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Approved Categorical Exclusions

BIL	Date Sort ascending	Title	Recipient Name	Location	DOE NETL Sponsor
N	2024-06-18	Algal conversion of flue gas CO2 to polymer feedstock (134.03 KB)	Global Algae Innovations	Multiple sites, Multiple states	FECM/TDC/CM/CO2 Conversion
Y	2024-06-18	Advanced Relay-Recloser for Distribution System Protection (171.79 KB)	Prime: Colorado Energy Office Sub: Empire Electric Association	Multiple sites, CO	GDO/TDC/EDS/Infrastructure Response & SLTT
Y	2024-06-18	South Dodge Resiliency Project (180.69 KB)	Kansas Corporation Commission	Ford County, KS	GDO/TDC/EDS/Infrastructure Response & SLTT
Y	2024-06-18	Addition of SCADA Controlled Reclosers (186.35 KB)	Kansas Corporation Commission	Multiple sites, KS	GDO/TDC/EDS/Infrastructure Response & SLTT
Y	2024-06-18	Extracting Rare Earth Elements and Critical Minerals from Bituminous Coal (211.97 KB)	Prime: University of Kentucky Subs: University of Alabama, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University	Multiple Sites, Multiple States	FECM/TDC/RS/Minerals Sustainability
N	2024-06-18	Engineering-Scale Validation of Novel Algae CO2 Capture and Bioproducts Technology (163.42 KB)	Prime: Helios-NRG, LLC Subs: SUNY Buffalo, Freshwater Institute, Bozeman Fish Technology Center, National Carbon Capture Center (NCCC)	Multiple sites, Multiple states	FECM/TDC/CM/CO2 Conversion
N	2024-06-18	Sustainable Last Mile Delivery in Urban Cities (601.59 KB)	Prime: New York City and Lower Hudson Valley Clean Communities, Inc. Subs: Several	Multiple sites, Multiple states	EERE/TDC/EEM/Technology Integration
Y	2024-06-17	Wildfire Assessment and Resilience for Networks (WARN) (166.46 KB)	Prime: Holy Cross Energy Subs: None	Multiple sites, Multiple states	GDO/TDC/EDS/Demonstration & Deployment
Y	2024-06-14	Undergrounding of Power Lines (171.58 KB)	Prime: Utah Office of Energy Sub: Morgan City	Morgan City, UT	GDO/TDC/EDS/Infrastructure Response & SLTT
Y	2024-06-14	Fire Island Pad Mount Transformer Vault Replacement (171.64 KB)	Cook Inlet Region, Inc.	Anchorage, AK	GDO/TDC/EDS/Infrastructure Response & SLTT
Y	2024-06-14	Satellite Analysis to Support Grid Resiliency and Wildfire Mitigation (172.06 KB)	Colorado Energy Office	Fredereck, CO	GDO/TDC/EDS/Infrastructure Response & SLTT
Y	2024-06-14	Town of Estes Park Grid Hardening - Undergrounding and Reconductoring (170.4 KB)	Prime: Colorado Energy Office Sub: Town of Estes Park	Estes Park, CO	GDO/TDC/EDS/Infrastructure Response & SLTT
N	2024-06-14	Subtask 3.3 Applicability of Automated Brine Chemistry Determinations for Treatment/Recovery Technology Selection (165.05 KB)	UND-EERC	Multiple sites, ND	FECM/TDC/RS/Advanced Remediation & Methane Mitigation Technologies
Y	2024-06-13	Urie Pole Replacement Project (171.98 KB)	Prime: Utah Office of Energy Sub: Washington City Power	Washington City, UT	GDO/TDC/EDS/Infrastructure Response & SLTT
Y	2024-06-13	Upgrading Protection Devices on Substation and Distribution Feeders (171.8 KB)	Prime: Utah Office of Energy Sub: Raft River Electric Co-Op, Inc.	Park Valley, UT	GDO/TDC/EDS/Infrastructure Response & SLTT
N	2024-06-13	SABER: Site-Aerial-Basin Emissions Reconciliation (165.61 KB)	Prime: Colorado State University Subs: University of Wisconsin, Penn State University, Bridger Photonics, Colorado State University METEC Site, Civitas	DJ Basin, CO	FECM/TDC/Resource Sustainability/Advanced Remediation and Methane Mitigation Technologies
Y	2024-06-13	The Alliance for Critical Mineral Extraction and Production from Coal-Based Resources for Vitality Enhancement in Domestic Suppl (170.31 KB)	Prime: Pennsylvania State University Subs: Aqua Metals, GE Aerospace Research, Rare Earth Salts, University of Virginia	Multiple sites, Multiple states	FECM/TDC/RS/Minerals Sustainability
Y	2024-06-13	Bipartisan Infrastructure Legislation (BIL) Shredding and Electrolyte Removal System for Consumer Electronics Battery Transporta (422.87 KB)	Prime: ExPost Technology Inc. Subs: Multiple	Multiple Sites, Multiple States	EERE/TDC/EEM/Batteries and Battery Materials
