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Energy Department

Revision of National Environmental Policy Act Implementing Procedures

Published July 3, 2025. Takes effect July 3, 2025, printed at 90 FR 29676, amending 10 CFR 1021, 10 CFR 205. 46,590 words.

In plain English

A law makes agencies weigh what a project does to nature. This rewrites the steps.

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What the Rule Says It Does

This interim final rule substantially revises Department of Energy's (DOE) regulations containing its National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) implementing procedures, which were promulgated to supplement now-rescinded Council on Environmental Quality regulations. Mindful that the Supreme Court recently clarified NEPA is a "purely procedural statute," DOE will henceforth maintain the remainder of its procedures in a procedural guidance document separate from the Code of Federal Regulations (DOE NEPA implementing procedures). Thus, DOE is revising 10 CFR part 1021 to contain only administrative and routine actions excepted from NEPA review in appendix A, its existing categorical exclusions in appendix B, related requirements, and a provision for emergency circumstances. DOE is revising appendix A in 10 CFR part 1021 to align with DOE's new NEPA implementing procedures that it is publishing separate from the Code of Federal Regulations. Appendix A in 10 CFR part 1021 (formerly categorical exclusions) are now administrative and routine actions that do not require NEPA review. DOE is also revising 10 CFR part 205, subpart W, to remove the NEPA procedures from its Presidential permit regulations.

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On the Face of the Rule

As filed

[Federal Register Volume 90, Number 126 (Thursday, July 3, 2025)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 29676-29715] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR Doc No: 2025-12383]

Vol. 90

Thursday,

No. 126

July 3, 2025

Part III

Department of Energy

10 CFR Parts 205 and 1021

Revision of National Environmental Policy Act Implementing Procedures; Final Rule

DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

10 CFR Parts 205 and 1021

[DOE-HQ-2025-0026] RIN 1990-AA52

Revision of National Environmental Policy Act Implementing Procedures

AGENCY

Office of the General Counsel, Department of Energy.

ACTION

Interim final rule; request for comments.

DATES

This interim rule is effective July 3, 2025. Comments are due by August 4, 2025.

ADDRESSES

Documents relevant to this rulemaking are posted on the Federal eRulemaking Portal at https://www.regulations.gov (Docket: DOE- HQ-2025-0026). Documents posted to this docket include: this interim final rule; and two “redline/strikeout” (markup) files indicating the changes in this interim final rule for 10 CFR parts 205 and 1021.

Submit comments, labeled “Revision of DOE NEPA Implementing Regulations, RIN 1990-AA52,” using the Federal eRulemaking Portal: www.regulations.gov.

Instructions: All submissions must include the agency name, “Department of Energy,” and docket number, DOE-HQ-2025-0026, for this rulemaking. All comments received will be posted without change to www.regulations.gov, including any personal information provided. Do not submit any information you consider to be private, Confidential Business Information (CBI), or other information whose disclosure is restricted by statute.

Docket: For access to the docket to read comments received, go to www.regulations.gov.

DOE NEPA procedures: DOE's new NEPA implementing procedures are available at https://energy.gov/nepa.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT

Carrie Abravanel, Office of NEPA Policy and Compliance, at [email protected] or (202) 586- 4600 or Office of NEPA Policy and Compliance, U.S. Department of Energy, 1000 Independence Avenue SW, Washington, DC 20585.

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Why the Agency Says It Is Doing This

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION

Table of Contents

I. Introduction

A. National Environmental Policy Act

B. DOE NEPA Implementing Procedures and Regulations

C. Changes Made in This Interim Final Rule II. Basis for Revising DOE's NEPA Implementing Regulations III. Basis for Issuing an Interim Final Rule

A. Notice-and-Comment Rulemaking Is Not Required

B. DOE Has Good Cause for Proceeding With an Interim Final Rule

C. DOE Solicits Comments IV. Procedural Requirements

A. Executive Orders 12866 and 13563

B. Regulatory Flexibility Act

C. National Environmental Policy Act

D. Executive Order 13132

E. Executive Order 13175

F. Executive Order 13211

G. Unfunded Mandates Act of 1995

H. Paperwork Reduction Act

I. Executive Orders 14154 and 14192

J. Congressional Notification VI. Approval of the Office of the Secretary

The passage that opens the rule's preamble, where the agency sets out what it is doing and on what authority. Every heading that follows it is listed below.

