Environmental
Under Virginia's Environmental Impact Review process for certain large developments, an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) may be required by:
AAll new residential construction
BFederal agencies overseeing federally funded or permitted projects meeting certain thresholds✓ Correct
CVREB for all commercial transactions
DAny development over $1 million
Explanation
Federal EIS requirements under NEPA apply to federal agency actions (federally funded, permitted, or approved projects). Virginia has no mandatory state EIS requirement for all private development.
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