Exhibit 1-D

PROS AND CONS OF INPACT-BASED PERMIT REVIEW

 

PROS

 

·        “Impact-Based” Approach:

o       Level of analysis proportional to use and potential impacts

o       Board of Directors to focus on larger projects

o       Staff to focus on smaller projects

 

·        Reduced staff workload (long-term)

 

·        More responsive/streamlined for many applicants

o       Simplified “ministerial” approval

o       Reduced cost

o       Reduced approval time

 

CONS

 

·        Increased workload to review currently exempt projects

 

·        Short-term complexity/workload for staff and Board

 

·        Possible perception of reduced environmental scrutiny

due to streamlined review

 

 

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