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When Tribes Seek Federal Help for Land Acquisitions & Development

It Triggers the Need for Environmental Compliance

Sophisticated Tribal projects that use federal resources require environmental compliances that can be confusing. Herb Nelson PE has the experience to know what environmental compliances are actually needed and how to do them right the first time. Herb Nelson was environmental compliance officer for the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) Midwest Region for 14 years.

Our environmental experience includes:

National Environmental Policy Act NEPA documents (CATEX, EA and EIS);

Trust land acquisitions: All Appropriate Inquiries 40 CFR 312 and ASTM E 1527-05
Endangered Species Act - Section 7 Consultation with U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service
National Historic Preservation Act - Section 106 Consultation (THPO, Tribes, SHPO)
Clean Water Act - Section 404 Wetland Permits from Army Corps of Engineers
Facilities Compliances: audits; HAZCOM Training; Environmental Management

Systems, Continuity of Operations, storage tank management

Environmental Training: NEPA, Phase I ESA, storage tanks

Tribal Projects Require Multi-Agency Solutions

We have key experience and current contacts in the Midwest to help you save time and funds to help Tribes work with multiple federal agencies on the fewest number of documents needed for every agency's environmental compliance requirements.

Real Experience to Save You Time and Funding

Herb is particularly experienced at working with tribal governments as they seek funding or approvals from federal agencies. After 16 years with the Bureau of Indian Affairs, Herb Nelson PE retired from federal service in October 2008. Herb seeks challenging opportunities to help you with effective and timely environmental compliance solutions.

Contact Us:

Pine Beach LLC

Herb Nelson PE

Phone: 218-765-4001

Cell: 651-239-4860
Fax: 218-765-4001
25389 Blue Bonnet Road

Merrifield, Minnesota 56465
herbnelson@brainerd.net

Herb Nelson PE

Environmental Solutions for Tribes and Federal Agencies