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Categorical Exclusion Determinations: B3.6

Existing Regulations

B3.6: Small-scale research and development, laboratory operations, and pilot projects
Siting, construction, modification, operation, and decommissioning of facilities for small-scale research and development projects; conventional laboratory operations (such as preparation of chemical standards and sample analysis); and small-scale pilot projects (generally less than 2 years) frequently conducted to verify a concept before demonstration actions, provided that construction or modification would be within or contiguous to a previously disturbed or developed area (where active utilities and currently used roads are readily accessible). Not included in this category are demonstration actions, meaning actions that are undertaken at a scale to show whether a technology would be viable on a larger scale and suitable for commercial deployment.

Previous Regulations

Categorical Exclusion Determinations dated before November 14th, 2011 were issued under previous DOE NEPA regulations. See the Notice of Final Rulemaking (76 FR 63763, 10/13/2011) for information changes to this categorical exclusion.

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  • February 7, 2013

    Near-Isothermal Multi-Phase Compressor for Stripper Wells
    CX(s) Applied: A9, B3.6
    Date: 02/07/2013
    Location(s): Texas
    Offices(s): National Energy Technology Laboratory

  • February 6, 2013

    Multi-Phase Injectors for Fuel Flexible Microturbine for Stripper Well Applications
    CX(s) Applied: A9, B3.6
    Date: 02/06/2013
    Location(s): Massachusetts
    Offices(s): National Energy Technology Laboratory

  • January 30, 2013

    Development of Novel Carbon Sorbents for Carbon Dioxide Capture
    CX(s) Applied: B3.6
    Date: 01/30/2013
    Location(s): Alabama
    Offices(s): National Energy Technology Laboratory

  • January 30, 2013

    Petrophysics/Tight Rock Characterization for Improved Stimulation and Production Technology in Shales
    CX(s) Applied: A9, B3.6
    Date: 01/30/2013
    Location(s): Alabama
    Offices(s): National Energy Technology Laboratory

  • January 30, 2013

    Petrophysics/Tight Rock Characterization for Improved Stimulation and Production Technology in Shales
    CX(s) Applied: A9, B3.6
    Date: 01/30/2013
    Location(s): Oklahoma
    Offices(s): National Energy Technology Laboratory

  • January 30, 2013

    Petrophysics/Tight Rock Characterization for Improved Stimulation and Production Technology in Shales
    CX(s) Applied: A9, B3.6
    Date: 01/30/2013
    Location(s): Alabama
    Offices(s): National Energy Technology Laboratory

  • January 30, 2013

    Demonstration of Multipollutant Reduction using a Lextran 3-in-1 Wet Scrubber
    CX(s) Applied: A9, B3.6
    Date: 01/30/2013
    Location(s): North Dakota
    Offices(s): National Energy Technology Laboratory

  • January 29, 2013

    Energy Frontiers Research Center - Nanoscale Actinide Materials
    CX(s) Applied: B3.6
    Date: 01/29/2013
    Location(s): South Carolina
    Offices(s): Savannah River Operations Office

  • January 29, 2013

    H1616 O-Ring Aging Studies
    CX(s) Applied: B3.6
    Date: 01/29/2013
    Location(s): South Carolina
    Offices(s): Savannah River Operations Office

  • January 29, 2013

    Cleaning of Uncontaminated Steel 3013 and 9975 Parts (Actual and Mockup)
    CX(s) Applied: B3.6
    Date: 01/29/2013
    Location(s): South Carolina
    Offices(s): Savannah River Operations Office

  • January 29, 2013

    Development of Methods to Prohibit and Remediate Loss of Annular Isolation in Shale Gas Wells
    CX(s) Applied: A9, A11, B3.6
    Date: 01/29/2013
    Location(s): Texas
    Offices(s): National Energy Technology Laboratory

  • January 29, 2013

    Pittsburgh Nanomaterials Preparation Lab
    CX(s) Applied: B3.6
    Date: 01/29/2013
    Location(s): Pennsylvania
    Offices(s): National Energy Technology Laboratory

  • January 29, 2013

    Pittsburgh Nanomaterials Preparation Lab
    CX(s) Applied: B3.6
    Date: 01/29/2013
    Location(s): Pennsylvania
    Offices(s): National Energy Technology Laboratory

  • January 28, 2013

    Iodine Speciation
    CX(s) Applied: B3.6
    Date: 01/28/2013
    Location(s): South Carolina
    Offices(s): Savannah River Operations Office

  • January 28, 2013

    2H Evaporator Scale Sample Analysis
    CX(s) Applied: B3.6
    Date: 01/28/2013
    Location(s): South Carolina
    Offices(s): Savannah River Operations Office

  • January 28, 2013

    Plug & Play Solar Photovoltaic for American Homes
    CX(s) Applied: A9, B3.6
    Date: 01/28/2013
    Location(s): Massachusetts, Vermont
    Offices(s): Golden Field Office

  • January 24, 2013

    Actinide Removal Process /Modular Caustic Side Solvent Extraction Unit Life Extension Support Testing
    CX(s) Applied: B3.6
    Date: 01/24/2013
    Location(s): South Carolina
    Offices(s): Savannah River Operations Office

  • January 22, 2013

    Non-radioactive Simulant Testing of Impacts of the DWPF Alternative Reductant on the Tank Farm Evaporator
    CX(s) Applied: B3.6
    Date: 01/22/2013
    Location(s): South Carolina
    Offices(s): Savannah River Operations Office

  • January 18, 2013

    Development of Geographical Information System-Based Tool for Optimized Fluid Management in Shale Gas Operations
    CX(s) Applied: A9, A11, B3.6
    Date: 01/18/2013
    Location(s): Colorado
    Offices(s): National Energy Technology Laboratory

  • January 17, 2013

    Achieving Tier 4 Emissions and Efficiency in Biomass Cookstoves
    CX(s) Applied: A9, B3.6, B5.15
    Date: 01/17/2013
    Location(s): Colorado
    Offices(s): Golden Field Office

  • January 17, 2013

    Environmental Biotechnology General Laboratory Operations
    CX(s) Applied: B3.6
    Date: 01/17/2013
    Location(s): South Carolina
    Offices(s): Savannah River Operations Office

  • January 17, 2013

    Flame Forming Proppants
    CX(s) Applied: B3.6
    Date: 01/17/2013
    Location(s): South Carolina
    Offices(s): Savannah River Operations Office

  • January 17, 2013

    The University of Maine's "New England Aqua Ventus I" Program
    CX(s) Applied: A9, B3.6
    Date: 01/17/2013
    Location(s): Maine
    Offices(s): Golden Field Office

  • January 16, 2013

    Thermoelectric Generators for Direct Conversion of Vehicle Waste Heat in Useful Electric Power
    CX(s) Applied: B3.6
    Date: 01/16/2013
    Location(s): Washington
    Offices(s): National Energy Technology Laboratory

  • January 15, 2013

    Savannah River National Laboratory Electrolyzer 30 weight % Sulfuric Acid pH Adjustment
    CX(s) Applied: B3.6
    Date: 01/15/2013
    Location(s): South Carolina
    Offices(s): Savannah River Operations Office