Land Use & Zoning
In New York City, the 'City Environmental Quality Review' (CEQR) process is the local counterpart to the state's SEQRA, and requires environmental review of:
AOnly projects funded by the NYC government
BDiscretionary actions by NYC agencies (such as permit approvals, rezonings, and capital project approvals) that may have a significant environmental impact✓ Correct
CAll new construction in NYC over 50,000 square feet
DOnly projects in designated environmental justice communities
Explanation
CEQR is the City Environmental Quality Review process by which NYC agencies evaluate the potential environmental impacts of discretionary actions they approve or carry out. It applies SEQRA principles at the local level.
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