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environmental assessment

Definition:
An environmental analysis that evaluates the positive and negative changes to the environment conditions at and around a particular site of a proposed project. When conducted pursuant to the National Environmental Policy Act, a more detailed environmental impact statement may be prepared pending this general assessment.
Concept Schemes:
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Entry Terms:
  • ecological risk assessment
  • environmental risk assessment
  • environmental impact assessment
  • environmental evaluation
  • environmental analysis
URI:
https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/10089
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