CX-007984: Categorical Exclusion Determination

Explosives Research Capability Expansion, 300 Area, Hanford Site CX(s) Applied: B3.6 Date: 02/01/2012 Location(s): Washington Offices(s): River Protection-Richland Operations Office

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February 1, 2012
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Explosives Research Capability Expansion, 300 Area, Hanford Site
CX(s) Applied: B3.6
Date: 02/01/2012
Location(s): Washington
Offices(s): River Protection-Richland Operations Office

Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) proposes to install a self-contained (mobile) Explosives Laboratory on an existing concrete slab in the 300 area to expand the explosives research capability in the 300 area. Currently, PNNL is authorized for the use of 2.5 grams of explosives for work being conducted in the 331 Building. PNNL also has an existing magazine in the 300 area authorized for a maximum of 70 pounds of explosives. The proposed mobile laboratory would be used for indoor bench scale research.