Planner outlines SEQRA steps for major projects, explains long‑form EAF and EIS process

Planning staff explained the differences between SEQRA Type I and Type II classifications and what each means for applicants. The planner said a Type II action typically requires only a short form or no environmental review, while a Type I action triggers a long‑form Environmental Assessment Form (EAF), possible scoping and an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS). "With a Type I, the applicant has to submit a long form EAF," the planner explained, adding that engineers would be needed to assess impacts such as stormwater and traffic.