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 that occurs during the preparation of an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS), not when an EIS is deemed unnecessary. If an EIS is not required, the agency typically issues a Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) instead.

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