Laura Springsteen

About Laura Springsteen

Driven and passionate environmental leader leveraging 20 years’ experience managing and mitigating the environmental, regulatory, and community impacts of large infrastructure development.WHAT I DO:* Interpret technical legislation and industry jargon to guide project teams to successful projects, minimizing environmental impact and reducing future risk and cost* Navigate the changing regulatory landscape for successful business development * Drive research, projects, and education to move organization forward in environmental awareness and complianceKEY ACCOMPLISHMENTS:* Driving research and implementation of renewable and sustainability initiatives (including biogas, solar, and carbon sequestration), ensuring growth was in-line with regulatory expectations and corporate vision.*Receiving the Outstanding Achievement Award for coordination with archaeologists and representatives of Federally Recognized Tribes for work on Dimple Dell pre-historic site discovery.* Working successfully with Army Corps of Engineers, Bureau of Land Management, US Forest Service, US Fish & Wildlife Office to manage environmental permits for over $250 million in natural gas distribution and transmission projects annually.* Leading environmental assessments and compliance programs for major developments including Juneau International airport, SLC Shorelands Management, Legacy Parkway, and Yellowstone Club.SKILLS & COMPETENCIES:Project Management | Permitting | SustainabilityLeadership | Natural Gas | Renewables | Power ProjectsEnvironmental Compliance | FERC & NEPA Permitting | Personnel Training

Experience

1. Environmental Consultant

   Williams

   Jan 2013 — Present · Salt Lake City, UT, US

   Managed coordination and submission for environmental permits for over $250 million in construction of natural gas distribution and transmission projects annually. Drove research and implementation of renewable and sustainability initiatives (including biogas, solar, and carbon sequestration), ensuring growth was in-line with regulatory expectations and corporate vision. • Revised PUCC natural gas tariff to allow transmission of bio-gas on Dominion system after thorough compliance evaluation with environmental and safety guidance.• Delivered research on nature-based carbon sequestration projects to offset CO2 emissions.• Advised solar facility managers on erosion control, and wildlife management for eight solar facilities.• Completed financial analysis of solar projects and biogas development as part of Dominion portfolio.• Supervised contractors for regulatory permit applications, compliance, monitoring, and inspections.• Worked closely and effectively with Army Corps of Engineers, Bureau of Land Management, US Forest Service, US Fish & Wildlife Office, and Utah State Historic Preservation Office, and Utah Department of Environmental Quality.• Received Outstanding Achievement Award for coordination with archaeologists and representatives of Federally Recognized Tribes for work on Dimple Dell pre-historic site discovery.

Education

• Sonoma State University

  B.A., Studio Art

  1990 — 1992

• Harvard Extension School

  Master of Liberal Arts, Sustainability

  2013 — 2019

• Sonoma State University

  BS, Geology

  1995 — 1998

• University of Utah

  City/Urban, Community and Regional Planning

  2004 — 2006

Skills

• Nepa
• Environmental Planning
• Environmental Compliance
• Environmental Awareness
• Ecology
• Wetlands
• Environmental Monitoring
• Phase I
• Soil
• Water Resources
• Environmental Engineering
• Environmental Consulting
• Environmental Issues
• Environmental Management Systems
• Environmental Policy
• Environmental Impact Assessment
• Sustainability