Environmental impact statement

Environmental impact statement
  A report that documents the information required to evaluate the environmental impact of a project. It informs decision makers and the public of the reasonable alternatives that would avoid or minimize adverse impacts or enhance the quality of the environment.
  U.S. Dept. of Energy, Energy Information Administration's Energy Glossary

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