Chapter SPS 301

SPS 301.22(3)(b)5. 5. The description of the relationship between local short-term uses of the human environment and the maintenance and enhancement of long-term productivity.

SPS 301.22(3)(b)6. 6. An identification of any irreversible and irretrievable commitments of resources which would be involved in the proposed action should it be implemented.

SPS 301.22(3)(b)7. 7. An identification of any beneficial aspects of the proposed action.

SPS 301.22(3)(b)8. 8. An identification of any economic advantages and disadvantages of the proposed action.

SPS 301.22(4) (4) Format. The department shall prepare an environmental impact statement in a format which facilitates good analysis and clear presentation.

SPS 301.22(5) (5) Distribution. The department shall provide a copy of an environmental impact statement to at least all of the following:

SPS 301.22(5)(a) (a) The office of the governor.

SPS 301.22(5)(b) (b) The secretary of the department of natural resources.

SPS 301.22(5)(c) (c) Any individual or organization that has requested a copy.

SPS 301.22(6) (6) Public comment period.

SPS 301.22(6)(a) (a) The department shall establish a public comment period for a draft environmental impact statement.

SPS 301.22(6)(b) (b) The public comment period for a draft environmental impact statement shall extend not less than 30 days from the document availability date under s. SPS 301.20 (2) (b)

SPS 301.22(7) (7) Public hearing.

SPS 301.22(7)(a) (a) The department shall hold at least one public hearing on each draft environmental impact statement.

SPS 301.22(7)(b) (b) The department shall provide public notice in accordance with s. SPS 301.20 (5) at least 30 days prior to the date of the first public hearing to be held for a draft environmental impact statement.

SPS 301.22(7)(c) (c) The department shall conduct the public hearing for a draft environmental impact statement in accordance with s. 227.18, Stats.

SPS 301.22(8) (8) Comment review.

SPS 301.22(8)(a) (a) After the public hearing and comment period for a draft environmental impact statement, the department shall summarize the comments received.

SPS 301.22(8)(b) (b) The department shall prepare a written response to the summarized comments received on the draft environmental impact statement.

SPS 301.22(9) (9) Revision procedures. Before issuing a record of decision under sub. (10) (b), the department may revise, including the use of a supplement or addendum, all or part of the draft or final environmental impact statement.

SPS 301.22(10) (10) Record of decision.

SPS 301.22(10)(a) (a) After a final environmental impact statement has been completed, the department shall prepare and file a written record of decision on a proposed action.

SPS 301.22(10)(b) (b) The written record of decision following the completion of an environmental impact statement shall include all of the following:

SPS 301.22(10)(b)1. 1. A statement of the decision.

SPS 301.22(10)(b)2. 2. The identification of all alternatives considered.

SPS 301.22(10)(b)3. 3. The reason for choosing an alternative action.

SPS 301.22(10)(c) (c) Upon completion of a final environmental impact statement, the department shall file in the office of the secretary a copy of all of the following:

SPS 301.22(10)(c)1. 1. The written record of decision.

SPS 301.22(10)(c)2. 2. The final version of the environmental impact statement.

SPS 301.22(10)(c)3. 3. The notice of public hearing for the draft environmental impact statement.

SPS 301.22(10)(c)4. 4. The summary of public hearing comments, if any.

SPS 301.22(10)(c)5. 5. The department’s response to the public hearing comments.

SPS 301.22(10)(c)6. 6. The draft environmental impact statement.

SPS 301.22 History History: Cr. Register, September, 1999, No. 525, eff. 10-1-99; correction in (1) (d), (6) (b), (7) (b) made under s. 13.92 (4) (b) 7., Stats., Register December 2011 No. 672.