Built & Natural Environment

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1 Finding sustainable solutions in the Built & Natural Environment rpsgroup.com

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3 rpsgroup.com 3 Built & Natural Environment RPS offers a comprehensive range of consulting services and technology solutions to support our clients working in the built and natural environment. RPS is unique in providing science, engineering and regulatory advisory experience to numerous sectors of the economy including natural resource development, municipal infrastructure, public and private real estate development, energy, industrial manufacturing, and banking/private equity. The breadth of our built and natural environment services provides a holistic approach to design, risk assessment and management, and regulatory compliance for both land and marine-based projects. Our combination of expertise and proprietary technology provides trusted guidance throughout the entire life-cycle of any project, from initial conceptual planning, to resource identification and acquisition, design and permitting, and operation and maintenance.

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5 rpsgroup.com 5 Water Resources in the built & natural environment RPS has the expertise and experience to assist clients with meeting the increasing demands on our country s water infrastructure and environment by developing solutions that are sustainable and environmentally sound. We provide innovative solutions to key water resource challenges including drought planning, water resource management, flood planning and control, groundwater production and protection, and stormwater management. Water Supply Water Rights Reuse Development Unappropriated Water Analysis Feasibility and Demand Analyses Water Quality Environmental Flow Studies In-stream Flow Analysis and Studies TMDL Studies Evaluations for Delisting of 303D Classified Water Bodies Groundwater Contamination Investigations Transport/Availability Modeling Aquifer Testing and Modeling Plume Identification and Remediation Stormwater Management Drainage and Flood Control Low Impact Development Hydraulic and Hydrologic Modeling Culvert and Bridge Hydraulic Design Channel Analysis and Design Dam Safety Statistical Flood Frequency Analyses Flood Damage Evaluation FEMA Map Revisions (CLOMR, LOMR, LOMA) Erosion and Sedimentation Control Systems Water Quality Stream Restoration NPDES Stormwater Compliance Monitoring, Sampling, and Modeling

6 Successful Partners delivering quality results

7 rpsgroup.com 7 Municipal Infrastructure in the built & natural environment Whether it s finding solutions to challenges associated with aging infrastructure or providing the best means of accommodating new growth, RPS professionals routinely develop cost-effective analyses and designs for a wide range of infrastructure projects. We take pride in providing full services to our partners and stakeholders in our Program Management roles as well as through all individual project phases including planning, permitting, design, and construction. Municipal Infrastructure Water Surface Water Conversion Supply and Distribution Transmission Treatment and Rehabilitation Storage Direct and Indirect Reuse Well Fields Wastewater Collection Treatment Bio-solids Handling and Disposal Odor Control Pipeline Condition Assessment Trenchless Rehabilitation Design TPDES and EPA Permitting Drainage and Flood Control Open Channels Storm Drain Systems Detention Ponds and Dams Hydraulic and Hydrologic Modeling NPDES Permitting FEMA Studies Streets, Roads, and Bridges Paving and Drainage Utilities and Easements Traffic Control Rehabilitation and New Construction

8 Local Knowledge international expertise

9 rpsgroup.com 9 Planning & Development in the built & natural environment RPS professionals use a combination of innovation and well-tested methods to plan and design land development projects and other community improvements. Our land planning, infrastructure designs, and other improvements appropriately merge projects into their surrounding environment whether it is urban, suburban, or rural in nature. These projects are envisioned, designed, permitted, and constructed to meet our clients needs while working in concert with stakeholders and complying with local, state, and federal regulations. Assessments Feasibility Studies for Multi-use Properties Paving and Drainage Utility Planning and Route Assessments Stormwater Detention and Stormwater Quality Amenity Lakes and Features Bridges and Structures Traffic Studies Zoning and Entitlements Environmental Planning and Permitting Services NEPA Document Preparation Environmental Site Assessments Clean Water Act (CWA) Section 404 CWA State Water Quality Certification, Section 401 FEMA Letters of Map Change Residential Subdivisions Master Planning Subdivision Platting Drainage, Water Quality, and Utilities Roadways Site Development Commercial, Office, Industrial, and Retail Facilities Public, Educational, Recreational, and Healthcare Facilities Utilities, Streets, and Drainage Permitting and Platting Feasibility Studies Stormwater Quality Management

