affected environment

What Requires An Environmental Impact Statement?

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What Requires An Environmental Impact Statement? In the United States at the federal level, an EIS is a report mandated by the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA), to assess the potential impact of actions “significantly affecting the quality of the human environment.” This requirement under NEPA does not prohibit harm to the environment,

When Must An Environmental Impact Statement Be Prepared And What Must It Include?

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When Must An Environmental Impact Statement Be Prepared And What Must It Include? EIS Requirements The National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA) specifies when an environmental impact statement (EIS) must be prepared. NEPA regulations require, among other things, federal agencies to include discussion of a proposed action and the range of reasonable alternatives in