Environmental
Which of the following situations MOST likely requires an environmental impact assessment before a real estate development can proceed?
AConstruction of a single-family home on a 0.5-acre lot
BA large commercial development near wetlands or in a floodplain✓ Correct
CReplacing windows in an existing home
DPainting the exterior of an existing office building
Explanation
Large-scale developments near sensitive environmental areas (wetlands, floodplains, habitats for endangered species) may require environmental impact statements (EIS) under NEPA (federal) or state environmental review laws before permits are issued.
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