Which ALP approval type is described as short term good, long term not?

• A. Unconditional
• B. Conditional
• C. Mixed
• D. Categorical exclusion

Answer: (C)

A mixed ALP approval means some parts of the plan are approved right away, while other parts are not approved or are held under conditions. That gives you immediate benefits for the portions that are approved (short-term good), but the unresolved or restricted parts create long-term uncertainty or requirements that must be addressed later (long-term not). For example, you might get quick approval to proceed with a terminal expansion, but additional scrutiny or conditions for future airspace changes or noise mitigation could slow or complicate long-range plans.

Unconditional approval would imply full, unrestricted approval with lasting benefit. Conditional approval means the project is approved only if certain conditions are met, which can still be positive long-term but isn’t described as short-term good with long-term limitations. A categorical exclusion is a NEPA term indicating no significant environmental impact, not a direct match to an ALP component-by-component approval.