8-0109 - Preparation of environmental impact statement. - New York Statutes

§ 8-0109. Preparation of environmental impact statement. 1. Agencies shall use all practicable means to realize the policies and goals set forth in this article, and shall act and choose alternatives which, consistent with social, economic and other essential considerations, to the maximum extent practicable, minimize or avoid adverse environmental effects, including effects revealed in the environmental impact statement process. 2. All agencies (or applicant as hereinafter provided) shall prepare, or cause to be prepared by contract or otherwise an environmental impact statement on any action they propose or approve which may have a significant effect on the environment. Such a statement shall include a detailed statement setting forth the following: (a) a description of the proposed action and its environmental setting; (b) the environmental impact of the proposed action including short-term and long-term effects; (c) any adverse environmental effects which cannot be avoided should the proposal be implemented; (d) alternatives to the proposed action; (e) any irreversible and irretrievable commitments of resources which would be involved in the proposed action should it be implemented; (f) mitigation measures proposed to minimize the environmental impact; (g) the growth-inducing aspects of the proposed action, where applicable and significant; (h) effects of the proposed action on the use and conservation of energy resources, where applicable and significant, provided that in the case of an electric generating facility, the statement shall include a demonstration that the facility will satisfy electric generating capacity needs or other electric systems needs in a manner reasonably consistent with the most recent state energy plan; * (i) effects of proposed action on solid waste management where applicable and significant; and * NB There are 2