DOC 335.08(3)(a)7.7. Details of the beneficial aspects of the proposed action, and of the economic advantages and disadvantages of the proposed action.

DOC 335.08(3)(a)8.8. A summary of the scoping process used and of the major issues identified through it for detailed analysis in the EIS.

DOC 335.08(3)(b)(b) The EIS shall be an analytical document that enables environmental factors to be considered in the development of a proposed action. It shall be considered by the department in the decision-making process.

DOC 335.08(3)(c)(c) An EIS is not a document of justification. On the other hand, disclosure of adverse environmental effects does not necessarily mean that a proposed action should be abandoned.

DOC 335.08(3)(d)(d) Where proposed actions are likely to be repeated on a recurring basis or where they have relevant similarities such as common timing, impacts, alternatives, methods of implementation, or subject matter, a generic EIS may be prepared. The department shall, when addressing a single action already covered by a generic EIS, examine the relevance of the generic EIS to the specific action.

DOC 335.09(1)(b)(b) The department of natural resources and other state, federal, and local government agencies having special expertise, interest or jurisdiction.

DOC 335.09(1)(e)1.1. For proposed actions affecting a local area, the nearest public library.

DOC 335.09(1)(e)2.2. For projects of regional importance, public libraries with a geographic distribution which permits public access without undue travel.

DOC 335.09(1)(e)3.3. For projects having statewide significance, public libraries providing reasonable access for individuals who could be affected by the proposed action.

DOC 335.09(1)(g)(g) Any individual or group requesting a copy. Requests should be sent to the Division of Management Services, Department of Corrections, P.O. Box 7925, Madison, WI 53707-7925.

DOC 335.09(2)(a)(a) The department shall publish in local newspapers, or in the official state newspaper, as appropriate, a notice of availability of the DEIS which briefly describes the proposed action and the administrative procedures being followed in review for environmental impact, sets the last date by which comments on the DEIS are to be submitted to the department, indicates locations where copies of the DEIS are available for review, and provides an address from which any interested party may obtain a copy of the DEIS.

DOC 335.09(2)(b)1.1. Local and regional news media in the affected area;

DOC 335.09(2)(b)2.2. Groups and individuals known to have an interest in the particular EIS; and

DOC 335.09(2)(b)3.3. All participants in the scoping process who are not covered by subd. 1. or 2.

DOC 335.09(2)(c)(c) The notice of availability of the DEIS may be combined with the notice of informational hearing under sub. (4).

DOC 335.09(3)(3) Period for comment. The department shall allow a minimum of 45 days from the date the notice of availability of the DEIS is published, including a minimum of 7 days following the hearing provided for in sub. (4), for receipt of written comments on the DEIS.

DOC 335.09(4)(a)(a) The department shall hold a public hearing on the DEIS. The hearing shall be noticed as follows:

DOC 335.09(4)(a)1.1. At least 30 days prior to the hearing, notice shall be mailed to all known agencies and offices required to grant any permit, license or approval necessary for the proposal; to any regional planning commission within which the affected area lies; to the governing bodies of all towns, villages, cities and counties within which any part of the proposal lies; to the governing bodies of any towns, villages or cities contiguous to any town, village or city within which any part of the proposal lies; and to interested persons who have requested such notification.