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The Commission conducts either an Environmental Impact Statement or an Environmental Assessment. These environmental studies review a project's effects on the environment and what the Commissions uses determine whether to issue a license or certification for a project.
Environmental Impact Statement
The environmental impact statement (EIS) is a government document that outlines the impact of a proposed project on its surrounding environment. In the United States, these statements are mandated by federal law for certain projects. Environmental impact statements are meant to inform the work and decisions of policymakers and community leaders. Here, Teaching Legal Docs will explore the EIS—what is it, who writes them and why, what parts and information are typically included, and why they are significant resources for teaching about the environment and environmental policy in the classroom.
Environmental Assessment
The environmental assessment is a document prepared in response to an application or activity when it has been determined that a comprehensive environmental impact study is not required for compliance with environmental standards set by statutes. A FERC office normally prepares the assessment; the study may originate with FERC or another federal agency in instances of shared environmental jurisdiction.
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Environmental Impact Statement
The environmental impact statement (EIS) is a government document that outlines the impact of a proposed project on its surrounding environment. In the United States, these statements are mandated by federal law for certain projects. Environmental impact statements are meant to inform the work and decisions of policymakers and community leaders. Here, Teaching Legal Docs will explore the EIS—what is it, who writes them and why, what parts and information are typically included, and why they are significant resources for teaching about the environment and environmental policy in the classroom.
Environmental Assessment
The environmental assessment is a document prepared in response to an application or activity when it has been determined that a comprehensive environmental impact study is not required for compliance with environmental standards set by statutes. A FERC office normally prepares the assessment; the study may originate with FERC or another federal agency in instances of shared environmental jurisdiction.
