DOC 335.08(2)(b)9.9. Appendices, if any, relevant to analyses in the EIS or otherwise relevant to the decision to be made.

DOC 335.08(2)(c)(c) Other documents and sources of information may be incorporated by reference if they are available for public inspection at the central offices of the department in Madison and at the county clerk, city clerk or town clerk in the area of the project.

DOC 335.08(3)(a)(a) When an EIS is required, first a draft EIS and then a final EIS shall be prepared by the department or else be prepared for the department under contract by a consultant with supervision and final editorial review by the department. The EIS shall emphasize significant environmental issues identified during the scoping process. An EIS shall contain, in the appropriate parts specified in sub. (2) (b) 4. to 7.:

DOC 335.08(3)(a)1.1. A description of the proposed action and of the affected environment, including the project location, type of facility, time schedules, maps and diagrams deemed relevant, and other pertinent information which will adequately allow an assessment of the potential environmental impact by commenting agencies and the public.

DOC 335.08(3)(a)2.2. An analysis of the probable impact of the proposed action on the environment of human beings, to include identification of positive as well as negative effects of the proposed action and, wherever possible, indirect as well as direct consequences for the environment.

DOC 335.08(3)(a)3.3. Alternatives to the proposed action, including a rigorous exploration and objective evaluation of the environmental impacts of all reasonable alternatives, particularly those that might avoid all or some of the adverse environmental effects of the proposed action. If the department has a preferred alternative to the proposed action, that should be identified.

DOC 335.08(3)(a)4.4. A discussion of probable adverse environmental effects which cannot be avoided should the proposal be implemented. Protective and mitigative measures to be taken as part of the proposed action shall be identified.

DOC 335.08(3)(a)5.5. A discussion of the relationship between short-term use of the environment and the maintenance and enhancement of long-term productivity.

DOC 335.08(3)(a)6.6. Identification of significant irreversible and irretrievable commitments of resources that would be involved in the proposed action, if implemented, with a statement identifying the extent to which the proposed action irreversibly curtails the range of potential uses of the environment.

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)(a)(a) The governor’s office.

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)(c)(c) Regional and county planning agencies located within the proposed project or action area.

DOC 335.09(1)(d)(d) The department’s central office in Madison.

DOC 335.09(1)(e)(e) Appropriate public libraries:

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)(f)(f) The county clerk, city clerk or town clerk for proposed actions affecting a local area.

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.