Trans 400.12(3)(a)(a) Whenever a proposed action requires an EIS, the department shall hold a public hearing on the DEIS no sooner than 15 days after its notice of availability is published. The hearing shall be held prior to the selection of the final course of action for the proposal, or the department may present a preferred alternative. Trans 400.12(3)(b)(b) A notice of public hearing shall be published, at least 15 days prior to the hearing, in the appropriate official local newspaper or in a newspaper of general circulation within the area affected by the proposed action. If the proposed action is of statewide interest, such notice shall also be published in the official state newspaper and any other newspapers as appropriate to obtain comprehensive coverage. Copies of the notice shall be mailed to appropriate local, state and federal agencies and to others having an interest in the proceedings of the proposed action. The notice of public hearing shall include: Trans 400.12(3)(b)5.5. The address to which questions may be sent prior to the hearing and locations where additional information may be obtained. Trans 400.12(3)(b)6.6. Provision for submitting written statements in place of, or in addition to, testimony presented at the public hearing. Trans 400.12(3)(c)(c) The public hearing may be combined with other hearings and notices of hearings required for departmental actions, provided the requirements under pars. (a) and (b) are met. Trans 400.12(4)(4) Public hearing, or opportunity for public hearing, on EA or ER. Trans 400.12(4)(a)(a) Unless EA procedures indicate the action is an EIS action, the department shall hold, or afford the opportunity for, a public hearing on an EA action prior to the issuance of a FONSI. A public hearing on an EA may be held by the department at the department’s discretion and shall be held if a request for such a hearing is received by the department within the time specified in the notice of opportunity to request a public hearing under s. Trans 400.11 (5) (c). Whenever the department holds a public hearing or approves a timely request for a public hearing under this subsection, the department shall proceed in the same manner as provided for a public hearing on a DEIS under sub. (3), except that the public hearing shall be held no sooner than 15 days after publication of the public hearing notice and the identity of the EA or ER shall be referenced in the public hearing notice. Trans 400.12(4)(b)(b) The department may determine to hold a public hearing or afford the opportunity for a public hearing for ER actions. If the department determines to afford the opportunity for a public hearing for an ER action, the department shall follow EA procedures under par. (a). Trans 400.12 HistoryHistory: Cr. Register, April, 1992, No. 436, eff. 5-1-92; CR 16-069: am. (3) (a), (4) (title), renum. (4) to (4) (a) and am., cr. (4) (b) Register October 2019 No. 766, eff. 11-1-19. Trans 400.13(1)(am)(am) The department shall develop a single document that consists of a combined FEIS/ROD, unless any of the following applies: Trans 400.13(1)(am)1.1. The FEIS makes substantial changes to the proposed action that are relevant to environmental or safety concerns. Trans 400.13(1)(am)2.2. There are significant new circumstances or information relevant to environmental concerns and that bear on the proposed action or the impacts of the proposed action. Trans 400.13(1)(b)(b) The record of decision, whether issued in combination with an FEIS or separately, shall contain the following information: Trans 400.13(1)(b)2.2. Identification of all alternatives considered by the department in reaching its decision, specifying which one is considered environmentally preferable. Trans 400.13(1)(b)3.3. A statement indicating that all practicable means to avoid or mitigate environmental harm have been adopted, and if not so adopted, a statement specifying the reasons for not adopting all such means. Trans 400.13(2)(a)(a) The decision to revise an EA to constitute a FONSI shall not be made until after the end of the comment period specified in the notice of availability of the EA provided for under s. Trans 400.11 (8). Trans 400.13(2)(b)(b) If potentially significant impacts have not been identified, the department shall revise the EA as appropriate and shall attach a summary of the public hearing, if a hearing was held, and a summary of any comments received and responses thereto. These items, along with a statement of no significant impact, shall constitute the FONSI and the record of decision. Trans 400.13(2)(c)(c) If, at any point in the EA process, the department determines that the proposed action may have a significant impact on the quality of the human environment, an EIS shall be prepared.