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• City Council Stadium Schedule February 9, 2000 page 4 Preparation of an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) is governed by MN Rules 4410, under the authority of MN Statutes 116D, the Minnesota Environmental Policy Act. EIS STEPS TIMELINE Prepare draft scoping document. The scoping document establishes the scope of the EIS by identifying the issues to be studied, the level of detail, etc. We would need to begin preparing the RFP for consultants to prepare the EIS. no mandated timeline: estimate 90 days Publish availability of draft scoping document in EQB Monitor. published every two weeks "Scoping period" Written and other comments taken. At least one public scoping meeting. 30 days starting with publication date Final scoping decision. Within 15 days after scoping period ends. Complete RFP for consultant to prepare EIS. We would need the scoping decision to determine the scope of work. 20 days EIS preparation notice publication. Within 45 days after the scoping decision. Advertise RFP 30 days Review proposals received and determine finalists. 30 days Interview consultants 15 days Select consultant 15 days Negotiate cost with project proposer (project proposer pays all costs of EIS) 30 days Consultant prepare draft EIS 4 months Publish availability of draft EIS and distribute copies of full draft or summary Informational meeting no less than 15 days after publication of availability Public comment period minimum 10 days beyond meeting date Prepare final EIS ?? Publish availability of final EIS and distribute copies Public comment minimum of 10 days starting with publication of availability of final EIS Determine adequacy of final EIS within 280 days after EIS preparation notice unless extended TOTAL: approx. 15 months