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NAME: Colbert Gisele L
Last Name First Name Middle Initial
HOME ADDRESS: 907 1045 10th Street Miami Beach FL 33139
Apt No. House No./Street City State Zip Code
PHONE: 305-968-7797 30595-4593 305-397-1556 gcolbert@esciencesinc.com
Home Work Fax Email Address
Business Name: E Sciences, Inc.
Address: 402 815 NW 57th Avenue
No. Street
Professional License (describe)
Position: Senior Scientist
Licensed Environmental Professional
Miami FL 33126
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Senior Environmental Scientist
EDUCATION
M.S. in Biology, Florida International University, 2000
Post Graduate Studies in Environmental Law/Toxicology, Duke University, 1995
B.S. in Science, Biology (minor in Chemistry), Florida State University, 1994
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Licensed Environmental Professional
Smart Growth Partnership Southeast Chapter, Elected Board Member 2010
40-Hour Course in Wetland Identification and Delineation (USAGE Regulation IV program)
Leadership Miami, Class of 2006-2007
Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce, Natural Resources Committee
South Florida Association of Environmental Professionals, Board Member (2004-2007)
Florida Unified Mitigation Assessment Method Training, SFWMD, 2005
OSHA 40-Hour HAZWOPER/OSHA 8-HR Site Supervisor
PADI Open Water Diver
CAREER SUMMARY
Ms. Colbert has 15 years experience in managing and supervising technical projects and in leading inter-disciplinary
teams consisting of engineers, geologists, ecologists and other technical experts. Ms. Colbert has extensive
experience in all types of environmental permitting in the State of Florida (including ERP/MSSW, WUP, industrial
wastewater), as well as practical applications of wetland ecology and surface and groundwater hydrology in the South
and Central Florida ecosystems. She specializes in environmental permitting, natural resource management, directing
and conducting threatened and endangered species studies, habitat evaluation and conservation plans, wetland
jurisdictional determinations and mitigation assessments, and water quality analysis. Ms. Colbert is also a Certified
Environmental Florida Assessor and has performed numerous Phase I and II Environmental Site Assessments
throughout the United States. She frequently presents on permitting, wetlands, endangered species and water use
issues at the Florida Chamber Environmental Permitting School and Growth Management short courses as well as to
professional organizations in the South Florida area.
PROJECT EXPERIENCE
City of Miami Beach, Sunset Isles Permitting Analysis - Ms. Colbert was project manager in charge of
performing an environmental permitting evaluation for a force main rehabilitation project located between Sunset Isles
2 and 3 in Miami Beach.
Brickell Key Bridge Rehabilitation Permitting, City of Miami - Ms. Colbert is providing environmental permitting
support for this project to include aseagrass/benthic resource survey, report writing and completing permit
applications for the USAGE, SFWMD and DERM.
Grove Isle Private Bridge Rehabilitation Permitting -This project included conducting seagrass survey, benthic
habitat survey and delineating extents of mangroves for a bridge rehabilitation project in Miami-Dade County. Work
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included preparing and submitting federal, state and county permit applications, which were obtained without
Requests for Additional Information.
City of Doral, J.C. Bermudez Park Burrowing Owl Survey and Relocation - Ms. Colbert was in charge of
conducting a burrowing owl (Athene cunicu/aria f/o~idana) survey at JC Bermudez Park in the City of Doral. E
Sciences obtained a permit for nest relocation from the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission to
accommodate the Parks proposed construction project.
Miami Circle Seawall Restoration Project - Ms. Colbert was project manager in charge of conducting daily
turbidity monitoring and reporting to the project engineer and the FDEP during construction activities for the
restoration of the Miami Circle seawall.
South Florida Water Management District, Pal Mar East, Nine Gems - E Sciences is currently working to restore
the Pal Mar East -Nine Gems parcel, a 2,886 acre parcel located in southern Martin County between County Road
711 and Florida's Turnpike. Ms. Colbert is the manager for this project. The objective of the project is to enhance and
restore lost hydrologic and biologic function to a mosaic of flatwoods, wet prairie, depression marshes and sloughs
that had been drained and disturbed for both native range and improved pasture cattle grazing. E Sciences is
preparing restoration design plans and obtaining permits from the Florida Department of Environmental Protection
and the United States Army Corps of Engineers for wetland and listed species habitat restoration. Site plans include
invasive species control, prescribed burning and hydrology modifications to restore hydrology and habitat for this
wildlife management area.
