An airline is a company that provides air transport services for traveling passengers and freight. Airlines utilize aircraft to supply these services and may form partnerships or alliances with other airlines for codeshare agreements. Generally, airline companies are recognized with an air operating certificate or license issued by a governmental aviation body. Airlines vary in size, from small domestic airlines to full-service international airlines. Airline services can be categorized as being
NEPA requires Federal agencies to prepare environmental impact statements (EISs) for major Federal actions that significantly affect the quality of the human environment.
The proponent of a 'coordinated project' must prepare an environmental impact statement (EIS) or impact assessment report (IAR). The EIS is prepared in accordance with the terms of reference for the EIS. The EIS provides a comprehensive description of: the current environment in the area of the project. all potential environmental impacts of the project. proponent proposals to avoid, minimise, mitigate and/or offset those potential impacts.