National Aeronautics and Space Administration
National Aeronautics and Space Administration's Categorical Exclusions (opens in new tab)Categorical Exclusion
(3) Research, Development, and Science Activities including:
Exclusion Text
(iii) Use of lasers for research and development, scientific instruments and measurements, and distance and ranging, where such use meets all applicable Federal, state, Tribal, or local laws or requirements and Executive orders. This includes lasers associated with spacecraft, aircraft (including unmanned aircraft systems), sounding rockets, balloons, laboratories, watercraft, or other outdoor activities.
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