South Florida Water Management District, Southern Glades Wildlife Enhancement Area - Ms. Colbert serves
as project manager in charge of preparing a wetland restoration plan and obtaining permits from the Florida
Department of Environmental Protection, Miami-Dade County and the United States Army Corps of Engineers for
wetland and listed species habitat restoration for the Southern Glades Wildlife Enhancement Area, a 170-acre parcel
adjacent to the Everglades. The restoration plan is designed to increase wetland functions, to provide habitat for listed
species and to control the influence of invasive species on the landscape. The restoration plan includes invasive
species control and hydrology modifications to restore hydrology and habitat for this wildlife management area that
serves as habitat for the Cape Sable sparrow and the Florida panther.
South Florida Water Management District, Central Florida Coordination Area Wetland Assessments -
Ms. Colbert serves as the project manager for this flagship wetland assessment program upon invitation from the
South Florida Water Management District. The overall project is a coordinated wetland assessment effort between
the South Florida, St. Johns River and Southwest Florida Water Management Districts. The project occurs within the
Central Florida Coordination Area (CFCA); the region where these three districts come together. The purpose of this
project is to identify potential trends in the ecological health and stability of wetlands within the CFCA. This
information will be used to guide management practices and decision making, including the allocation of water use
permits based on apparent effects of hydrology of the region's wetlands. The regulatory working group (RWG) and
the Environmental Assessment Subgroup (EAS) teams comprised of the three water management districts have
identified a need for a regional assessment of wetland conditions in the CFCA due to a rapidly increasing urbanization
and growing demands for groundwater use.
Ecological Components for Major Use Special Permits, Environmental Impact Analysis, City of Miami - E
Sciences was requested to assess the ecological aspects of the MUSP requirements for developing property in the
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City of Miami on four new development projects. Ms. Colbert managed each of these projects which included an
assessment of existing plant species and communities; wildlife and wildlife habitat; and aquatic species and
communities. For these projects E Sciences also evaluated the anticipated loss of these features based on review of
the site development plans and field visit. E Sciences then worked with the Client to develop innovative cost effective
solutions to minimize impacts if any to natural resources.
Sheridan Village Wetlands Permitting - Ms. Colbert served as project manager for obtaining ERP, ACOE, and
Broward County authorization for over 27 acres of wetland impacts resulting from a proposed large-scale residential
development on a 40-acre parcel of land. Ms. Colbert performed a wetland delineation and mitigation analysis using
the Uniform Mitigation Assessment Method (UMAM) and listed species survey for this development project. Her work
also included design of a wetland restoration site for compensatory mitigation as part of the ERP process, agency
coordination including legal counsel, elevation and grading design, planting plans, cost estimation of all proposed
activities, utilization of a referenced wetland, and coordinating wetland design with regulatory agencies.
Benthic Resources Survey and Permitting for Conduit Under Bear Cut, Miami-Dade County - Ms Colbert is
project manager providing environmental assessment and permitting support for the installation of approximately
2,550 linear feet of conduit located along the ocean side of the Bear Cut Bridge of the Rickenbacker Causeway in
Miami-Dade County, Florida. E Sciences conducted a wetland delineation, seagrass survey, benthic habitat survey
and delineated extents of mangroves within the project area. E Sciences subsequently worked with the design
engineers to develop construction methodologies to minimize resource impacts and thereby minimize permitting
requirements. Due to close coordination with agency regulators and design engineers, the project will qualify for a
Standard General Environmental Resources Permit from the FDEP. Additionally since the project will avoid impacts to
mangroves Miami-Dade County authorization will not be required for the project, saving valuable time and money for
the project.
