Environmental
Maine's Natural Resources Protection Act (NRPA) requires a permit for most activities in, on, over, or near which resources?
APrivate ponds only
BWetlands, streams, rivers, tidal areas, and certain sand dune systems✓ Correct
COnly federally designated wetlands
DAgricultural lands enrolled in the Farmland Tax program
Explanation
Maine's NRPA protects significant natural resources including freshwater and coastal wetlands, streams, rivers, tidal areas, coastal sand dunes, and significant wildlife habitat from unregulated development.
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