National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) Quiz

What is the primary purpose of the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA)?

• To regulate international trade

• To manage cultural and natural resources

• To establish tax policies

• To promote technological innovation

Which section of NEPA establishes the national policy for environmental management?

• Section 102

• Section 101

• Section 103

• Section 104

According to NEPA, what is the responsibility of the Federal Government regarding environmental policy?

• To ignore environmental impacts

• To use all practicable means to improve and coordinate Federal plans

• To focus solely on economic growth

• To delegate all responsibilities to state governments

What does section 102 of NEPA require from federal agencies?

• To avoid all environmental actions

• To utilize a systematic, interdisciplinary approach

• To focus only on social sciences

• To prioritize economic considerations over environmental ones

What is the acronym MFASAQHE related to in NEPA?

• A type of environmental hazard

• A requirement for a detailed statement

• A new environmental technology

• A federal agency

What is the primary focus of NEPA regulations according to the text?

• Writing detailed environmental impact statements (EIS)

• Determining whether actions are MFASAQHEs

• Developing new environmental policies

• Conducting environmental research

Which of the following is NOT listed as a type of action whose impacts must be analyzed under NEPA regulations?

• Adoption of official policy

• Approval of specific projects

• Adoption of formal plans

• Personal decisions of agency employees

What is a "categorical exclusion" (CATEX) as described in the text?

• A category of actions with significant environmental effects

• A category of actions with no potential for MFASAQHEs

• A category of actions requiring detailed analysis

• A category of actions that always require public review

What are "automatic CATEXs" referred to in the text?

• Actions with significant environmental impact

• Routine administrative matters with slight potential for impact

• Actions requiring detailed environmental review

• Large-scale construction projects

What is a potential problem with the checklist used in reviewing CATEXs?

• It is too expensive to implement

• It may be filled out by someone who is uninformed or dishonest

• It is always available for public review

• It is too simple and lacks detail