Town of Olive, NY Article VI Draft Environmental Impact Statement

§ 89-16 Draft statement.

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.

§ 89-17 Fees.

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.

§ 89-18 Notice of completion.

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.

§ 89-19 Public hearing.

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.

§ 89-20 Completion 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.