Environmental Programs

Environmental Picture by USDA Rural Development

 

The State Environmental Coordinator assists all Rural Development program staff, applicants, owners, and other concerned parties in meeting the Agency requirements for compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act, The National Historic Preservation Act, and other laws governing the protection of environmental and cultural resources.For more information please contact the Rural Development loan specialist servicing your area using the following link Colorado Office Contacts or the RD State Architect: Thom Sakata (720) 544-2912, or email thom.sakata@co.usda.gov. You can also visit the following site for a complete overview: Water and Environmental

 

Program Support Contacts

Thom Sakata, State Environmental Coordinator
DFC, Building 56, Room E-2300, PO Box 25426, Denver, CO 80225-0426
Phone: (720) 544-2912 | Fax: (720) 544-2970
thom.sakata@co.usda.gov

Robert Scarpa, Assistant State Environmental Coordinator
DFC, Building 56, Room E-2300, PO Box 25426, Denver, CO 80225-0426
Phone: (720) 544-2930 | Fax: (720) 544-2970
Robert.scarpa@co.usda.gov

Environmental Resources

• 40 CFR Part 1500 USDA Rural Development Environmental Compliance Library Council on Environmental Quality - Regulation for Implementing the Procedural Provisions of the National Environmental Policy Act

• 7 CFR 1794 Rural Utilities Service Environmental Policies and Procedures

• RUS Bulletin 1794A-602 Guide for Preparing the Environmental Report for Water and Environmental Program Proposals

• RD Instruction Part 1940-G Environmental Program

• RD Instruction 1970 Environmental