DHS 18.08(3)(a)8.8. A summary of the scoping process used and of the major issues identified through it for detailed analysis in the EIS.

DHS 18.08(3)(b)(b) The EIS shall be an analytical document that enables environmental factors to be considered in the development of a proposed action. It shall be considered by the department in the decision-making process.

DHS 18.08(3)(c)(c) An EIS is not a document of justification. On the other hand, disclosure of adverse environmental effects does not necessarily mean that a proposed action should be abandoned.

DHS 18.08(3)(d)(d) Where proposed actions are likely to be repeated on a recurring basis or where they have relevant similarities such as common timing, impacts, alternatives, methods of implementation, or subject matter, a generic EIS may be prepared. The department shall, when addressing a single action already covered by a generic EIS, examine the relevance of the generic EIS to the specific action.

DHS 18.09(1)(b)(b) The department of natural resources and other state, federal, and local government agencies having special expertise, interest or jurisdiction.

DHS 18.09(1)(d)(d) Regional offices of the department covering the area of the proposed project or action and the department’s central office in Madison.

DHS 18.09(1)(e)1.1. For proposed actions affecting a local area, the nearest public library.

DHS 18.09(1)(e)2.2. For projects of regional importance, public libraries with a geographic distribution which permits public access without undue travel.

DHS 18.09(1)(e)3.3. For projects having statewide significance, public libraries providing reasonable access for individuals who could be affected by the proposed action.

DHS 18.09(2)(a)(a) The department shall publish in local newspapers, or in the official state newspaper, as appropriate, a notice of availability of the DEIS which briefly describes the proposed action and the administrative procedures being followed in review for environmental impact, sets the last date by which comments on the DEIS are to be submitted to the department, indicates locations where copies of the DEIS are available for review, and provides an address from which any interested party may obtain a copy of the DEIS.

DHS 18.09(2)(b)1.1. Local and regional news media in the affected area;

DHS 18.09(2)(b)2.2. Groups and individuals known to have an interest in the particular EIS; and

DHS 18.09(2)(b)3.3. All participants in the scoping process who are not covered by subd. 1. or 2.

DHS 18.09(2)(c)(c) The notice of availability of the DEIS may be combined with the notice of informational hearing under sub. (4).

DHS 18.09(3)(3) Period for comment. The department shall allow a minimum of 45 days from the date the notice of availability of the DEIS is published, including a minimum of 7 days following the hearing provided for in sub. (4), for receipt of written comments on the DEIS.

DHS 18.09(4)(a)1.1. At least 30 days prior to the hearing, notice shall be mailed to all known agencies and offices required to grant any permit, license or approval necessary for the proposal; to any regional planning commission within which the affected area lies; to the governing bodies of all towns, villages, cities and counties within which any part of the proposal lies; to the governing bodies of any towns, villages or cities contiguous to any town, village or city within which any part of the proposal lies; and to interested persons who have requested such notification.

DHS 18.09(4)(a)2.2. At least 25 days prior to the hearing, a notice shall be published in a newspaper circulated in the affected area or, for actions of statewide significance, in the official state newspaper.