Chapter 8.20 - ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STATEMENT (EIS)

Sections:


8.20.010 - Purpose—Adoption by reference.

This chapter contains the rule for preparing environmental impact statements. The county adopts the following sections by reference, as supplemented by this chapter:

WAC
197-11-400 Purpose of EIS.
197-11-402 General Requirements.
197-11-405 EIS types.
197-11-406 EIS timing.
197-11-408 Scoping.
197-11-410 Expanded scoping (optional).
197-11-420 EIS preparation.
197-11-425 Style and size.
197-11-430 Format.
197-11-435 Cover letter memo.
197-11-440 EIS contents.
197-11-442 Contents of EIS on non-project proposals.
197-11-443 EIS contents when prior non-project EIS.
197-11-444 Elements of the environment.
197-11-448 Relationship of EIS to other considerations.
197-11-450 Cost-benefit analysis.
197-11-455 Issuance of DEIS.
197-11-460 Issuance of FEIS.

[Statutory Authority: RCW 43.21C.130. 84-13-036 (Order DE 84-25), § 173-806-110, filed 6/15/84. Formerly Chapter 173-805-020.]

(Ord. 125-98 § 5.1, 1998: Ord. 55-97 § 5.1, 1997: Ord. 99-84 § 5.1, 1984).

8.20.020 - Preparation of EIS—Additional considerations.

(a)

Preparation or draft and final EISs (DEIS and FEIS) and draft and final supplemental EISs (SEIS) is the responsibility of the responsible official. Before the county issues an EIS, the responsible official shall be satisfied that it complies with Chapters 8.04 through 8.40 and Chapter 197-11 WAC.

(b)

The DEIS and FEIS or draft and final SEIS shall be prepared by county staff, the applicant, or by a consultant selected by the county or the applicant. If the responsible official requires an EIS for a proposal and determines that someone other than the county will prepare the EIS, the responsible official shall notify the applicant immediately after completion of the threshold determination. The responsible official shall also notify the applicant immediately after completion of the threshold determination. The responsible official shall also notify the applicant of the county's procedure for EIS preparation, including approval of the DEIS and FEIS prior to distribution.

(c)

The county may require an applicant to provide information the county does not possess, including specific investigations. However, the applicant is not required to supply information that is not required under Chapters 8.04 thorough 8.40 or that is being requested from another agency. (This does not apply to information the county may request under another ordinance or statues.) [Statutory Authority: RCW 43.21C.130. 84-13.036 (Order DE 84-25), § 173-806-120, filed 6/15/84. Formerly Chapter 173-805-100.]

(Ord. 125-98 § 5.2, 1998: Ord. 55-97 § 5.2, 1997: Ord. 99-84 § 5.2, 1984).