UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

April 1, 2019
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported)

Ecology and Environment Inc.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Commission File Number 1-9065

New York
 
16-0971022
(State or other jurisdiction of
 
(IRS Employer Identification
incorporation or organization)
 
Number)
     
368 Pleasant View Drive
   
Lancaster, New York
 
14086
(Address of principal executive offices)
 
(Zip code)

(716) 684-8060
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

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Item 8.01
Other Events.

On March 25, 2019, Ecology and Environment Inc. (Nasdaq: EEI) (the “Company”) received correspondence from the Nasdaq Stock Market ("Nasdaq") requesting an update to the Company’s original plan to regain compliance with Nasdaq continued listing requirements regarding timely filing of required periodic reports with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”).  On April 1, 2019, the Company submitted a letter to Nasdaq reaffirming its intention to take all necessary steps to achieve compliance with Nasdaq continued listing requirements no later than May 13, 2019.


SIGNATURE

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.

 
ECOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENT INC.
     
 
By
/s/Peter F. Sorci
   
Peter F. Sorci
   
Acting Chief Financial Officer

Dated:   April 1, 2019