They do disseminate information about studies. These impacts can be natural, human, transportation, or social. The process is based on the belief that providing information to the public allows for discussion to take place that will lead to a more enlightened decision. It is not a permit process, and acceptance of an EIS does not guarantee that they will implement a project. Mr. Gill distributed a flow chart that outlined the environmental review process.
Some projects are exempt.
In the state government, most agencies have their own exempt list of types of projects that are exempt from the environmental review process. These lists are submitted to the Environmental Council for review and acceptance. The environmental review begins with a determination of whether or not the law applies. Any nonexempt project that has a significant impact must have a review. The review must be completed before the project can begin.