Categorical Exclusion Determination
Office of NEPA Policy and Compliance
April 24, 2018The Department of Energy proposes to exercise an existing five-year lease extension option for approximately 65,000 gross square feet of research space that supports the ongoing Joint Bio Energy institute research operations. The lease extension would cover the period from May 31, 2018 to May 31, 2023. In addition this proposed fifth lease amendment would add a new five-year lease option (executable starting in 2023), provide a tenant financial credit for Future capital costs, and include provisions to improve clarity and communications between the Department of Energy and the landlord.