U.S. Navy
U.S. Navy's Categorical Exclusions (opens in new tab)Categorical Exclusion
Department of the Navy (DON)
Exclusion Text
18. Temporary placement and use of simulated target fields (e.g., inert mines, simulated mines, or passive hydrophones) in fresh, estuarine, and marine waters for the purpose of non-explosive military training exercises or research, development, test, and evaluation.
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