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Solar Development –Statement of Qualifications

UltraSystems environmental | Solar Development | Statement of Qualifications

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Renewable Energy Solution Expertsthe success of any project is dependent

upon quality work products, maintaining

schedules, and meeting budget

requirements.

Our goal is to reach consensus between our

clients, regulatory agencies and the public.

Solar Development –Statement of Qualifications


www.ultrasystems.com

Renewable Energy Solution Expertsthe success of any project is dependent

upon quality work products, maintaining

schedules, and meeting budget

requirements.

Our goal is to reach consensus between our

clients, regulatory agencies and the public.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

About the Firm ............................................................................................................................... 3

Areas of Expertise .......................................................................................................................... 4

• Environmental Due Diligence ............................................................................................................ 5 • Site Selection and Analysis

• CEQA and NEPA Compliance ............................................................................................................ 6 • CEQA and NEPA Documentation • Mitigation Monitoring Plans • Public Process/Community Outreach • Plan of Development • Application for Certification

• Construction Environmental Management ......................................................................................... 8 • Permit Compliance • Construction Monitoring & Reporting • Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plans

• Technical Studies ............................................................................................................................ 10 • Aesthetics/Visual Studies • Air Quality/Greenhouse Gas • Biological Resources • Wetland Delineation and Permitting • Habitat Mitigation and Monitoring Plans • Cultural Resources • Environmental Site Assessment • Geographic Information Systems (GIS) • Land Use • Noise & Vibration • Socioeconomics/Environmental Justice

Client Testimonials ...................................................................................................................... 14

Representative Experience ............................................................................................................ 16

Key Personnel ............................................................................................................................. 21

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UltraSystems Environmental | Solar Development | Statement of Qualifications


About the Firm

UltraSystems is a leader in compliance with federal, state, and local environmental regulations governing project planning and development. As a full-service planning and environmental consulting firm, UltraSystems has been serving both public and private sector clients throughout California since the founding of the firm in 1994. Our integrated permitting expertise enables us to help our solar clients successfully meet their business objectives.

UltraSystems utilizes its broad range of experience with solar and wind development, energy conveyance, transportation, water, retail, recreational, residential, commercial, industrial, institutional, solid waste, and other infrastructure-related projects to prepare legally-defensible environmental documents and technical studies in compliance with CEQA and NEPA guidelines.

The preparation and review of CEQA and NEPA documents is our core service at UltraSystems. This expertise involves coordination with local, state, federal, and other governmental agencies; management of public participation programs; issuance of required legal notices; and incorporation of the document into the overall planning process. UltraSystems works closely with the staff of lead agencies to perform all required public and agency notifications for CEQA and NEPA environmental

compliance, per government code requirements.

Our areas of expertise also include: Environmental Due Diligence review, including site selection and analysis; Construction Environmental Management; and Technical Studies to fulfill environmental regulations.

Our reputation as a problem-solver comes from our commitment to pragmaticism, technical excellence, and meticulous communication in service to our clients. UltraSystems is committed to successful project management, time management, and project delivery.

UltraSystems is a certified WBE firm. Our professional staff of 35 full-time employees and 75 independent consultants are dedicated to maintaining a small business environmental, with big business capabilities. We are committed to providing quality services that meet the needs of our clients.

“It was a pleasure working with UltraSystems on the Arlington Heights Sports Park

environmental process. Your professionalism, responsiveness and technical proficiency was

a great asset in helping the City of Riverside complete the initial study, MND, and other CEQA documentation. We look forward to working with

you in the future.”

- Randy McDaniel, Project Manager, City of Riverside, Parks, Recreation,

and Community Services Department.









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Areas of ExpertiseWe have a long and successful history of providing sustainable solutions to meet our client’s development needs. With the singular objective of effectively leading our clients through the environmental entitlement process, UltraSystems offers a full range of environmental planning and management services that include the following areas of expertise:

EnvironmEntal DuE DiligEncE

Site Selection and Analysis

cEQa anD nEPa comPliancE

CEQA and NEPA Documentation

Mitigation Monitoring Plans

Public Process/Community Outreach

Plan of Development

Application for Certification

construction EnvironmEntal managEmEnt

Permit Compliance

Construction Monitoring & Reporting

Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plans

tEchnical stuDiEs

Aesthetics/Visual Studies

Air Quality/Health Risk/Greenhouse Gas

Biological Resources

Wetland Delineation and Permitting

Habitat Mitigation and Monitoring Plans

Cultural Resources

Environmental Site Assessment

Geographic Information Systems (GIS)

