The Army Corps of Engineers Has Proposed the Construction of a Dam

question 54

Multiple Choice

The Army Corps of Engineers has proposed the construction of a dam that will be of substantial benefit in Tennessee in terms of economic development. The dam will also destroy the natural habitat of an endangered species: the snail darter. The project:

• A)does not require an EIS since the EPA is not involved in the project.
• B)will require an EIS since the Army is involved.
• C)cannot be completed under the Environmental Protection Act.
• D)None of the above

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Reaction Function

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