"Initial study" means a preliminary analysis prepared by the lead agency to determine whether an EIR or a negative declaration must be prepared or to identify the significant environmental effects to be analyzed in an EIR. Use of the initial study is discussed in Article 5, commencing with Section 15060.
Cal. Code Regs. Tit. 14, § 15365
Note: Authority cited: Section 21083, Public Resources Code. Reference: Sections 21080.1, 21080.2, 21080.3 and 21100, Public Resources Code.