YOU ARE AN ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTANT AND HAVE RECEIVED AN RFP TO
CONDUCT AN ENVIRONMENTAL STUDY. THE SCOPE OF WORK IS STATED IN ONE
SENTENCE " MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF CEQR". THE CLIENT IS VAGUE ON HIS
ROLE IN THE ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW PROCESS AND ITS REQUIREMENTS. A
PROJECT HAS BEEN IDENTIFIED, BUT A LEAD AGENCY HAS NOT BEEN
DESIGNATED. HOW WILL YOU PROCEED, WHAT WILL BE THE FOCUS OF YOUR
EFFORTS AND WHAT ADVICE WILL YOU GIVE YOUR CLIENT IN TERMS OF GETTING
HIS PROJECT THROUGH THE REVIEW PROCESS WITH LIMITED OBSTRUCTIONS?

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Request for Question Clarification by pafalafa-ga on 24 Apr 2005 16:46 PDT

What country, state, province, city etc is your client in?  CEQR means
different things in different jurisdictions.

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Clarification of Question by ernestodiazf-ga on 25 Apr 2005 08:01 PDT

Queens County, New York State

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Request for Question Clarification by pafalafa-ga on 26 Apr 2005 18:50 PDT

Ernesto,

The basic information about a CEQR can be found at the NYC government website:


http://www.nyc.gov/html/oec/html/ceqr/ceqrfaq.shtml


and the technical manual for completing a CEQR is here:


http://www.nyc.gov/html/oec/html/ceqr/ceqrpub.shtml


I do not know how detailed an answer you are seeking, but a
comprehensive assessment of how to best "meet the requirements of
CEQR" is well beyond the scope of a $15 question.

Please look over the information at the links I have provided, and
then let me know if there is any additional information I can provide
you that would make for a complete answer to your question.

Thanks,

pafalafa-ga

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Clarification of Question by ernestodiazf-ga on 26 Apr 2005 20:07 PDT

Only a brief advice (1 paragraph) in terms of getting the project
through the review process as a consultant and considering this
particular situation

Thanks for clarifying what you need.


According to the CEQR faqs at:


http://www.nyc.gov/html/oec/html/ceqr/ceqrfaq.shtml


a CEQR -- City Environmental Quality Review for the city New York --
is "...a process by which agencies of the City of New York review
proposed discretionary actions to identify the effects those actions
may have on the environment."  A "discretionary action" includes
activities that require a permit from a city agency.


Accordingly,

a) HOW WILL YOU PROCEED?

First, I would collect all relevant documents on the project --
project descirptions, communications with government agencies -- and
check with the client and the relevant city agencies whether a permit
is needed.  If the answer is no, a CEQR may not be required.

If a CEQR is needed, then I would fully review the CEQR Technical Manual at:


http://www.nyc.gov/html/oec/html/ceqr/ceqrpub.shtml


to identify all the relevant aspects that apply to the client's project.




b) WHAT WILL BE THE FOCUS OF YOUR EFFORTS? 

A CEQR requires an review of environmental aspects, including:

o Land Use, Zoning, and Public Policy
o Socioeconomic Conditions
o Community Facilities and Services
o Open Space
o Shadows
o Historic Resources
o Urban Design/Visual Resources
o Neighborhood Character
o Natural Resources
o Hazardous Materials
o Waterfront Revitalization Program
o Infrastructure
o Solid Waste and Sanitation Services
o Energy
o Traffic and Parking
o Transit and Pedestrians
o Air Quality
o Noise
o Construction Impacts
o Public Health


These would be the areas of focus.


c). WHAT ADVICE WILL YOU GIVE YOUR CLIENT IN TERMS OF GETTING HIS
PROJECT THROUGH THE REVIEW PROCESS WITH LIMITED OBSTRUCTIONS?

Provide full information in response to all requests for information
from the city (via the contractor) and do so in a timely fashion to
comply with deadlines.  The client should also be available, if
needed, for face to face meetings with the contractor and with city
officials to iron out any concerns or differences of opinion in how to
proceed.


