Overview
Gain a basic understanding of the National Environmental Policy Act and the NEPA process. Learn to identify cultural resources in context and examine the requirements for their consideration within the NEPA regulations. Discuss how to incorporate cultural impact assessments into environmental impact statements, environmental assessments, and categorical exclusions. Assess practical applications for effectively integrating the analyses required by NEPA with other regulations.
Faculty
Claudia Nissley, president, C. Nissley Environmental Consultants; a nationally recognized expert in cultural heritage laws and practices; author, educator, and consultant; former executive manager with the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation and governor-appointed Wyoming State Historic Preservation Officer
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
- Austin, TX
August 24-25, 2023
offered in conjunction with
Section 106: An Introduction
in cooperation with
the Texas Historical Commission and
the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department
Cost
$700 2 days / in-person seminar registration
$300 2 days / in-person seminar registration for full-time student; identification must be submitted at time of registration
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Discounted rates are available for multiple seminars taken during the same week.
$1,100 4 days / in-person seminar registration
$400 4 days / in-person seminar registration for full-time student; identification must be submitted at time of registration
Registration
Pre-registration is recommended at least 8 weeks prior to in-person seminars to avoid cancellations due to low enrollment. No payment information is required to pre-register.
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Cancellations must be received 4 weeks prior to the seminar; registrations are refundable less any fees charged to NPI. A rescheduling fee may be applied to later, non-refundable cancellations. Participants receive a full refund if the seminar is cancelled by NPI. NPI reserves the right to substitute an instructor if necessary and will notify participants whenever possible.
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Seminar Location, Hours, and Hotels
Information on seminar location, hours, and conveniently located hotels is available online to registered participants. Seminars generally are held from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Certificates of Attendance
Certificates of attendance are available online upon completion of training. Instructions for receiving certificates are included in the NPI Welcome Letter, available to participants once they are registered online. A certificate for a one-day seminar provides 6 training hours, a two-day seminar provides 12 training hours, and a three-day seminar provides 18 training hours.
Customized Training
NPI offers customized training to meet specific organizational needs at a location and time convenient for the sponsor. In-person seminars, online, on-demand courses, and/or webinars may be based on current NPI offerings or new preservation-related training may be developed.
Questions?
Contact NPI at 703.765.0100 or info@npi.org.