The term “categorical exclusion” means a category of actions that a Federal agency has determined normally does not significantly affect the quality of the human environment within the meaning of section 4332(2)(C) of this title.
The term “cooperating agency” means any Federal, State, Tribal, or local agency that has been designated as a cooperating agency under section 4336a(a)(3) of this title.
The term “Council” means the Council on Environmental Quality established in subchapter II.
The term “environmental assessment” means an environmental assessment prepared under section 4336(b)(2) of this title.
The term “environmental document” means an environmental impact statement, an environmental assessment, or a finding of no significant impact.
The term “environmental impact statement” means a detailed written statement that is required by section 4332(2)(C) of this title.
The term “finding of no significant impact” means a determination by a Federal agency that a proposed agency action does not require the issuance of an environmental impact statement.
The term “participating Federal agency” means a Federal agency participating in an environmental review or authorization of an action.
The term “major Federal action” means an action that the agency carrying out such action determines is subject to substantial Federal control and responsibility.
The term “programmatic environmental document” means an environmental impact statement or environmental assessment analyzing all or some of the environmental effects of a policy, program, plan, or group of related actions.
The term “proposal” means a proposed action at a stage when an agency has a goal, is actively preparing to make a decision on one or more alternative means of accomplishing that goal, and can meaningfully evaluate its effects.
The term “special expertise” means statutory responsibility, agency mission, or related program experience.