Name and discuss the three different categories for federal agency actions as classified under the National Environmental Policy Act. Provide an example for each.
What will be an ideal response?
The first classification is categorical exclusion. It is for actions that have little to no potential for environmental impact. Students should provide examples that demonstrate their understanding that there would be relatively little risk of environmental impact, such as replacing the roof on an existing building. The second classification is the environmental assessment. This classification is for actions in which the potential environmental impact is unknown. Students should give examples in which the environmental impact is unclear from the circumstances and the agency is required to provide documentation of the necessity of the action, the potential environmental impact, and alternatives. The final classification is the environmental impact statement. This classification is for actions that have the potential for significant impact on the environment. Students should provide examples that demonstrate the potential for significant impact, such as dam construction or swamp restoration projects.
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