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SALT LAKE CITY Randy Palmer, Principal and Chief Operating Officer , presented at the Wyoming Infrastructure Authority quarterly board meeting in Laramie, Wyoming in May 2011 and participated in a panel discussion on the Impact of Recent Federal Regulations and Guidelines and Other Issues Regarding the Permitting and Siting of Transmission & Generation. During the panel discussion, he recommended that proponents develop a solid project description and purpose and need for their project upfront. “A defensible and multidisciplinary planning approach that integrates agency and public/stakeholder involvement is key, allowing engagement with appropriate federal, state and local agency staff as early as possible,” said Palmer. He went on to say “Also important is the identification, refinement and thorough evaluation of alternatives that meet the purpose and need, as well as the review of potential issues, and mitigation strategies and requirements with agency staff early in this process.” Michael Doyle, Principal and Intermountain Region Manager, presented at the Montana Department of Commerce’s Transmission & Wind Working Group meeting in Helena, Montana in November 2011. He discussed key elements of success in siting and permitting transmission lines based on the firm’s experience with over 230 projects and recent efforts on several multi-state transmission projects. Timothy Baumann has joined EPG as Director of Biological Services for the Intermountain Region. Tim began his career as a field biologist in Colorado and Wyoming with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS), National Park Service, and the Colorado Department of Natural Resources. In 1980, he joined the Denver office of Camp Dresser and McKee (CDM) as a Senior Scientist and Project Manager, initially focusing on National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), Endangered Species Act (ESA), and Clean Water Act permitting and compliance issues for mining, energy, and water resource clients. He also served as a Principal Scientist and Program Manager at CDM in Denver and Helena, Montana for Comprehensive Environmental Response and Liability Act/Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act driven hazardous waste remediation projects at National Priorities List sites throughout the Rocky Mountain Region. He joined Roux Associates in 1991 to develop a Denver office for the firm that provided environmental consulting services to a national client base. In 1994, Tim established Western Consulting Group to provide environmental permitting, compliance, and management services to clients in the transportation, mining, energy, utility, water resource, and land development industries. For the past 15 years, his work has focused on siting and permitting greenfield energy projects in 15 states throughout the country. Tim has contributed to 10 NEPA documents for energy, mining, and transportation projects in coordination with the Bureau of Land Management, U.S. Forest Service, Department of Energy, and Federal Highway Administration as lead agencies. He has conducted threatened and endangered species field investigations, prepared biological assessments, biological evaluations, and has assisted applicants and federal agencies in Section 7 ESA consultation in six different USFWS regions. He has also directed wetland delineation, wetland mitigation planning and implementation, and permitting efforts for projects in 11 different US Army Corps of Engineers districts.Tim is a Certified Wildlife Biologist and holds a Master of Science degree in Wildlife Biology from Colorado State University and a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology from the University of Miami. PHOENIXCongratulations to Mike Pasenko for his research on a specimen of Mammut americanum that was recently published in the Journal of the Arizona-Nevada Academy of Science. The article in its entirety can be purchased at the BioOne Website. Mr. Pasenko is the Central Director for the Arizona-Nevada Academy of Science. He has been with EPG since 2009. Lance Hutchison, Database Administrator/Application Developer, received his certification as a GIS Professional (GISP) in May 2010. A GISP is a certified Geographic Information Systems Professional who has met the minimum standards for ethical conduct and professional practice as established by the GIS Certification Institute (GISCI). GISCI certification requires achievement in three areas: educational achievement, professional experience, and contributions to the profession. TUCSON
Linwood Smith was invited by the University of Arizona to discuss biological consulting career options with students in wildlife biology. |