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January 1, 1 6 min read Definitions

Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) Environmental Analysis Development Impact Federal Projects Sustainable Development

An Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) is a comprehensive analysis assessing the potential effects of proposed development or action on the surrounding natural and artificial environment. The requirement for an EIS was established to ensure environmentally informed decision-making in federally funded or permitted projects per the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA).