Definition of terms.

CFR · 2024-01-01 · US · Title 7

Definitions of the following terms or phrases appear in 40 CFR part 1508, CEQ regulations. These terms are important in the understanding and implementation of this rule. These definitions are not repeated in the interest of reducing duplication: (a) (b) (1) An environmental assessment is a concise public document for which a Federal agency is responsible that— (i) Briefly provides sufficient evidence and analysis for determining whether to prepare an environmental impact statement or a finding of no significant impact. (ii) Aids an agency's compliance with the Act when no environmental impact statement is necessary. (iii) Facilitates preparation of an environmental impact statement when one is necessary. (2) An environmental assessment includes brief discussions of the need for the proposal, alternatives as required by section of the environmental impacts of the proposed action and alternatives, and a list of agencies and persons consulted. (c) (d) (e) (f) (g) (h) (i) (j) (k) (1) (2) (i) Impacts that may be both beneficial and adverse. A significant effect may exist even if the Federal agency believes that on balance the effect will be beneficial. (ii) The degree to which the proposed action affects public health or safety. (iii) Unique characteristics of the geographic area such as proximity to historic or cultural resources, park lands, prime farmlands, wetlands, wild and scenic rivers, or ecologically critical areas. (iv) The degree to which the effects on the quality of

official document · source cfr-2024 · id 7:§ 650.4