As those who work with Clean Water Act 404 permits from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Corps) know, the Navigable Waters Protection Rule (2020 Rule) made “significant” changes to federal jurisdiction of “waters of…
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Simple Tips to Help Make Your CEQA Writing Process Easier
In our December blog I introduced the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and discussed what projects it may apply to. Coordinating and writing CEQA documents such as a Negative Declaration or an Environmental Impact Report…
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Extreme Winter Storms in Texas and Renewable Energy Fail? What You Should Know About Offshore Wind Energy.
With recent extreme weather events in Texas, some are questioning the reliability of alternate energy while others are questioning traditional oil and gas sources of energy. What seems clear is a growing need to have…
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President Biden’s Environmental Executive Order on Inauguration Day…What does it mean for you?
On January 20, 2021, hours after President Biden took the oath of office, he acted swiftly in signing 17 Executive Orders, one of which focused on tackling environmental issues: “Executive Order on Protecting Public Health…
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Applying Navy SEALS Leadership Principles to Lead Your Organization to Greatness!
Happy New Year! At the recommendation of my business partner Melanie (thank you!), I recently read a powerful and engaging book: Extreme Ownership – How U.S. Navy SEALS Lead and Win. I found the storytelling…
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What is the California Environmental Quality Act and Does It Apply to My Project?
The California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) is California’s charter for environmental protection. CEQA serves to disclose a project’s environmental impacts to decision-makers and to the public, identify ways to reduce and prevent environmental damage by…
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Our Scouts Give Thanks – Meet the Team!
In this special edition of our blog, we wanted to thank all our partners, clients, and team members for trusting Scout. We value our partnerships and look forward to continued collaboration and mutual success. On…
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A Regulatory Environmental Compliance Audit – Are You Ready?
Question #1 – Is your business or facility subject to environmental enforcement inspections? In most cases, you would be kidding yourself if you answered “No” to this question. This is especially true if your facility…
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The Recently Signed Great American Outdoors Act and What It Means for Our National Parks and Forests
The national parks have been a staple of American family road trips since 1916. Families flock from all over the United States to revel in the beauty that America has to offer within its public…
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Top 7 Key Takeaways of the New Final NEPA Regulations!
In January 2020, we wrote about the proposed changes to the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) regulations. And now those changes have become a reality. On July 15, President Trump officially announced the overhaul of…
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