Land Use & Zoning

In New Mexico, 'environmental impact assessments' required under NEPA for federal projects are designed to:

AEliminate all federal development projects
BInform decision-makers and the public about environmental impacts before approving major federal actions✓ Correct
CGuarantee environmentally friendly outcomes
DOnly apply to private development projects

Explanation

NEPA requires federal agencies to prepare Environmental Impact Statements (EIS) for major federal actions, informing decision-makers and the public about potential environmental consequences and alternatives.

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