MITIGATING COST AND SCHEDULE RISK FROM ENVIRONMENTAL LITIGATION OVER DOD PROJECTS IN HAWAII

• Main Author: Stefani, Michael R.
• Other Authors: Olwell, David H.
• Published: Monterey, California. Naval Postgraduate School 2013
• Online Access: http://hdl.handle.net/10945/32904

The National Environmental Policy Act of 1969, coupled with advances in communication technology, have brought the general public into the decision-making process for environmental reviews required to make federally funded infrastructure project decisions. This public participation is well pronounced in the state of Hawaii with its strong environmental, historical, and cultural ties. This public involvement, along with the often variable analysis and communication requirements, has the potential to add significant cost and schedule risk to ongoing and future infrastructure development projects. This thesis evaluates past project challenges and provides common themes and lessons learned to reduce the likelihood of repeating past mistakes. It is envisioned that the Department of Defense will be able to use this information to reduce cost and schedule risk for future infrastructure projects in the state of Hawaii.