Environmental

In West Virginia, a new commercial development in a jurisdiction that is in 'nonattainment' for air quality standards must:

AProceed without restrictions since nonattainment only affects existing facilities
BComply with strict new source review (NSR) requirements, potentially offsetting new emissions✓ Correct
CObtain WVREC approval for environmental compliance
DOnly notify the county health department

Explanation

In areas designated as nonattainment for federal air quality standards, the Clean Air Act requires new major sources of air pollution to comply with New Source Review (NSR), which may require offsetting new emissions with reductions from existing sources in the area.

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