Environmental Impact Statement
Definition
- A mandatory (required by government) evaluation or assessment that must be conducted prior to construction. The assessment details the possible effects that the development could have on the environment surrounding the site. Also known as an "environmental impact assessment."
Synonyms
outcome, effects, consequences, results, environmental impact assessment
Acronyms
EIS
Alternate Spellings
Environmental Impact, Environmental Impact Assessment, commercial, fees
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