Land Use & Zoning
In Minnesota, a developer who wants to build a large retail center must typically comply with which environmental review requirement?
AA Phase I Environmental Site Assessment only
BMinnesota Environmental Policy Act review, which may require an EAW or EIS depending on project size✓ Correct
CAn independent appraisal of the site
DA county health department inspection
Explanation
Large commercial developments in Minnesota that meet MEPA mandatory environmental review thresholds must undergo an Environmental Assessment Worksheet (EAW) process. If the EAW indicates the project may have significant environmental effects, a full Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) is required before approval.
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