==============


I trust this information fully answers your question.  However, please
don't rate this answer until you feel you have everything you need. 
If you would like any additional information, just post a Request for
Clarification to let me know how I can assist you further, and I'm at
your service.

All the best,

pafalafa-ga


search strategy -- Google search on [ CEQR nyc ]

http://www.nyc.gov/html/oec/html/ceqr/ceqrfaq.shtml

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Clarification of Answer by pafalafa-ga on 17 Dec 2006 09:04 PST

I came across this list that I thought would be of interest to you. 
It covers hundreds of businesses involved in emergency management
response, environmental remediation, disaster recovery and response,
and FEMA situations like hurricane response, earthquakes, accidents,
floods, natural disasters, etc.

Anyway, here are the companies:


308 SYSTEMS INC	
3-D BIOCLEANING INC	
9G LLC	
A -FFIX LLC	
AA OAKLEY, LLC	
AARDVARK CLEARING AND HAULING INC	
ABOUT BUSINESS CONTINUITY INC	
ADDISON & ASSOCIATES L L C	ADDISON PROJECT SERVICES NETWORK
AFIANZA SERVICES, LLC	
ALASKA SUMMIT ENTERPRISE INC	A S E
ALPHA SALES TECHNOLOGIES LLC	ALPHA SALES TECHNOLOGIES
ALPHA SECURITY TECHNOLOGIES, INC	
AMC CONSULTING ENGINEERS, INC	
AMCANA INC	
AMERICAN CUSTOM IRON, INC	ACI DREDGING & EXCAVATING
AMERICAN STEEL FRAME HOUSING,INC	
AMICUSUSA	
ANVIL TECHNOLOGIES LLC	ANVIL TECHONOLOGIES
APPLIED FLUIDS ENGINEERING INC	
APPLIED RESIDENTIAL ENGINEERING SERVICES	
ATLAS ENGINEERING INC	
AXIOM TECHNOLOGIES INC	
BAY DISASTER SERVICES, INC	
BAY HEAD MARINE INC	
BEITZ, MONICA	CLUTTER-NOT INTERIORS
BIOCARE INC	
BOSS, FRANK V V JR	POWER FIND BUSINESS INTELLIGENCE SERVICES
BRADYS BEND CORPORATION	BRADYS BEND UNDERGROUND STORAGE
BRATSLAVSKY CONSULTING ENGINEERS, INC	
BRIAN BORELL LLC	
BRITELYT INC	
BRONDOLO ASSOCIATES LLC	
BROWN SECURITY GROUP, P.A.	
BURKE E PORTER MACHINERY CO INC	
BYRD BROTHERS INC	
C E WESTERN ENTERPRISES INC	ESPANA GEOTECHNICAL CONSULTING
C4 CONSULTANTS	
C4I TRAINING SYSTEMS LLC	
CADRE SOLUTIONS GROUP, LLC	
CALUTECH, INC	AIRTRONICS
CAMPBELL/THOMCO	
CEDAR SUPERIOR CLEANING SERVICE INC	
CES INC	CES, INC. AND CONSULTING ENGINEERING SERVICES
CLARK REYNOLDS & COMPANY	EOC SOLUTIONS
CLIENT OPTIONS LLC	
CLONINGER, C F TRUCKING INC	
COMMERCIAL REPORTING, INC	C R I
COMMUNICATION BUILDINGS OF AMERICA, INC	CBA
COMPLEAT RESTORATION & CONSTRUCTION CO., INC	COMPLEAT RESTORATIONS
COMPUTER  MASTERS/ESSGP/JERALD GARNER	
CONTINGENCY NOW	