Tamiami Canal Historic Swing Bridge PD&E, Florida DOT District 6 - Ms. Colbert prepared the Essential Fish
Habitat assessment and provided senior technical review of the, Wetland Evaluation and Endangered Species
Biological Assessment Technical Memos for this PD&E project of the historic bridge at the confluence of the Tamiami
Canal with the Miami River. Provided QA/QC support on all the technical documents for this project including the
Environmental Assessment.
Hialeah Rail Yard, Florida DOT District 6 -The Hialeah Rail Yard (HRY) is located at 9400 Northwest 37tH
Avenue, Hialeah, in Miami-Dade County, Florida and encompasses approximately 54 acres. It is the southern
terminus of a 79-mile rail corridor known as Tri-Rail. The HRY was originally constructed by a CSX Transportation
(CSXT) predecessor railroad in 1956; however, portions of the rail line and associated support buildings were
constructed in the early to mid 1920's. E Sciences prepared a report of the existing environmental conditions
including contamination, asbestos, stormwater, wetlands, listed species and cultural resources of the HRY. E
Sciences also provided recommendations for handling contamination and stormwater issues at the facility and
provided guidance on how FDOT should manage the tenants at this facility in regards to environmental issues. Ms.
Colbert provided senior technical review of this report and provided leadership in identifying and resolving
environmental issues.
Indian Street Bridge Update to Environmental Impact Statement Support Documents (CSER, WER, and
ESBA), Florida DOT D4 -The FDOT District 4 project in Martin County consists of road widening and installation of
drainage features. This project runs east along Martin Highway, and crosses the South Fork of the St. Lucie River
with a new bridge structure to tie into the existing Indian Street corridor at Willoughby Blvd. Ms. Colbert lead the field
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effort and reporting of the results of the assessment of contamination and natural resource issues (wetlands and
listed species) related to the proposed road widening and pond and drainage features locations along the project
corridor including a seagrass survey performed at the proposed bridge location.
-95 Auxiliary Lanes PD&E Update, Florida DOT D4 -FDOT D4 is completing the PD&E Study for this project and
Ms. Colbert conducted the wetland delineation and listed species survey for the final design stage of the project. She
also prepared the Summary of Future FDOT and Contractor Responsibilities in support of the preparation of the
upcoming Design Build (D/B) Proposal for the I-95 Auxiliary Lanes project.
Dixie Highway PD&E Reevaluation and Mitigation Support, FDOT D4 -Conducting field assessments and report
writing for WER and ESBA updates, as well as conducting a new EFH assessment as none had previously been
conducted. EFH was accepted by NMFS without edits or comments. Mitigation support included design and
construction oversight for offsite mangrove mitigation at Westlake Park and conducting onsite oyster bed surveys and
relocation.
I-75 and I-95 ITS Installation Environmental Support, FDOT D4 -Providing environmental planning and permitting
support for this project in Broward County. Ms. Colbert led the field effort and reporting of the results of the
assessment of contamination and natural resource issues (wetlands and listed species) related to the proposed
installation of structures associated with the ITS project.
Little Mud Creek Bridge Replacement, ESBAIEFH Assessment, Florida DOT District 4 - Ms. Colbert conducted
an Endangered Species Biological Assessment/Essential Fish Habitat assessment for the presence and potential
habitat of threatened and endangered species for an FDOT bridge reconstruction project in St. Lucie County.
Species observed include manatees, seagrass and numerous bird species.
SR 51US1 Lateral Ditch Reconstruction Permitting, Florida DOT D4 -This FDOT District 4 project in Indian
River County consists of reconstruction of a stormwater management ditch that sustained major damage from
hurricane activity. Permitting work for this project includes delineation of wetlands and mangroves, creation and
submittal of ERP application to the SFWMD and USACE and design of mitigation measures.
SR A1A Shoreline Stabilization Permitting, Florida DOT D4 - Ms. Colbert provided federal and state permitting
support including wetland, mangrove and mean high tide delineation, completion of ERP application and agency
coordination for this FDOT stabilization project in Palm Beach County. Wood stork impact issues were resolved with
no offsite mitigation required.
