The______ requires that for every major federal action that significantly affects the quality of the environment, an environmental impact statement must be prepared.

A) National Environmental Policy Act
B) Federal Clean Air Act
C) National Clean Land Act
D) Federal Environmental Agency Act

National Environmental Policy Act

A United States environmental law that promotes the enhancement of the environment and established the President's Council on Environmental Quality.

Federal Action

Legal proceedings initiated by or involving a federal government agency or its interests.

Environmental Impact Statement

A document that outlines the potential environmental effects of proposed projects or actions, often required by law before such activities can proceed.