A report generally prepared by an independent company dealing with probable environmental effect of a development on the surrounding area. Such reports are required for many federally supported developments under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969.
The analysis of a project's effect on transit, air quality, noise levels, etc.
Detailed review of a proposed project, its potential adverse environmental effects, possible changes that can be made to reduce adverse effects, and possible alternatives.
Study, conducted by specialists, generally required by state or federal law to be completed before a project can be built. It evaluates the project's effect on the environment and infrastructure.
A document used to evaluate the potential environmental impacts of a project, evaluate reasonable alternatives to the project, and identify mitigation measures necessary to minimize the impacts. The California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) requires that the agency with primary responsibility over the approval of a project (the lead agency) evaluate the project's potential impacts in an Environmental Impact Report (EIR).
A report required for projects that may have a significant effect on the environment.
A detailed statement prepared under CEQA describing and analyzing the significant environmental impacts of a project and discussing ways to mitigate or avoid the effects.
A detailed report required by the California Environmental Quality Act to describe and analyze the significant environmental effects of a proposed project, i.e. noise, traffic, sewage, and air quality, and identifies measures to mitigate theses impacts.
A study required by governmental agencies to determine the impact that a proposed development will have on the surrounding areas.
a state-mandated written summary of the positive and negative effects on the environment caused by the construction and operation of a project
A report generally prepared by an independent company detailing the probable environmental effect of a development on the surrounding area. (see Phase I, II, & III).
A report that must be prepared whenever any agency or indvidual considers a project that may have a significant impact on the environment, as directed by the California Environmental Quality Act. Back to the Top
(EIR)--A study and report, required by the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), on environmental impacts and mitigation measures, if any, of a proposed project.
A study of all the factors which a land development or construction project would have on the environment in the area, including population, traffic, schools, fire protection, endangered species
