Department of Energy
Department of Energy's Categorical Exclusions (opens in new tab)Categorical Exclusion
B5. Categorical Exclusions Applicable to Conservation, Fossil, and Renewable Energy Activities
Exclusion Text
B5.4 REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT OF PIPELINES. Repair, replacement, upgrading, rebuilding, or minor relocation of pipelines within existing rights-of-way, provided that the actions are in accordance with applicable requirements (such as Army Corps of Engineers permits under section 404 of the Clean Water Act). Pipelines may convey materials including, but not limited to, air, brine, carbon dioxide, geothermal system fluids, hydrogen gas, natural gas, nitrogen gas, oil, produced water, steam, and water.
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