Land Use & Zoning
A Mississippi property developer wants to build a 300-lot residential subdivision near a lake. The environmental review process for this project would likely require:
ANo environmental review since it is a private project
BNEPA review if federal permits or funding are involved; state environmental review under Mississippi law; and Clean Water Act Section 404 permits for any wetland impacts✓ Correct
COnly a county building permit
DOnly a state environmental impact statement regardless of federal involvement
Explanation
Large residential subdivisions near sensitive water bodies may require: NEPA environmental review if federal permits (Section 404/401, NFIP) are involved; Mississippi Environmental Quality Permit Act reviews; and Section 404 permits for any wetland or stream impacts. State-level environmental review requirements vary by project type.
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