Solar Power Company wants to erect an array of solar panels on private land, for which a federal permit is required. For this action, an environmental impact statement is

A) prohibited.
B) required.
C) unnecessary.
D) voluntary.

Environmental Impact Statement

A document prepared to describe the effects for proposed activities on the environment.

Federal Permit

An authorization given by a federal agency allowing the permit holder to conduct certain activities that are regulated at the national level.