The National Environmental Policy Act

question 37

Multiple Choice

The National Environmental Policy Act:

• A)does not provide citizens the authority to go to court to force compliance with NEPA.
• B)commissions a federal agency to assess the environmental impact of a project after the project is undertaken.
• C)requires that an environmental impact statement be prepared for most of the recommendations or reports on legislation.
• D)requires an environmental impact statement for every major federal action significantly affecting the quality of the environment.

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Definitions:

American Rule

A legal principle stating that each party in a lawsuit typically pays their own attorney's fees, regardless of who wins.

First-Assignment-In-Time Rule

A principle stating that, in case of a conflict, the rights to a property or asset are granted to the first party to receive assignment or claim to it.

Third-Party Beneficiary

A person or group that benefits from a contract made between two other parties, despite not being a direct party to the contract.

Obligor's Approval

The consent or agreement of the individual or entity (obligor) responsible for performing an obligation, especially in contexts requiring their assent to changes or actions affecting their duties.