Categorical exclusions requiring review with an ESW.

CFR · 2024-01-01 · US · Title 7

(a) Proposed actions listed in this section may be categorically excluded after completion of a review with an ESW to document that a proposed action does not involve extraordinary circumstances as specified in § 799.33. (b) This section has two types of categorical exclusions, one without construction and ground disturbance and one with construction and ground disturbance that will require additional environmental review and consultation in most cases. (c) Consultations under NHPA, ESA, and other relevant environmental mandates, may be required to document that no extraordinary circumstances exist. (d) The following proposed actions are grouped into broader categories of similar types of proposed actions without ground disturbance. Those proposed actions that are similar in scope (purpose, intent, and breadth) and the potential significance of impacts to those listed in this section, but not specifically listed in this section, will be considered categorical exclusions in this category, unless it is determined that extraordinary circumstances exist, as specified in § 799.33: (1) (i) Farm storage and drying facility loans for added capacity; (ii) Loans for livestock purchases; (iii) Release of loan security for forestry purposes; (iv) Reorganizing farm operations; and (v) Replacement building loans; (2) (i) Minor construction, such as a small addition; (ii) Drain tile replacement; (iii) Erosion control measures; (iv) Grading, leveling, shaping, and filling; (v) Grassed waterw

official document · source cfr-2024 · id 7:§ 799.32