What the Rule Contains

Every heading the Federal Register prints in this rule, in the order it prints them. 288 headings, 46,590 words in all.

  1. AGENCYOn its face · 9 words
  2. ACTIONOn its face · 7 words
  3. SUMMARYOn its face · 178 words
  4. DATESOn its face · 16 words
  5. ADDRESSESOn its face · 146 words
  6. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACTOn its face · 37 words
  7. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATIONPreamble · 2 words
  8. Table of ContentsPreamble · 3 words
  9. I. IntroductionPreamble · 117 words
  10. I. IntroductionPreamble · 1,636 words
  11. A. National Environmental Policy ActPreamble · 502 words
  12. B. DOE NEPA Implementing Procedures and RegulationsPreamble · 344 words
  13. C. Changes Made in This Interim Final RulePreamble · 341 words
  14. II. Basis for Revising DOE's NEPA Implementing RegulationsPreamble · 1,341 words
  15. III. Basis for Issuing an Interim Final RulePreamble · 8 words
  16. A. Notice-and-Comment Rulemaking Is Not RequiredPreamble · 609 words
  17. B. DOE Has Good Cause for Proceeding With an Interim Final RulePreamble · 479 words
  18. C. DOE Solicits CommentPreamble · 97 words
  19. IV. Procedural RequirementsPreamble · 3 words
  20. A. Executive Orders 12866 and 13563Preamble · 311 words
  21. B. Regulatory Flexibility ActPreamble · 71 words
  22. C. National Environmental Policy ActPreamble · 132 words
  23. D. Executive Order 13132Preamble · 123 words
  24. E. Executive Order 13175Preamble · 69 words
  25. F. Executive Order 13211Preamble · 198 words
  26. G. Unfunded Mandates Act of 1995Preamble · 275 words
  27. H. Paperwork Reduction ActPreamble · 35 words
  28. I. Executive Orders 14154 and 14192Preamble · 62 words
  29. J. Congressional NotificationPreamble · 64 words
  30. VI. Approval of the Office of the SecretaryPreamble · 23 words
  31. List of SubjectsRegulatory text · 58 words
  32. Signing AuthorityRegulatory text · 1,255 words
  33. Table of ContentsRegulatory text · 90 words
  34. A1 Routine DOE Business ActionsRegulatory text · 23 words
  35. A2 Clarifying or Administrative Contract ActionsRegulatory text · 18 words
  36. A3 Certain Actions by Office of Hearings and AppealsRegulatory text · 28 words
  37. A4 Interpretations and Rulings for Existing RegulationsRegulatory text · 24 words
  38. A5 Interpretive Rulemakings With No Change in Environmental EffectRegulatory text · 32 words
  39. A6 Procedural RulemakingsRegulatory text · 65 words
  40. A8 Awards of Certain ContractsRegulatory text · 22 words
  41. A9 Information Gathering, Analysis, and DisseminationRegulatory text · 82 words
  42. A10 Reports and Recommendations on Non-DOE LegislationRegulatory text · 20 words
  43. A11 Technical Advice and Assistance to OrganizationsRegulatory text · 19 words
  44. A12 Emergency Preparedness PlanningRegulatory text · 19 words
  45. A13 Procedural DocumentsRegulatory text · 13 words
  46. A14 Approval of Technical Exchange ArrangementsRegulatory text · 39 words
  47. A15 International Agreements for Energy Research and DevelopmentRegulatory text · 47 words
  48. Table of ContentsRegulatory text · 3 words
  49. B. Conditions That Are Integral Elements of the Categories of Actions in Appendix BRegulatory text · 14 words
  50. B1. Categorical Exclusions Applicable to Facility OperationRegulatory text · 216 words
  51. B2. Categorical Exclusions Applicable to Safety and HealthRegulatory text · 156 words
  52. B4. Categorical Exclusions Applicable to Electric Power and TransmissionRegulatory text · 354 words
  53. B7. Categorical Exclusions Applicable to International ActivitiesRegulatory text · 25 words
  54. B. Conditions That Are Integral Elements of the Categories of Actions in Appendix BRegulatory text · 542 words
