Land Use & Zoning
A Washington municipality issues a 'determination of non-significance' (DNS) under SEPA for a proposed development. This determination means:
AThe project is approved and may proceed
BThe reviewing agency has determined the project will not have a probable significant adverse environmental impact✓ Correct
CAn environmental impact statement must be prepared
DThe project has been denied on environmental grounds
Explanation
A DNS under SEPA indicates that the responsible official has determined the project will not have a probable significant adverse environmental impact, and therefore, a full Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) is not required.
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