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zs <br />Page Two: Proposed EIS <br />Environmental Impact Statement by the applicant." <br />The requirement that an applicant prepare an Environmental Impact <br />Statement will impose a substantial financial burden on the <br />economic viability of a proposed project. While a useful public <br />tool in terms of protecting the environment, the Environmental <br />Impact Statement will not be frequently prepared because of its <br />cost in both time and money. Many projects that are feasible <br />with only an Environmental Assessment may not be economically <br />viable if an Environmental Impact Statement is required. This <br />decision is one that inherently involves analysis of some <br />subjective criteria. The ultimate and final decision to require <br />the Environmental Impact Statement should not be made without <br />having protection from an arbitrary or inappropriate interpretation <br />of information by the Planning Department staff. <br />Thank you for your consideration of these important aspects <br />of the proposed ordinance. <br />Sincerely, <br />s <br />Neal Littman <br />NL:ck <br />