Navigation Protection Act, environmental assessment processes and the National Energy Board.

In November 2015, the Prime Minister mandated several Cabinet Ministers to review four of Canada's environmental laws and processes: the Fisheries Act, Navigation Protection Act, the National Energy Board, and federal environmental assessment processes.

Legal materials to be filed in the Federal Court of Appeal will demonstrate that, among other things, the NEB lacked legal authority to start its review process because of the federal government's failure to first consult Tsleil - Waututh on key decisions about the environmental assessment and regulatory review of the pFederal Court of Appeal will demonstrate that, among other things, the NEB lacked legal authority to start its review process because of the federal government's failure to first consult Tsleil - Waututh on key decisions about the environmental assessment and regulatory review of the pfederal government's failure to first consult Tsleil - Waututh on key decisions about the environmental assessment and regulatory review of the project.

Gillian also regularly works on environmental assessment reviews as well as other federal and provincial regulatory review processes.

Since the recent federal election there has been much discussion (and as my colleague Eugene Kung notes, an abundance of open letters) about the Liberal party's election promise to «review Canada's environmental assessment (EA) processes and introduce new, fair processes» for reviewing projects (or re-reviewing them, as in the case of major proposals like the controversial Kinder Morgan and Energy East oil sands pipeline and tankers projects).

Thank you for the opportunity to participate in this review of Federal environmental assessment processes.

Federal reviews of environmental assessment processes and the National Energy Board: The federal government recently announced several long - awaited reviews of environmental legislation including reviews of the Canadian Environmental Assessment Act, 2012 (CEAA), the National Energy Board (NEB) by two independent Federal reviews of environmental assessment processes and the National Energy Board: The federal government recently announced several long - awaited reviews of environmental legislation including reviews of the Canadian Environmental Assessment Act, 2012 (CEAA), the National Energy Board (NEB) by two indepeenvironmental assessment processes and the National Energy Board: The federal government recently announced several long - awaited reviews of environmental legislation including reviews of the Canadian Environmental Assessment Act, 2012 (CEAA), the National Energy Board (NEB) by two independent federal government recently announced several long - awaited reviews of environmental legislation including reviews of the Canadian Environmental Assessment Act, 2012 (CEAA), the National Energy Board (NEB) by two indepeenvironmental legislation including reviews of the Canadian Environmental Assessment Act, 2012 (CEAA), the National Energy Board (NEB) by two indepeEnvironmental Assessment Act, 2012 (CEAA), the National Energy Board (NEB) by two independent panels.

Toyota Engineering and Manufacturing North America (Princeton, IN) 10/2001 — 5/2010 Technician / Skilled Maintenance Team Leader • Provided support and technical expertise on Allen Bradley PLC - 5 and Control Logic, as well as designed new screens for HMI using RSView and mapped all data and alarms needed for monitoring production equipment • Programmed PLC's using Rockwell software as required by production, utilizing PLC as a troubleshooting tool to locate and repair process problems • Repaired and maintained all three phase medium and low voltage motors, programming medium voltage control relays to meet manufacturer specifications and monitor applicable data from motors as well as engineering data and motor manufacturing parameters into VFD's • Established PM schedules for maintaining floor conveyors, robots, RFID, air handling, sludge, paint mix room, and lifters, assisting T / M's with performing preventative maintenance on equipment • Ensured calibration of environmental equipment to maintain state and federal guidelines, performing the calibration procedures and repair of micrometers, calipers, and profilometers as required by ISO standards • Identified and developed countermeasures to manufacturing - related problems with equipment, monitoring corrective actions and resolution implementation to ensure problems were below 2 % of operational availability • Review associated work instructions for changes as needed to maintain quality, safety, and environmental standards, while planning and coordinating weekly safety meetings and training for team members