(a) The responsible official of the government agency shall determine if a proposed governmental action is a proposed governmental action which may significantly adversely affect the quality of the environment. If the responsible official determines that the proposed governmental action is a proposed governmental action which may significantly adversely affect the quality of the environment, the government agency responsible for such project shall prepare an environmental effects report including, but not limited to, a discussion of:
(1) The environmental impact of the proposed governmental action;
(2) Alternatives to the proposed governmental action, including no action;
(3) Any adverse environmental effects which cannot be avoided if the proposed governmental action is undertaken;
(4) Mitigation measures proposed to avoid or minimize the adverse impact of the proposed governmental action;
(5) The relationship between the value of the short-term uses of the environment involved in the proposed governmental action and the maintenance and enhancement of its long-term value;
(6) The effect of the proposed governmental action on the quality and quantity of water supply;
(7) The effect of the proposed governmental action on energy use or energy production; and
(8) Any beneficial aspects of the proposed governmental action, both short-term and long-term, and its economic advantages and disadvantages.
(b) Prior to the issuance of the environmental effects report, the responsible official should consult with and obtain the comments of any agency which has jurisdiction by law, special expertise, or other interest with respect to any environmental impact or resource.
(c) At least 45 days prior to making a decision as to whether to proceed with a proposed governmental action which may significantly adversely affect the quality of the environment, the responsible official shall publish in the legal organ of each county in which the proposed governmental action or any part thereof is to occur notice that an environmental effects report has been prepared. The responsible official shall provide a copy of the environmental effects report and all other comments to the director. The responsible official shall also make the environmental effects report available to the public and to counties, municipalities, institutions, and individuals, upon request.
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