In the US only a small percentage of projects actually require an EIS. In most other countries the EIA process covers private processes. This is a major shortcoming of the US EIA process. The net really must be extended to all projects which affect the environment in order to have a comprehensive assessment of the impacts of human activities. It is important to note that the Bush administration proposed changes to reduce the projects covered by NEPA and ‘streamline‘ the EIA process (Council on Environmental Quality 2003).