Pursuant to the NOP, the San Francisco Planning Department has determined that an environmental impact report (EIR) must be prepared for the project prior to any final decision by the SFPUC regarding whether to approve or disapprove the project. The purpose of the EIR is to provide information about any potentially significant adverse environmental effects of the proposed project, to identify reasonable and feasible methods to minimize any potentially significant adverse effects, and to describe and analyze feasible alternatives to the proposed project. Preparation of an NOP or EIR does not indicate a decision by the City of San Francisco to approve or to disapprove the project. However, prior to making any such decision, the SFPUC must review and consider the information contained in the EIR.