Griffin Road Mitigation Monitoring, Florida DOT D4 -Conduct wetland mitigation monitoring in support of state
and county permits for a freshwater wetland mitigation site constructed by FDOT in Broward County.
Grove Isle Private Bridge Rehabilitation Permitting -This project included conducting seagrass survey, benthic
habitat survey and delineating extents of mangroves for a bridge rehabilitation project in Miami-Dade County. Work
included preparing and submitting federal, state and county permit applications, which were obtained without
Requests for Additional Information.
S.W. 157th Road Widening, Miami-Dade County Public Works Department -Working in partnership with project
engineers to obtain federal, state and county authorization for impacts to wetlands and endangered species habitat
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for this 2-mile road widening project. Activities include wetland delineation, coordination with agency reviewers and
the Miami-Dade County PWD, and preparation of federal, state and county permit applications.
City of Fort Lauderdale - Ms. Colbert conducted surveys and permitting for burrowing owl and gopher tortoise
relocation at the Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport. Ms. Colbert also provides ongoing technical support for
environmental issues related to Phase I ESAs and other projects conducted for the City.
Jupiter AIWW Maintenance Dredging and Beach Fill Placement Project -E Sciences was responsible for 24/7
manatee observation and water quality monitoring during dredging activities in the vicinity of the Jupiter Inlet in the
Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway in Jupiter. Ms. Colbert was a lead manatee observer for this project. The duration of
the dredging and beach fill placement was approximately three months. In addition to the daily manatee observation
and turbidity monitoring, E Sciences conducted post-dredge seagrass surveys and compared the data to surveys
conducted prior to the dredging to determine if the dredging activities resulted in impacts to existing seagrasses.
Reports were submitted to the project engineer and the Florida Department of Environmental Protection.
TitanlTarmac America, Sites Throughout Florida - Ms. Colbert has been providing ongoing permitting,
environmental and ecological services for Titan America at numerous facilities throughout the state of Florida.
Services include the preparation of Water Use Permits, Environmental Resource Permits and Individual Industrial
Wastewater Permits for mining facilities and concrete batch plants. Additional work includes water use compliance
inspections of batch plants and conducting Phase Environmental Site Assessments, ecological land use
assessments, habitat evaluation and agency negotiations.
Center Sand Mine, Lake County, Florida - Ms. Colbert is project manager in charge of preparing applications and
obtaining various permits for Tarmac America's 690-acre sand mine in Lake County. Permitting activities include
modification to an Individual Consumptive Use Permit (CUP) from the SJRWMD, an Individual Industrial Wastewater
(IWW) permit from the FDEP, and aNon-Transient, Non-Community Public Water Supply (PWS) permit from the
FDEP. In order to prepare these applications, extensive geological and hydrological research and analysis,
stormwater calculations, and wetland and listed species surveys were conducted. In support of the CUP renewal, E
Sciences provided detailed analyses demonstrating that the quantities of groundwater and reclaimed water proposed
for use in the mining, processing, and reclamation activities are necessary for proposed operations. E Sciences also
has provided documentation that the water usage at the mine operation will not adversely affect wetlands, water
resources, and existing users. In support of the IWW permit renewal, FDEP requested that groundwater monitoring
be conducted to evaluated the potential loading of nitrate, nitrite, total dissolved solids (TDS) and fecal Coliform in the
surficial and Floridan Aquifers as a result of the introduction of re-use water from Conserv II. In response, E Sciences
developed a surficial and groundwater monitoring plan to evaluate these potential impacts laterally and vertically to a
depth of 900 feet.
Gopher Tortoise Survey and Relocation Permit, Lake County, Florida - Ms. Colbert was project manager in
charge of conducting a 100% gopher tortoise survey for a Tarmac America 160-acre expansion mine site consisting
of Pine Flatwoods. The survey determined that approximately 58 gopher tortoises inhabit the site and need to be
relocated. E Sciences prepared the permit application to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission and
coordinated relocation with the tortoise recipient site upon permit issuance.
