Raelynn Asah Email & Phone Number

Eagan, Minnesota, United States

Manage department responsible for:- All jurisdictional and agency permitting.- Jurisdictional and agency franchises and contacts. - Street use permitting.- Land use permitting. Manage inter-departmental relationships and joint goals.

Manage multidisciplinary team responsible for jurisdictional, agency and tribal relations, negotiation and conflict management.Lead inter-departmental negotiations and relationship building/repair.Emergency response team manager for cross-role communications.Coordinate team engagement on jurisdictional goals such as Climate code development and action plans.

Manage municipal, agency and tribal relationships in PSE Northern region.Negotiate franchises, conflicts and critical issues with jurisdictions and agencies.Manage public outreach on crucial projects.Secure environmental, tribal and land use permits as needed.

Manage department reorganization, re-homing and budgeting.

Manage permitting applications and outreach processes for large electric and gas transmission projects.

New and existing utility siting, permitting and compliance.

Serve as routing lead for major transmission projects in service areaLead permit development and submission to local and state governments, ensure complianceLead public outreach process after application submittalLead outreach efforts to Hispanic population in South Minneapolis, first corporate webpage with Spanish information, first project with targeted information and translationDevelop routing project budgets and timelinesCoordinate ecological, archaeological and cultural studies for permit applications and complianceRepresent company before resource agencies and public meetings/hearings; serve on WI invasive species management guidelines advisory committeeManage and develop Cultural Resource Management Plan for Prairie Island Nuclear Generating Plant

Managed multiple research projects.Conducted qualitative research on farmer constraints to clean energy easements including focus groups, technical report writing, public meetings and legislative recommendations.Coordinated conferences and events; Maintained websitesDevelop and maintain project budgets and timelinesWorked closely with state agency representatives on landowner issues regarding easements and public opinions.Assisted in researching, developing, managing and implementing sustainably harvested palm project, "Eco-Palms" (similar to Fair Trade coffee)Conducted surveys; statistically analyzed resultsManaged employee work schedules and work flow

Assisted with Environmental Science Policy and Management degree program restructureCoordinated research efforts between Federal and University partners; maintained open and approachable dialogue between agencies and researchersMaintained & facilitated communication with Federal and University partnersDeveloped and conducted research focus groups and surveysCoordinated conferences and events; Maintained websitesAssisted in researching, developing, coordinating and implementing sustainably harvested palm project, "Eco-Palms" (similar to Fair Trade coffee)Managed employee work schedules and work flow

Edited and wrote Environmental Report (similar to EIS) according to NEPA and NRC regulations.Consulted with local, state and federal agencies regarding plant operations and permits.Presented at state agency meetings and hearings.Represented company on environmental portions of applications, site permits, Certificates of Need, etc. at public meetings and hearings.Planned federal audit logistics, represented company during federal reviews and interviews regarding variety of environmental issues, tours and breakout session, accurately and concisely responded to requests, prepared documents for federal submittal.Met and negotiated with local tribal community, drove request fulfillment and pushed and implemented beginnings of cultural resource management plans and assessments.Ensured Nuclear and Environmental Regulatory Compliance

Edited and wrote Environmental Report according to NEPA regulations (similar to EIS and Natural Resource Management Plan) Developed system to comply with Voluntary Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program Assisted & monitored impingement and entrainment regulation compliance Assisted with public agency information meetings Developed Tribal feedback form and communication strategy; assisted with Environmental Justice and public feedback issuesDeveloped environmental procedures, technical reports and corrective action protocols (CAPs) OTHER RELEVANT EXPERIENCEResearched and developed recreational space plan for Chisago City and surrounding area in 2003 with a small team. Several recommendations implemented by city council 2005-2008.Study Abroad in Guanajuato, Mexico, 2001 (Proficient in Spanish)River Watch to Russia & Aquatech (Water testing program

M.S, Natural Resource Economics, Policy, Management And Society, Natural Resources Science And Management

B.S., Natural Resources Planning & Policy

Activities and Societies: Student Faculty Board President and Treasurer Minors, Forest Resources and Recreation Resources Management