1. Introduction and Overview U. S. Fish and Wildlife Service Pre-Acquisition Environmental Site Assessment Guidance Craig Moore Division of Environmental Quality U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service 703-358-2148 (office) craig_r_moore@fws.gov

2. Working with others to conserve, protect, and enhance fish, wildlife, and plants and their habitats for the continuing benefit of the American people. National Wildlife Refuge System Mission of Fish and Wildlife Service

3. Introduction and Overview Acquisitions Include: all types of land, habitat, and geographic settings from many sources: private entities other agencies (e.g. DOD, DOE)

4. Urban sprawl – Crystal River NWR, FL Much of the land we acquire is not “untouched by humans”

5. Illegal trash dump These photos are from National Wildlife Refuges!

6. Contaminant drums and debris

8. These photos were taken on National Wildlife Refuges!

9. DOI/FWS Policy is to minimize liability and address threats to fish, wildlife, and their habitat. FWS (341 FW 3) follows DOI Environmental Site Assessment Guidance (602 DM 2). These are based on ASTM Standards and other non-scope items. Policies and Guidance for Environmental Site Assessments

10. Subsurface drain outlet

11. Irrigation runoff

12. FWS Level 1 ESA training (NCTC) Level 2 and 3 ESA’s conducted by FWS: Environmental Contaminants Specialists, Environmental Engineer, or Approved Contractor FWS Requirements:

13. FWS Environmental Contaminants Specialists and Environmental Engineers will undergo certification as Certified Environmental Professionals (CEPs) when the revised DOI/AAI guidance is released. The FWS CEPs will sign off and approve all ESAs. Implementation of Revised DOI/AAI Policy and Guidance

14. …any questions ? Craig Moore Division of Environmental Quality U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service 703-358-2148 (office) craig_r_moore@fws.gov

15. Certification/License, Education and Relevant Experience Requirements Hold a current Professional Engineer’s or Professional Geologist’s license and have the equivalent of three years of full-time relevant experience OR Hold a current registration from a state, tribe, U.S. territory, or the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico and have the equivalent of three years of full-time relevant experience OR Be licensed or certified by the federal government, a state, tribe, U.S. territory, or the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico to perform environmental inquiries as defined by the AAI rule (Section 312.21) and have the equivalent of three years of full-time relevant experience. A person who does not hold a relevant license or certificate may still qualify as an environmental professional if he/she Has a Baccalaureate or higher degree from an accredited institution of higher education in a discipline of engineering or science and have the equivalent of five years of full-time relevant experience A person who does not have a relevant license or certificate and does not hold a university degree in a discipline of engineering or science can qualify as an environmental professional if he/she Has the equivalent of ten years of full-time relevant experience. Additional Requirements Remain current in his/her field through participation in continuing education or other relevant activities Requirements of an Environmental Professional - AAI Final Rule