Environmental
What is the significance of the Endangered Species Act (ESA) for Nevada real estate development?
AIt only affects federally owned land
BDevelopment projects in Nevada may require biological surveys, incidental take permits, and habitat mitigation for listed species such as the Mojave desert tortoise, sage grouse, and others✓ Correct
CIt has been repealed and no longer affects Nevada
DIt only applies to projects near Lake Mead
Explanation
The ESA protects listed threatened and endangered species and their critical habitat throughout Nevada. Development projects may require surveys for listed species (desert tortoise, sage grouse, fishes), mitigation plans, and incidental take permits from U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.
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