Which of the following is NOT a section in an EIS under NEPA?

The correct choice is that FONSI, which stands for "Finding of No Significant Impact," is not a section within an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) under the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). An EIS is a comprehensive document that assesses the potential environmental impacts of a proposed federal action and outlines procedures for decision-making.

The sections typically included in an EIS provide the necessary framework for evaluating the environmental effects and informing stakeholders. The Statement of Purpose and Need articulates the reasons for the proposed action and the project's objectives. The Alternatives section outlines various options available, including the proposed action and the no action alternative, to assess their relative environmental impacts. Environmental consequences must be analyzed to gauge how the proposed actions will affect the environment.

In contrast, a FONSI is a separate determination that is made when a project is expected to have no significant environmental impact, thus not warranting a full EIS. A FONSI is typically issued after the preparation of an Environmental Assessment (EA) where a simpler review process may suffice. This distinction highlights why FONSI does not belong in the structure of an EIS itself, emphasizing that it is an outcome of the environmental review process rather than a section within the EIS document.