Preferred Term:
environmental impact statements
Definition:
A document required of federal agencies by the National Environmental Policy Act for major projects or legislative proposals significantly affecting the environment. A tool for decision making, it describes the positive and negative effects of the undertaking and cites alternative actions.
Concept Schemes:
NALT Core
NALT Full
NALT Full
Broader Concept:
Entry Terms:
- environmental impact reporting
URI:
https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/37452
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