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  1. Under NEPA, which document is prepared when a federal action is expected to significantly affect the quality of the human environment?

    Answer: Environmental Impact Statement (EIS)

    NEPA Section 102(2)(C) requires an EIS for major federal actions significantly affecting the human environment.

  2. An EA concludes that a highway widening project will not have significant environmental effects. What document is typically issued next?

    Answer: Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI)

    A FONSI documents why an action analyzed in an EA will not significantly affect the environment.

  3. Which section of the Clean Water Act regulates the discharge of dredged or fill material into waters of the United States?

    Answer: Section 404

    CWA Section 404, administered by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, governs dredged and fill discharges.

  4. A construction site disturbing 1 acre or more of land generally requires coverage under which permit program?

    Answer: NPDES stormwater permit

    NPDES Phase II requires stormwater permit coverage for construction activities disturbing one acre or more.

  5. Which document must a contractor typically prepare and implement to obtain coverage under the EPA Construction General Permit?

    Answer: Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP)

    The CGP requires a SWPPP describing erosion, sediment, and pollution controls before the Notice of Intent is submitted.

  6. Under Section 401 of the Clean Water Act, who issues the water quality certification for a federally permitted project?

    Answer: The state or authorized tribe where the discharge originates

    Section 401 gives states and authorized tribes the authority to certify that federally permitted discharges meet water quality standards.

  7. Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act requires federal agencies to do what before approving an undertaking?

    Answer: Take into account effects on historic properties and consult with the SHPO

    Section 106 is a procedural requirement to consider effects on historic properties and consult with the State Historic Preservation Officer.