Land Use

Noise and Vibration

Socioeconomics/Environmental Justice



Areas of Expertise | Environmental Due Diligence

site selection and analysis

UltraSystems helps its solar clients determine the environmental regulatory risks inherent in developing a specific site location under consideration. During the site selection process, UltraSystems employs its talented pool of urban and environmental planners, scientists, archeologists, biologists, GIS specialists and other technical staff to perform a site reconnaissance of baseline environmental resources; assess environmental regulatory risk associated with developing the site or portions of the site; and outline regulatory permit and timeline requirements. Our scientists and planners routinely identify and map constraints over large areas encompassing several counties, or several states. We then prepare a report that characterizes potential resources onsite, highlights any areas of concern, and specifies anticipated regulatory requirements and associated timelines. The Environmental Due Diligence report includes recommendations, as needed, for further resource studies and agency consultation to help identify and reduce environmental issues and to comply with federal, state, and local permitting requirements. The Environmental Due Diligence report provides our solar clients with a tool to facilitate risk management in their site selection process.



Areas of Expertise | CEQA and NEPA Compliance

cEQa and nEPa Documentation

UltraSystems is thoroughly experienced with implementing California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) compliance and is a recognized leader in the preparation of legally-defensible CEQA and NEPA documentation. We routinely prepare Environmental Impact Reports (EIRs), Mitigated Negative Declarations (MNDs), Initial Studies and other CEQA documents as well as Environmental Impact Studies (EISs), Environmental Assessment (EAs), and Findings of No Significant Impact (FONSIs) for NEPA compliance.

Our diverse clients include the Bureau of Land Management, California Public Utilities Commission, US Army Corps of Engineers, California Department of Fish and Game, Counties, Cities, Special Districts, and power producers (i.e., Southern California Edison, Florida Power and Light, Pacific Gas and Electric, Los Angeles Department of Water and Power, etc).

UltraSystems offers integrated CEQA and NEPA analysis and preparation services that include project scoping, analysis, public review, findings, and project approval, such as:

• Scoping Meetings, Outreach Meetings and Public Hearings• Preparation of Project Description, Initial Study, and Notice of Preparation• Definition and analysis of Project Alternatives• Preparation and distribution of Draft and Final documents (i.e., EIRs, EISs, MNDs, EA’s)• Response to Public Comments• Preparation of a Mitigation Monitoring Programs• Preparation of Findings of Fact/Statement of Overriding Considerations (if warranted)

UltraSystem’s technical staff are skilled in the preparation of EIR/EIS documentation. We utilize a project team approach, employing Resource Specialists with a depth of expertise in the following resource areas:

• Air Quality• Greenhouse Gas Emissions• Aesthetics/Visual Resources• Agricultural/ Soil Resources• Biological Resources• Cultural /Paleontological Resources• Environmental Justice• Geology• Hazards & Hazardous Materials• Hydrology and Water Quality• Health and Safety• Land Use/Recreation

• Noise• Mineral Resources• Population & Housing• Public Services• Socioeconomic/Fiscal Impact• Transportation & Traffic• Utilities, Energy & Service System• Growth Inducing Impacts & Cumulative

Impacts• Monitoring Plans & Reporting• EMI/EMF




mitigation monitoring Plans

UltraSystems utilizes its expertise in mitigation and monitoring planning, design, and construction to track CEQA and NEPA mitigation measures as required by state and federal guidelines. Our services include mitigation monitoring plans, coordination with agencies to determine specific responsibilities for various program elements, pre-construction surveys for sensitive species, onsite monitoring to assure compliance, and post-construction documentation of compliance with the plan. We also review proposed and existing plans to measure their effectiveness against their original intent. Our mitigation monitoring plans are designed with the objective of meeting agency approval.

