Bureau of Reclamation
Bureau of Reclamation's Categorical Exclusions (opens in new tab)Categorical Exclusion
D. Operation and Maintenance Activities.
Exclusion Text
(8) *Issuance or renewal of use authorizations (as defined in 43 CFR 429.2, including crossing agreements which provide rights-of-way) that authorize use of Reclamation land, facilities, or waterbodies where one or more of the following apply: (a) impacts of the action are expected to be minor and localized; (b) the action does not lead to a major public or private action; (c) the only result of the authorization will be to implement an administrative or financial practice or change; or (d) the level of use or impacts to resources is not increased.
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