### Question
What does environmental impact statement mean?


### Answer
**Environmental impact statement** has the following meaning in *33 U.S.C. § 2348*:

> the detailed statement of environmental impacts of a project required to be prepared pursuant to the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (42 U.S.C. 4321 et seq.)

#### Citation:
  - *33 U.S.C. § 2348*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 36-WATER RESOURCES DEVELOPMENT > SUBCHAPTER V-GENERAL PROVISIONS**

