CEQA is a state law that requires public agencies to evaluate and disclose the environmental impacts of proposed projects and to mitigate those impacts to the extent feasible. CEQA applies to a wide range of projects – anything requiring a “discretionary” approval from a public agency – including new construction, changes in land use, infrastructure projects, and land use planning.

Similar, but with many key differences, NEPA is a federal law that requires federal agencies to evaluate and disclose the environmental impacts of proposed federal actions prior to making decisions. Most projects involving a federal agency must comply with NEPA, including permit and funding applications, modifications to federal land or resources, and planning and construction undertaken by federal agencies.

Some projects require compliance with only CEQA or NEPA, while others require both. CEQA and NEPA requirements vary from agency to agency and evolve rapidly, with a multitude of new court decisions and regulations adopted every year. Assessments can be complex, involving dozens of environmental topics, each involving multiple regulatory agencies and environmental statutes.

Fortunately, we have extensive experience across a wide variety of industries and project types, and at each project stage from concept through planning, bidding, and construction support. We will guide you through the entire process, start to finish, and coordinate with the entire project team to ensure a fully defensible project. We leave no stone unturned, so you can rest easy knowing your project is compliant; at the same time, we eliminate unnecessary efforts, saving you time and money.