Current through August 26, 2024
To aid the department in complying with ch. NR 150, and in
determining the need for an environmental impact report, the feasibility report
shall include an environmental analysis section. This analysis shall include
the following items:
(1) PROJECT
SUMMARY. The department's initial site report opinion letter, a brief overview
of the project and a listing of the statutory authority and other relevant
local, state and federal permits or approvals required as well as the need for
exemptions, zoning changes and any other special permits or
approvals.
(2) PROPOSED PHYSICAL
CHANGES. A brief description of the proposed physical changes including:
(a) The changes in terrestrial resources.
This discussion shall include the quantity of soil to be excavated and the
lateral extent of soil removal; the quantity and source of soils designated to
be used in the construction, operation or closure of the landfill. All earthen
modifications such as clearing and grubbing, excavation, soil placement
necessary to reach the proposed sub-base grades, construction of access roads,
stockpiles, and storm water controls shall also be described.
(b) The changes in aquatic resources
including the potential impacts to streams, wetlands, ponds, lakes and
flowages. This discussion shall include the discharge rates and volumes, in
relevant quantities for groundwater control structures, leachate collection
systems and storm water control structures under existing conditions as well as
that anticipated during active operations and following closure. Information or
any reports on how the proposed landfill and soil borrow sources designated to
be used in the construction, operation or closure of the first phase of the
proposed landfill comply with s.
30.19,
Stats., and ch. NR 103 shall also be included.
(c) Buildings, treatment units, roads and
other structures such as sedimentation basins and fences to be constructed in
conjunction with the facility. This discussion shall include the size of the
facilities and the number of miles of road to be constructed.
(d) Emissions and discharges such as dust,
engine exhaust, odors, noise, gases, leachate, storm water and collected
groundwater associated with landfill preparation, construction, operation,
closure and post-closure of the landfill.
(e) Other changes anticipated with landfill
development.
(f) Maps, plans and
other descriptive material to clarify the discussion such as a county map
showing the general area of the project, a map of the proposed service area, a
USGS topographic map, a plat map, zoning map, county wetlands map, soils map
and a landfill development plan.
(3) EXISTING ENVIRONMENT. A brief description
of the existing environment that may be affected shall be included. At a
minimum this shall contain:
(a) A description
of the physical environment including the regional and local topography,
geology, surface waters and associated drainage features, hydrogeologic
conditions, air, wetlands and designated soil borrow sources.
(b) The dominant aquatic and terrestrial
plant and animal species and habitats found in the area including any
threatened or endangered species and amount, type and hydraulic value of
wetlands.
(c) Land use including
dominant features and zoning in the area.
(d) Social and economic conditions including
any ethnic or cultural groups.
(e)
Other special resources such as archaeological, historical, state or local
natural areas, and prime agricultural lands.
(4) ENVIRONMENTAL CONSEQUENCES. A brief
discussion of the probable adverse and beneficial impacts including primary,
indirect and secondary impacts shall include:
(a) The physical impacts which would be
associated with landfill design, construction and operation, including air
quality, windblown paper and dust and visual impacts.
(b) The biological impacts including
destruction and creation of habitat, alteration of the physical environment and
any impacts to endangered or threatened species.
(c) The impacts on land use.
(d) The social and economic impacts to local
residents and cultural groups and the communities and industries served by the
landfill such as effects on taxes, traffic and roads, noise, consistency with
local planning and zoning.
(e)
Other special resources such as archaeological, historical, state or local
natural areas and prime agricultural lands.
(f) Probable adverse impacts that cannot be
avoided including groundwater and surface water impacts, modifications of
topography and any soil borrow source limitations on development around the
landfill, any loss of agricultural or forest land, displacement of wildlife and
adverse aesthetic impacts for people in and around the landfill.
(5) ALTERNATIVES. Identify,
describe and discuss feasible alternatives including taking no action;
enlargement, reduction or modification of the project; other landfills,
locations or methods to the proposed action and their impacts. Particular
attention shall be given to alternatives which might avoid some or all adverse
environmental impacts, including planned and existing waste reduction and
recycling, incineration, solid waste disposal, and transfer facilities that may
serve to handle the waste expected to be disposed of at the proposed landfill,
taking into account the economics of waste collection, transportation and
disposal.
Information provided in previous sections of the initial
site report, any pre-feasibility report or feasibility report may be referenced
to satisfy this section.
