(a) An Applicant shall prepare an Environmental Information
Document (EID) in consultation with the executive administrator for
projects that have potential adverse environmental impacts and the
significance of those impacts is not known. The executive administrator
will provide guidance on the format and contents of the EID prior
to the initiation of planning for the proposed project or as soon
as practicable upon receipt of an application. An EID is not required
when:
(1) the project is eligible for a CE or requires the
preparation of an EIS;
(2) the Applicant submits a previous environmental
finding that meets DWSRF program requirements, including compliance
with the NEPA; or
(3) the Applicant prepares and submits a draft EIS
and supporting documents that meet DWSRF program requirements, including
compliance with the NEPA.
(b) Coordination. The Applicant shall prepare the EID
in coordination with the appropriate federal agencies, state, and
local governments, Indian tribes, and other potentially affected parties.
The Applicant must also notify the executive administrator regarding
any private entities or organizations affected by the proposed project.
(c) Contents of EID. The EID shall include, but is
not limited to:
(1) a description of the project;
(2) the need for the proposed project;
(3) the alternatives to the project, including the
no action alternative;
(4) the affected environment, including baseline conditions
that may be impacted by the proposed project and the alternatives;
(5) the environmental impacts of the proposed action
and alternatives, including unresolved conflicts concerning alternative
uses of available resources;
(6) potential impacts on resources protected by the
federal environmental cross-cutters;
(7) documentation showing that requisite regulatory
agencies have been consulted;
(8) proposed mitigation measures supporting the issuance
of a FONSI;
(9) documentation showing that the requisite public
participation requirements have been satisfied; and
(10) any other information required by the executive
administrator.
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