Environmental Efforts

Environmental Office

The Environmental Office (ENV) is responsible for developing and implementing the environmental program for MaineDOT by providing environmental reviews and clearances, technical assistance, and education to MaineDOT and its customers. ENV provides expertise to the department by integrating environmental considerations into MaineDOT activities to achieve environmental compliance. ENV develops environmental policies and procedures, including those for preparing and processing environmental documents; conducts specific environmental field studies; assist in the management of NEPA actions/projects; conducts all agency coordination efforts; and works on a variety of environmental streamlining initiatives. ENV provides policy, procedure, training, guidance, and technical studies/assistance to other organizational units of the department. Subjects of technical support include biology, hazardous materials, history and architecture, hydrology, Habitat Connectivity Design, NEPA, Section 4(f) determinations, and water quality. ENV also manages environmental programs and monitors changing laws and regulations. 

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