WPC470 Exam 1 Exam Questions with
Correct Answers
The action forcing part of NEPA - Answer-EIS
A publication that attempts to assess the current state of the Earth's ecosystems -
Answer-Millennium Ecosystem Assessment
Does not require notification in the Federal Register - Answer-CATEX
Requires notification in the Federal Register - Answer-Notice of Intent, Record of
Decision, Draft EIS
Number of titles in the U.S.C. - Answer-51
Significance in the NEPA process is defined by what two components? - Answer-
Context and intensity
Context - Answer-Affected region, affected locality, affected interests
Intensity - Answer-Severity of a proposed action on the environment
Today most NEPA environmental assessments are handled by preparing - Answer-
EA/FONSI
Of the alternatives developed in an EIS, there must always be - Answer-a No Action
alternative
Which title of NEPA created the NEPA regulations? - Answer-NONE
the CEQ created regulations
FONSIs - Answer-Are filed to indicate no environmental impact of a project
Are filed if an EA concludes that it is not necessary to proceed to an EIS
Can be mitigated
Types of actions to be included in a proposed project, the range of alternatives, and the
impacts to be considered in an EIS would be developed in the - Answer-Scoping
process
Since about 1970, most environmental laws have emphasized - Answer-Human
health/safety
A federal nexus may occur on private lands relative to NEPA if what is involved? -
Answer-Federal actions
, Federal permits
Federal finances
The predicted year in which water supply will be matched by water demand in the state
of Texas is - Answer-2040
The Achille's Heel of an EIS is the - Answer-Cumulative effects
The heart of the EIS is the - Answer-Alternatives
Who develops regulations to make federal laws enacted by Congress operable? -
Answer-Federal agencies
When assessing the human environment as defined by NEPA, which of the following
is/are evaluated? - Answer-Environmental justice
Biophysical features of the area
Economic conditions
Health and safety issues
Environmental impact statements are currently filed with the - Answer-EPA
As defined by NEPA, effects caused by an action that occur later in time, or at another
location, yet are reasonably foreseeable in the future are - Answer-Indirect effects
Which of the following takes the longest time to prepare but has the lowest amount of
environmental risk? - Answer-EIS
Once established, which of the following is least likely to occur relative to environmental
laws and regulations? - Answer-Remain unchanged through time
An environmental law/regulation can be - Answer-Be tested through the legal process
Be amended due to new scientific information
Be restricted from review by the public
DEISs are made available for review by agencies and individuals who may comment on
the content of the DEIS. The comments are - Answer-Accumulated, summarized,
responded to, and made part of the FEIS
What would indicate the most favorable review of an EIS by EPA? - Answer-LO1
What in a word or phrase is the goal of NEPA? - Answer-Transparency of actions
At this point in time (2013), the projected time for addition of the next one billion humans
on earth is approximately - Answer-12 years
Provisioning services - Answer-Food, water, fuel, fiber
Correct Answers
The action forcing part of NEPA - Answer-EIS
A publication that attempts to assess the current state of the Earth's ecosystems -
Answer-Millennium Ecosystem Assessment
Does not require notification in the Federal Register - Answer-CATEX
Requires notification in the Federal Register - Answer-Notice of Intent, Record of
Decision, Draft EIS
Number of titles in the U.S.C. - Answer-51
Significance in the NEPA process is defined by what two components? - Answer-
Context and intensity
Context - Answer-Affected region, affected locality, affected interests
Intensity - Answer-Severity of a proposed action on the environment
Today most NEPA environmental assessments are handled by preparing - Answer-
EA/FONSI
Of the alternatives developed in an EIS, there must always be - Answer-a No Action
alternative
Which title of NEPA created the NEPA regulations? - Answer-NONE
the CEQ created regulations
FONSIs - Answer-Are filed to indicate no environmental impact of a project
Are filed if an EA concludes that it is not necessary to proceed to an EIS
Can be mitigated
Types of actions to be included in a proposed project, the range of alternatives, and the
impacts to be considered in an EIS would be developed in the - Answer-Scoping
process
Since about 1970, most environmental laws have emphasized - Answer-Human
health/safety
A federal nexus may occur on private lands relative to NEPA if what is involved? -
Answer-Federal actions
, Federal permits
Federal finances
The predicted year in which water supply will be matched by water demand in the state
of Texas is - Answer-2040
The Achille's Heel of an EIS is the - Answer-Cumulative effects
The heart of the EIS is the - Answer-Alternatives
Who develops regulations to make federal laws enacted by Congress operable? -
Answer-Federal agencies
When assessing the human environment as defined by NEPA, which of the following
is/are evaluated? - Answer-Environmental justice
Biophysical features of the area
Economic conditions
Health and safety issues
Environmental impact statements are currently filed with the - Answer-EPA
As defined by NEPA, effects caused by an action that occur later in time, or at another
location, yet are reasonably foreseeable in the future are - Answer-Indirect effects
Which of the following takes the longest time to prepare but has the lowest amount of
environmental risk? - Answer-EIS
Once established, which of the following is least likely to occur relative to environmental
laws and regulations? - Answer-Remain unchanged through time
An environmental law/regulation can be - Answer-Be tested through the legal process
Be amended due to new scientific information
Be restricted from review by the public
DEISs are made available for review by agencies and individuals who may comment on
the content of the DEIS. The comments are - Answer-Accumulated, summarized,
responded to, and made part of the FEIS
What would indicate the most favorable review of an EIS by EPA? - Answer-LO1
What in a word or phrase is the goal of NEPA? - Answer-Transparency of actions
At this point in time (2013), the projected time for addition of the next one billion humans
on earth is approximately - Answer-12 years
Provisioning services - Answer-Food, water, fuel, fiber
