Planning firms are often tasked with coordinating complex technical disciplines under tight schedules and heightened public scrutiny. BAC routinely supports planning teams by preparing clear, defensible noise and vibration analyses for projects subject to CEQA and NEPA review.

Our services commonly include preparation of noise and vibration sections for Initial Studies and Mitigated Negative Declarations (IS/MNDs), Environmental Impact Reports (EIRs), and Environmental Impact Statements (EISs). We provide environmental noise impact assessments, transportation and stationary source analyses, construction noise and vibration evaluation, and development of feasible mitigation measures tailored to the project and applicable jurisdiction standards.

BAC works closely with planning firms to identify appropriate significance criteria, fully evaluate potential impacts, and document findings in a manner that is technically sound and legally defensible. We understand the level of scrutiny environmental documents may receive from agencies, the public, and in some cases, legal review. We serve as a reliable technical partner throughout the environmental review process, from checklist support and technical documentation through public meetings and hearings.

Environmental Review Support

CEQA and NEPA noise & vibration analysis

IS/MND, EIR and EIS noise sections

Construction noise & vibration analysis

Significance criteria development & impact analysis

Testimonials

Raney Planning & Management INC

Bollard Acoustical is our go-to partner for noise testing. We have been in collaboration for over 15 years. We enjoy working with Paul Bollard and his staff. They are friendly, have a great attitude, and are professional. They’re easy to work with and look for the “yes” to accommodate our requests. Paul is professional, confident, and competent with his presentation style.

Environmental Planning Partners, INC

Planning Partners has been working with Paul Bollard since 1989. Paul consistently provides a high level of customer service, and the Bollard Acoustical Consulting team is very responsive when it comes to providing quality work products that meet our needs. Our reputation is important to us. We strive to provide our customers with the best products and services available. We are fully confident that BAC will consistently meet our expectations. Although intervening factors sometimes dictate a particular selection for an acoustical engineer, BAC is always our preferred choice.