Finding of No Significant Impact

{
  "id": "MLC-T-ENV-011046",
  "term": "Finding of No Significant Impact",
  "field": "Environment",
  "definition": "1. A document prepared by a federal agency showing why a proposed action would not have a significant impact on the environment and thus would not require preparation of an Environmental Impact Statement. An FNSI is based on the results of an environmental assessment.\n\n2. A document briefly providing the reasons why a proposed action will not have a significant impact on the environment and for which an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) will not be prepared.",
  "abbreviation": "FONSI",
  "synonyms": [
    "FNSI"
  ],
  "subject": "Enforcement and compliance",
  "references": [
    "Terms of Environment",
    "Environmental Review Training for Special Appropriations Grants Glossary"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/environment/finding-of-no-significant-impact/"
}