Public Process/community outreach

Public input is required by NEPA and CEQA regulation. Our consultation and communication experts are experienced in working with numerous stakeholders to bring large, complex projects to successful completion. Specific expertise includes:

• Preparation, implementation and management of the public process, including community relations strategies and community involvement

• Creating community presentation materials and communication tools• Developing and maintaining mailing lists for notices• Facilitation and public workshop management• Conducting or moderating meetings and discussions• Assuring appropriate supply of hand-outs and collateral materials• Providing translated written materials into appropriate languages• Recording comments and summarizing workshops and meetings• Property owner consultation• Key stakeholder and media liaison• Public relations management

Plan of Development

UltraSystems prepares Plans of Development (PODs) to help its clients meet Bureau of Land Management (BLM) requirements. Preparation and submittal of a POD to the BLM is a prerequisite for initiation of the NEPA documentation and approval process for solar development projects that encroach on BLM land. The POD includes a detailed project description, such as purpose and need, facility descriptions, design and operation, permit requirements, schedules, and financial and technical capabilities of the applicant; detailed description of facility construction, related facilities and systems, operations and maintenance of the system; environmental considerations, maps and drawings. UltraSystems works in close coordination with the client’s engineering staff to prepare and submit the POD for BLM approval.




application for certification

UltraSystems prepares Application for Certification (AFC) documents in accordance with the California Energy Commission’s (CEC) Power Plant Site Certification Regulations to construct and operate a thermal power plant greater than 50 megawatts (MW) in California. In this case, the CEC is the lead agency under CEQA and works closely with other agencies. Affected agencies outside the CEC are asked to review, and if appropriate, comment on the applicant’s proposal. The AFC provides a detailed description of the project; an assessment of the project’s anticipated impacts on the environment; proposed measures to mitigate those impacts to ensure that environmental issues are properly and responsibly addressed; and a discussion of compliance with applicable laws, ordinances, regulations, and standards (LORS). If the project will also encroach on federal land managed by the BLM, then it is expected that CEC and BLM will coordinate their environmental review and issue a joint environmental document to comply with CEQA and NEPA law and guidelines, with separate decisions. UltraSystems leads its clients through the CEC siting process to achieve approval to construct a power facility.

Construction Environmental Management

Permit compliance

UltraSystems develops permit compliance management programs tailored to the size and complexity of the project, to ensure that our clients are in compliance with federal, state, and local environmental regulations before, during, and after construction activities. We strategically assess required permits, establish effective working relationships with agency representatives, meet scheduled application deadlines, and expedite application reviews. We routinely assist our clients in obtaining and adhering to pre-construction, construction, and post-construction requirements for the following environmental permits and approvals:

• CEQA and NEPA Mitigation Monitoring Plans• Section 7 Threatened and Endangered Species• Section 10 Water Crossings• Section 404 and 401 Wetlands/Waters of the U.S.• California Fish and Game Code Section 1602 Streambed Alteration Permit• Section 101 National Historic Preservation Act – Native American Consultation• Section 106 National Historic Preservation Act – Cultural Resources• Title V Operating Permit – Air Quality• Air Pollution Control District Authority to Construct Permit• National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES)• Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP)• Spill Prevention, Containment, and Countermeasure Plan (SPCC)• California Coastal Development Permit• Application for Certification (California Energy Commission)• BLM and USFS Special Use Permits



Areas of Expertise | Construction Environmental Management

construction monitoring & reporting

We work with our clients to ensure construction compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, including but not limited to, air quality, biological resources (i.e., sensitive habitats and species), cultural resources, encroachment permits, grading permits, noise ordinances, stormwater BMPs, and wetlands (see representative permit list above). UltraSystems provides construction staff training to comply with regulations, ensure sensitive resources are protected during construction activities, and prepares required monitoring reports for submittal to agencies, on schedule. We maintain effective communication with the agency representatives and our client, meet scheduled monitoring deadlines, and obtain agency approval.

stormwater Pollution Prevention Plans (sWPPP)

UltraSystems develops general construction Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plans (SWPPPs) to assist clients in complying with Section 402 of the Federal Clean Water Act NPDES regulations. Every construction site that disturbs one acre or more, or is less than one acre but part of a larger common plan that would disturb one acre or more, must comply with the State of California’s General Permit for Stormwater Discharges Associated with Construction Activities. The SWPPP must outline the Best Management Practices (BMPs) planned for use on the site to prevent pollutants from leaving the project site. The submission of a Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) is required prior to the issuance of an Improvement Plan, Grading Permit or Encroachment Permit.



