Environmental
Under the Chesapeake Bay Preservation Act, a Resource Protection Area (RPA) typically includes a buffer of what width along tidal shorelines?
A50 feet
B75 feet
C100 feet✓ Correct
D200 feet
Explanation
The Chesapeake Bay Preservation Act requires a 100-foot vegetated buffer (Resource Protection Area) along tidal shorelines and other sensitive areas. Development is severely restricted within RPAs.
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