Water Use Permit, Miami-Dade County, Florida - Ms. Colbert is project manager for preparing a WUP renewal for
the Pennsuco Mine Site Complex in Miami-Dade County. The Pennsuco site consists of aggregates operations,
cement plant, block plant, and two ready-mix plants. The site operates 44 wells and uses approximately 35 million
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gallons of water per day. E Sciences worked with the client to install new meters to obtain accurate water usage
readings for each of the onsite wells. This site required a regulatory information review to determine the potential of
onsite and offsite contamination plumes being impacted by the drawdown from the wells. Issues that needed to be
addressed in the water use permit application included potential impacts to wetlands and an adjacent wellfield.
Water Use Compliance Audits, Tarmac Sites throughout Florida - Ms. Colbert is project manager in charge of
conducting water use compliance audits at 30 of Tarmac's facilities (batch plants, block plants, and distribution yards)
throughout the State of Florida within the SFWMD, SJRWMD, and SWFWMD. The purpose of the audits are to
document current site conditions with respect to the water use rules and regulations of the District and to make
recommendations for future water use compliance and conservation at each of the facilities.
Industrial Wastewater Permitting, Tarmac Sites in South Florida - Ms. Colbert is project manager working in
coordination with a professional engineer for permitting four concrete batch plants for industrial waste discharges.
Although each of these are requests for continued coverage under generic permits, the sites and operations have
been modified and therefore are requiring redesign of the wastewater management systems.
Consumptive Use Permit (CUP), Tarmac Stuart Concrete Batch Plant -This site required conducting regulatory
information review to screen potential offsite contamination impacts from adjacent chlorinated solvent plumes and
modeling to show that the drawdown at the batch plant was not impacting these plumes. Ms. Colbert acted as project
manager in preparing the CUP permit for the plant, which was permitted and approved with no Requests for
Additional Information.
Nocatee Parcel Phase I ESA and Ecological Assessment, Desoto County, Florida - E Sciences performed a
Phase I ESA and Ecological Assessment on this 116 acre improved pasture site. E Sciences identified elevated areas
within the site that may have contained contaminated buried material and further evaluation was recommended. E
Sciences also evaluated the presence and quality of jurisdictional wetlands located within the limits of the project
(approximately 45 acres), verified if habitat conducive to listed species was present onsite, determined the
approximate acreage of the property that could be developed for industrial purposes, and determined the permitting
and zoning requirements and approximate timeframes for obtaining the necessary permits and zoning changes.
Roman Gate Ecological Assessment, Hendry County, Florida - Ms. Colbert acted as project manager for
conducting site analyses and preparation of conservation plans and recommendations fora 300+ acre property in
Hendry County, directly adjacent to the Big Cypress Seminole Indian Reservation. Site analysis work included field
identification of protected species and their habitats and wetland resources. Approximately 75 acres of wetlands were
delineated on this site. Conservation plans included GIS models for conserving high quality cypress wetland areas
and primary habitat for the Florida panther and Florida black bear, both of which are located on the project site.
Additionally, site plans identified areas suitable for development and suggested ways to maximize development while
preserving high-quality wetland and listed species habitat.
Blue Palms Development, Miami, Florida - Ms. Colbert provided permitting support for two proposed
condominium buildings located within a coastal wetland area. Ms. Colbert delineated the onsite coastal wetlands and
prepared the Class I permit application. For the high quality coastal wetlands that will be preserved, Ms. Colbert is
preparing the wetlands maintenance and monitoring plan. She coordinated with Miami-Dade County DERM to
determine mitigation options for the coastal wetlands to be impacted. Ms. Colbert also modified the SFWMD ERP
permit to include the new development's onsite stormwater management.
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Prime Rate and CNC Ranch, Okeechobee, Florida - Ms. Colbert served as team leader in charge of coordinating
and conducting environmental studies in support of two South Florida Water Management District Environmental
Resource Permit Applications for proposed residential developments in Okeechobee, Florida. The project required
performing wetland and threatened and endangered species surveys on two ranches (900-acres and 450-acres). 150
acres of wetlands were delineated across both sites. She prepared the wetland and natural resources survey reports
and maintenance and monitoring plans, and coordinated and worked with the site civil engineers to provide
information to prepare the stormwater management reports and paving, grading and drainage plans. Ms. Colbert
prepared apre- and post-development phosphorus analysis required for modification to the SFWMD Works of the
District permits for each property. In addition to the permitting work, she conducted the Phase I ESA for both ranch
properties.
PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE
Biscayne Bay Coastal Wetlands, Miami-Dade County, Florida - Ms. Colbert assisted in providing the
assessment of over 1,000 acres of former agricultural and industrial land in southern Miami-Dade County. The
parcels were being purchased by the SFWMD for use as wetland restoration and water retention. Numerous
environmental concerns were identified throughout the project area, which included: general application and historic
use of pesticides, herbicides and insecticides, petroleum storage tanks, agrochemical mixing and loading areas, solid
waste disposal and illegal dumping. The results of the Ecological Risk Assessment showed potential impacts with
respect to DDT and chlordane on sediment dwelling organisms, birds and surface water bodies.
Homestead General Aviation Airport, Florida -For Miami-Dade County DERM, Ms. Colbert helped mitigate
impacts on wetlands on Miami-Dade County Aviation Department (MDAD) property. The project involved evaluation
of alternatives to resolve a Notice of Violation, including site restoration, permitting requirements, mitigation banking,
and a proposed land swap with the National Park Service. Ms. Colbert applied the Wetlands Rapid Assessment
Procedure (WRAP) during biological and ecological field surveys, and also helped determine the scope and cost of
each evaluated alternative. Ms. Colbert helped prepare the final deliverables, including acost/benefit analysis
delineating each alternative and various WRAP reports describing the biological makeup of the subject and proposed
swap parcels.
The Commons, Davie, Florida - Ms. Colbert was in charge of preparing the vegetation and wildlife, wetlands,
water quality and soil components of the Application of Development Approval (ADA) for the Development of
Regional Impact for a proposed mixed use center in Davie, Florida. She was the field team leader for delineating 15-
acres of wetlands and identifying vegetation and wildlife observed on the 152-acre cattle pasture property. She also
assessed the biological value of the wetlands and prepared the mitigation assessment for the impacts to the wetlands
using the Uniform Mitigation Assessment Method.
Oceanside Shopping Center Phase Illl ESA, Pompano Beach, Florida - Ms. Colbert conducted a due diligence
analysis to include a Phase I and limited Phase II assessment for the shopping center and vacant parcel, which
contained a former gasoline station. The scope of work included historical research, site reconnaissance and soil and
groundwater sampling. Ms. Colbert supervised the excavation of test pits for potential underground storage tanks
and the installation of groundwater monitoring wells for sampling, and also provided cost estimates and
recommendations for remediation. This project site is scheduled for redevelopment upon completion of remediation.
Cannonsport Marina Due Diligence, West Palm Beach, Florida -The property contains five buildings, on
approximately 1.5 acres of upland, consisting of three motels, a single family residence and Cannonsport Marina (42
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wet slips on 1.5 acres of leased submerged land). Ms. Colbert conducted a due diligence analysis to include a Phase
I and limited Phase II assessment for the marina and associated infrastructure. The scope of work for assessment of
the entire property included historical research, site reconnaissance, soil, sediment and groundwater sampling.
Recommendations for further assessment were provided.
Wellington Preserve, Wellington, Florida - Ms. Colbert served as project manager for the Phase I and II
Environmental Site Assessment and Site Assessment Report for this 640-acre agricultural property operated as a
citrus grove since the 1960s and converted to grow row crops approximately five years ago. The farm operates 12
pumping stations with an AST generator and diesel engine. Recognized environmental conditions identified included
historical agrochemical practices and petroleum discharges.
Marina in Palm City, Palm Beach County, Florida - Ms. Colbert provided specific permitting support for this
marina facility in Palm City, Florida. Ms. Colbert conducted a site visit and reviewed permitting files at the FDEP and
SFWMD to understand the regulatory and proprietary issues at this facility, and to determine the likelihood of
obtaining a permit to dredge. She also prepared a technical guidance document outlining the issues related to
dredging in the marina and informed the client of the various alternatives on how to proceed with the project in an
Aquatic Preserve and Outstanding Florida Waters.
