If the EIS identifies an adverse effect from a proposed major action and contains a finding that the public health, safety, or welfare is imminently and substantially endangered by the action, the Mayor, board, commission, or authority of the District government shall disapprove the action, unless the applicant proposes mitigating measures or substitutes a reasonable alternative to avoid the danger.

History

Oct. 18, 1989, D.C. Law 8-36, § 5, 36 DCR 5741

Prior Codifications

1981 Ed., § 6-984.