After the passage of the National Environmental Policy Act,

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The National Environmental Policy Act required each federal agency to assess the environmental impact of its actions and consider alternatives that may result in less harm to the environment. This is known as an environmental impact statement (EIS) and has become a standard procedure for federal agencies when proposing actions that may have an impact on the environment. Option B is incorrect because the Act did not impose a requirement for federal agencies to take "substantial" steps to reduce environmental harm caused by them. Option C is also incorrect because the Act did not use the term "reasonable" when referring to actions that federal agencies needed to take to reduce environmental harm. Finally, option D is incorrect because the Act did not require federal agencies to seek approval from state legislatures before taking action that may harm the environment.

After the Passage of the National Environmental Policy Act