The statement's primary purpose is to disclose the environmental consequences of a proposed action, thus alerting the agency decision-maker, the public and ultimately Congress and the President to the environmental risks involved. An important and intended consequence of this is to build into a Federal agency's decision-making process a continuing consciousness of environmental considerations. This, in turn, ensures to the fullest extent possible that the agency directs its policies, plans and programs so as to meet national envi- ronmental goals.