Legacy CEQ-compiled dataset (pre-authoritative baseline)
Compiled reference Defense Threat Reduction Agency's Categorical Exclusions (opens in new tab)Categorical Exclusion
Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA)
Exclusion Text
6. Studies, monitoring, data and sample collection, and information gathering that involve no permanent physical change to the environment. If any of these activities result in proposals for further action, those proposals must be considered by an appropriate CATEX or NEPAanalysis. Examples include, but are not limited to:
Surveys for threatened and endangered species, wildlife and wildlife habitat, historic properties, and archeological sites; wetland delineations; minimal water, air, waste; material and soil sampling (e.g., grab samples);
Environmental Baseline Surveys or Environmental Condition of Property Surveys; and
Topographical surveying and mapping that does not require cutting and/or removal of trees.
Provenance
- Agency: Legacy CEQ-compiled dataset (pre-authoritative baseline) (LEGACY)
- Source provenance: Compiled reference
- Source type: legacy seed
- Identifier:
DTRA---1-6 - Fetched at: 1970-01-01T00:00:00+00:00 (not an agency verification date)
Source legal reference
CEQ-compiled compendium of Federal categorical exclusions (historical, non-authoritative baseline)
Disclaimer
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