(a) The definitions for most of the key terms or phrases contained in this part appear in 40 CFR part 1508 and in the authorities cited in § 50.4.
The following definitions also apply to this part:
Environmental review means a process for complying with NEPA (through an EA or EIS) and/or with the laws and authorities cited in § 50.4.
HUD approving official means the HUD official authorized to make the approval decision for any proposed policy or project subject to this part.
Project means an activity, or a group of integrally-related activities, undertaken directly by HUD or proposed for HUD assistance or insurance.
(b) The following abbreviations are used throughout this part:
AS/CPD - Assistant Secretary for Community Planning and Development.
CEQ - Council on Environmental Quality
EA - Environmental Assessment
EIS - Environmental Impact Statement
FONSI - Finding of No Significant Impact
HUD - Department of Housing and Urban Development
NEPA - National Environmental Policy Act
NOI/EIS - Notice of Intent to Prepare an Environmental Impact Statement