NEPA Compliance and Cultural Resources
Faculty
Claudia Nissley, president, Nissley Environmental Consultants; former director, Western Office, Advisory Council on Historic Preservation and Wyoming State Historic Preservation Officer; specialist in preservation issues relating to NHPA, NEPA, CERCLA, ARPA, and NAGPRA
or
Joe Trnka, senior cultural resources management specialist with HDR; specialist in NEPA, Section 106, 4(f), and 404 projects
Seminar Overview
Learn about environmental impact analysis, cultural resource management, and historic preservation responsibilities and relationships. Assess practical applications for effectively integrating the analyses required by the National Environmental Policy Act, related environmental regulations, and the National Historic Preservation Act.
Evaluation Comments
“The entire course was high in quality, importance, and treatment was equal across the board.”
“[I learned] the breadth of ways cultural resources should be incorporated into NEPA; variety of laws, regulations, E.A.s that should be considered.”
“[The seminar] showed me the importance of looking at impacts more broadly both direct and indirect in regards to the cultural environment.”
“[I learned] the difference between NHPA and NEPA and how they come together.”
“[The seminar] provided more exposure to different perspectives than I expected.”
Participants
Managers responsible for compliance requirements; historic preservation, archaeological, and environmental consultants and planners.
Locations and Dates
- Anchorage, AK
March 2-3, 2009
in cooperation with
the National Park Service, Alaska Support Office
- Honolulu, HI
March 23-24, 2009
in cooperation with the
Hawaii State Historic Preservation Division and
the Historic Preservation Program, University of Hawaii
- Augusta, ME
November 12-13, 2009
in cooperation with
the Maine Department of Transportation
Seminar Location, Hours, and Hotels
Confirmation of registration is sent out to registered participants one month prior to the seminar date. The confirmation includes the seminar location, hours, and a list of conveniently located hotels. Seminars generally are held from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Registration is recommended at least 6 weeks prior to the seminar to secure a place and to avoid cancellations due to low enrollment.
Cost (see Register for more information)
$375 (6-week advance registration); $425 (regular registration)
Customized/On-Site Training
NPI also offers this seminar as customized, on-site training to meet specific organizational needs. Seminars can be tailored to create single- or multiple-day workshops at a location and time convenient to the sponsor. Contact NPI at 703.765.0100 or info@npi.org for further information.