ATCP 3.03(2)(a)5.5. Significant economic and social effects of the proposed action, including both positive and negative effects.

ATCP 3.03(2)(a)6.6. Potential trade-offs between short-term and long-term uses of environmental resources which may be involved in the proposed action, including a discussion of the relationship between short-term uses and the maintenance and enhancement of long-term resource productivity.

ATCP 3.03(2)(a)7.7. The persons, groups, or agencies who will be directly or significantly affected by the proposed action, and the nature of the effects.

ATCP 3.03(2)(a)8.8. Possible measures that could be taken in connection with the proposed action to minimize adverse environmental effects.

ATCP 3.03(2)(a)9.9. Possible alternatives to the proposed action, including the alternative of taking no action. The statement shall include a detailed comparative analysis of the proposed action and the described alternatives. The analysis shall discuss and compare the relative environmental effects, costs, and benefits of each alternative, including economic and social costs and benefits where applicable.

ATCP 3.03(2)(b)(b) Summary and conclusions. Every environmental impact statement shall contain a brief written summary and conclusion, signed by the division administrator or the administrator’s designee. Based on the information set forth in the environmental impact statement pursuant to par. (a), the summary and conclusion shall review the environmental impact of the proposed action, discuss the relative benefits and costs of the available alternatives, and set forth the department’s conclusions.

ATCP 3.03(2)(c)(c) Generic statement; repeated or similar actions. A class of 2 or more actions, including repeated similar actions, may be covered by a single environmental impact statement of generalized form, provided that the actions are substantially similar in relevant respects, and have substantially similar effects on the human environment.

ATCP 3.03(3)(a)(a) Preparation of draft statement. Before issuing an environmental impact statement on a proposed action, the department shall prepare a draft statement for review and comment by interested persons and agencies. Before preparing the draft statement, the department shall consult with other agencies having jurisdiction or expertise in the subject matter, and with other affected persons as appropriate, to help determine:

ATCP 3.03(3)(a)1.1. The proposed scope of the draft statement, and the matters and issues to be addressed;

ATCP 3.03(3)(a)2.2. The maximum length of the draft statement, and the amount of discussion to be devoted to each issue;

ATCP 3.03(3)(a)3.3. Possibilities for the elimination of unnecessary, repetitious or irrelevant material;

ATCP 3.03(3)(a)4.4. The respective responsibilities of cooperating agencies in the preparation of any joint draft statement; and

ATCP 3.03(3)(b)(b) Distribution of draft statement. Copies of draft environmental impact statements shall be distributed, upon completion, to:

ATCP 3.03(3)(b)2.2. The department of natural resources, and other state or federal agencies having jurisdiction or special expertise in the subject matter of the proposed action.

ATCP 3.03(3)(b)3.3. Local government units, including county and regional planning agencies, which are directly affected by the proposed action.

ATCP 3.03(3)(b)4.4. Public libraries in areas directly affected by the proposed action, if the action is of a local or regional nature.

ATCP 3.03(3)(b)5.5. Department regional offices in areas affected by the proposed action, including actions of a statewide nature.

ATCP 3.03(3)(b)6.6. The person, if any, whose application for a license, permit or other individual authorization from the department resulted in the need for the environmental impact statement.

ATCP 3.03(3)(b)7.7. Any individual or group requesting a copy. A charge may be assessed to cover reproduction and handling costs.

ATCP 3.03(3)(c)(c) Invitation to comment on draft statement; distribution of notice. The department shall invite comment on draft environmental impact statements by distributing notice, in the form provided under par. (d), to:

ATCP 3.03(3)(c)1.1. Persons and agencies receiving copies of the draft statement pursuant to par. (b);

ATCP 3.03(3)(d)(d) Contents of notice. The notice distributed under par. (c) shall include:

ATCP 3.03(3)(d)1.1. A brief description of the proposed action, and a request for public comment on the draft environmental impact statement pertaining to the proposed action.

ATCP 3.03(3)(d)2.2. Instructions on how interested persons may obtain or examine a copy of the draft statement.