Land Use & Zoning
In New York, the State Environmental Quality Review Act (SEQRA) classifies actions into Type I, Type II, and Unlisted categories. A 'Type II' action is one that:
ARequires a full Environmental Impact Statement (EIS)
BHas been determined to have no significant effect on the environment and requires no further SEQRA review✓ Correct
CIs subject to a coordinated environmental review by multiple agencies
DIs automatically denied as environmentally harmful
Explanation
Under SEQRA, Type II actions have been pre-screened and determined to have no significant environmental impact (e.g., routine maintenance, minor renovations, licensing activities). They require no environmental review. Type I actions have the potential for a significant adverse environmental impact and must be reviewed. Unlisted actions fall in between and require a preliminary review.
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