SME has built a long history of providing comprehensive regulatory compliance and compliance monitoring services to the energy industry, completing projects for well pads, pipelines, power line corridors, and infrastructure projects. SME has established professional working relationships with federal and state regulatory agencies, based on technical excellence and a thorough understanding of regulatory processes. We assist our clients with the permitting process through compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act, Endangered Species Act, Migratory Bird Treaty Act, Clean Water Act, Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) regulations pertaining to discharge permits and stormwater management plans, and state and tribal regulations, as applicable.
SME provides a team of professionals that are well versed in dealing with the complexities associated with energy compliance requirements. Our energy clients include some of the largest providers of natural gas and electricity in the region, including La Plata Electric Association, Tri-State Generation and Transmission Association, Empire Electric Association, San Miguel Power Association, KC Electric Association, Inc., Reliable Power Consultants, and others. SME is one of the most relied-on consultants in the region for transmission projects.
Selected Projects
- Iron Horse Substation – Tri-State Generation and Transmission Association and La Plata Electric Association, La Plata County, Colorado, 2008
- La Plata Electric Association – various electric utility corridors – La Plata County, Colorado, 2008 to Present
- Tri-State Generation and Transmission Association and Empire Electric Association CO2 loop line, Montezuma County, Colorado, 2009 to 2010
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