Areas of Expertise | Technical Studies

aesthetics/visual studies

UltraSystems conducts visual analyses to provide a basis for assessing potential project impacts in terms of NEPA and CEQA significance criteria. The assessment includes an inventory of potentially sensitive viewing areas, including scenic vistas, major view corridors, historic buildings, and monuments; (2) visual simulations to provide a simulation of the view’s appearance once the project is in place; (3) identification of the project’s potential aesthetic impacts by comparison of existing views with simulations and in association with land use regulations; and (4) evaluation of mitigation measures or revised design features, if significant impacts are identified. UltraSystems aesthetic/visual studies meets resource agency guidelines and NEPA and CEQA regulations.

air Quality/greenhouse gas

UltraSystems provides a wide range of air quality regulatory and compliance services. Our staff experience encompasses a variety of source types, ranging from minor source permitting and compliance issues to major source permitting and refined impact analysis. Our air quality assessments analyze the potential for air quality impacts resulting from the planned development and propose mitigation measures to offset potentially significant impacts, as necessary. Assessments include:

• Potential short-term construction emissions as well as long-term operational related emissions based on proposed land use and the project traffic study.

• Regional air quality and land use assumptions and evaluation of potential for carbon monoxide (CO) “hotspots” to nearby existing and future sensitive receptors.

UltraSystems’s air quality services also include analysis of greenhouses gases (GHG) per Assembly Bill (AB) 32 (Global Warming Solutions Act of 2006), including:

• Preparing baseline and ongoing inventories of direct and indirect GHG emissions• Preparing submittals to the California Climate Action Registry• Complying with Air Resources Board mandatory reporting requirements (for stationary combustion

sources emitting over 25,000 metric tons of CO2 per year, or co-generation/electric power facilities with a total generating capacity of at least 1 MW that emit 2,500 metric tons of CO2 or more per year)

• Developing customized software so that you can update your inventory every year• Formulating strategies for decreasing your carbon footprint• Keeping you up-to-date on changing GHG regulations and programs




Biological resources

UltraSystems biological resource staff provide expertise in vegetation and habitat mapping, habitat evaluation, wildlife and plant surveys. Our staff is experienced at general habitat surveys and special species surveys, including federal and state-listed threatened and endangered species, and those directed by regional multispecies habitat conservation plans (i.e., Western Mojave Habitat Conservation Plan, Coachella Valley Multispecies Habitat Conservation Plan [MSHCP], Western Riverside County MSHCP). UltraSystems biological staffs have performed habitat and species surveys, construction monitoring, and permitting throughout California and have dealt with the requirements of a wide range of federal, state, and local permitting authorities.

Wetland Delineation and Permitting

UltraSystems provides expertise in delineating wetlands in compliance with Section 404 of the federal Clean Water Act, regulated by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), and Section 1602 of the California Fish and Game Code, regulated by the California Department of Fish and Game (CDFG). The USACE jurisdiction is determined in the field using the presence of an ordinary high water mark (OHWM) and the methodology in the USACE 1987 wetland delineation manual. This methodology requires that a jurisdictional wetland contain hydrophytic vegetation, hydric soils, and appropriate hydrology. CDFG jurisdiction is determined by the presence of hydrophytic vegetation, the location of a definable bed and bank, and the presence of associated wildlife or fish resources. UltraSystems employs sophisticated mapping techniques to assess the boundaries of these jurisdictions and to calculate impacts associated with project development. From there, we prepare a jurisdictional delineation report describing baseline conditions and analysis of potential project impacts to each jurisdictional feature, including methods, results, and graphics depicting the approximate size and location of any jurisdictional areas. The report is consistent with the requirements of USACE and CDFG and is the necessary documentation for developing and processing Section 401 and 404 of the Federal Clean Water Act permits and obtaining a Section 1602 Streambed Alteration Agreement.




habitat mitigation and monitoring Plans

UltraSystems prepares Habitat Mitigation and Monitoring Proposals (HMMPs) for projects requiring habitat restoration to mitigate for impacts to biological resources and wetlands as required to comply with resource agency authorizations (i.e., USACE, RWQCB, CDFG, USFW, etc). The HMMP involves a detailed description of baseline biological resources and the environmental setting, existing functions and values of the affected areas, mitigation goals and strategies, implementation plan, performance criteria, maintenance and monitoring specifications and contingency plans. The HMMP also describes site preparation activities, such as amending and redistributing topsoil, seeding and planting, and provides recommendations for temporary irrigation systems and fencing, including detailed construction drawings and specifications. Installation methods, maintenance procedures, and performance monitoring and reporting requirements are defined in the report, with the objective of achieving the overall goals and performance standards of the habitat restoration activity.

cultural resources

UltraSystems cultural resource capabilities include archaeological and historic site identification and evaluation, mitigation design and implementation, construction monitoring and compliance, and all aspects of regulatory compliance support. We assist our clients in regulatory compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), Sections 106 and 110 of the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA), the Archaeological Resources Protection Act (ARPA), the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA), the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), and other state-level environmental assessment laws and regulations. We also have extensive experience with Native American consultation.

