Sec. 34.01.02.03. General Policy

If the Department initiates any proposed State action affecting the quality of the environment, or if the Department receives for review or coordination notice of any proposed State action, the Department shall consider:

A. Adverse or beneficial environmental effects that are reasonably likely if the proposal is implemented or if it is not implemented;

B. Measures that might be taken to minimize potential adverse environmental effects or maximize potential beneficial environmental effects; and

C. Reasonable alternatives to the proposed action that might have less adverse environmental effects or greater beneficial environmental effects, including the alternative of no action.