This webinar is a deeper dive into the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) as an extension of a past webinar: Approvals, Permitting and Compliance (2023). This webinar will help answer key questions related to NEPA and trail development.
Webinar Outline
Navigating the regulatory waters from trail plan through construction can be a daunting process, especially on federal lands when the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) applies. This webinar is a deeper dive into NEPA as an extension of a past webinar: Approvals, Permitting and Compliance (2023). This webinar will help answer key questions related to NEPA and trail development: What is NEPA? How do you know if you need it? How long does it take? What is a FONSI (Finding Of No Significant Impact)? What is a Categorical Exclusion (CE)? What is the difference between EA (Environmental Assessment) and EIS (Environmental Impact Statement)? What does compliance look like after the NEPA process? In addition to definitions and processes, this webinar will provide real-life examples of trail development projects that took different routes to navigating NEPA.
National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA)
NEPA stands for National Environmental Policy Act. It's a law that requires federal agencies to consider the environmental impact of their actions before making decisions. NEPA was signed into law in 1970.
Learning Objectives:
- Participants will understand what is NEPA and how you know if you need in a trail development project
- Participants will understand key terminology related to NEPA including FONSI, CE, EA, and EIS
- Participants will learn various NEPA pathways through trail development case studies
Trail Competencies
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Relevant Trail Types
General. All trail types are relevant.
Learning Credits and CEUs
Learning credits will be available to attendees and are included in the registration fee. The length of the session will determine the number of hours/credits given. In order to obtain credits, attendees must fill out an evaluation survey for each session they attend, as well as complete a learning credit tracking form noting each session they are requesting credits for (or a quiz if virtual). This form (and complete instructions) will be available online as well at registration. Email the conference host or [email protected] with any questions.
American Trails is a certified provider and can offer the following learning credits and continuing education opportunities: AICP CM, LA CES (most HSW approved), NRPA CEU Equivalency Petition, and CEU/PDH Equivalency Petition for other accepting organizations.
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