§ 401.54 - Environmental assessment.

An environmental review will be made for those actions requiring an environmental report. The assessment is made to identify and evaluate the expected and potential environmental impacts of the action and the alternatives considered. The assessment will determine whether significant impact upon the environment can be anticipated from the proposed action. The results of an environmental assessment will be either the preparation of the environmental impact statement or a negative declaration. The contents of an environmental assessment will include the following:

(a) Description of the project.

(b) Analysis of significant impacts.

(c) Summation of any objections.

(d) Agencies consulted and their concerns, if any, including interested State, regional, county and local agencies. The Environmental Protection Agency will be consulted in all instances.

(e) Conclusions.