The purpose of renewing Categorical Exclusion (CX) B1.3 Routine Maintenance as a generic CX for Environmental Review Forms (ERFs) is to create an e…
Office of NEPA Policy and Compliance
November 12, 2025
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The purpose of renewing Categorical Exclusion (CX) B1.3 Routine Maintenance as a generic CX for Environmental Review Forms (ERFs) is to create an efficient NEPA review process for routine laboratory maintenance without causing significant environmental impacts. This renewal supports efficient project planning and execution while maintaining compliance with NEPA and DOE environmental stewardship goals.