(a) For every proposed major state or federal action an environmental assessment shall be performed and prepared by the Environmental Department.

(b) Before finalizing the environmental assessment, the Environmental Department shall consult with and solicit comments from any Tribal department which has jurisdiction by law or special expertise with respect to any potentially involved environmental impact.

(c) The environmental assessment shall include a recommended determination that the proposed action will or will not significantly impact the quality of the natural environment.

(d) An environmental assessment shall not be necessary if the Environmental Department decides that the action is one which normally requires an EIS. [Ord. 62 § 4202, amended, 10/3/2019; Ord. 59 § 4202, adopted, 6/6/2019.]