The National Environmental Banking Association recently made formal request that the Assistant Secretary of the Army (Civil Works) undertake a programmatic review of U.S. Army Corps Districts for compliance and consistency with regard to the 2008 Mitigation Rule.
The Association has requested review for implementation of the 2008 Mitigation Rule, with explicit consideration to the Rule's Hierarchy, the Rule's Timeline, and for compliance of all mitigation projects in properly addressing the 12 elements of mitigation required under the Rule.
This outreach by NEBA comes as the U.S. Congress expresses strong concern for inconsistent application of the federal mitigation program by various Corps Districts and orders the agency to undertake steps to remedy these inconsistencies in the program. >Read More
NEBA's membership and governing board hope this action and such programmatic review will be used to help identify and address inconsistencies where they may exist across the Districts. We believe such a review will be very helpful in identifying opportunities for programmatic improvement, addressing refinements to the mitigation rule, and improving training. >Read Document
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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