There has been much recent discussion around proposed changes to the 2008 Mitigation Rule (Rule). There have even been some claiming to represent our industry who are proposing to re-elevate Permittee-Responsible Mitigation in the hierarchy of mitigation forms under the Rule. Some are proposing to do away with Inter-Agency Review Teams (IRTs) and still others are trying to propose that cash be the only approved mechanism for mitigation bank financial assurances.
NEBA's simple question is this: Do you think substantive changes in the 2008 Mitigation Rule need to be made?
The National Environmental Banking Association (NEBA) stands as the leading national voice for the environmental and mitigation banking industry in the United States. Formed to represent professionals and companies engaged in mitigation, conservation, and environmental credit markets, NEBA advocates for market-based solutions that deliver measurable, science-driven ecological outcomes. At its core, NEBA supports the
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The National Environmental Banking Association (NEBA) recently submitted formal comments to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency regarding the proposed update to the definition of Waters of the United States (WOTUS). These comments reflect NEBA’s continued commitment to regulatory clarity, consistency, and workable implementation for mitigation bankers, landowners, and project sponsors nationwide. In its submission,
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