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11 rpsgroup.com 11 Transaction Advisory Services in the built & natural environment RPS GaiaTech s Transaction Advisory Services Group specializes in evaluating the probability, timing, and financial impact of known and potential environmental risks while also identifying potential hidden value in the context of a transaction. We work for investors, portfolio companies and, other transaction-oriented advisors to protect the value of an investment to realize a greater return. Whether acquiring a business, purchasing real-estate, securing debt, expanding or selling a business, framing environmental risk and identifying cost reduction opportunities can make a vital difference in your strategy and your success. RPS GaiaTech s specialized transaction professionals have framed and managed environmental risks and identified cost-saving opportunities for our clients increasing their return on investment for over 20 years. Acquisition Due Diligence Phase I and II Environmental Site Assessments Regulatory Compliance Reviews Corporate Liability Evaluations Property Condition Assessments Cost Analysis and Integration Strategies Critical Review of SPA and Environmental Schedules and Transition Planning Divestiture/Consolidation Planning Assist in Environmental Considerations Related to Selling, Closing, and Consolidating Facilities. Process Optimization Identification of Cost Reduction and Operational Efficiency Opportunities Tracking and Reporting Compliance Obligation Profiles Develop New Regulatory Compliance Policies and Calendars Forward-looking Analysis of Pending Regulatory Changes Product Stewardship and Compliance Health and Safety Loss Control Evaluate Improvements in Employee Safety to Optimize Workman s Compensation and General Insurance Rates Financial Strategies and Reporting Independent and Expert Technical Assistance in Developing Environmental Reserves Assistance in Preparing and Managing Environmental Budgets Including Capital Investments

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13 rpsgroup.com 13 Environmental Engineering in the built & natural environment RPS offers our clients a broad array of environmental services ranging from the careful collection and assessment of ecological and engineering data to the completion of complex analyses. We pride ourselves in developing balanced technical solutions in a manner that meets client needs within prevailing regulatory requirements while protecting the environment in which we are working. Remediation and Compliance Services Wastewater Treatment Permitting Effluent Permitting, Disposal and Reuse Water Quality Modeling and Sampling Reuse Analysis and Feasibility Studies Leachate Collection Systems Landfills Stormwater Collection Systems Groundwater Monitoring Closures Post Closure Analysis and Sampling Fatal Flaw and Risk Analyses Environmental Site Assessments (Phase 1 and Phase 2) Wetland Delineation and Classification Protected Species Cultural Resources NEPA SWPPP/NOI/NOT Clean Water Act (CWA) Section 404 CWA State Water Quality Certification, Section 401 Endangered Species Act Sections 9 and 10 Air Quality Title V, NSR, and PSD Permitting and Compliance Compliance Audits Emission Reporting Emissions Evaluation and Solution Design Coastal Bay and Estuary Freshwater Inflow Habitat Characterization Biostatistical Analyses Database Creation and Management

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15 rpsgroup.com 15 Metocean & Ocean Science in the built & natural environment RPS Metocean and Ocean Science provides world class consulting services and technology in support of coastal and ocean projects. RPS is a trusted partner for major international oil and mining companies, environmental and regulatory consultants, engineering and shipping companies, regulators, insurers, government authorities, and research institutions. Our areas of expertise include physical and environmental oceanography, meteorology, marine biology and chemistry, data integration, and sophisticated data delivery technologies. Our staff includes leading experts in oceanographic and meteorological instrumentation, coastal and ocean observing systems, numerical modeling and high performance computing, GIS, data management, and software development. Measurement and Operational Services Oceanographic, Meteorological and Inland Water Measurements Using: Buoys Deep Water Moorings Bottom Mounts Platform-Based Deployment Systems Vessel Mounted Systems Integrated Real-Time Monitoring Systems for Waves, Currents, Water Quality, and Meteorology Data Analysis, Interpretation, Forecasting, and Extremal Analysis Environmental Environmental Impact Assessments (EIAs) Natural Resource Damage Assessment (NRDA) Contingency Plans and Risk Assessments Litigation Support Biological Characterization Regional Environmental Mapping and Spatial Planning Numerical Modeling Oil and Chemical Spills Vapor Exclusion Zones Search and Rescue Water Quality Sediment/Dredge Material Drilling Discharges and Produced Water Circulation and Flushing in Harbors, Ports, and Estuaries Coastal Inundation Including Sea Level Rise, Tsunami, and Storm Surge Software Development, GIS, and Data Management Integrated Ocean Observation and Forecasting (OceansMap) Data Management and Communications (DMAC) Custom GIS Web, Desktop Applications, and Mobile Apps EDS: Environmental Data Server

16 Our Company ENERGY The exploration and production of energy and other natural resources ENVIRONMENT The development and management of the built & natural environment Global Office Locations Australia Brazil Canada Russia South East Asia The Netherlands United Arab Emirates United Kingdom United States of America US Office Locations Atlanta, GA (404) Austin, TX (512) (512) Beaumont, TX (409) Charleston, SC (843) Chicago, IL (312) Corpus Christi, TX (361) Dallas, TX (214) Irving, TX (469) Ft. Worth, TX (817) Houston, TX (281) (281) Seattle, WA (206) South Kingstown, RI (401) Printed on FSC certified, 100% post consumer recycled paper, bleached using an elemental chlorine free process.