Missile Defense Agency
Missile Defense Agency's Categorical Exclusions (opens in new tab)Categorical Exclusion
Missile Defense Agency (MDA)
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 NEPA analysis. Examples include, but are not limited to: a. 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). b. Vulnerability, risk, and structural integrity assessments of infrastructure. c. Environmental Baseline Surveys or Environmental Condition of Property Surveys. d. Topographical surveying and mapping that does not require cutting and/or removal of trees.
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