Regulatory Compliance

Airport operators around the world face an array of environmental regulations, which, if not strategically managed, can delay capital project implementation and adversely affect community relations and the image of the airport. LeighFisher supports airport operators in the compliance with environmental regulations. This support typically involves assisting with strategic environmental reviews, advising on permit compliance strategies, and providing technical support and advocacy for an airport operator during the development of local environmental plans. In addition, our services go beyond compliance to support airport operators in managing public involvement processes, which are integral to the successful delivery of environmental projects.

A comprehensive environmental review is often required in undertaking substantial capacity expansion projects. LeighFisher is experienced at managing and performing the technical aspects of environmental reviews (such as those required by the National Environmental Policy Act in the United States) for some of the most significant airport projects undertaken in the past decade. In addition to the complex reviews for large and environmentally significant projects, we also help airports quickly and efficiently complete more straightforward reviews (such Environmental Assessments or confirmation that the project meets the requirements of a Categorical Exclusion) for myriad smaller projects.

LeighFisher takes an active role in advising airport management on the environmental permitting consequences of potential capital projects. In addition, LeighFisher is experienced in helping airports develop and implement recordkeeping and reporting programs to ensure environmental compliance.

Airports are not just an important factor in the local economy, but also an important component of the local environment. As such, in environmental plans developed by local planning agencies or state environmental agencies, airport operators are often required or requested to take certain actions. On behalf of our airport clients during the development of those plans, we help bring regional and national perspectives to the discussion to ensure that airport operators are not held responsible for activities or results that are beyond their control.

For examples of related environmental regulatory compliance services provided by LeighFisher, please click on the Services tab above. For a list of our recent client experience, please click on the Projects tab above.