D.C. Mun. Regs. r. 20-7206

Current through Register Vol. 71, No. 24, June 14, 2024

Rule 20-7206 - PREPARATION OF THE ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STATEMENT

7206.1

For major actions proposed by an applicant, the applicant shall be responsible for the preparation of the EIS.

7206.2

The EIS shall include the following information and will describe and, where appropriate, analyze the following:

(a) The goals and nature of the proposed major action and its environment;

(b) The relationship of the proposed major action to the goals of the adopted Comprehensive Plan, requirements as promulgated by the Zoning Commission, and any District or federal environmental standards;

(c) Any adverse environmental impact that cannot be avoided if the proposed major action is implemented;

(d) Alternatives to the proposed major action, including alternative locations and the adverse and beneficial effects of the alternatives;

(e) Any irreversible or irretrievable commitment of resources involved in the implementation of the proposed major action;

(f) Mitigation measures proposed to minimize any adverse environmental impact;

(g) The impact of the proposed major action on the use of energy resources, if applicable and significant;

(h) The cumulative impact of the major action when considered in conjunction with other proposed actions;

(i) The environmental effect of future expansion or action, if expansion or action is a reasonably foreseeable consequence of the initial major action and the future expansion or action will likely change the scope or nature of the initial major action or its environmental effects;

(j) Responses to comments on the EIS provided by the Council, any affected Advisory Neighborhood Commission, and interested members of the public; and

(k) Any additional information that the Mayor or a board, commission, or authority determines to be helpful in assessing the environmental impact of any proposed major action and the suggested alternatives.

7206.3

For any given major action covered by this Chapter, only one EIS shall be required.

D.C. Mun. Regs. r. 20-7206

Final Rulemaking published at 44 DCR 2799 (May 9, 1997)