Environmental site assessment

UltraSystems provides Environmental Site Assessments (ESA) services related to the identification of hazardous materials, including Phase I Environmental Due-Diligence, Phase II Site Characterization Studies and Phase III Remediation Plans. Some of these assessments are included as part of the CEQA and NEPA process and many are performed for on-going businesses or property ownership transfers.




geographic information systems (gis)

UltraSystems utilizes spatial analysis and mapping techniques to record significant features of the project study area, such as biological resources, land use coverage, topography, hydrology, geology, and artifact densities. Our GIS capabilities enable us to locate, record, and present significant amounts of project data and perform sophisticated modeling and spatial analysis to guide decision-making in site development.

land use

UltraSystems’ land use planners routinely assess land use characteristics of the project site and vicinity, local comprehensive land use designations and zoning, plans and policies, and the project’s conformance with applicable plans and policies for compliance with resource agency requirements and NEPA and CEQA guidelines. We provide an assessment of proposed land use changes, land use compatibility issues, short-term construction impacts, and cumulative impacts associated with long-term land use trends in the project area.

noise and vibration

During the planning, construction and operations phases, our noise experts quantify and evaluate the noise and vibration generated by facilities as well as their impact on nearby homes, schools, hospitals and other sensitive receptors. Throughout the life of a project, we ensure compliance with the applicable legislation, standards, guidelines and project specifications. Our noise services include:

• Noise contour mapping• Noise modeling and monitoring• Noise source compliance testing• Design of noise abatement measures• Exposure criteria, standards & regulations• Compliance during construction• Noise complaint investigation

socioeconomics/Environmental Justice

UltraSystems performs regional economic impact analyses of project sites using the Economic Impact Forecast System (EIFS). Our specialists collect socioeconomic data (e.g., population, employment, housing, tax base, etc.) and perform the required socioeconomic impact analyses using the EIFS impact models. The analysis examines the effects of the proposed project on the availability of local housing and local infrastructure (i.e., traffic, school, hospitals, municipal services, etc.), as well as effects on population, short- and long-term employment, housing demand and availability, and the tax base. In addition, to comply with Executive Order 12898 for environmental justice, UltraSystems routinely assesses project impacts on minority or low-income populations in the project area.









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Client Testimonials

UltraSystems is proud to present a few recent testimonials from clients expressing their appreciation for our services.

“I want to take my hat off to you and your team. Completing these reports and submitting them on time is a huge milestone for our entire Anaheim to Los Angeles team! Please accept my thanks for the accomplishment. While the project has presented many challenges, our collective team continues to make progress and provide evidence that the High Speed Train Project in California is moving forward!”

David M. Thomson, PE, Vice President,

STV Incorporated

“Betsy, indeed it was a pleasure working with you and the staff of UltraSystems over the last three years. You folks did a very good job for us under the ENO70 contract. You were always very responsive, technically proficient and reasonable in costs. You have played a major role in facilitating Metro’s construction program. I will look forward to the opportunity to work with you again in the future.”

Carl Peter Ripaldi, Principal Environmental Specialist,

Metropolitan Transportation Authority

“It was a pleasure working with UltraSystems on the Arlington Heights Sports Park environmental process. Your professionalism, responsiveness and technical proficiency were a great asset in helping the City of Riverside complete the initial study, MND, and other CEQA documentation. We look forward to working with you in the future.”

