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  
Vacant Environmental Specialist  
  • Airport NEPA Compliance
  • Historic and Archaeological
  • Tribal Consultation
  • Airport Sustainability Planning
  • Infrastructure Resilience and Climate Adaptation
Vacant Environmental Specialist  
  • Airport NEPA Policy, Procedures, and Compliance
  • Commercial Space Transportation at Airports
  • NEPA Tracking
  • Section 4(f)
Vacant Environmental Specialist  
  • Airport NEPA Compliance
  • Airport Air Quality (VALE and ZEV Programs)
  • Wildlife, and Threatened and Endangered Species
  • Wetlands and Water Quality
Edvige Mbakoup Environmental Specialist

(202) 267-6528
  • Airport NEPA compliance
  • Airport Air Quality (VALE and ZEV Programs)
  • Environmental Justice/Socioeconomics
  • Environmental Training Program
  • Airport Energy Efficiency
  • Airport Energy Supply, Redundancy, and Microgrids
Susan Staehle Environmental 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
  • Airport Sustainability Planning
  • Recycling, Reuse, and Waste Reduction
Rachel Stephenson Environmental Specialist (202) 267-6482
  • Airport NEPA compliance
  • Airport Noise Compatibility Planning
  • 14 CFR Part 150 Procedures and Processing
  • 14 CFR Part 161 Procedures and Processing
  • Endangered Species Act
  • Clean Water Act and Clean Air Act
Alan Strasser Environmental Specialist (202) 267-7630
  • Airport NEPA Compliance
  • Airport Air Quality (Clean Air Act/Conformity)
  • Wetlands and Water Quality
  • Airport Climate Resiliency
  • Infrastructure Resilience and Climate Adaptation

 

Last updated: Wednesday, January 03, 2024