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Environmental Review

This page is intended to help both developers and contractors better understand the Environmental Review process and associated requirements.

Environmental Review Requirements and Documentation

MSHDA and Federal Requirements:

Relevant EGLE Forms:

 

Pre-Qualified Environmental Consultants

The MSHDA Qualified Consultants List provides a choice of environmental consultants that have demonstrated knowledge of MSHDA's Environmental Review Requirements. The prequalified consultant list divides firms into two groups depending on the type of service they are prequalified to provide.

"Group A" Services:

Phase I Environmental Site Assessments with MSHDA "non-scope" items
Phase II Environmental Site Assessments
Baseline Environmental Assessments,
Documentation of Due Care Compliance
Peer-Review Services,
Lead-based Paint Risk Assessments and Inspections,
NESHAP-compliant asbestos inspections,
AARST-compliant multi-family radon testing, etc.

"Group B" Services:

Includes Services offered by “Group A” consultants

National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) Compliant Reports including:

  • Environmental Assessments
  • Statutory Checklist Reports

Note:

Though recommended, it is not mandatory for sponsors to use a "Group A" prequalified contractor. "Group A" services may be provided by any qualified environmental consulting firm. However, sponsors who elect to use environmental consultants not on the prequalified list are responsible for any cost incurred by MSHDA if additional technical review or assistance is required.

A Group B consultant is required by MSHDA to prepare reports in relation to NEPA.

Pre-Qualified Consultants List:

MSHDA Pre-Qualified Consultants List (Updated January 2025)

 

Review Resources

Tools and Maps:

Reference Materials: