A recognized leader in power engineering, GAI Consultants is a valued partner in clearing corridors for power systems. Paying close attention to constructability and cost-benefit issues, GAI uses an objective ranking process to analyze and develop alternatives for new and re-routed transmission line corridors as well as new substation sites.

A thorough understanding of FERC regulations and NERC guidelines means practical solutions that keep clients facilities in compliance.

Our environmental permitting specialists use an advanced Geographic Information System (GIS) to inventory resources and assess environmental impacts. GAI works through the red-tape of local, state, and federal permitting by addressing compliance issues early and establishing lines of communication that reduce agency approval time.

GAI collaborates with energy clients to address the compliance demands of federal regulatory agencies—specifically, FERC (the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission) and NERC (the North American Electric Reliability Corporation).

As an independent agency, FERC promotes the continued reliability and efficiency of our energy transmission infrastructure. Our environmental professionals have an extensive understanding of the reporting and application processes required by FERC and our longtime, close working relationship with them helps clients comprehend and adhere to current regulations advancing their projects.

NERC develops and enforces reliability standards for bulk power systems in North America and their efforts to coordinate the electricity sector include communicating critical information to raise awareness of key issues. Knowing the importance of NERC’s mission, GAI conducts sag studies and develops practical design solutions that meet NERC

Electric Power Environmental ClearanceService Profile

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guidelines and follow industry accepted standards. Our solutions correct existing violations and help prevent future points of non-compliance.

With an in-house cultural resources staff to mitigate

Electric Power Environmental Clearance Services

� Transmission Line Siting

� Route evaluations and substation siting

� Access road and laydown area siting and design

� Federal Highway and Aviation Administration Permits

� Highway and Stream Crossing Permits

� Environmental Assessments (EA)

� Environmental Impact Statements (EIS)

� Resource and species inventories and clearance

� Cultural resources investigations and clearances

� Environmental inspections and monitoring

� Agency coordination and public outreach programs

� Substation siting studies and risk assessments

� Siting survey, and property and deed research

� Substation siting federal, state and local permitting

historic and archaeological matters, GAI has the dedicated staff, tested experience, and proven ability to provide comprehensive siting and permitting services for the power industry.

� Phase I, II and III environmental assessments

� Wetland mitigation and delineation

� Resources and species inventories and clearances

� Cultural resources investigations and clearances

� Electric power environmental clearance

� Sag studies, analysis and design

� LIDAR data acquisition and modeling

� Existing vegetation inventory and management plans

� Timber assessments

� Invasive species management planning

� Sensitive area standards assessment

� NERC guidelines and standards compliance

� FERC reporting and agency coordinationn

Service Profile

Electric Power Environmental Clearance

GAI Services Summary

� Airport Planning and Design

� Bridge and Structure Inspection and Design

� Coal Combustion Residuals Management

� Construction Inspection and Management

� Cultural Resources Management

� Economic Analyses and Strategies

� Electric Transmission Design and Siting

� Environmental Engineering

� Environmental Studies, Species Studies, Permitting

� Gas Pipeline Surveying and Mapping

� Geographic Information Systems (GIS)

� Geotechnical Engineering and Geology

� Impoundment and Landfill Permitting and Design

� Land Development Engineering

� Landscape Architecture and Design

� Master Planning and Urban Design

� Mechanical, Electrical, Structural Engineering

� Natural Gas FERC Certification and Permitting

� Nuclear Energy Engineering Support

� Right of Way and Appraisal Support

� Land Surveying and Mapping

� Transportation Planning and Design

� Utility Management Consulting

� Water, Stormwater, Wastewater Management

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