For which project would an EIS be required?

A) The construction of a large nuclear power plant bordering Yellowstone National Park which congress has proposed.
B) The construction of a residential home in a neighborhood where it is believed there are wild deer.
C) The expansion by a local township from a one room courthouse to a two room courthouse.
D) The construction of a new "mother-in-law apartment" behind an existing home.
E) The expansion of a playground by a local township.

EIS

Stands for Environmental Impact Statement, a document that provides a detailed analysis of the potential environmental effects of a proposed federal action.

Nuclear Power Plant

A facility that generates electricity by using heat from nuclear reactions to produce steam, which drives turbines connected to generators.

Yellowstone National Park

A vast national park known for its wildlife and geothermal features, such as geysers and hot springs, primarily located in the U.S. state of Wyoming.