Categorical Exemption Clause Samples

A Categorical Exemption clause defines specific categories of actions or projects that are automatically exempt from certain regulatory requirements or review processes. In practice, this means that if an activity falls within a predefined exempt category—such as minor repairs, maintenance, or small-scale projects—it does not require further environmental assessment or compliance checks. The core function of this clause is to streamline procedures by removing unnecessary regulatory burdens for low-impact activities, thereby saving time and resources for both regulators and parties involved.
Categorical Exemption. If the Sponsor has reviewed the activities in this grant for impacts to archeological, cultural, and historical resources, and the same for any planned projects in any land acquired with this grant, and determined the project is categorically exempt from further archaeological, historical and cultural resources review, as well as tribal consultation, Sponsor shall notify the RCO in writing prior to beginning the project describing 1) the specific statutory or regulatory exemptions that apply, and 2) their applicability to the specific project. Alternatively, the RCO may determine the project is covered by a categorical exemption, in whole or in part, and notify the Sponsor of such determination. However, any categorical exemption must meet the standards of and be consistent and allowable by ALL of the following: 1. the project area landowner(s) legal documents and governing documents (if applicable, 2. Sponsor’s own policies and procedures and rules, 3. All applicable laws, 4. RCO applicable policies, manuals and/or other guidance, and
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Categorical Exemption. This contract is for an important membership renewal for the Energy Commission; departmental memberships in professional organizations, provided it is solely a membership.
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Categorical Exemption. Categorical Exclusion for Geotechnical Borings and Field Surveys
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Categorical Exemption. The following types of contracts are categorically exempt from the CRP and these Rules and Regulations: a. Contracts with a governmental entity such as the United States of America, the State of California, a county, city or public agency of such entities, or a public or quasi-public corporation located therein and declared by law to have such status. b. Contracts for the investment of trust moneys or agreements relating to the management of trust assets. c. Banking contracts entered into by the Treasurer pursuant to California Government Code Section 53630 et seq. Board approval required for CRP Exemptions: The following types of contracts are exempt from the requirement to submit a Questionnaire but remain subject to the requirement that the contractor submit a Pledge of Compliance and notify the Awarding Authority within 30 days of any information regarding investigations or the results of investigations by any governmental agency into the contractor's compliance with applicable laws.
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Categorical Exemption. LSA will prepare a technical memorandum to substantiate that the proposed project qualifies for a CE from CEQA under Section 15301. LSA will also describe the project’s relationship to any exceptions or potential unusual circumstances listed in CEQA Section 15300.2 LSA will prepare an Administrative Draft Memorandum, and, based on receipt of one set of consolidated comments, will prepare a Screencheck Draft Memorandum and a Final Memorandum. This scope assumes all memorandum drafts would be provided electronically. The memorandum will provide staff with the basis for preparing the staff report to present to the City Council. The City would be responsible for payment of any filing fees associated with the Notice of Exemption.
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Categorical Exemption. CDFW finds the Safe Harbor Agreement (SHA) to be exempt pursuant to CEQA Guidelines section 15307, the "Actions by Regulatory Agencies for Protection of Natural Resources Exemption" (Cal. Code Regs., tit. 14, § 15307). CDFW has determined that implementation of this SHA is reasonably expected to provide a “net conservation benefit” to great gray owl due to habitat enhancement, which will result in increased availability to nesting and foraging habitat. This will be achieved through forest management, timber operations, and meadow restoration. These areas will be treated to maintain appropriate nesting and foraging habitat elements for great gray owl.
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Categorical Exemption. Class 1 consists of the operation repair maintenance, permitting, leasing, licensing or minor alteration of public or private structures, facilities, mechanical equipment or topographical features involving negligible or no expansion of use beyond that existing at the time of the lead agency’s determination. The types of existing facilities itemized below are not intended to be all inclusive of the types of projects which might fall into Class 1. The key consideration is whether the project involves negligible or no expansion of an existing use. Examples include but are not limited to:
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Related to Categorical Exemption

  • FINRA Exemption To enable ▇▇▇▇▇ to rely on Rule 5110(b)(7)(C)(i) of FINRA, the Company represents that the Company (i) has a non-affiliate, public common equity float of at least $150 million or a non-affiliate, public common equity float of at least $100 million and annual trading volume of at least three million shares and (ii) has been subject to the Exchange Act reporting requirements for a period of at least 36 months.

  • Offering Exemption Assuming the truth and accuracy of the representations and warranties contained in Section 7, this issuance and delivery to the Holder of this Note is exempt from registration under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”), and will be registered or qualified (or exempt from registration or qualification) under applicable state securities and “blue sky” laws, as currently in effect.

  • Securities Act Exemption Neither the Holder nor anyone acting on behalf of the Holder has received any commission or remuneration directly or indirectly in connection with or in order to solicit or facilitate the Exchange. The Holder understands that the Exchange contemplated hereby is intended to be exempt from registration by virtue of Section 3(a)(9) of the Securities Act. The Holder understands that the Company is relying upon the truth and accuracy of the representations, warranties, agreements, acknowledgments and understandings of the Holder set forth herein for purposes of qualifying for the exemption under Section 3(a)(9) of the Securities Act as well as qualifying for exemptions under applicable state securities laws.

  • Securities Law Exemptions Assuming the accuracy of the representations and warranties of the Initial Purchasers contained in Section 1(b) (including Annex C hereto) and their compliance with their agreements set forth therein, it is not necessary, in connection with the issuance and sale of the Securities to the Initial Purchasers and the offer, resale and delivery of the Securities by the Initial Purchasers in the manner contemplated by this Agreement, the Time of Sale Information and the Offering Memorandum, to register the Securities under the Securities Act or to qualify the Indenture under the Trust Indenture Act.

  • Reliance on Exemptions The Buyer understands that the Securities are being offered and sold to it in reliance upon specific exemptions from the registration requirements of United States federal and state securities laws and that the Company is relying upon the truth and accuracy of, and the Buyer’s compliance with, the representations, warranties, agreements, acknowledgments and understandings of the Buyer set forth herein in order to determine the availability of such exemptions and the eligibility of the Buyer to acquire the Securities.