Exhibit 1-D
·
“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
·
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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