Environmental information document

{
  "id": "MLC-T-ENV-009761",
  "term": "Environmental information document",
  "field": "Environment",
  "term_source": "Environmental Information Document",
  "definition": "1. A written analysis prepared by the applicant that provides sufficient information for the Responsible Official to undertake an environmental review and prepare either an Environmental Assessment (EA) and Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) or an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) and Record of Decision (ROD) for the proposed action. An EID includes basic project information, including a description of the proposed project, and evaluates the environmental impacts of the project and alternatives to the proposed project. See 40 C.F.R. § 6.102(b)(4).\n\n2. Written analysis prepared by an applicant that provides sufficient information for the Responsible Official to undertake an environmental review and prepare either an EA and FONSI or an EIS and record of decision (ROD) for the proposed action.",
  "abbreviation": "EID",
  "subject": "Regulatory activities",
  "references": [
    "Environmental Review Training for Special Appropriations Grants Glossary; EPA Environmental Information Exchange Network & Grant Program Glossary at www.epa.gov/networkg/glossary.html",
    "40 CFR 6.102 (CFR 2018)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/environment/environmental-information-document/"
}