  55. B1. Categorical Exclusions Applicable to Facility OperationRegulatory text · 7 words
  56. B1.1 Changing Rates and PricesRegulatory text · 65 words
  57. B1.2 Training Exercises and SimulationsRegulatory text · 47 words
  58. B1.3 Routine MaintenanceRegulatory text · 500 words
  59. B1.4 Air Conditioning Systems for Existing EquipmentRegulatory text · 23 words
  60. B1.5 Existing Steam Plants and Cooling Water SystemsRegulatory text · 86 words
  61. B1.6 Tanks and Equipment To Control Runoff and SpillsRegulatory text · 59 words
  62. B1.7 Electronic EquipmentRegulatory text · 30 words
  63. B1.8 Screened Water Intake and Outflow StructuresRegulatory text · 33 words
  64. B1.9 Airway Safety Markings and PaintingRegulatory text · 42 words
  65. B1.10 Onsite Storage of Activated MaterialRegulatory text · 38 words
  66. B1.11 FencingRegulatory text · 30 words
  67. B1.12 Detonation or Burning of Explosives or Propellants After TestingRegulatory text · 75 words
  68. B1.13 Pathways, Short Access Roads, and Rail LinesRegulatory text · 49 words
  69. B1.14 Refueling of Nuclear ReactorsRegulatory text · 19 words
  70. B1.15 Support BuildingsRegulatory text · 148 words
  71. B1.16 Asbestos RemovalRegulatory text · 65 words
  72. B1.17 Polychlorinated Biphenyl RemovalRegulatory text · 48 words
  73. B1.18 Water Supply WellsRegulatory text · 86 words
  74. B1.19 Microwave, Meteorological, And Radio TowersRegulatory text · 51 words
  75. B1.20 Protection of Cultural Resources, Fish and Wildlife HabitatRegulatory text · 62 words
  76. B1.21 Noise AbatementRegulatory text · 21 words
  77. B1.22 Relocation of BuildingsRegulatory text · 31 words
  78. B1.23 Demolition and Disposal of BuildingsRegulatory text · 56 words
  79. B1.24 Property TransfersRegulatory text · 159 words
  80. B1.26 Small Water Treatment FacilitiesRegulatory text · 44 words
  81. B1.27 Disconnection of UtilitiesRegulatory text · 42 words
  82. B1.28 Placing a Facility in an Environmentally Safe ConditionRegulatory text · 94 words
  83. B1.29 Disposal Facilities for Construction and Demolition WasteRegulatory text · 87 words
  84. B1.30 Transfer ActionsRegulatory text · 73 words
  85. B1.31 Installation or Relocation of Machinery and EquipmentRegulatory text · 110 words
  86. B1.32 Traffic Flow AdjustmentsRegulatory text · 57 words
  87. B1.33 Stormwater Runoff ControlRegulatory text · 69 words
  88. B1.34 Lead-Based Paint Containment, Removal, and DisposalRegulatory text · 44 words
  89. B1.35 Drop-Off, Collection, and Transfer Facilities for Recyclable MaterialsRegulatory text · 107 words
  90. B1.36 Determinations of Excess Real PropertyRegulatory text · 79 words
  91. B2. Categorical Exclusions Applicable to Safety and HealthRegulatory text · 8 words
  92. B2.1 Workplace EnhancementsRegulatory text · 44 words
  93. B2.2 Building and Equipment InstrumentationRegulatory text · 63 words
  94. B2.3 Personnel Safety and Health EquipmentRegulatory text · 53 words
  95. B2.4 Equipment QualificationRegulatory text · 70 words
  96. B2.5 Facility Safety and Environmental ImprovementsRegulatory text · 176 words
  97. B2.6 Recovery of Radioactive Sealed SourcesRegulatory text · 62 words
  98. B3.1 Site Characterization and Environmental MonitoringRegulatory text · 310 words
  99. B3.2 Aviation ActivitiesRegulatory text · 18 words
  100. B3.3 Research Related to Conservation of Fish, Wildlife, and Cultural ResourcesRegulatory text · 63 words
  101. B3.4 Transport Packaging Tests for Radioactive or Hazardous MaterialRegulatory text · 43 words
  102. B3.5 Tank Car TestsRegulatory text · 142 words
  103. B3.7 New Terrestrial Infill Exploratory and Experimental WellsRegulatory text · 134 words
