What filings or notices are required for environmental impact statements (EISs)?
When a lead agency accepts a draft or final EIS, it must provide notice to, and file a copy of the EIS with the same parties that received the positive declaration: • The chief executive officer of the political subdivision in which the action will be principally located; • Applicant, when there is one; • All involved agencies; and • Individuals or groups who have requested a copy. The lead agency must file a notice of acceptance of the draft or final EIS for publication in the ENB. The lead agency must also file a copy of the EIS with the DEC, Division of Environmental Permits; a copy on cd is acceptable. If the lead agency is a state agency, and the project is located within any coastal area, a copy must be provided to the NYS Department of State, Division of Coastal Resources. Additionally, the lead agency must arrange to post the EIS on a publicly accessible web site, unless impracticable. If a lead agency has received an unreasonably large number of requests for copies of the EIS,