CR HAULING INC.	
CRISIS MANAGEMENT CONSULTING	
CRISIS MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS	SAFETYSTORE
CUFIS TECHNOLOGIES INC	
D & S TREE AND DIRT	
D A CONSTRUCTION OF HOUSTON, LLC	
D. W. JOSEPH ELECTRIC COMPANY	
DAGG, ROBERT TECHNOLOGY MANAGEMENT GROUP	
DELTA MEDICS INTERNATIONAL	DMI, INC
DENNIS, STEVEN	CUSTOM AERIAL PHOTOGRAPHY
DESERT RESORTS TRANSPORTATION INC	
DIAZ CONSULTANTS, INC.	DIAZ YOURMAN & ASSOCIATES
DIGITAL DATA RECOVERY INC	
DISASTER & IMMEDIATE EVACUATION LLC	
DISASTER HOUSING SOLUTIONS, LLC	
DISASTER SERVICES INC	D S I
DISCOVERY RV MAINTENANCE LLC	
DOCSECURE INC	
DOCTOR DOWN INC	DOCTOR DOWN RESCUE WRAP
DRAKE CONSTRUCTION INC.	
DTSYSTEMS INC	
DUNCAN & DUNCAN CONULTANTS INC	
DUN-RITE DEBRIS REMOVAL, INC.	
DYE, PAULA	PAULA DYE CONSULTING
EARTHQUAKE SOLUTIONS	
EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT SERVICES INT'L, INC	EMSI
EMERGENCY PLANNING MANAGEMENT, INC	
EMERGENCY SOLUTIONS LTD	
EMS SAFETY SERVICES INC	EMS SAFETY
ENLIGHTENED INC	
ENSAFE INC	
ESERVICES RUNNING INC	
EXPERT BUSINESS SYSTEMS LLC	
FASTENING SOLUTIONS, INCORPORATED	
FINANCIAL GROUP INC	TRUE NORTH CONSTRUCTION
FIRST FEDERAL CORPORATION	
FLEXTECH SERVICES SOLUTIONS, INC	
FORTUNE COMMUNICATIONS, INC	FORTUNE CONSULTING
FRISBIE & EDWARDS LLC	
GENTERRA CONSULTANTS, INC	
GEO OIL & GAS LLC	GEO TECHNICAL SERVICES
GLOBAL NETWORK CONSULTANTS, INC.	GNCI
GLOBAL TECHPRO, LLC	
GORDON & ASSOCIATES	G4 ESSENTIALS
GRADEK & PARDE	CLEARWATER SUPPLY
GRAY MOBILE TIRE SERVICE, INC	
GREENCASTLE ASSOCIATES CONSULTING, L.L.C.	GREENCASTLE ASSOCIATES CONSULTING LLC
GUARDIAN COMPANIES INC	
GUARDIAN CONSULTING	
GW ASSOCIATES INTERNATIONAL	
H R TEMPEST CO INC	
HARDWIRE LLC	
HARRIS, RON	RONN CONSULTING
HAZMED, INC	HAZARDOUS & MEDICAL WASTE SVCS
HMJCONSULTING	
HOFFMAN, ERIC	CUFIS TECHNOLOGIES
HOLD-ON COMMUNICATIONS	
HURRICANE ROOFING & CONSTRUCTION, INC.	HURRICANE CONSTRUCTION
INDUSTRIAL PERFORMANCE SERVICES	
INFOKNOWLEDGE INC	
INFORMATION PROTECTION SPECIALTIES LLC	IP SPECIALTIES
INFORMATION SYSTEMS STAFFING INC	I S S I
INFOTECH SYSTEMS ANALYSTS INC	INFOTECH SA
INSTITUTE FOR BUSINESS CONTINUITY TRAINING	IBCT
INTERNATIONAL PREPAREDNESS ASSOCIATES	IPREPARE
INTERNATIONAL RECOVERY ASSOCIATES INC	AIR CUSHIONS USA
IPARAMETRICS, LLC	
IRWIN, WILLIAM	ALLIANCE ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES
J C E STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING GROUP INC	
J S W ASSOCIATES	
JBS ENTERPRISES LLC	
JJF&C, LLC	STEAMATIC
JODIAN SYSTEMS & SOFTWARE INC	
JONES-MORGAN, LLC	
