DTA’s in-depth experience in the dynamic FERC relicensing process and in the complexities of federal and state environmental permitting provides a solid base of support to our clients as they manage the risks associated with regulatory uncertainty. Our regulatory capabilities include:

FERC Licensing & Relicensing

Design of and participation in collaborative relicensing proceedings, lead consultant in study scoping, settlement negotiations, preparation of NEPA and other documents, Section 401 Water Quality Certification, Section 18 Fishway Prescriptions, Section 4(e) Conditioning, Section 404 Wetlands permitting, and Residential permits. Read more...

FERC Compliance

DTA provides compliance management services including strategic planning, compliance program development, implementation planning, compliance studies, information and data management, proprietary software for compliance tracking, audits, report preparation and agency consultation.

DTA and Eureka Software have combined resources to develop a compliance management system for managers and operators of hydroelectric and energy facilities. ES Compliance Tracker is a user-friendly, proactive tool that accurately documents the record of compliance activities.  Read more...

Other Federal Permitting

Department of Energy Presidential permitting, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers wetlands, dredge and fill permitting, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency water discharge and licensing, NPDES, endangered species consultation, and development and preparation of environmental reports to support the NEPA process.  Read more...

State & Local Permitting

Environmental Assessments including site, soils, groundwater, water supply, wastewater disposal, wetlands, wildlife habitats visual analysis, historic/cultural sites, fisheries, solid waste planning, storm water analysis, land use analysis and unusual natural areas; air emission licensing, regulatory assistance, assistance in shoreland zoning permitting, and permitting and approvals under state and local land use regulations.  Read more...