Airports Environmental Branch

Mission

The Environmental Branch (APP-420) is responsible for environmental programs that help airports implement the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and other environmental laws and regulations efficiently. Activities include providing guidance and assistance on these topics and reviewing environmental analyses of major airport projects, airport noise compatibility plans, and airport noise and access restrictions. The Branch also manages programs that improve airport air quality, energy efficiency, and sustainability.

General Inquiries

Phone: (202) 267-3263
Fax: (202) 267-5383

Staff Directory
Name Position Telephone No. Responsibilities
Jean Wolfers-Lawrence Manager (202) 267-9749  
Andrew Books

National Resource Specialist
Environmental Protection Specialist

 (202) 267-6827
  • Airport NEPA policy, procedures, and compliance
  • Special Purpose Laws policy, procedures, and compliance
  • Airport Noise Compatibility
  • Environmental Training Program
  • Special programs policy, procedures, and guidance
     
Vacant Environmental Protection Specialist  
  • Airport NEPA Policy, Procedures, and Compliance
  • National Historic Preservation Act
  • Tribal Consultation
  • Department of Defense Coordination
Edvige Mbakoup Environmental Protection Specialist

(202) 267-6528
  • Airport NEPA compliance
  • Airport Air Quality (VALE and ZEV Programs)
  • Socioeconomics
  • Environmental Training Program
  • Airport Energy Efficiency
  • Airport Energy Supply, Redundancy, and Microgrids
Susan Staehle Environmental Protection Specialist (202) 267-7935
  • Airport NEPA Compliance
  • Airport Noise Compatibility Planning
  • 14 CFR Part 150 Procedures and Processing
  • 14 CFR Part 161 Procedures and Processing
  • Department of Defense Coordination
  • Recycling, Reuse, and Waste Reduction
Rachel Stephenson Environmental Protection Specialist (202) 267-6482
  • Airport NEPA compliance
  • Endangered Species Act
  • Wetlands and Waterways
  • Clean Water Act
  • Per- and polyfluoralkyl Substances (PFAS) at Airports
Vacant Environmental Protection Specialist  
  • Airport NEPA Compliance
  • Airport Air Quality (Clean Air Act/Conformity)
  • Floodplains
  • Airport Infrastructure and Operation Resiliency
  • Airport Sustainability
Vacant Environmental Protection Specialist  
  • UAS, AAM, and Electric Aircraft
  • Commercial Space Transportation at Airports
  • New Entrants NEPA
  • Airport NEPA Compliance
  • Tribal Consultation
  • Wetlands and Water Quality

 

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