Agenda - Environmental Policy Board - 01/18/2017

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Glossary Glossary Where noted,definitions can be found in Minnesota Statutes 116D and Minnesota Rules 4410.0200. Other definitions have been included based on the context of the document to provide guidance on the Environmental Review program. Alternative Urban Areawide Review Discretionary review A substitute review process based on review of Environmental review ordered by any government development scenarios for an entire geographic area unit,usually in response to a citizen petition,where rather than for a specific project. (Minn. R.4410.3610 review is not mandatory. Subp 1) Environmental Assessment Worksheet Connected actions A document providing basic information about a Two or more projects that are related,interdependent project that may have the potential for significant parts of a larger whole. (Minn. R.4410.0200 Subp 9c) environmental effects. The EAW is prepared by the Responsible Governmental Unit to determine whether Construction an Environmental Impact Statement should be Any activity that directly alters the environment, prepared. (Minn.R. 4410.0200 Subp 24) excluding surveying or mapping. (Minn. R. 4410.0200 Subp 10) Environmental Impact Statement A thorough study of a project with potential for Cumulative potential effects significant environmental impacts,including The effect on the environment that results from the evaluation of alternatives and mitigation. (Minn. R. incremental effects of a project in addition to other 4410.0200 Subp 26) projects in the environmentally relevant area that might reasonably be expected to affect the same Environmental Quality Board environmental resources,including future projects State agency that adopts environmental review rules, planned or for which a basis of expectation has been monitors their effectiveness and revises as laid,regardless of who undertakes the projects or appropriate; provides technical assistance to interpret what jurisdictions have authority over the projects. and apply rules.(Minn. Stat. §116C.04) Significant cumulative potential effects can result from individually minor projects taking place over a EQB Monitor period of time. In making these determinations,the Biweekly publication of the Environmental Quality RGU must consider: whether applications for permits Board,lists deadlines for comments on Environmental have been filed with any units of government; Assessment Worksheets,Environmental Impact whether detailed project plans and specifications have Statements and other notices. (Adapted from Minn. R. been prepared;whether future development is 4405.0100 Subp 6) indicated by adopted comprehensive plans or zoning or other ordinances;whether future development is Expansion indicated by historic or forecasted trends; and any A facility's capability to produce or operate beyond other relevant factors. (Minn. R.4410.0200 SubpI la.) its existing capacity,excluding repairs or renovations that do not increase capacity. (Minn. R. 4410.0200 Day Subp. 28) Either calendar or working day depending on the timeframe listed for a specific event. If the text lists Mandatory review 15 or fewer days,they are working days; calendar Legally required review,established by the days are 16 or more days. The first day of any time Environmental Quality Board through rules period is not counted but the final day is counted.The authorized by the Environmental Policy Act. last day of the time period ends with normal business hours,generally at 4:30 p.m. Working days exclude Mitigation Saturdays, Sundays and legal state holidays. (Minn. A. avoiding impacts altogether; R. 4410.0200 Subp 12) B.minimizing impacts by limiting the project; C.rectifying impacts by repairing,rehabilitating,or Environmental Quality Board EAW Guidelines—October 2013 47