Based on that study , the City of Manhattan determined that an Environmental Impact Report ( EIR ) was not required .
A Negative Declaration was prepared and adopted by the City along with the ordinance banning plastic bags on July 15 , 2008 .
Based on that study , the City of Manhattan determined that an Environmental Impact Report ( EIR ) was not required and a Negative Declaration was prepared and adopted by the City along with the ordinance banning plastic bags on July 15 , 2008 .