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(1) Categorical exclusion
The term “categorical exclusion” means a category of actions that a Federal agency has determined normally does not significantly affect the quality of the human environment within the meaning of section 4332(2)(C) of this title.
(2) Cooperating agency
The term “cooperating agency” means any Federal, State, Tribal, or local agency that has been designated as a cooperating agency under section 4336a(a)(3) of this title.
(3) Council
The term “Council” means the Council on Environmental Quality established in subchapter II.
(4) Environmental assessment
The term “environmental assessment” means an environmental assessment prepared under section 4336(b)(2) of this title.
(5) Environmental document
The term “environmental document” means an environmental impact statement, an environmental assessment, or a finding of no significant impact.