JS CRANE, LLC	EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT PREPAREDNESS CONSORTIUM
K2 ENGINEERING INC	
KHATRI INTERNATIONAL INC	
KITCH-LOW INC	
KLINAR ENGINEERING	
KNOWLEDGE RESERVOIR, L.P.	KNOWLEDGE RESERVOIR, L.P.
KNOWLEDGEABLE & INNOVATIVE TECH SOLUTIONS, LLC	
KRIST, LLC	KRIST, LLC
LAGRET CORPORATION	
LAHONTAN GEOSCIENCE INC	
LARA, ANITA M	STUMP CHASERS
LAST FRONTIER AIR VENTURES, LTD	
LILLY SERVICES COMPANY	
LPB COMMUNICATIONS, INC.	LPB COMMUNICATIONS, INC.
MACGRIFF INC	COTTON BOLL CATERING
MAGNUS TECHNOLOGIES INC	
MARKETING BY DESIGN, LLC	
MAVERICK CORPORATION	MAVERICK , THE
MCDONNELL CONSULTING GROUP	
MED LIFE SERVICES	
MERCURY RISK SERVICES LLC	
MILLER BUILDING SYSTEMS INC	
MINORITY ADVANCEMENT IN CORPORATIONS, INC.	MAIC
MISSION CRITICAL	
MOBIUS PARTNERS, LTD	MOBIUS PARTNERS ENTERPRISE SOLUTIONS
MONARCH WASTE RECYCLING LLC	
MOUNTAIN BLUFF ENTERPRISES LLC	
NACIO SYSTEMS, INC	
NATIONAL FIRE SERVICES OFFICE	FIRE SERVICES OFFICE
NATIONAL IT ASSOCIATES INC	
NATIONS ROOF SOUTH LLC	
NEAL TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION	
NICOMP INTERNATIONAL INC	
OBRYAN & BONGE ENTERPRISES INC	O'BRYAN'S CARPET CLEANING & EMERGENCY FLOOD SERVICE
OGDEN CUSTOM SERVICES INC	OGDEN UNDER PRESSURE
ON LINE NETWORK SVCS INC	RADICAL SUPPORT
PACIFIC WEATHER, INC	
PAMELA HUDDLESTON-BICKFORD	CHEROKEE DATA SOLUTIONS
PANGEO INC.	
PANTHEON MANAGEMENT SERVICES, LLC	
PATRICK MCCLUNG	COMANCHE CONSTRUCTION
PD METRONET CORPORATION	
PEOPLE DIMENSIONS LLC	
PHILADELPHIA CONTROL SYSTEMS INC	
PHOENIX DISASTER SERVICES LLC	PHOENIX DISASTER SERVICES
PHOENIX WORLDWIDE INDUSTRIES INC	
POLEHOUSES.COM LLC	POLEHOUSES.COM
PRE-EMERGENCY PLANNING, LLC	
PROFESSIONAL WORKPLACE INTERACTION INC	
PROTECTIVE PLASTICS, INC.	
PROTYPE ENGINEERING INC	
QUANTUM NETWORK SOLUTIONS	
QYOS INC	
R L G ENTERPRISES INC	ZEE MEDICAL SERVICE COMPANY
RADER NETWORK ,THE	TRN
RANGER, INC.	
RAVEN TECHNOLOGIES, INC.	
READY4 LLC	READY4
RED CELL ASSOCIATES	
RED RIVER FINANCIAL SERVICES I	RED RIVER WHOLESALE DISTRIBUTORS
RIVANNA WOODS ASSOCIATES, LLC	DL & EMC
ROBOTIC SYSTEMS, INC.	
ROCKEFELLER''S CLEANING AND RESTORATION COMPANY	
ROCKSOL CONSULTING GROUP, INC.	
ROCKWELL, RISHEL & ASSOCIATES LLC	SARAI TRANSPORTATION
ROTHSTEIN ASSOCIATES INC	ROTHSTEIN CTLG ON DISTR RECVRY
ROTORCRAFT LEASING COMPANY, L. L. C.	ROTOCRAFT LEASING CO
RT SOFTWARE SYSTEMS INC	
SA MISSION CONTRACTING, INC	MISSION CONTRACTING
SACS	SHIRLEY ATMOSPHERE CONTROL SVC
SANDRA PETRY	FOUR S COMPUTERS LLC
SBF PUBLICATION CO INC	
