Environmental Impact Statement (EIS)
An EIS is the structured analysis required when a project may have significant environmental impacts, documenting impacts, mitigation measures, and alternatives, with draft/final phases and public comment responses. NYC's environmental review descriptions explain that a final EIS includes responses to public comments and that agencies must make findings supporting decisions after EIS completion.
- Where it applies
- NYS; NYC
- When it comes up
- Environmental review; public disclosure; decision support
- Property types
- All
In practice
The EIS is both technical and political: operators must manage data quality, narrative consistency, and stakeholder engagement simultaneously.
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Related terms
Environmental and Due Diligence
- Action (SEQRA)
- All Appropriate Inquiries (AAI)
- Brownfield
- Brownfield Cleanup Agreement (BCA)
- Brownfield Cleanup Program (BCP)
- Certificate of Completion (COC)
- City Environmental Quality Review (CEQR)
- Conditioned Negative Declaration (CND)
- Decision Document
- Determination of Significance
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