Environmental
Vermont's Act 250 criterion 1(B) specifically addresses the impact of a proposed development on:
AThe educational capacity of local schools
BStreams and surface water quality✓ Correct
CThe aesthetic quality of the Vermont landscape
DTraffic capacity on state highways
Explanation
Act 250 Criterion 1(B) specifically addresses a development's impact on streams — it requires that the project not cause unreasonable soil erosion or reduction in the capacity of the land to hold water so that a dangerous or unhealthy condition results.
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