Section PSC 4.40 - Generic environmental assessments and environmental impact statements(1) SIMILAR ACTIONS. If the commission is analyzing the environmental effects of a group of similar proposed actions with substantially similar effects on the human environment, major changes in ongoing policy which would affect the environment or proposed actions which are likely to recur, it may prepare a generic EA or EIS. Section PSC 4.20 applies to a generic EA and s. PSC 4.30 applies to a generic EIS, unless a provision in either section would conflict with the purpose of the generic EA or EIS.(2) AMENDMENTS. The commission may amend a generic EA or EIS, either by reopening the generic docket or by addressing the generic EA or EIS in a specific case docket. If so, the original parties to the generic EA or EIS docket shall be notified.(3) USE OF A GENERIC ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT OR ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STATEMENT. An EA, a draft EIS or a final EIS may incorporate portions of a generic EA or EIS, if the EA or EIS summarizes the relevant portions of the generic EA or EIS.Wis. Admin. Code Public Service Commission PSC 4.40
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