What are the steps in the AUAR process?
• The Responsible Governmental Unit (RGU, i.e., the City of Rochester) must identify the boundaries of the area to be reviewed and must describe the “development scenario” allowed under the adopted Land Use Plans in effect for the area. • A draft AUAR document will be prepared that outlines the potential environmental impacts related to fish, wildlife and ecologically sensitive resources, surface and ground water resources, geologic resources, air quality, among others. • A draft mitigation plan will be written to describe ways to avoid, minimize, and/or alleviate the potential environmental impacts. • The draft documents will undergo a 30-day public notice period during which comments will be received. The draft document will then be revised to address the comments received. • The finalized AUAR and mitigation plan will be distributed for final review. • If no objections are filed by any state agency within 10 days, the documents will be adopted by the RGU. If objections are filed, re
