Environmental
The National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) requires federal agencies to prepare an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for:
AAll private real estate transactions
BMajor federal actions significantly affecting the quality of the human environment✓ Correct
CAll new construction in New Mexico
DAny property within 1 mile of a national forest
Explanation
NEPA requires federal agencies to assess the environmental impact of major federal actions (like federal highway projects, federal land sales, or federally permitted projects) through an Environmental Impact Statement.
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