Environmental impact statement
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A report that documents the information required to evaluate the environmental impact of a project. It informs decisionmakers and the public of the reasonable alternatives that would avoid or minimize adverse impacts or enhance the quality of the environment.
Environmental impact statement meaning & definition 1 of Environmental impact statement.
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in the US, a report to the government on the possible effects on the environment of a large project, such as a road or industrial development:
Environmental impact statement meaning & definition 2 of Environmental impact statement.
