FONSI stands for "Finding of No Significant Impact." Not all projects require a formal EIS, there may be only a brief Environmental Assessment with a Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI). See Background tab for information on various levels of environmental analysis required by NEPA.
When searching for FONSIs in databases and library catalogs, include the phrase "finding of no significant impact" in your search.
NOTE: Findings of No Significant Impact (FONSIs) are not included in the EPA's EIS Database.