This categorical exclusion covers bench-scale research projects and conventional laboratory operations conducted in established buildings at PPPL. …
Office of NEPA Policy and Compliance
December 15, 2025This categorical exclusion covers bench-scale research projects and conventional laboratory operations conducted in established buildings at PPPL. Specifically, bench-scale chemical, physical, and theoretical studies, experiments, and related activities including the assembly/disassembly of experimental instrumentation and research equipment (e.g., diagnostics systems, plasma heating, control or fueling systems, shielding systems, etc.) are within the scope of the proposed actions.