Environmental
Under the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), Rhode Island projects involving federal funding or permits may require:
AOnly a local environmental review
BAn Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) or Environmental Assessment (EA) to evaluate significant environmental impacts✓ Correct
CA CRMC coastal permit
DAn ASTM Phase I ESA
Explanation
NEPA requires federal agencies to evaluate the environmental impacts of projects involving federal funding or permits. This may require an Environmental Assessment (EA) or, for major projects with significant impacts, an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS).
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