According to analysis of ORM2 data received under FOIA from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, those seeking environmental permits are best to use Mitigation Banks in answering the need for mitigation. Purchasing credits from a Mitigation Bank cuts permitting time in half when considering other forms of offset.
This new analysis from the National Environmental Banking Association (NEBA) shows that undertaking permittee-responsible mitigation is by contrast the slowest option for obtaining most permits required when compensating for unavoidable losses under Section 404 of the Clean Water Act.
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The mitigation banking industry is at a pivotal moment. Regulatory shifts, evolving interpretations of the 2008 Mitigation Rule, and increasing pressure from alternative mitigation programs are reshaping the landscape. In this environment, a unified voice is not just beneficial—it’s essential. That’s where membership in the National Environmental Banking Association (NEBA) makes a difference.
Read MoreAccording to US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) data, there are more than 8 million Advance Mitigation Credits sitting on the ledgers of the many dozens of In-Lieu Fee (ILF) Programs across the United States today, nearly all of which are exempt from any financial assurance that the mitigation projects will actually be performed.
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