What is an environmental assessment form (EAF)?
An environmental assessment form (EAF) is a document developed specifically for SEQR that provides an organized approach to identifying and assessing the information needed by the lead agency as it makes its determination of significance. A properly completed EAF describes the proposed action, its location, its purpose and its potential impacts on the environment. 3. Who prepares an EAF? Agencies undertaking direct actions and applicants for funding or approval complete Part 1 of the environmental assessment form (EAF). Completion of Parts 2 and 3 of the EAF is the responsibility of the lead agency. 4. How is the EAF organized? There are two versions of EAF which are used during SEQR review – the short EAF and full (long) EAF. For Unlisted actions, either a short or long EAF may be used [see 617.6(a)(3)]. For Type I actions, a full EAF must be used [see 617.6(a)(2)]. Both forms contain three parts. Part 1 is intended to provide a concise description of the whole action and basic data a
