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wishes to initiate environmental review to determine if the project has the potential for significant <br /> environmental impacts. <br /> Steps in the EAW Process <br /> (Minnesota Rules 4410.1000—1700) <br /> The EAW should be prepared as early as practicable in the project development process.The RGU as designated <br /> in Minnesota Rules 4410 is responsible for preparing the EAW based on data submitted by the project proposer. <br /> The EAW process includes a comment period and the option for an RGU to host a public meeting to gather <br /> additional comments.Once the EAW process is completed,the RGU must make a decision on the need for an <br /> EIS.Minnesota Rules 4410.1706,Subpart 1 specifies that a positive EIS decision shall be made for projects that <br /> "have the potential for significant environmental effects".If a project does not have the potential for significant <br /> environmental effects,then the RGU shall issue a negative EIS decision,and the project can move forward <br /> Quick Reference:Environmental Assessment Worksheet(EAW) 3 <br />