Supplemental Environmental Project (SEP)

A Supplemental Environmental Project (SEP) is an environmentally beneficial project funded by a company or individual to mitigate part of a civil penalty assessed by LRAPA.

A SEP must improve, restore, protect, or reduce risks to public health and/or the environment beyond that achieved by compliance with applicable laws. When enforcing environmental laws and regulations, LRAPA has the authority to incorporate a SEP into the settlement agreement that is separate from, and in addition to, correction of the violation. It can be part of a settlement of a civil penalty (up to 80%) as long as it is consistent with LRAPA’s goal of protecting public health and the environment.

Sources that reach a settlement agreement have the opportunity to select which approved SEP project will receive their penalty payment.

SEP Application Process

  1. Review each of the SEP documents on this page
  2. Complete and submit the SEP Application and all required documents
  3. Conduct a SEP application review with an LRAPA staff member
  4. Once eligible, see your SEP Project posted on this page

SEP Guidance Documents

Here is a list of things to help you prepare your application:

Current SEP Projects Open to Funding

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Request a SEP Application Consultation

If you would like to schedule a meeting with a LRAPA staff member to discuss details of the application or your idea, please email publicaffairs@lrapa-or.gov to start the conversation.