NAS Key West, Florida, and NAS Pascagoula, Mississippi - Ms. Colbert prepared the Integrated Natural
Resource Management Plan (INRMP) and Environmental Assessment for Naval Air Station (NAS) Key West and
NAS Pascagoula. The INRMP delineated a 10-year program for environmental management/natural resource
conservation which is fully integrated with each facility's military mission and daily operations. As part of her
assessment, Ms. Colbert addressed issues such as water quality, land management, conservation of T&E species,
fish and wildlife habitat protection/restoration and the enhancement of natural resource-based recreation for military
families and the local communities. Ms. Colbert prepared objectives and planned actions for these items as well as
target years for completion and budgets for the action items. She also coordinated activities with federal and state
wildlife agencies to ensure cooperative resource management.
Neptune RTS, New York and New Jersey - Ms. Colbert provided environmental services and regulatory filings for
the New Jersey and New York sections that constituted the first phase of the multibillion-dollar Neptune Regional
Transmission System (Neptune RTS). The subsea, high-voltage direct-current electric cable transmission network
connects power-short urban locations in the northeastern United States with energy-rich areas in Canada, Maine, and
New Jersey. Ms. Colbert conducted site investigations to identify environmental issues on Long Island and Roosevelt
Island, New York, and Sayreville, New Jersey. She led the effort to establish routing evaluations through freshwater
and tidal wetland areas, significant coastal and fish and wildlife habitat areas, and threatened and endangered
species habitat areas. She also provided close coordination with federal and state environmental and wildlife
agencies.
Fortistar Power Stations, Staten Island, New York - Ms. Colbert performed wetland delineations associated with
the proposed electric and gas transmission lines for a proposed sub-80-MW power facility. Ms. Colbert assisted in
identifying and delineating all wetlands found along the 2-mile route and helped prepare the survey report for
wetlands and bodies of water in support of the overall environmental assessment for the project.
Sprint Fiber Optic Cable, Manahawkin, New Jersey -For Sprint, Ms Colbert managed the environmental due
diligence assessment to identify obvious potential environmental problems, identify requisite environmental permits,
and estimate permit acquisition cost and time. The project included a site survey and consultation with federal, state
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and local regulatory agencies. When her initial survey determined that the proposed project site was located in a
transition wetland area with potential to contain threatened and endangered plant and wildlife species, Ms. Colbert
suggested alternate cable routes and installation techniques to avoid impacts and assure a more timely and favorable
response from the involved state and federal agencies. She then completed the New Jersey Department of
Environmental Protection's Freshwater Wetlands General Permit application and coordination with United States Fish
and Wildlife Service.
Sprint Fiber Optic Cable, Boston, Massachusetts - Ms. Colbert managed this environmental due diligence
assessment to identify obvious potential environmental problems, identify requisite environmental permits, and
estimate permit acquisition cost and time. The project included a site survey and consultation with state and local
regulatory agencies to identify their concerns.
AT&T Fiber Optic Cable, Manchester to Dunnigan, California - As the biological/water quality monitor, Ms.
Colbert ensured that all sensitive bodies of surface water and terrestrial/wildlife resources were properly identified and
that appropriate mitigation measures were implemented. She identified sensitive animal and plant species, including
threatened and endangered (T/E) species along the proposed 152-mile cable route; as well as sensitive riparian
habitat and vernal pools.
Corbin Street Intermodal Rail Facility, Newark, New Jersey - Ms. Colbert served as project manager in charge of
evaluating issues related to contaminated areas, waterfront development, wetlands, and permitting along the project
corridor for the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey. Ms. Colbert developed environmental design criteria for
proposed alignments to help maximize engineering design and operational efficiencies while minimizing adverse
environmental impacts. She prepared a preliminary regulatory permitting time line for the rail development project and
calculated associated order-of-magnitude costs for completion of the permitting process. Under her leadership, team
members estimated wetland locations using soil maps, National Wetland Inventory maps, and state wetland maps,
and then performed field surveys to verify and supplement the information. In addition, Ms. Colbert led a background
data search and site reconnaissance to identify potentially contaminated areas along the proposed rail corridor, as
well as the preparation of a Phase II environmental site assessment work plan to investigate those areas.
