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SEQR Glossary SEQR State Environmental Quality Review Say “Seeker” A process for reviewing the environmental impacts of proposed projects. Required by state law in New York State. SEQRA State Environmental Quality Review Act Say “Seek-ra” The act of the New York state legislature instituting SEQR. In effect since November 1978. Type I Action Actions that are presumed to have a significant adverse impact on the environment and are more likely to require preparation of an EIS. Full list is in 6 §617.4. Type II Action Categorical exclusions from SEQR. Actions that are determined not to have a significant adverse impact on the environment. Never require further environmental review. Full list is in 6 §617.5. Unlisted Action An action that is neither Type I nor Type II. May have a significant adverse impact on the environment. Involved Agency Any state or local agency, department, board, authority, district, commission, public benefit corporation, or governing body that has jurisdiction by law to fund, approve or directly undertake an action. Lead Agency The involved agency principally responsible for undertaking, funding or approving an action. Responsible for determining whether an EIS is required, and for preparing and filing the EIS if one is required. EAF Environmental Assessment Form Forms used by an agency to assist it in determining the environmental significance or nonsignificance of actions. SEQR regulations provide model full and short EAFs. Part 1 is completed by the project applicant or sponsor. Parts 2 and 3 are completed by the lead agency. EIS Environmental Impact Statement A document that lists and analyzes the significant environmental impacts of a proposed action. Provides a means for agencies, project sponsors and the public to systematically consider significant adverse environmental impacts, alternatives and mitigation. Cayuga County Planning Board, July 2013 ---PAGE BREAK--- Resources for the SEQR Process Main NYS DEC webpage about SEQR http://www.dec.ny.gov/permits/357.html SEQR Regulations: 6 Part 617 Online at: http://www.dec.ny.gov/regs/4490.html Proposed Amendments to the SEQR Regulations Description and final scope online at: http://www.dec.ny.gov/permits/83389.html SEQR Forms Including the current short EAF and full EAF Online at: http://www.dec.ny.gov/permits/6191.html Draft Revised EAFs Scheduled to become effective on October 7, 2013 Online at: http://www.dec.ny.gov/permits/70293.html Draft EAF Workbooks For the short EAF: http://www.nysseaf.net/ For the full EAF: http://www.nysfeaf.net/ SEQR Handbook Answers to (nearly) all of your questions about environmental review and the SEQR process Online at: http://www.dec.ny.gov/permits/6188.html SEQR Cookbook A step-by-step discussion of the basic SEQR process Online at: http://www.dec.ny.gov/docs/permits_ej_operations_pdf/cookbook1.pdf Stepping Through the SEQR Process An online step-by-step guide http://www.dec.ny.gov/permits/6189.html Local Official’s Guide to SEQR http://www.dec.ny.gov/docs/permits_ej_operations_pdf/seqrofficials.pdf Citizen’s Guide to SEQR http://www.dec.ny.gov/docs/permits_ej_operations_pdf/seqrcitizen.pdf Contacts if you have more questions: NYS DEC Division of Environmental Permits 4th Floor, 625 Broadway Albany, NY 12233-1750 (518) 402-9167 Cayuga County Department of Planning and Economic Development 5th Floor, 160 Genesee Street Auburn, NY 13021 (315) 253-1276 [EMAIL REDACTED]