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Environmental Impact Assessment Flashcards

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  1. The concept of 'significance' under NEPA is determined by evaluating two factors. What are they?

    Answer: Context and intensity

    CEQ regulations define significance through context (local vs. national scale) and intensity (severity, including unique characteristics and controversy).

  2. Which of the following is NOT among the 'intensity' factors used to determine significance under CEQ regulations?

    Answer: Project cost relative to federal budget allocation

    Project cost is not a CEQ intensity factor; significance is determined by ecological, social, and cultural factors, not financial metrics.

  3. A Supplemental EIS (SEIS) is required when:

    Answer: Substantial changes to the proposed action or new significant information arise after EIS completion

    A SEIS is required when there are substantial changes to the proposed action or new significant circumstances or information that could affect the analysis.

  4. Which type of EIA approach uses a step-by-step checklist to ensure all relevant impact categories are considered?

    Answer: Checklist method

    Checklist methods provide systematic lists of potential impact categories to ensure comprehensive coverage without requiring sophisticated modeling.

  5. In a Leopold Matrix used for EIA, what do the rows and columns represent?

    Answer: Rows = environmental characteristics; columns = project actions

    In a Leopold Matrix, rows represent environmental and social characteristics while columns represent project actions, with cells showing magnitude and importance of each interaction.

  6. Under NEPA, the lead agency in a multi-agency EIS situation is typically determined by:

    Answer: Which agency has the greatest jurisdiction and capability

    The lead agency is usually the agency with the greatest jurisdictional responsibility over the action, with other agencies serving as cooperating agencies.

  7. The minimum public comment period for a Draft EIS under CEQ regulations is:

    Answer: 45 days

    CEQ regulations require a minimum 45-day public comment period for Draft EISs, though agencies may extend this period for complex projects.