03-18-2009, 08:41 AM
quote:Ahh actually, Title 11 Chapter 200 HAR, requires the economic impact and a whole bunch more that is not "E" enviromental. It also requires employment figures. It requires the estimated annual economic return to the County and State. Estimated payroll. It requires cost analysis and where that return will go. What public facilities will be used to support the project. Power consumption. Etc., etc.
Originally posted by bystander
Um...I don't think so. The E in EIS stands for ENVIRONMENTAL. This is not a cost/benefit type of analysis. The negative impact on the community and commerce have nothing to do with the natural environment.