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UPCD 667 - Environmental Planning and Impact Assessment

3 Credit(s)

Description:
Environmental impact evaluation is a vital component of any planning effort. This course surveys major areas of government involvement in environmental and socio-economic impact assessment as it related to planning including: National Environment Policy Act (NEPA); State environmental policy acts (SEPAs); Municipal and regional planning authorities; Wildlife and land conservation laws; and, Environmental media laws (e.g., Clean Water Act, Clean Air Act, etc.). In doing so, the course provides an overview on how an environmental impact assessment can/must be developed in light of important public policies. The course also examines the legal ‘standing’ and political voice employed by stakeholder groups in planning and impact assessment activities.

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