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Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)

A formal agreement between two or more parties, often government agencies, outlining their shared intentions, responsibilities, and cooperation on a specific project or issue.

Categorical Exclusions

A category of actions that a federal agency has determined normally do not individually or cumulatively have a significant effect on the human environment and for which, therefore, neither an environmental impact statement nor an environmental assessment is required under the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA).

Environmental Impact Statement (EIS)

A detailed document required by the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) that assesses the potential environmental impacts of proposed major federal actions significantly affecting the quality of the human environment.

Environmental Assessment (EA)

A concise public document required by the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) that provides sufficient evidence and analysis for determining whether to prepare an environmental impact statement or a finding of no significant impact.

Lead Agency

When multiple federal agencies are involved in a project, a single agency is designated as the 'lead agency' to coordinate the environmental review process under the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA).

Stakeholders

Individuals, groups, or organizations that have an interest or are affected by a particular project, policy, or decision. In this context, it includes housing developers, residents, and government agencies.