Current through the 2024 Budget Session
Section 16-1-304 - Environmental review process(a) The department shall conduct and make available to the office of state lands and investments a review of potential environmental impacts of projects receiving assistance from the account. The environmental review process shall: (i) Contain mechanisms requiring implementation of mitigation measures to ensure the project is environmentally sound;(ii) Allow the public an opportunity to challenge environmental review determinations and enforcement actions;(iii) Employ an interdisciplinary approach to identify and mitigate adverse environmental effects including all pertinent state and federal authorities;(iv) Include documentation of information, processes and premises that influence decisions;(v) Require public notice and participation;(vi) Include evaluation criteria and a process allowing consideration of alternative decisions; and(vii) Comply with the requirements of the Safe Drinking Water Act.