Categorical Exclusion Determination
Office of NEPA Policy and Compliance
September 25, 2017
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Various facility components and spaces in the Research and Education Camput (REC) facilities are upgraded, remodeled, repaired, or replaced on a continual basis in order to support the
needs of personnel based in the facility. The following are the scope of facility modifications included in this environmental checklist: Upgrade telecommunication rooms, including new network equipment racks, fiber optic cable, and network switches to support user applications, allow for faster internet speeds, and improve technology performance. Replace and upgrade facility components such as light fixtures, kitchen appliances in break areas, carpet, paint, tile, windows, heaters, air conditioners, and audio and visual equipment. Reconfigure support areas, including bathrooms, offices, break areas and conference rooms, on a continual basis. Reconfiguration and remodel of these spaces includes reconfiguring walls and cubicles; removing, relocating, and adding electrical outlets, switches, data drops and other electrical upgrades; removing, replacing, and relocating light fixtures; and re-routing heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) ducting; and changes to HVAC controls to accommodate reconfiguration and remodeling activities.