An Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) is the formal document that reports the findings of an Environmental Impact Assessment. The EIS compiles all technical studies, analysis, and conclusions about a proposed project's environmental effects into a comprehensive report submitted to regulatory authorities for review. A typical EIS includes project description, baseline environmental conditions, predicted impacts across environmental components (air, water, wildlife, etc.), proposed mitigation measures, monitoring plans, and assessment of cumulative effects when combined with other projects. The EIS becomes a public document subject to review by government agencies, Indigenous communities, stakeholders, and the general public. Reviewers can identify deficiencies, request additional studies, or raise concerns that must be addressed. The EIS forms the basis for regulatory decisions about whether projects should proceed and under what conditions.