The process of obtaining or renewing a business site lease is a critical step for businesses operating on Navajo Nation lands. For the Speedway Gas Station and Convenience Store in Kayenta, Arizona, securing this lease ensures the continuation of essential services and economic contributions to the local community. ETD Inc. played a pivotal role in this process by preparing an…
Summary: The Navajo Forestry Department has prepared this programmatic environmental assessment for the Navajo Forestlands Integrated Resources Management Plan (IRMP) (2018) in compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) of 1969 and other relevant Federal laws and regulations. It assesses the potential environmental impacts of the Preferred Management Plan and Alternative Management Options described in the plan. Federal guidelines define an IRMP…
ETD, Inc. is proud to have provided comprehensive NEPA compliance services for the Painted Desert Power Solar Project, a landmark 750 MW photovoltaic solar and battery energy storage system located on Navajo Nation land within the Cameron Chapter. Contracted by Navajo Power, we were responsible for ensuring that this transformative renewable energy project adhered to all federal and tribal environmental…
The Navajo Nation Forestry Department (NNFD) developed a Navajo Nation Forest Management Plan that: (1) promotes the sustained use and protection of forest resources; (2) guides development of multi-year implementation programs for the NNFD; and (3) provides direction to achieve on-the-ground results. Its purpose is to implement policies that meet the demand for the forest resources, while ensuring that the…
