A review of previous exemption memos would be an excellent start to drafting the exemption list. Agency submits the draft exemption list to the Environmental Council. OEQC publishes draft exemption list in The Environmental Notice . This begins the 30 day review period for the public, agencies, OEQC and the Environmental Council. Council Members, in their individual capacities, may submit comments made during the 30-day review period.
Agency responds to comment letters received from the public and other agencies.
Agency prepares pre-final exemption list package. Full Environmental Council meets to review and concur on the exemption list. In compliance with the EIS Rules, the Council will periodically review agency exemption lists that are on file. Based on the review, the Council will recommend that the affected agency revise its exemption list and submit the amended list in accordance with the steps shown above. Hawaii Administrative Rules, the following types of action shall generally be declared exempt by the Department of XXX from requirements to prepare an environmental assessment.