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How to fill out Categorical Exclusion Determination Form

1. Obtain the Categorical Exclusion Determination Form from the appropriate governing agency.
2. Read the instructions carefully to understand the requirements.
3. Fill out the project title and description at the top of the form.
4. Identify and check the applicable categorical exclusion category relevant to your project.
5. Provide an assessment of the environmental impacts associated with the project.
6. Include any supporting documentation required for your specific project.
7. Sign and date the form to certify the information provided.
8. Submit the completed form to the designated authority for review.

Who needs Categorical Exclusion Determination Form?

1. Businesses or organizations planning projects that may impact the environment.
2. Government agencies initiating projects requiring environmental review.
3. Non-profit organizations seeking funding for projects with potential environmental effects.
4. Individuals applying for permits for construction or land use that falls under categorical exclusions.

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What is a categorical exemption?

Categorical Exclusion Instructions and Checklist. Categorical exclusions (CATEXs) are categories of actions that do not individually or cumulatively have a significant effect on the quality of the human environment. CATEXs applicable to EPA actions are listed at 40 C.F.R. § 6.204(a).

What is Section 109 of the NEPA?

42 U.S.C. 4336(a)(2), 40 CFR 1501.4. Section 109 of the NEPA, enacted as part of the Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2023, allows a Federal agency to “adopt” or rely on another agency's CE for a category of proposed agency actions.

What are categorical exclusions under NEPA?

The National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) defines categorical exclusions (CEs) as a category of actions that a Federal agency has determined normally does not significantly affect the quality of the human environment (42 USC 4336e (1); 40 CFR 1508.1(d)).

What is the BLM geothermal categorical exclusion?

The new categorical exclusion applies to geothermal resource confirmation operations plan of up to 20 acres, which can include drilling wells (e.g., core drilling, temperature gradient wells, and/or resource wells) to confirm the existence of a geothermal resource, to improve injection support, or to demonstrate

What is categorical exclusion determination?

Definition of a Categorical Exclusion Categorical exclusions (CEs) are categories of actions that have been determined not to have a significant effect on the human environment either individually or cumulatively.

What are the categorical exclusions of BLM NEPA?

Categorical Exclusions (CXs, or CEs): Categorical exclusions are actions which the BLM has identified do not significantly affect the quality of the human environment. These include installing protective grates on abandoned mines or permitting temporary livestock feeding during periods of drought.

What is a catex form?

A Categorical Exclusion (CATEX) level of NEPA review is applicable for an established list of actions that do not, individually or cumulatively, have a significant impact on the environment. Additionally, the CATEX analyzes for the potential for extraordinary circumstances that could require more detailed NEPA review.

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What is Categorical Exclusion Determination Form?

The Categorical Exclusion Determination Form is a document used by federal agencies to determine whether a proposed action qualifies for a categorical exclusion from the requirement to prepare an Environmental Assessment or Environmental Impact Statement under the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA).

Who is required to file Categorical Exclusion Determination Form?

Federal agencies that are implementing actions that may be categorically excluded from NEPA review are required to file the Categorical Exclusion Determination Form.

How to fill out Categorical Exclusion Determination Form?

To fill out the Categorical Exclusion Determination Form, an agency must provide detailed information about the proposed action, including project description, potential environmental impacts, and justification for the exclusion based on established criteria. Specific instructions may vary by agency.

What is the purpose of Categorical Exclusion Determination Form?

The purpose of the Categorical Exclusion Determination Form is to expedite the environmental review process by allowing certain types of actions that are deemed to have minimal environmental impact to proceed without further in-depth analysis.

What information must be reported on Categorical Exclusion Determination Form?

The form must report information such as the project title, description, location, the statutory authority for the action, any applicable categorical exclusions, potential environmental impacts, and any public comments received.