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B4. Categorical Exclusions Applicable to Electrical Power and Transmission
Exclusion Text
B4.14 CONSTRUCTION AND OPERATION OF ELECTROCHEMICAL-BATTERY OR FLYWHEEL ENERGY STORAGE SYSTEMS. Construction, operation, upgrade, or decommissioning of an electrochemical-battery or flywheel energy storage system within a previously disturbed or developed area or within a small (as discussed at 10 CFR 1021.410(g)(2)) area contiguous to a previously disturbed or developed area. Covered actions would be in accordance with applicable requirements (such as land use and zoning requirements) in the proposed project area and the integral elements listed at the start of appendix B of this part, and would incorporate appropriate safety standards (including the current National Fire Protection Association 855, Standard for the Installation of Stationary Energy Storage Systems), design and construction standards, control technologies, and best management practices.
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