  104. B3.8 Outdoor Terrestrial Ecological and Environmental ResearchRegulatory text · 73 words
  105. B3.9 Projects To Reduce Emissions and Waste GenerationRegulatory text · 230 words
  106. B3.10 Particle AcceleratorsRegulatory text · 128 words
  107. B3.11 Outdoor Tests and Experiments on Materials and Equipment ComponentsRegulatory text · 130 words
  108. B3.12 Microbiological and Biomedical FacilitiesRegulatory text · 117 words
  109. B3.13 Magnetic Fusion ExperimentsRegulatory text · 25 words
  110. B3.14 Small-Scale Educational FacilitiesRegulatory text · 162 words
  111. B3.16 Research Activities in Aquatic EnvironmentsRegulatory text · 326 words
  112. B4. Categorical Exclusions Applicable to Electrical Power and TransmissionRegulatory text · 9 words
  113. B4.1 Contracts, Policies, and Marketing and Allocation Plans for Electric PowerRegulatory text · 47 words
  114. B4.2 Export of Electric EnergyRegulatory text · 33 words
  115. B4.3 Electric Power Marketing Rate ChangesRegulatory text · 45 words
  116. B4.4 Power Marketing Services and ActivitiesRegulatory text · 51 words
  117. B4.5 Temporary Adjustments to River OperationsRegulatory text · 46 words
  118. B4.6 Additions and Modifications to Transmission FacilitiesRegulatory text · 78 words
  119. B4.7 Fiber Optic CableRegulatory text · 44 words
  120. B4.8 Electricity Transmission AgreementsRegulatory text · 58 words
  121. B4.9 Multiple Use of Powerline Rights-of-WayRegulatory text · 42 words
  122. B4.10 Removal of Electric Transmission FacilitiesRegulatory text · 39 words
  123. B4.11 Electric Power Substations and Interconnection FacilitiesRegulatory text · 27 words
  124. B4.12 Construction of PowerlinesRegulatory text · 33 words
  125. B4.13 Upgrading and Rebuilding Existing PowerlinesRegulatory text · 279 words
  126. B5.1 Actions To Conserve Energy or WaterRegulatory text · 353 words
  127. B5.2 Modifications to Pumps and PipingRegulatory text · 70 words
  128. B5.3 Modification or Abandonment of WellsRegulatory text · 90 words
  129. B5.4 Repair or Replacement of PipelinesRegulatory text · 72 words
  130. B5.5 Short Pipeline SegmentsRegulatory text · 72 words
  131. B5.6 Oil Spill CleanupRegulatory text · 37 words
  132. B5.7 Export of Natural Gas and Associated Transportation by Marine VesselRegulatory text · 46 words
  133. B5.9 Temporary Exemptions for Electric PowerplantsRegulatory text · 27 words
  134. B5.10 Certain Permanent Exemptions for Existing Electric PowerplantsRegulatory text · 49 words
  135. B5.11 Permanent Exemptions Allowing Mixed Natural Gas and PetroleumRegulatory text · 50 words
  136. B5.12 Workover of Existing WellsRegulatory text · 118 words
  137. B5.13 Experimental Wells for Injection of Small Quantities of Carbon DioxideRegulatory text · 198 words
  138. B5.14 Combined Heat and Power or Cogeneration SystemsRegulatory text · 84 words
  139. B5.15 Small-Scale Renewable Energy Research and Development and Pilot ProjectsRegulatory text · 66 words
  140. B5.16 Solar Photovoltaic SystemsRegulatory text · 115 words
  141. B5.17 Solar Thermal SystemsRegulatory text · 83 words
  142. B5.18 Wind TurbinesRegulatory text · 187 words
  143. B5.19 Ground Source Heat PumpsRegulatory text · 130 words
  144. B5.20 Biomass Power PlantsRegulatory text · 138 words
  145. B5.21 Methane Gas Recovery and Utilization SystemsRegulatory text · 92 words
  146. B5.22 Alternative Fuel Vehicle Fueling StationsRegulatory text · 95 words
  147. B5.23 Electric Vehicle Charging StationsRegulatory text · 66 words
  148. B5.24 Drop-In Hydroelectric SystemsRegulatory text · 461 words
  149. B6.1 Cleanup ActionsRegulatory text · 591 words
  150. B6.2 Waste Collection, Treatment, Stabilization, and Containment FacilitiesRegulatory text · 122 words
