Environmental
Under Washington State's SEPA, what triggers a Determination of Significance (DS) rather than a MDNS or DNS?
AAny project exceeding 10,000 sq ft of construction
BA determination that a project may have a probable significant adverse environmental impact✓ Correct
CProjects located within 200 feet of a shoreline
DAny commercial project requiring a building permit
Explanation
A Determination of Significance (DS) is issued when the responsible SEPA official determines that a proposal may have a probable significant adverse environmental impact, triggering the requirement for an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS).
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