W. Va. Code R. § 53-4-4 - Application and Environmental Assessment for Authority's Assistance

4.1. Any applicant for the Public Energy Authority assistance for any proposed project qualified for consideration under the Public Energy Act of 1985, as amended, shall file an application with the Authority in the form prescribed by the Authority: Provided, however that any project which is required under federal law to submit an environmental impact statement under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969, as amended, may submit such environmental impact statement in lieu of the environmental assessment requirements of this regulation. The application shall include the following information:

a. An inventory of existing environmental conditions at the proposed project site and the immediate area which will address the requirements of subsection "b" hereof. The term "project site" shall be construed to include, in addition to the physical site of the project itself, all appurtenances to the same, including but not limited to highways, rail lines, electric transmission lines, natural gas pipelines, water and/or sewer lines or other utilities to or from the project, and other areas which will be modified, improved, disturbed or affected by the project, and are collectively referred to as, "the facilities".

b. A complete description of the proposed project including:

(a) its purpose, size, use, location, cost, production capacity and routes of existing or proposed highways, rail lines, electric transmission lines or gas pipelines, and

(b) the methods of construction.

c. Identification of the real property, right of way or easement to be acquired.

d. A list of all licenses, permits or other approvals required by any governmental units.

e. Detailed information as to the need for the project and facts concerning alternative sites considered by the project.

f. An assessment of the probable effects of the proposed project upon the natural environment of the area, its scenic or natural beauty, rare or irreplaceable natural resources or unique historic sites.

g. Plans for minimizing any adverse environmental effects.

h. An evaluation of the demand for the project's production, the total number of employees anticipated both during construction and upon full operation.

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W. Va. Code R. § 53-4-4