SC SOLUTIONS INC	
SCOTLAND YARDS	SCOTLAND YARDS
SCOTT PETERSON CONSTRUCTION, INC	TRI SQUARE CONSTRUCTION
SEBREN & ASSOCIATES, INC.	SEBREN & ASSOCIATES, INC.
SECUREINFO CORPORATION	
SHORE & SEA LLC	
SILICON CITY INC	
SIMS, JOHN D	JOHN SIMS & ASSOCIATES
SOONER NETWORKS INC	
SPECIAL OPERATIONS COMMO, LLC	
SPHERECOM ENTERPRISES INC	
STAGER TECHNOLOGIES, INC	
STEVENS & CO CONSULTING	
STEWART PARK HOMES LLC	
STONE PROOF	
STRAND EARTHQUAKE CONSULTANTS	
SURVIVAL CREATIONS	
SWN COMMUNICATIONS INC	SEND WORD NOW
T.F.R. ENTERPRISES, INC.	
TECHACHE SOLUTIONS, INC	
TECHNOLOGY TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT	
TERADACTYL LLC	
TERADBA CONSULTING	TERADBA
THE EMERGENCY LIFELINE CORPORATION	DISASTER RESOURCE GUIDE
THE MACHINE INTELLIGENCE CORPORATION	MI-TECHNICAL SERVICES
THE NELROD COMPANY INC	
TIGERHILL STUDIO CORP.	
TLD CONTRACTORS INC	
TODD'S MOBILE OFFICE INC	FIRST MOBILE
TRANS GLOBAL INDUSTRIES, INC	
TRIAD MARINE & INDUSTRIAL SUPPLY INC	
TURNBULL CONSULTING INC	
UNION CITY CONTRACTORS INC	
UNITED MAINTENANCE CONTRACTORS, INC	ENVIRONMENTAL RESTORATION
URIE AND URIE, DBA EMERGENCY SUPPLY CENTER	EMERGENCY SUPPLY CENTER
VANDER WEELE GROUP LLC	
VANGUARD BUILDING SYSTEMS INC	
VANGUARD RISK MANAGEMENT LLC	
VERGES, WT CONSTRUCTION CO, INC	
VEROTIX SYSTEMS INCORPORATED	VEROTIX SYSTEMS
VICCS, INC.	VICCS
VICKI L. GRAY	VLG ENGINEERING
WEIER, HEINZ-ULRICH G	
WEST CALHOUN CONSTRUCTION CO INC	
WHITE L.L.C.	
WILSON BUSINESS INTEGRATORS INC	WILSON GROUP THE
WISEDOME INC	
WORLD PREP INC	
WORLDEMERGENCY	
WORLDWINDS, INC.	
WYNN ENTERPRISES INC	D & D EMERGENCY SERVICES

Good answer...please try to help me as well in my "scope of work"
question...I think that is the most important right now
Thank you very much, I really appreciate it

ernestodiazf-ga ,

Thanks for your generosity -- it's much appreciated.

I've answered two of your questions thus far and -- judging from the
ratings -- you weren't fully satisfied with either answer.  Sorry...I
always try to do my best.

It's probably best to leave your other question open for another
researcher to tackle.  Hopefully, they'll be able to do a more
satisfactory job.


paf

Hi Pafalafa
I think you are right about my judging...your answers were great and
deserved five stars.... so I'm sorry, probably is because my mayor
concern is my third question. Please if you are still interested I'd
be glad to have some feedback...I'm working on it and I'm sure that
your help will be well rewarded regardless the posted price for it.
Thanks