The National Park Service Is Considering Expanding One of Its

question 49

Multiple Choice

The National Park Service is considering expanding one of its ranger stations at Yellowstone National Park. The ranger station is located on the side of a mountain and is primarily used for tracking animal populations. The National Park is unsure what the expansion would do to the environment. Before it is able to start construction, the National Park must categorize the expansion under the NEPA as:

• A) no category required.
• B) environmental impact statement.
• C) categorical exclusion.
• D) environmental assessment.

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