A.
Following a determination that a proposed action may
have a significant effect on the environment, the Planning Board shall, in
accordance with the provisions of Part 617, notify the applicant and request
six copies of a draft environmental impact statement (hereinafter referred
to as the DEIS).
B.
If the applicant refuses or fails within the specified
time to file the DEIS, the Planning Board shall prepare the DEIS, or notify
the applicant that the application processing will cease and no approval will
be issued.
The Planning Board may assess a fee to defray expenses for a consultant,
if necessary, or for the review of the DEIS, or preparation as set forth in
Part 617.
Upon completion of the DEIS, a notice of completion containing the information
specified in § 617.12 shall be prepared, filed and circulated as
approved in NYCRR and it shall be published in the official newspaper and
posted on the signboard of the town. Copies of the draft shall be filed, set
and made available as required in § 617.12.
If the Planning Board determines to hold a public hearing, notice shall
be filed, circulated and sent in the same manner as the notice of completion
14 days before the hearing.
A.
The said notice shall also state the place where comments
may be sent and the deadline for the comments.
B.
The hearing shall commence no less than 15 calendar days
nor more than 60 days after the filing of the DEIS unless the Planning Board
determines additional time is necessary for the public or other agency review
of the DEIS.
If upon completion of the DEIS or the public hearing the Planning Board
determines that the action will not have a significant effect on the environment,
the action may be processed without further regard to these regulations.