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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:
- 2025 MSHDA Environmental Review Requirements (Updated February 2025)
- NEPA Environmental Review Fact Sheet (added February 2025)
- MSHDA RD NEPA Level of Review Form (Updated May 2024)
- MSHDA RD NEPA Statutory Checklist Format (Updated June 2025)
- MSHDA RD NEPA Environmental Assessment Format (Updated June 2025)
- Section 106 Unanticipated Discovery Plan (added February 2025)
- MSHDA Set Back Requirements for Buried High-Pressure Gas Lines (added June 2024)
Relevant EGLE Forms:
- EGLE Response Activity Plan (ResAP) to Comply with 7a1b Request for Review form (added June 2025)
- EGLE Response Activity Plan (ResAP) to Comply with 7a1b - suggested contents and format template (added June 2025)
- EGLE ResAP Other Request for Review Form - Not for Due Care (added June 2025)
- Document of Due Care Compliance Submittal Form (added June 2025)
- Document of Due Care Compliance Resource Materials (added June 2025)
- Part 201 and Part 213 Program Forms (added June 2025)
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:
- NEPA Assist Map
- EGLE RIDE Mapper Information
- EGLE GIS Mapper
- HUD Pipeline Impact Evaluation Tool
- National Pipeline Mapping System
- National Wetlands Inventory
- EGLE Wetlands Map Viewer
- National Flood Hazard Layer Viewer (FEMA)
- Noise Level Calculator (HUD)
- Traffic Projection Worksheet - Noise Calculator
- SE Michigan Council of Gov. – Traffic Counts
- MDOT Traffic Count
- Grand Valley Traffic Count
Reference Materials:
- MSHDA Environmental Review Flowchart
- Part 201 and Part 213 Resource Materials
- HTF Environmental Provisions
- Baseline Environmental Assessment (BEA)
- Due Care
- Michigan Indoor Radon Program Overview
- Wetlands Protection
- Storage Tanks Overview
- MDHHS Lead Poisoning Prevention
- Asbestos Program Overview
- HUD/CDBG Green Guidebook
- FCC Radio Frequency Safety FAQ