U.S. Army
U.S. Army's Categorical Exclusions (opens in new tab)Categorical Exclusion
(h) Training; research, development, engineering, testing, evaluation and demonstration; manufacturing operations, and human systems integration:
Exclusion Text
(6) Operation of small arms ranges on Army lands of approximately 40 acres or less in size, without change to noise contours that would potentially increase noise impacts to sensitive receptors and/or without change to existing SDZs, if operation includes appropriate monitoring for potential offrange impacts (for example, under the Operational Range Assessment Program or similar procedures). Small arms ranges typically include weapons that fire conventional ammunition that is .50 caliber or less and hand or launched grenades. Includes operation of existing recreational small arms ranges on installations. (REC required).
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