  151. B6.3 Improvements to Environmental Control SystemsRegulatory text · 237 words
  152. B6.6 Modification of Facilities for Storing, Packaging, and Repacking WasteRegulatory text · 50 words
  153. B6.8 Modifications for Waste Minimization and Reuse of MaterialsRegulatory text · 70 words
  154. B6.9 Measures To Reduce Migration of Contaminated GroundwaterRegulatory text · 58 words
  155. B6.10 Upgraded or Replacement Waste Storage FacilitiesRegulatory text · 103 words
  156. B7. Categorical Exclusions Applicable to International ActivitiesRegulatory text · 7 words
  157. B7.1 Emergency Measures Under the International Energy ProgramRegulatory text · 20 words
  158. B7.2 Import and Export of Special Nuclear or Isotopic MaterialsRegulatory text · 69 words
  159. AppendixRegulatory text · 1 words
  160. U.S. Department of EnergyRegulatory text · 14 words
  161. Table of ContentsRegulatory text · 13,353 words
  162. Appendix A: Administrative and Routine Actions Excepted From NEPA ReviewRegulatory text · 62 words
  163. Table of ContentsRegulatory text · 90 words
  164. A1 Routine DOE Business ActionsRegulatory text · 23 words
  165. A2 Clarifying or Administrative Contract ActionsRegulatory text · 18 words
  166. A3 Certain Actions by Office of Hearings and AppealsRegulatory text · 28 words
  167. A4 Interpretations and Rulings for Existing RegulationsRegulatory text · 24 words
  168. A5 Interpretive Rulemakings With No Change in Environmental EffectRegulatory text · 32 words
  169. A6 Procedural RulemakingsRegulatory text · 65 words
  170. A8 Awards of Certain ContractsRegulatory text · 22 words
  171. A9 Information Gathering, Analysis, and DisseminationRegulatory text · 82 words
  172. A10 Reports and Recommendations on Non-DOE LegislationRegulatory text · 20 words
  173. A11 Technical Advice and Assistance to OrganizationsRegulatory text · 19 words
  174. A12 Emergency Preparedness PlanningRegulatory text · 19 words
  175. A13 Procedural DocumentsRegulatory text · 13 words
  176. A14 Approval of Technical Exchange ArrangementsRegulatory text · 39 words
  177. A15 International Agreements for Energy Research and DevelopmentRegulatory text · 36 words
  178. Appendix B:Categorical Exclusions Applicable to Specific Agency ActionsRegulatory text · 17 words
  179. Table of ContentsRegulatory text · 3 words
  180. B. Conditions That Are Integral Elements of the Classes of Actions in Appendix BRegulatory text · 14 words
  181. B1. Categorical Exclusions Applicable to Facility OperationRegulatory text · 216 words
  182. B2. Categorical Exclusions Applicable to Safety and HealthRegulatory text · 156 words
  183. B4. Categorical Exclusions Applicable to Electric Power and TransmissionRegulatory text · 354 words
  184. B7. Categorical Exclusions Applicable to International ActivitiesRegulatory text · 25 words
  185. B. Conditions That Are Integral Elements of the Classes of Actions in Appendix BRegulatory text · 542 words
  186. B1. Categorical Exclusions Applicable to Facility OperationRegulatory text · 7 words
  187. B1.1 Changing Rates and PricesRegulatory text · 65 words
  188. B1.2 Training Exercises and SimulationsRegulatory text · 47 words
  189. B1.3 Routine MaintenanceRegulatory text · 500 words
  190. B1.4 Air Conditioning Systems for Existing EquipmentRegulatory text · 23 words
  191. B1.5 Existing Steam Plants and Cooling Water SystemsRegulatory text · 86 words
  192. B1.6 Tanks and Equipment To Control Runoff and SpillsRegulatory text · 59 words
  193. B1.7 Electronic EquipmentRegulatory text · 30 words
  194. B1.8 Screened Water Intake and Outflow StructuresRegulatory text · 33 words
  195. B1.9 Airway Safety Markings and PaintingRegulatory text · 42 words
