Endangered Species Act, Wetlands and Stormwater Regulatory Compliance for Energy & Utilities

Brooke Marcus served as an instructor for EUCI's online course, "Endangered Species Act, Wetlands and Stormwater Regulatory Compliance for Energy & Utilities." 

During this two-day educational event, Brooke and her fellow instructors:

• Reviewed utility and energy project activities that are likely to “trigger” environmental regulation under Clean Water Act, Endangered Species Act, and National Environmental Policy Act;
• Discussed the basis and intent of these regulations;
• Identified endangered vs. threatened species, critical habitat designation, consultation process, penalties and more when it comes to the Endangered Species Act;
• Defined the National Historic Preservation Act, as well as the actions that may cause adverse effects, potential historic properties, and more;
• Reviewed the Clean Water Act, including Sections 303, 401, 402, and 404;
• Examined nationwide permits in order to understand what they do, where they are used, special considerations, etc.;
• Provided insight on the National Environmental Policy Act, such as its history, regulations, requirements and reforms; and
• Reviewed what’s included in the Coastal Zone Management Act.