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090 <br /> action will not have a significant adverse effect <br /> on the quality of the environment, with reference <br /> to mitigation activities to be carried out, thereby <br /> negating the necessity of preparation of an EIS; <br /> (4) a statement that no EIS is to be prepared and that <br /> the FONSI completes the environmental review record <br /> which is available for inspection at the <br /> Clearinghouse; and <br /> (5) a summary of the FONSI which shall be published in <br /> the Environmental Bulletin. <br /> SECTION 6 . TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS FOR AN EIS <br /> 6.1 Purpose <br /> The primary purpose of an EIS is to serve as a <br /> decision-making tool to ensure that the purposes and <br /> policies defined in G.S. 113A, Article 1 are given full <br /> consideration in the ongoing programs and actions of <br /> state and local government. It should provide a full <br /> and fair discussion of significant environmental impacts <br /> and should inform decision-makers and the public of the <br /> reasonable alternatives which would avoid or minimize <br /> adverse impacts or enhance the quality of the <br /> environment. <br /> 6 .2 Requirements <br /> Preparers should use a• format for EIS' s which will <br /> encourage good analysis and clear presentation of all <br /> alternatives, including the proposed activity, while <br /> 10 <br />