A project requires disturbing 1.5 acres of land in Virginia. What environmental compliance is required?
Correct Answer
D) Erosion and sediment control plan and permit required
1.5 acres = 65,340 square feet, which exceeds the 2,500 square foot threshold requiring erosion and sediment control permits in Virginia.
Why This Is the Correct Answer
Virginia's Erosion and Sediment Control (ESC) law requires permits for any land disturbance of 2,500 square feet or more. 1.5 acres equals 65,340 square feet — far exceeding the threshold. A contractor must prepare and implement an approved erosion and sediment control plan and obtain the required permit before breaking ground.
Why the Other Options Are Wrong
Option A: No permits required - under 2,500 sq ft threshold
This option misrepresents Virginia law. The 2,500 sq ft threshold is the trigger FOR permits, not an exemption below a higher threshold. 1.5 acres (65,340 sq ft) greatly exceeds 2,500 sq ft, so a permit is absolutely required.
Option B: Virginia DEQ notification only
Notification to Virginia DEQ alone is not sufficient. Virginia law requires an approved erosion and sediment control plan and a land disturbance permit — not merely a notification.
Option C: Environmental impact assessment only
An environmental impact assessment is a separate type of review, generally required for large public projects under NEPA or state equivalents. It does not substitute for the erosion and sediment control permit required for land disturbance in Virginia.
Memory Technique
Remember: '2,500 sq ft = time to act in VA.' Anything at or above 2,500 sq ft of land disturbance in Virginia requires an ESC plan and permit. 1.5 acres is roughly 26× that threshold.
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