NYC Rules of the City of New York

§ 1-08.2 — Environmental Assessment Statement (EAS).

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(a) Applicants must complete the CEQR checklist provided by the Board. Pursuant to the checklist, if the application is for an action identified as a Type I or Unlisted Action, the application must be accompanied by an EAS.

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Effective: 6/1/2022Last amended: 5/24/2024

§ 1-08.2 Environmental Assessment Statement (EAS).

RCNY § 1-08.2

(a)Applicants must complete the CEQR checklist provided by the Board. Pursuant to the checklist, if the application is for an action identified as a Type I or Unlisted Action, the application must be accompanied by an EAS. Applications accompanied by an EAS will receive a CEQR number that is different from the calendar number, and all CEQR submissions will refer to both numbers, where applicable. Applicants may request a pre-application conference with the Board to seek their assistance in determining what information is required and the potential scope of the environmental review of the proposed action, including whether a Type II submission may be appropriate.

(b)Actions that are not subject to review under City Environmental Quality Review, the State Environmental Quality Review Act (Environmental Conservation Law, Article 8) or the SEQRA Regulations are set forth in Appendix E of this title. (Amended City Record 5/2/2022, eff. 6/1/2022; amended City Record 4/24/2024, eff. 5/24/2024)

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