Environmental
A Mississippi developer plans to disturb more than 10 acres for a large commercial project and determines a wetland delineation is necessary. Who is qualified to perform wetland delineations?
AAny licensed real estate agent
BA qualified wetland scientist or biologist following the Army Corps of Engineers' wetland delineation methodology✓ Correct
COnly Army Corps of Engineers employees
DAny licensed engineer
Explanation
Wetland delineations must be performed by qualified wetland scientists/biologists using the Army Corps of Engineers' three-parameter methodology (hydrology, hydric soils, and hydrophytic vegetation). The results are then verified or approved by the Army Corps of Engineers through a jurisdictional determination.
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