What is the relationship between the EPA and the 'National Environmental Policy Act' (NEPA)?
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Correct answer: NEPA requires all federal agencies to assess environmental impacts, often with EPA review
NEPA (1970) requires Environmental Impact Statements (EIS) for any major federal project. The EPA often reviews these statements to ensure that projects like dams or highways don't cause undue ecological harm.
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