What is an Environmental Impact Statement and Environmental Impact Report (EIS/EIR)?
An EIS/EIR is a joint document that evaluates the environmental impacts of a proposed project, and in this case, the proposed project is the draft HCP/SYP. The EIS/EIR will also evaluate a range of alternatives to the proposed project, some that are more environmentally protective and others that are less environmentally protective. The EIS is prepared under the auspices of the National Environmental Policy Act and the EIR is prepared under the California Environmental Quality Act. The EIS/EIR will allow the public to develop a better understanding of the impacts associated with the proposed project, and should assist the public in forming and expressing their opinions.
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