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environmental impact statement

An environmental impact statement is a document required of federal agencies by the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) for major projects or legislative proposals significantly affecting the environment.

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environmental impact statement

An environmental impact statement is a document required of federal agencies by the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) for major projects or legislative proposals significantly affecting the environment.

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A tool for decision-making, it describes the positive and negative effects of the undertaking and cites alternative actions.