---
kind: "section"
citation: "45 C.F.R. § 900.103"
title: "45"
number: "900.103"
heading: "Terms and abbreviations."
url: "https://uscodex.org/cfr/45/900.103"
---

# §900.103. Terms and abbreviations.

- (a) For the purposes of this part, the definitions in the CEQ Regulations, 40 CFR parts [1500](/cfr/40/part1500.md) through [1508](/cfr/40/part1508.md), are adopted and supplemented as set out in [paragraphs (a)(1) through (5)](#a-1..a-5) of this section. In the event of a conflict the CEQ Regulations apply.
  - (1) **Action.** Action and Federal action as defined in [40 CFR 1508.18](/cfr/40/1508.18.md), include projects, programs, plans, or policies, subject to the Commission's control and responsibility.
  - (2) **Applicant.** The federal, state, local government or non-governmental partner or organization applying to the Commission for financial assistance or other approval. An applicant may also be a partner organization in receipt of award funds.
  - (3) **Approving Official.** The Denali Commission staff member designated by the Federal Co-Chair or his/her designee to fulfill the responsibilities defined in [§ 900.106](/cfr/45/900.106.md), including overseeing development of and approval of the NEPA document.
  - (4) **Commission proposal (or proposal).** A proposal, as defined at [40 CFR 1508.23](/cfr/40/1508.23.md), is a Commission proposal whether initiated by the Commission, another federal agency, or an applicant.
  - (5) **Federal Co-Chair.** One of the seven members of the Commission, appointed by the Secretary of Commerce, as defined in the Denali Commission Act of 1998, [42 U.S.C. 3121](/usc/42/3121.md), Public Law 105-277.
- (b) **The following abbreviations are used throughout this part—**
  - (1) **CATEX—** Categorical exclusions;
  - (2) **CEQ—** Council on Environmental Quality;
  - (3) **EA—** Environmental assessment;
  - (4) **EIS—** Environmental impact statement;
  - (5) **FONSI—** Finding of no significant impact;
  - (6) **NEPA—** National Environmental Policy Act of 1969, as amended;
  - (7) **NOI—** Notice of intent; and
  - (8) **ROD—** Record of decision.

## Notes

### Authority

Authority: 42 U.S.C. 3121, 4321; 40 CFR parts 1500 through1508.

### Source

Source: 81 FR 53033, Aug. 11, 2016, unless otherwise noted.