Department of Energy
Department of Energy's Categorical Exclusions (opens in new tab)Categorical Exclusion
B3. Categorical Exclusions Applicable to Site Characterization, Monitoring, and General Research
Exclusion Text
B3.8 OUTDOOR TERRESTRIAL ECOLOGICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH. Outdoor terrestrial ecological and environmental research in a small area (generally less than 5 acres), including, but not limited to, siting, construction, and operation of a small-scale laboratory building or renovation of a room in an existing building for associated analysis. Such activities would be designed in conformance with applicable requirements and use best management practices to limit the potential effects of any resultant ground disturbance.
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