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Exercises
1. You are redeveloping an acre of land that was originally an asphalt parking lot. Along with
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the building and parking, you plan to turn 10,000 ft of the lot into landscaped areas with natural
and adapted plantings. What credits might this aid you in earning? What EP points might you
consider?
2. True or false? The following action may be eligible for EP credit: A stormwater management
plan is made for the site that reduces the rate and quantity of the existing runoff (1- and 2-year,
24-h storm) by 20 percent. The site currently has an imperviousness of approximately 35 percent.
Why or why not?

3. True or false? The following action may be eligible for EP credit: The fire suppression systems
in the new building will not use any CFCs, any halons, or any HCFCs. Why or why not?