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C. Optional DNS process 1. To provide for an integrated project review process,the city will use the optional DNS process as set forth in WAC 197-11-355, unless the responsible official determines that another SEPA threshold determination process would more effectively implement SEPA procedures and requirements.A single comment period shall be used unless the responsible official determines that substantial new information regarding the environmental impacts of the proposal has been received during the comment period and that an additional public comment period on the new information is necessary. 2. If the city uses the optional process specified in subsection C.1 of this section,the city shall: a. State on the first page of the notice of application that it expects to issue a DNS for the proposal,and that: i. The optional DNS process is being used; ii. This may be the only opportunity to comment on the environmental impacts of the proposal; iii. The proposal may include mitigation measures under applicable codes,and that project review process may incorporate or require mitigation measures regardless of whether an EIS is prepared;and iv. A copy of the subsequent threshold determination for the specific proposal may be obtained upon request; b. List in the notice of application the conditions being considered to mitigate environmental impacts, if a mitigated DNS is expected; c. Provide a notice of application and SEPA public notice as required by EMC 15.02.100.B. d. Send the notice of application and environmental checklist(or other environmental document if applicable)to: i. Agencies with jurisdiction,the Department of Ecology,affected tribes,and each local agency or political subdivision whose public services would be changed as a result of implementation of the proposal;and ii. Anyone requesting a copy of the environmental checklist of the specific proposal. 3. If the city indicates on the notice of application that a DNS is likely,an agency with jurisdiction may assume lead agency status during the comment period on the notice of application(WAC 197-11-948). 4. The responsible official shall consider timely comments on the notice of application and either: a. Issue a DNS or mitigated DNS(or other environmental document if applicable)with no comment period using the procedures in subsection C.5 of this section. b. Issue a DNS or mitigated DNS(or other environmental document if applicable)with a comment period using the procedures in subsection C.5 of this section,if the lead agency determines a comment period is necessary; c. Issue a DS;or d. Require additional information or studies prior to making a threshold determination. 5. If a DNS or mitigated DNS is issued under subsection C.4.a of this section,the lead agency shall send a copy of the DNS or mitigated DNS to the Department of Ecology,agencies with jurisdiction,those who commented,and anyone requesting a copy.A copy of the environmental checklist need not be recirculated. D. Notice of SEPA Threshold Determinations Whenever the city issues a DNS under WAC 197-11-340(2)or 197-11-355,or a DS under WAC 197-11-360(1),the city shall give public notice as follows: 1. For site specific proposals, notice shall be given by: a. Mailing notice to the SEPA mailing list established under subsection B of this section; b. Posting notice as specified by EMC 15.02.110. 2. For nonproject or other proposals that are not site specific(e.g.,city or areawide),notice shall be given by: Ch.15.02 Local Project Review 20 City Council Action(11/04/2020)