Sec. 8. Definitions
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In this Act: The term authorization — means any right-of-way, license, permit, approval, finding, determination, certification, consent, or other administrative decision required under Federal law (including regulations) to design, site, construct, reconstruct, continue, or commence operations for a project; includes any decision, record, or other final agency action that— supports such right-of-way, license, permit, approval, finding, determination, certification, consent, or other administrative decision; or is required to ensure compliance with applicable environmental laws; and does not include any right-of-way, license, permit, approval, finding, determination, or other administrative decision required under the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 ( 42 U.S.C. 2011 et seq. ), including any license issued pursuant to the technology-inclusive regulatory framework established under section 103 of the Nuclear Energy Innovation and Modernization Act ( 42 U.S.C. 2133 note).
The term complex authorization includes, but is not limited to, any authorization for a project that— requires the preparation of an environmental assessment, a finding of no significant impact, or an environmental impact statement, including any supplement thereto or any similar document prepared pursuant to court order; requires formal consultation under section 7 of the Endangered Species Act of 1973 ( 16 U.S.C. 1536 ) or results in the issuance of a biological opinion; requires consultation under section 306108 of title 54, United States Code (commonly referred to as the National Historic Preservation Act ); grants a new or expanded right-of-way, easement, lease, or comparable real-property interest; requires an individual permit under section 404 of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act ( 33 U.S.C. 1344 ) or an individual water quality certification under section 401 of that Act ( 33 U.S.C. 1341 ); or requires a preconstruction permit under section 165 of the Clean Air Act ( 42 U.S.C. 7475 ).
The term environmental review means— the process for applying or preparing an environmental assessment, environmental impact statement, categorical exclusion, or other document required by the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 ( 42 U.S.C. 4321 et seq. ) for an authorization for a project; and the process and schedule for authorizing a project under any Federal law other than the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 ( 42 U.S.C. 4321 et seq. ). The term non-Federal agency means a State, Tribal or local government, or any subdivision thereof (including counties, boroughs, and parishes).
The term participating agency means, with respect to a project, any agency that agrees to be a participating agency under section 6(b). The term routine authorization — means any authorization that is not a complex authorization; and includes, but is not limited to, preconstruction surveys, temporary use permits, access road authorizations, and other similar authorizations necessary to complete environmental reviews and associated authorizations.
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