  196. B1.10 Onsite Storage of Activated MaterialRegulatory text · 38 words
  197. B1.11 FencingRegulatory text · 30 words
  198. B1.12 Detonation or Burning of Explosives or Propellants After TestingRegulatory text · 75 words
  199. B1.13 Pathways, Short Access Roads, and Rail LinesRegulatory text · 49 words
  200. B1.14 Refueling of Nuclear ReactorsRegulatory text · 19 words
  201. B1.15 Support BuildingsRegulatory text · 148 words
  202. B1.16 Asbestos RemovalRegulatory text · 65 words
  203. B1.17 Polychlorinated Biphenyl RemovalRegulatory text · 48 words
  204. B1.18 Water Supply WellsRegulatory text · 86 words
  205. B1.19 Microwave, Meteorological, and Radio TowersRegulatory text · 51 words
  206. B1.20 Protection of Cultural Resources, Fish and Wildlife HabitatRegulatory text · 62 words
  207. B1.21 Noise AbatementRegulatory text · 21 words
  208. B1.22 Relocation of BuildingsRegulatory text · 31 words
  209. B1.23 Demolition and Disposal of BuildingsRegulatory text · 56 words
  210. B1.24 Property TransfersRegulatory text · 159 words
  211. B1.26 Small Water Treatment FacilitiesRegulatory text · 44 words
  212. B1.27 Disconnection of UtilitiesRegulatory text · 42 words
  213. B1.28 Placing a Facility in an Environmentally Safe ConditionRegulatory text · 94 words
  214. B1.29 Disposal Facilities for Construction and Demolition WasteRegulatory text · 87 words
  215. B1.30 Transfer ActionsRegulatory text · 73 words
  216. B1.31 Installation or Relocation of Machinery and EquipmentRegulatory text · 110 words
  217. B1.32 Traffic Flow AdjustmentsRegulatory text · 57 words
  218. B1.33 Stormwater Runoff ControlRegulatory text · 69 words
  219. B1.34 Lead-Based Paint Containment, Removal, and DisposalRegulatory text · 44 words
  220. B1.35 Drop-Off, Collection, and Transfer Facilities for Recyclable MaterialsRegulatory text · 107 words
  221. B1.36 Determinations of Excess Real PropertyRegulatory text · 79 words
  222. B2. Categorical Exclusions Applicable to Safety and HealthRegulatory text · 8 words
  223. B2.1 Workplace EnhancementsRegulatory text · 44 words
  224. B2.2 Building and Equipment InstrumentationRegulatory text · 63 words
  225. B2.3 Personnel Safety and Health EquipmentRegulatory text · 53 words
  226. B2.4 Equipment QualificationRegulatory text · 70 words
  227. B2.5 Facility Safety and Environmental ImprovementsRegulatory text · 176 words
  228. B2.6 Recovery of Radioactive Sealed SourcesRegulatory text · 62 words
  229. B3.1 Site Characterization and Environmental MonitoringRegulatory text · 310 words
  230. B3.2 Aviation ActivitiesRegulatory text · 18 words
  231. B3.3 Research Related to Conservation of Fish, Wildlife, and Cultural ResourcesRegulatory text · 63 words
  232. B3.4 Transport Packaging Tests for Radioactive or Hazardous MaterialRegulatory text · 43 words
  233. B3.5 Tank Car TestsRegulatory text · 143 words
  234. B3.7 New Terrestrial Infill Exploratory and Experimental WellsRegulatory text · 134 words
  235. B3.8 Outdoor Terrestrial Ecological and Environmental ResearchRegulatory text · 73 words
  236. B3.9 Projects To Reduce Emissions and Waste GenerationRegulatory text · 230 words
  237. B3.10 Particle AcceleratorsRegulatory text · 128 words
  238. B3.11 Outdoor Tests and Experiments on Materials and Equipment ComponentsRegulatory text · 130 words
  239. B3.12 Microbiological and Biomedical FacilitiesRegulatory text · 117 words
  240. B3.13 Magnetic Fusion ExperimentsRegulatory text · 25 words
  241. B3.14 Small-Scale Educational FacilitiesRegulatory text · 488 words
  242. B4. Categorical Exclusions Applicable to Electrical Power and TransmissionRegulatory text · 9 words
  243. B4.1 Contracts, Policies, and Marketing and Allocation Plans for Electric PowerRegulatory text · 47 words