Randy McDaniel, Project Manager,

City of Riverside, Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Department



Client Testimonials

“I really appreciate the hard work and the quality of work that you and your staff at UltraSystems do. Over the past few years I have been very impressed with UltraSystems’ work ethics, comprehensiveness, thoroughness of documents, and responsiveness to clients’ and communities’ needs (note that this observation includes my tenure at LAUSD as well, where we worked on several of the district’s new schools projects). Hopefully we will get to work more on some of our up-coming projects within the downtown area, as you guys were very much involved with preparation of most of the original CEQA documents for the Bunker Hill Redevelopment Project, which financed housing and other redevelopment projects within the City. “

Dr. Robert Manford, Senior Planner,

Environmental Review Unit, Community Redevelopment Agency of the City of Los Angeles

“Throughout the years and the numerous projects that you and your staff have worked on for our Department, it has always been a great working relationship. I genuinely respect your technical knowledge and professionalism in the outstanding work that was provided. I look forward to continued success in working together on future projects.”

Sarah D. Scott, Los Angeles County Department of Public Works,

Programs Development Division

“This message is to convey my sincere gratitude to UltraSystems during the processing of the additional CEQA environmental documentation for the Sunshine Canyon Landfill in Los Angeles County revised conditional use permit application. In my then capacity as the head of the environmental review section for the Los Angeles County Department of Regional Planning and as project manager for the environmental documentation on the case, you and your staff were always professional, knowledgeable, and timely in the assistance you brought to the preparation of a circulated Addendum to both the City of Los Angeles and the County previous EIRs on the landfill, a very controversial project. The more than three years it took to get the project to public hearing, because of the project’s sensitivity and contentiousness, was a pleasant experience in working directly with you and your staff. This project would not have easily finished the case processing without your very able assistance.”

Daryl Koutnik, Managing Principal, Biological Sciences,

Impact Sciences, Inc. (Formerly with Los Angeles County Department of Regional Planning)









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Representative Experience

Ultrasystems has been serving its diverse public and private sector clients with environmental planning and permitting solutions for 16 years. Our services are tailored to meet our individual client’s project needs, from environmental impact assessment and permitting to resource management and planning, community planning, economics and applied social sciences, and information technology. UltraSystems’ clients come to us with project challenges at a variety of scales — no task is too small or too big; our professional services are designed to meet your needs.

Our project experience spans solar and wind development, energy conveyance, schools/colleges, marinas/ports, urban landfills, brownfields, infrastructure/bridges, stations/railroads, dedicated busways, street improvements, public works, airports, redevelopment, parks/recreation facilities, business parks, churches, corporate headquarters, distribution/warehouses, transit villages, hospitality/timeshares, master plan communities, regional community centers, health care/hospitals, entertainment complexes, golf course development, research development campus, historical renovations, water, retail, recreational, residential, commercial, industrial, institutional, and other infrastructure-related projects.

As such, we are expert in navigating a breadth of environmental programs, policies, and regulations with technical aptitude. Please review our representative project experience for a taste of what we do.



Representative Project Experience

Client/Location Project Scope of Work Performed

Confidential renewable energy client (wind/solar), Lompoc, Santa Barbara County, CA

3000-acre mixed wind and solar development

Preparing biological resource assessment, focused species surveys, nesting bird surveys, jurisdictional delineation, tree protection and replacement plan, adaptive management plan, fencing plan, and mitigation measures.

Confidential renewable energy client (wind/solar), Victorville, San Bernardino County, CA

Approx. 30-acre wind and solar development, adjacent to Mojave River (Cemex I)

Preparing Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration (IS/MND) and technical studies, including air quality, biological, cultural resources, geotechnical, phase I Environmental Site Assessment (ESA), and noise surveys.

Confidential renewable energy client (wind/solar), Victorville, San Bernardino County, CA

Approx. 30-acre wind and solar development (Cemex II)

Preparing Initial Study/Environmental Impact Report (IS/EIR) and technical studies, including air quality, biological, cultural resources, geotechnical, Phase I ESA, and noise surveys.

Southern California Edison (SCE), Kern, Los Angeles, and San Bernardino Counties, CA

20-mile segment of the Tehachapi Transmission Line project

Performed biological surveys, including focused surveys for special-status flora and fauna, and a wetland delineation.

Proctor & Gamble, Long Beach, Los Angeles County, CA

3 MW retrofit cogeneration power plant (wastewood)

Prepared environmental assessment (EA) and air emission analysis for an Authority to Construct.

