HOW WE HELPED
McCormick Taylor was responsible for preparing the Environmental Review Documents (ERD) in support of the CPCN application and Virginia State Corporate Commission submission, preparing the Section 404 permit applications and mitigation plan, and conducting environmental compliance inspections during construction. In support of these efforts, this project also required McCormick Taylor to conduct several environmental studies and extensive coordination with federal and state regulatory agencies, including the Army Corps of Engineers – Baltimore and Norfolk Districts, the Maryland Department of the Environment, the Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR), and the Chesapeake Bay Critical Area. The studies included, but were not limited to: Alternative Route Analysis, wetland delineation, Threatened and Endangered Species Surveys, Joint Permit Application(s), Class I cultural Resource Survey, and Visual Quality analysis.
The project crossed several unique and valuable environmental resources, including the wild and scenic Pocomoke River, Chesapeake Bay Critical Areas, tidal wetlands, and threatened and endangered species’ habitats. The presence of these resources within and adjacent to the project area required extensive coordination with the regulatory agencies, including the DNR. McCormick Taylor, in conjunction with DPL, worked extensively with the DNR to ensure that the most feasible route was selected for the project to minimize or avoid impacts to the valuable resources in the area.
