# 18 C.F.R. § 380.7 (2026): Format of an environmental impact statement

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## Section

- **Citation:** 18 C.F.R. § 380.7 (2026)
- **Heading:** Format of an environmental impact statement
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Title 18 CFR: Conservation of Power and Water Resources / Chapter I: FEDERAL ENERGY REGULATORY COMMISSION, DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY / Part 380: REGULATIONS IMPLEMENTING THE NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY ACT / § 380.7: § 380.7   Format of an environmental impact statement.

## Text

In addition to the requirements for an environmental impact statement prescribed in section 102(2)(C) of NEPA, 42 U.S.C. 4332(2)(C), an environmental impact statement prepared by the Commission will include a section on the literature cited in the environmental impact statement and a staff conclusion section. The staff conclusion section will include summaries of:
(a) The significant environmental impacts of the proposed action;
(b) Any alternative to the proposed action that would have a less severe environmental impact or impacts and the action preferred by the staff;
(c) Any mitigation measures proposed by the applicant, as well as additional mitigation measures that might be more effective;
(d) Any significant environmental impacts of the proposed action that cannot be mitigated; and
(e) References to any pending, completed, or recommended studies that might provide baseline data or additional data on the proposed action.
[Order 908, 90 FR 29425, July 3, 2025]

## Nearby sections

- [18 C.F.R. § 380.1 (2026) § 380.1   Purpose.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T18_P380_S380_1.md)
- [18 C.F.R. § 380.2 (2026) § 380.2   Definitions and terminology.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T18_P380_S380_2.md)
- [18 C.F.R. § 380.3 (2026) § 380.3   Environmental information to be supplied by an applicant.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T18_P380_S380_3.md)
- [18 C.F.R. § 380.4 (2026) § 380.4   Projects or actions categorically excluded.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T18_P380_S380_4.md)
- [18 C.F.R. § 380.5 (2026) § 380.5   Actions that require an environmental assessment.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T18_P380_S380_5.md)
- [18 C.F.R. § 380.6 (2026) § 380.6   Actions that require an environmental impact statement.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T18_P380_S380_6.md)
- [18 C.F.R. § 380.7 (2026) § 380.7   Format of an environmental impact statement.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T18_P380_S380_7.md)
- [18 C.F.R. § 380.8 (2026) § 380.8   Preparation of environmental documents.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T18_P380_S380_8.md)
- [18 C.F.R. § 380.9 (2026) § 380.9   Public availability of NEPA documents and public notice of NEPA related hearings and public meetings.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T18_P380_S380_9.md)
- [18 C.F.R. § 380.10 (2026) § 380.10   Participation in Commission proceedings.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T18_P380_S380_10.md)
- [18 C.F.R. § 380.11 (2026) § 380.11   Environmental decisionmaking.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T18_P380_S380_11.md)
- [18 C.F.R. § 380.12 (2026) § 380.12   Environmental reports for Natural Gas Act applications.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T18_P380_S380_12.md)
- [18 C.F.R. § 380.13 (2026) § 380.13   Compliance with the Endangered Species Act.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T18_P380_S380_13.md)
- [18 C.F.R. § 380.14 (2026) § 380.14   Compliance with the National Historic Preservation Act.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T18_P380_S380_14.md)

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