UltraSytems Power Engineers and Constructors, Westwood, Los Angeles County, CA

9 MW power plant (wastewood) Prepared EA and air emission analysis for an Authority to Construct.

UltraSytems Power Engineers and Constructors, Blue Lake, Humboldt County, CA


UltraSytems Power Engineers and Constructors, Burney, Shasta County, CA


UltraSytems Power Engineers and Constructors, Jasmin, Kern County, CA


Nueva Azalea Project, Downey, Los Angeles County, CA

550-megawatt (MW) power plant (wastewood)

Prepared the air quality section and general comments on the Application for Certification (AFC).

Lake Elsinore Advanced Pump Storage (LEAPS), Lake Elsinore, Riverside County, CA

2500-acre, 300 MW Water Reservoir Pump Station

Performed multi-year general botanical and zoological surveys and focused species-specific investigations to document the presence or absence of sensitive biological resources.




Client/Location Project Scope of Work PerformedSouthern California Edison (SCE), Kern, Los Angeles, and San Bernardino Counties, CA


Performed biological surveys, including focused surveys for special-status flora and fauna, and a wetland delineation.

SCE , Riverside County, CA 19-acre Wildomar Service CenterPrepared Initial Study/Mitigation Negative Declaration (IS/MND) and technical studies, including air quality and noise surveys.

Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP), Kern, Los Angeles, and San Bernardino Counties, CA


Prepared BLM- Environmental Assessment (EA) and biological survey.

LADWP, Kern County, CA Pine Tree Wind Development project Prepared Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure Plan (SPCC).

LADWP, Kern County, CA Pine Tree Wind Development Project Prepared Phase I Environmental Site Assessment (ESA).

LADWP, Inyo County, CA 640-acre Owens Lake dust mitigation program

Provided construction air quality analysis and Geographic Information System (GIS) services.

Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Inyo County, CA

10- mile Coso Hayward Ranch water extraction and delivery system to the Coso Geothermal Field

Prepared EA and technical studies, including biological and cultural surveys.

BLM, Tuolumne County, CA Livestock grazing on 40-acre BLM Allotment 4108

Prepared EA and technical studies, including air quality, biological, and cultural surveys.





BLM, Mariposa County, CA Livestock grazing on 270-acre BLM Allotment 4181


Imperial Irrigation District, Imperial County, CA

4,800- lineal foot Superstition Station to Bullfrog Dairy electrical distribution line on BLM land

Prepared EA.

California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC), Riverside County, CA

Vesta Communication’s 72-mile fiber optic project Prepared IS/MND

California High-Speed Rail Authority, Orange and Los Angeles Counties, CA

Segment of high speed rail from Anaheim to Los Angeles

Prepared EIS/EIR and technical studies, including air quality, biological, and cultural surveys.




Client/Location Project Scope of Work Performed

County of Kern, CA 120-acre Beech Street Development Project

Prepared EIR and technical studies, including air quality, biological, and noise surveys.

City of San Marcos, c/o Forma Companies 200-acre Heart of the City Specific Plan Prepared EIR and technical studies, including

air quality, biological, and noise surveys.

City of Los Angeles, CA Groundwater contamination in the riparian corridor of Playa Vista wetlands Air quality modeling and assessment.

EMR Residential Properties, LLC, Riverside, CA

279-acre Emerald Meadows Ranch Specific Plan

Prepared Environmental Impact Report (EIR) and technical studies, including air quality, biological, phase I ESA, and noise surveys.

City of Fontana, CA 110-acre Citrus Heights SouthPrepared EIR and technical studies, including air quality, biological, phase I ESA, and noise surveys.

City of Fontana, CA 163-acre North Specific PlansPrepared EIR and technical studies, including air quality, biological, phase I ESA, and noise surveys.

City of Redlands, CA 37-acre Redlands Commons Mixed-Use Development EIR

Prepared EIR and technical studies, including air quality, biological, phase I ESA, and noise surveys.

County of San Bernardino, CA 248-acre Crest Project Prepared Supplemental EIR and technical studies, including air quality, biological, phase I ESA, and noise surveys.

City of Riverside, CA 85-acre Canyon Springs Specific PlanPrepared IS/MND and technical studies, including air quality, Phase I ESA, and traffic surveys.

City of Riverside, CA Riverside Youth Sports Complex Prepared IS/MND, air quality and noise studies.

County of Riverside, CA Lusk residential development

Prepared wetland delineation, focused biological surveys, Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP), and Section 404, 401, and 1602 permits.

