Environmental
The Endangered Species Act (ESA) affects real estate development when:
AThe property is near a national park
BProposed development would adversely affect threatened or endangered species or their critical habitat✓ Correct
CThe property is used for agricultural purposes
DThe property is within 1 mile of a wetland
Explanation
The ESA prohibits the 'take' (harm, harass, kill) of listed threatened or endangered species. Development that would destroy or adversely modify critical habitat of listed species may require a biological opinion and mitigation measures.
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