CX-007719: Categorical Exclusion Determination

North Carolina State University - Jet Fuel from Camelina Sativa: A Systems Approach CX(s) Applied: B3.6 Date: 11/23/2011 Location(s): North Carolina Offices(s): Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy

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November 23, 2011
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North Carolina State University - Jet Fuel from Camelina Sativa: A Systems Approach
CX(s) Applied: B3.6
Date: 11/23/2011
Location(s): North Carolina
Offices(s): Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy

Funding will support development of genetically modified (GM) camelina that produces more oil than natural camelina and produces terpenes in the valves and seed coats of the plant. Funding will also support development of catalysts for transforming the oil and terpenes produced by GM camelina into jet fuel.