For the Departments of the Army and Air Force, Army and Air Force Exchange Service, McGuire Air Force
Base EA - In charge of preparing the Environmental Assessment for proposed construction of a gas station,
automated car wash, shoppette and pizza hut, at McGuire Air Force Base, New Hanover Township, Burlington
County, New Jersey. This EA evaluated the Proposed Action and the No-Action Alternative. Under the No-Action
alternative, AAFES would not construct new collocated and central facilities for use by authorized patrons.
Resources considered in the EA include: topography, geology, water resources, noise, hazardous materials and
wastes, infrastructure and utilities, biological resources, cultural resources, and socioeconomic resources.
For the Department of the Navy, Overseas Environmental Assessment, Trident Pacific Flight Testing -The
proposed action discussed in this Overseas Environmental Assessment (OEA) was the testing of the TRIDENT II D-5
missile and its variants by the United States Department of the Navy (Navy). The proposed action, flight testing of the
TRIDENT II D-5 missile in the Pacific Ocean could result in environmental effects during missile launch and reentry
body impact. The launch area would be within the boundaries of the non-territorial waters of the Point Mugu Sea
Range or the Southern California Range Complex Offshore Areas. The impact area (flight termination point) would
be the broad ocean areas of the Pacific Ocean.Test scenarios included a submarine missile launch from the Point
Mugu Sea Range, missile flight, and an impact (termination) in the open ocean area of the Pacific Ocean. Testing
involved the use of non-tactical, test reentry bodies (RBs).
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Ms. Colbert was in charge of preparing the Affected Environment section of the OEA. This chapter provided a
comprehensive overview of the affected environment at the test locations for the proposed action. The discussion
included relevant aspects and current conditions of the resources in the test areas. The descriptions established a
baseline for the physical and biological environment against which the potential environmental impacts of the
proposed action were assessed. Ms. Colbert evaluated the following: air quality, general marine environment,
bathymetric features and marine sediments, circulation, geologic hazards, marine water characteristics, water and
sediment pollution, marine sanctuaries, coral reefs, fish and fish habitat, EFH, marine mammals, sea birds and T&E
species.
Homestead Air Reserve Base -This was under contract to AFCEE, conducted contamination assessment and
groundwater monitoring.
EA for the Disposal of the Naval Ammunition Support Detatchment in Vieques, Puerto Rico -The EA
addressed the transfer and proposed reuse of the property by the Government of Puerto Rico. The analysis
conducted in the EA focused on the following resources: land use and aesthetics, soils, water quality, air quality,
noise, terrestrial and marine environments, threatened and endangered species, socioeconomics, cultural resources,
environmental contamination, and coastal zone management.
SELECT Presentations
• 2008, 2009 and 2010 Florida Chamber Environmental Permitting Summer School in Marco Island, FL:
UMAM -The Basics and Beyond.
• 2009 Annual Growth Management and Environmental Permitting Short Course in Orlando, FI., Linking
Growth and Water Supply
• 2008 Annual Growth Management and Environmental Permitting Short Course in Dayton Beach, FL: Cent~a/
Florida Coordination Area: P~euiew of Florida's Water Future
• Hot Topics in Environmental and Land Use Law, April 25, 2008: Wate~Supp/y and Wastewater Treatment
• 2007 and 2006 Florida Chamber Annual Environmental Permitting Summer School in Marco Island, FL:
Science Based Solutions to Permitting and Mitigation in the Coastal Marine Enui~onment
• Attorney's Real Estate Council (2007): Permitting, Wet/ands and Listed Species Genera/ Overview
• 2006 Annual Growth Management Environmental Permitting Short Course, Orlando, FL: Fede~a/ Wet/ands
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