Virginia Coastal Program: 2005 Coastal Grant Project Description and Final Summary
Project Task:
FY2005 Task 03
Grantee:
Virginia Department of Environmental Quality - Office of Environmental Impact Review and Federal Consistency
Project Title:
Environmental Impact Review and Federal Consistency
Project Description as Proposed:
Conduct federal consistency review of activities which can affect Virginia's coastal resources pursuant to the CZMA and the federal consistency regulations. Coordinate Virginia's review of environmental documents for development of federal and state facilities and actions which require federal approvals or assistance. Revise and update Virginia's EIR and federal consistency manuals. Provide interpretation of federal consistency requirements to federal agencies, applicants for federal permits, approvals, or funding, and consultants preparing consistency determinations or certifications. Provide training for state reviewers and local government officials on the use of federal consistency. Ensure public participation in the review of federal consistency documents. Conduct site visits as necessary.
Federal Funding:
$182,196
Project Contact:
Ellie Irons, 804.698.4325; Ellie.Irons@deq.virginia.gov
Project Status:
Grant Open
Final Product Received:
Project Summary Provided by Grantee:
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Disclaimer: This project summary provides the federal dollars initially awarded to the grantee. Due to underexpenditure or reprogramming of grant funds, this figure may change. For more information on the allocation of coastal grant funds, please contact Laura McKay, Virginia Coastal Program Manager, at 804.698.4323 or email: Laura.McKay@deq.virginia.gov
A more detailed Scope of Work for this project is available. Please direct your request for a copy to Virginia.Witmer@deq.virginia.gov