County of Riverside, CA 792-acre Sunset Ridge Specific Plan Prepared EIR.

Stonegate Development Company, Anaheim Hills, CA

78-acre single-family residential community

Prepared EIR and technical studies, including air quality, biological, cultural, noise surveys, and a phase I ESA.

City of San Marcos, CA University Office and Medical Park Prepared EIR.

City of San Clemente, c/o Keith Companies, CA 53-acre La Pata Park Master Plan

Prepared IS/MND and technical studies, including aesthetics, air quality, biological, noise, and traffic surveys.

Mountain Recreations & Conservation Authority, Los Angeles, CA

Marvin Braude Mulholland Gateway Park

Prepared IS, Notice of Preparation (NOP), and EIR and technical studies, including air quality, biological, phase I ESA, and noise surveys.




Client/Location Project Scope of Work PerformedCity of Los Angeles Planning grant analysis of developable

brownfields in the City Brownfields Study

City of Big Bear Lake, CA 7.8-acre Club at Big Bear Village Prepared EIR and technical studies, including aesthetics, biological, and cultural surveys.

Victory Valley Transit Authority, Hesperia, CA

Bus-service operations and maintenance facility, including fueling areas

Prepared NEPA Categorical Exemption (CE), IS/MND and technical studies, including air quality, biological, cultural, and noise surveys.

City of Gardena Transportation Department, CA

100-bus operation and maintenance facility, including fueling areas Prepared CE and IS/MND

CalTrans and RBF Consulting, Coachella, CA

New Spread Diamond Interchange Route 86 South at Airport Boulevard

Prepared IS/EA’s and technical studies, including air quality, biological, cultural, land use, noise, Natural Environmental Studies, and socioeconomic studies.

Metropolitan Transit Authority (Metro), Los Angeles, CA

Division 9 transportation demolition and replacement project Prepared IS/MND

Metro, Los Angeles, CA Construction of new bridge in the Sepulveda Dam Recreation Area

Prepared biological assessment and processed permits, including Section 1602, 404, 401, NPDES 402, and LACFC construction permits.

Metro, Los Angeles, CA On-call environmental services for 45+ task orders

Prepared all necessary studies to comply with CEQA, NEPA, Section 106 of the Natural Historic Preservation Act (NHPA), and Section 4(f) of the Department of Transportation (DOT).

City of Los Angeles, c/o HNTB Engineering, CA Soto Street Bridge Widening

Prepared CalTrans Preliminary Environmental Study (PES), CEQA and NEPA categorical exemptions.

City of Los Angeles, c/o HNTB Engineering, CA State Street overhead bridge widening Prepared Caltrans Initial Site Assessment.

City of Los Angeles, c/o HNTB Engineering, CA

Tampa Avenue bridge-widening and improvement

Prepared CalTrans Preliminary Environmental Study (PES), CEQA and NEPA categorical exemptions.

County of Los Angeles, CA On-Call environmental services for 50+ task orders.

Prepared IS’s, technical studies, public facilitation, permit applications, special studies, field activities, and regulatory hearings.

County of Los Angeles, CARevision to Los Angeles and Kern Counties boundary line -75 parcels on 1,531 acres affected

Prepared IS/MND and technical studies, including air quality, biological, cultural, and noise surveys.

City of Santa Clarita, CA Sierra Highway bridge replacement and rehabilitation

Prepared IS/MND and technical studies, including air quality, biological, cultural, noise surveys, and a Phase I Environmental Site Assessment (ESA).

Orange County Transportation Authority, c/o Kimley-Horn Associates, CA

Removal of Santa Ana River Crossings Project

Prepared Screencheck, Draft and Final Program EIR, biological surveys, and obtained 1602, 404, and 401 permits.

County of San Bernardino, c/o LAN Engineering, CA

Railroad grade separation and bridge replacement at the intersection of Glen Helen Parkway and the Union Pacific (UP) and Burlington Northern Santa Fe (BNSF) railroads.

Prepared biological technical studies, including a biological constraints analysis, biological survey, rare plant survey, focused wildlife surveys, vegetation classification and mapping, jurisdictional delineation, Natural Environmental Study (per CalTrans standards), and Section 7 consultation per the Endangered Species Act (ESA).

City of Burbank, CA Land Use Circulation Element update to the General Plan

Prepared EIR and revised Land Use Circulation Element.


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