Trans 400.10(3)(c) (c) In addition to the contents required under par. (a), the FEIS shall also include the following:

Trans 400.10(3)(c)1. 1. Identification of the preferred alternative if one was not included in the DEIS.

Trans 400.10(3)(c)2. 2. A discussion of substantive comments received on the DEIS and responses thereto, including the identification of efforts to resolve the issue.

Trans 400.10(3)(c)3. 3. A summary of public involvement.

Trans 400.10(3)(c)4. 4. A description of mitigation measures that are to be incorporated into the proposed action.

Trans 400.10(4) (4) EA and FONSI content.

Trans 400.10(4)(a) (a) The EA and FONSI may be completed on screening sheets developed by the department, and shall include all of the following:

Trans 400.10(4)(a)1g. 1g. The content requirements for an ER under sub. (5).

Trans 400.10(4)(a)1r. 1r. Stimulation of indirect environmental effects.

Trans 400.10(4)(a)2. 2. Creation of a new environmental effect.

Trans 400.10(4)(a)3. 3. Impacts on geographically scarce resources.

Trans 400.10(4)(a)4. 4. Precedent-setting nature of the proposed action.

Trans 400.10(4)(a)5. 5. The degree of controversy on environmental grounds associated with the proposed action.

Trans 400.10(4)(a)6. 6. Conflicts with official agency plans or local, state, or national policies, including conflicts resulting from potential effects of transportation on land use and land use on transportation demand.

Trans 400.10(4)(a)7. 7. Cumulative environmental impacts of repeated actions of the type proposed.

Trans 400.10(4)(a)8. 8. Foreclosure of future options.

Trans 400.10(4)(a)9. 9. Direct or indirect impacts on ethnic or cultural groups.

Trans 400.10(4)(b) (b) In addition to the contents required under par. (a), the FONSI shall also include the following:

Trans 400.10(4)(b)1. 1. A specific finding that the proposed action is not a major action.

Trans 400.10(4)(b)2. 2. Documentation showing permit or coordinating agency approval when the FONSI serves as the vehicle for such approval.

Trans 400.10(5) (5) ER And CE Content. The ER and CE may be completed on screening sheets developed by the department. The ER and CE shall reflect compliance with the applicable laws and regulations of other agencies, and shall include all of the following:

Trans 400.10(5)(a) (a) A description of the proposed action.

Trans 400.10(5)(b) (b) The purpose and need of the proposed action.

Trans 400.10(5)(c) (c) A brief description of the preferred alternative and the other alternatives under consideration.

Trans 400.10(5)(d) (d) The reasons for eliminating any of the alternatives from further consideration.

Trans 400.10(5)(e) (e) A summary of the status and results of agency coordination and public involvement.

Trans 400.10(5)(f) (f) A brief summarization of environmental, social and economic issues relevant to the proposed action including the use of prescribed construction-related methods or special contract provisions or land acquisitions that would be used to ensure that no significant adverse environmental effects or controversies developed.

Trans 400.10 History History: Cr. Register, April, 1992, No. 436, eff. 5-1-92; am. (2) (intro.), Register, February, 1999, No. 518, eff. 3-1-99; CR 16-069: r. and recr. (3) (c), renum. (4) (a) 1. to (4) (a) 1r. and am., cr. (4) (a) 1g., am. (4) (a) 5., (5) (intro.) Register October 2019 No. 766, eff. 11-1-19.

Trans 400.11 Trans 400.11 Distribution and review of environmental documents.