SUMMARY
This workshop, co-chaired by Seth Jaffe, will cover the entire range of current MEPA/NEPA compliance processes, from developing proposals and alternatives through judicial review. The program will provide both a broad outline of requirements under NEPA and MEPA, for large and small projects, and address more advanced issues of interest to experienced practitioners, including a discussion of recent developments under MEPA and current case law under both MEPA and NEPA. In recognition of the interdisciplinary nature of MEPA/NEPA compliance teams, the respective roles of lawyers, environmental professionals, and governmental officials will be a pervasive theme, as will similarities and differences between MEPA and NEPA and joint compliance processes.
Foley Hoag Partner Douglas M. McGarrah, is a featured speaker and will present "Putting it All Together: Practical Tips for EIS/EIR Design and Preparation."