Environmental
The National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) requires federal agencies to prepare an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for major federal actions. In Virginia, this would apply to:
AAll local rezoning decisions
BFederal highway projects, military base expansions, and other major federal undertakings✓ Correct
CAll real estate transactions over $1 million
DPrivate developments near wetlands only
Explanation
NEPA applies to major federal actions significantly affecting the environment, such as federal highway construction (through VDOT with federal funding), military base expansions (like those at Fort Belvoir or NAS Oceana), and federally funded projects.
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