n. a study of all the factors which a land development or constru...

A detailed, written analysis of all the effects that a land development or construction project would have on the local environment, such as on the air quality, noise levels, population, traffic patte [..]

A report generally prepared by an independent company detailing the probable environmental effect of a development on the surrounding area.

a state-mandated written summary of the positive and negative effects on the environment caused by the construction and operation of a project

An Environmental Impact Report documents the comprehensive analysis of the environmental impacts of proposed transportation and land development projects, as required under CEQA. The parallel federal [..]

n. a study of all the factors which a land development or construction project would have on the environment in the area, including population, traffic, schools, fire protection, endangered species, a [..]

CEQA requires a CEQA-lead agency to prepare an EIR whenever it determines that a proposed project subject to CEQA may produce significant environmental effects (Public Resources Code, § 21080 & 21082.2).

A master EIR is used as a first step in environmental review for broad-based programs where a series of related actions may occur under one project. The master EIR covers all of the potential environmental impacts that can be feasibly analyzed at the time the overall project plan is designed.

A comprehensive study required by CEQA when a project may have a significant effect on the environment. The purpose of the report is to provide decision-makers with detailed information about environm [..]