### Question
How does the law define environmental impact statement?


### Answer
Under *42 U.S.C. § 4370m*, **environmental impact statement** is defined as:

> the detailed written statement required under section 102(2)(C) of NEPA [42 U.S.C. 4332(2)(C)]

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 4370m*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 55-NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY > SUBCHAPTER IV-FEDERAL PERMITTING IMPROVEMENT**