  244. B4.2 Export of Electric EnergyRegulatory text · 33 words
  245. B4.3 Electric Power Marketing Rate ChangesRegulatory text · 45 words
  246. B4.4 Power Marketing Services and ActivitiesRegulatory text · 51 words
  247. B4.5 Temporary Adjustments to River OperationsRegulatory text · 46 words
  248. B4.6 Additions and Modifications to Transmission FacilitiesRegulatory text · 78 words
  249. B4.7 Fiber Optic CableRegulatory text · 44 words
  250. B4.8 Electricity Transmission AgreementsRegulatory text · 58 words
  251. B4.9 Multiple Use of Powerline Rights-of-WayRegulatory text · 42 words
  252. B4.10 Removal of Electric Transmission FacilitiesRegulatory text · 39 words
  253. B4.11 Electric Power Substations and Interconnection FacilitiesRegulatory text · 27 words
  254. B4.12 Construction of PowerlinesRegulatory text · 33 words
  255. B4.13 Upgrading and Rebuilding Existing PowerlinesRegulatory text · 269 words
  256. B5.1 Actions To Conserve Energy or WaterRegulatory text · 353 words
  257. B5.2 Modifications to Pumps and PipingRegulatory text · 70 words
  258. B5.3 Modification or Abandonment of WellsRegulatory text · 90 words
  259. B5.4 Repair or Replacement of PipelinesRegulatory text · 72 words
  260. B5.5 Short Pipeline SegmentsRegulatory text · 72 words
  261. B5.6 Oil Spill CleanupRegulatory text · 37 words
  262. B5.7 Export of Natural Gas and Associated Transportation by Marine VesselRegulatory text · 46 words
  263. B5.9 Temporary Exemptions for Electric PowerplantsRegulatory text · 27 words
  264. B5.10 Certain Permanent Exemptions for Existing Electric PowerplantsRegulatory text · 49 words
  265. B5.11 Permanent Exemptions Allowing Mixed Natural Gas and PetroleumRegulatory text · 50 words
  266. B5.12 Workover of Existing WellsRegulatory text · 118 words
  267. B5.13 Experimental Wells for Injection of Small Quantities of Carbon DioxideRegulatory text · 198 words
  268. B5.14 Combined Heat and Power or Cogeneration SystemsRegulatory text · 84 words
  269. B5.15 Small-Scale Renewable Energy Research and Development and Pilot ProjectsRegulatory text · 66 words
  270. B5.16 Solar Photovoltaic SystemsRegulatory text · 112 words
  271. B5.17 Solar Thermal SystemsRegulatory text · 83 words
  272. B5.18 Wind TurbinesRegulatory text · 187 words
  273. B5.19 Ground Source Heat PumpsRegulatory text · 129 words
  274. B5.20 Biomass Power PlantsRegulatory text · 138 words
  275. B5.21 Methane Gas Recovery and Utilization SystemsRegulatory text · 92 words
  276. B5.22 Alternative Fuel Vehicle Fueling StationsRegulatory text · 95 words
  277. B5.23 Electric Vehicle Charging StationsRegulatory text · 66 words
  278. B5.24 Drop-In Hydroelectric SystemsRegulatory text · 461 words
  279. B6.1 Cleanup ActionsRegulatory text · 591 words
  280. B6.2 Waste Collection, Treatment, Stabilization, and Containment FacilitiesRegulatory text · 122 words
  281. B6.3 Improvements to Environmental Control SystemsRegulatory text · 237 words
  282. B6.6 Modification of Facilities for Storing, Packaging, and Repacking WasteRegulatory text · 50 words
  283. B6.8 Modifications for Waste Minimization and Reuse of MaterialsRegulatory text · 70 words
  284. B6.9 Measures To Reduce Migration of Contaminated GroundwaterRegulatory text · 58 words
  285. B6.10 Upgraded or Replacement Waste Storage FacilitiesRegulatory text · 103 words
  286. B7. Categorical Exclusions Applicable to International ActivitiesRegulatory text · 7 words
  287. B7.1 Emergency Measures Under the International Energy ProgramRegulatory text · 20 words
  288. B7.2 Import and Export of Special Nuclear or Isotopic MaterialsRegulatory text · 1,164 words

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