This article contains the rules for preparing environmental impact statements. The county adopts the following sections by reference, as supplemented by this part:
WAC
197-11-400 Purpose of EIS.
197-11-402 General requirements.
197-11-405 EIS types.
197-11-406 EIS timing.
197-11-408 Scoping.
197-11-410 Expanded scoping.
197-11-420 EIS preparation.
197-11-425 Style and size.
197-11-430 Format.
197-11-435 Cover letter or memo.
197-11-440 EIS contents.
197-11-442 Contents of EIS on nonproject proposals.
197-11-443 EIS contents when prior nonproject EIS.
197-11-444 Elements of environment.
197-11-448 Relationship of EIS to other considerations.
197-11-450 Cost-benefit analysis.
197-11-455 Issuance of DEIS.
197-11-460 Issuance of FEIS.
(Ord. 2011-013, 2011)
1. 
Preparation of draft and final EIS's (DEIS and FEIS) and draft and final supplemental EIS's (SEIS) is the responsibility of the department of community development under the direction of the responsible official. Before the county issues an EIS, the responsible official shall be satisfied that it complies with this chapter and WAC Chapter 197-11.
2. 
The DEIS and FEIS or draft and final SEIS may be "prepared" by county staff or by a consultant selected by the county or the applicant. If the responsible official requires an EIS for a proposal and determines that someone other than the county will prepare the EIS, the responsible official shall notify the applicant immediately after completion of the threshold determination. The responsible official shall also notify the applicant of the county's procedure for EIS preparation, including approval of the DEIS and FEIS prior to distribution.
a. 
The Kittitas County planning department shall prepare and maintain a list of qualified environmental consultants and firms. Any proposed consultant whose name is not on the list must submit a statement of qualifications including information on experience in the preparation of environmental impact statements. Upon approval of the submitted qualifications, the planning director shall add the name to the list of qualified consultants.
3. 
The county may require an applicant to provide information the county does not possess, including specific investigations. However, the applicant is not required to supply information that is not required under this chapter or that is being requested from another agency. (This does not apply to information the county may request under another ordinance or statutes).
(Ord. 2011-013, 2011)
1. 
The analysis of the following additional elements may be included as part of the environment for the purpose of EIS content, but does not add to the criteria for threshold determinations or perform any other function or purpose under this chapter:
a. 
Economy;
b. 
Social policy analysis;
c. 
Cost-benefit analysis;
d. 
Any other element that may be dictated by special circumstances associated with the proposal.
2. 
Inclusion of these elements in an EIS will be at the discretion of the responsible official as determined by the scoping process.
(Ord. 2011-013, 2011)