If, after performing an environmental assessment, a federal agency concludes that an EIS is not required, the agency must engage in "scoping."

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Scoping is a process used to determine the scope of issues to be addressed in an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS), not after concluding an EIS is not required. If an EIS is not required, the agency typically prepares a Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) instead.

If, After Performing an Environmental Assessment, a Federal Agency Concludes