National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Adoption of Multiple DOE CXs

NIST notice of adoption of multiple DOE classes of CXs.

Office of NEPA Policy and Compliance

September 20, 2023

The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) adopted 11 categorical exclusions established by the Department of Energy (DOE). The notice below describes the categories of proposed actions for which NIST intends to use DOE’s categorical exclusions, which are as follows:

  • A9 Information gathering, analysis, and dissemination
  • A11 Technical advice and assistance to organizations
  • B1.5 Existing steam plants and cooling water systems
  • B1.23 Demolition and disposal of buildings
  • B1.24 Property transfers
  • B1.31 Installation or relocation of machinery and equipment
  • B2.5 Facility safety and environmental improvements
  • B3.1 Site characterization and environmental monitoring
  • B3.6 Small-scale research and development, laboratory operations, and pilot projects
  • B3.15 Small-scale indoor research and development projects using nanoscale materials
  • B5.1 Actions to conserve energy or water