N	2024-06-12	Enhancing Transmission Capacity and Reducing Congestion without Reconductoring (186.1 KB)	Prime: Nevada Energy Sub: University of Nevada-Reno	Reno, NV	OE/TDC/EDS/Demonstration and Deployment
Y	2024-06-12	Utility Easement Brush Abatement and Power Pole Replacement (181.5 KB)	Santa Rosa Cahuilla	Anza. CA	GDO/TDC/EDS/Infrastructure Response & SLTT
Y	2024-06-12	Manti City Electrical Interconnection (171.47 KB)	Utah Office of Energy Development Subs: Manti City Power	Manti City, UT	GDO/TDC/EDS/Infrastructure Response & SLTT
Y	2024-06-12	Aspen Park Powerline Conversion (170.39 KB)	Prime: Colorado Energy Office Sub: Grand Valley Rural Power Lines, Inc.	Mesa, CO	GDO/TDC/EDS/Infrastructure Response & SLTT
Y	2024-06-12	Red Hills CO2 Storage Hub Feasibility Study (258.17 KB)	Trifecta Renewable Solutions	Multiple sites, Multiple states	FECM/TDC/CM/Large-Scale Storage
Y	2024-06-12	Production of Germanium and Gallium Concentrate for Industrial Processes (185.22 KB)	Prime: Microbeam Technologies Subs: University of North Dakota, Barr Engineering Co., Lattice Materials, 5N Plus Semiconductors, North American Coal, BNI Coal	Multiple sites, Multiple states	FECM/TDC/CM/Minerals Sustainability
N	2024-06-12	Charting a Path Forward: Energy and Economic Transition Pathways for Utah’s Coal Country (190.43 KB)	Prime: University of Utah Subs: Southeastern Utah Association of Local Governments, Utah Office of Energy Development	Multiple Sites, UT	FECM/TDC/CM/Integrated Carbon Management
N	2024-06-12	The Mid-Atlantic Electrification Partnership: An Electrification Ecosystem of Intermodal Leadership and Intercity Travel (612.35 KB)	Prime: Virginia Energy Subs: Multiple	Multiple Sites, Multiple States	EERE/TDC/EEM/Technology Integration
Y	2024-06-11	MPEI Advanced Grid Monitoring project (164.84 KB)	Colorado Energy Office Subs: Mountain Parks Electric, Inc	Multiple sites, CO	GDO/TDC/EDS/Infrastructure Response & SLTT
Y	2024-06-11	MPEI Undergrounding and Pole Replacement Project (171.74 KB)	Prime: Colorado Energy Office Sub: Mountain Parks Electric, Inc.	Granby, CO	GDO/TDC/EDS/Infrastructure Response & SLTT
Y	2024-06-11	Pratt substation Hardening (188.88 KB)	Kansas Corporation Commission	Pratt County, KS	GDO/TDC/EDS/Infrastructure Response & SLTT
Y	2024-06-11	New Underground Replacement (181.54 KB)	Kansas Corporation Commission	Garden City, KS	GDO/TDC/EDS/Infrastructure Response & SLTT
N	2024-06-11	AGILE: Algal GHG Reduction by Increasing CO2 Utilization and Lowering Emissions (141.84 KB)	Prime: University of Illinois Subs: Global Algae Innovations, City Water, Light, and Power (CWLP)	Multiple Sites, Multiple States	FECM/TDC/CM/CO2 Conversion
Y	2024-06-11	Polk Carbon Storage Complex (313.85 KB)	Prime: Tampa Electric Company Subs: Advanced Resources International	Multiple sites, Multiple states	FECM/TDC/CM/Carbon Transport & Storage
Y	2024-06-10	Chevron Western Regional Direct Air Capture Hub (190.64 KB)	Prime: Chevron Subs: 280 Earth; Avnos; Sustaera; University of CA Davis; CA State University Bakersfield; Electricore; Black & Veatch	Multiple sites, Multiple states	FECM/TDC/CM/CO2 Removal and Conversion
Y	2024-06-10	EVSTEP (591.16 KB)	Prime: Wisconsin Regional Training Partnership Subs: International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (Local 494)	Milwaukee, WI	EERE/TDC/EEM/Facility and Workforce Assistance
N	2024-06-07	Tampa Regional Intermodal Carbon Hub (201.93 KB)	Prime: Overseas Shipholding Group Subs: Port Tampa Bay, Aker Solutions, Blue Sky Maritime Group	Tampa Bay, FL	FECM/TDC/CM/Carbon Transport & Storage
N	2024-06-07	Emergency Response System and Exercise Facility Card Reader Access Project (163.9 KB)	Prime: National Energy Technology Laboratory Subs: None	Albany, OR Morgantown, WV Pittsburgh, PA	NETL/LOC/Facility Operations/Facility Planning & Engineering
Y	2024-06-06	Regional Grid Improvements to Address Reliability in Georgia with a Focus on Remote or Hard-to-Reach Communities (151.96 KB)	Prime: Georgia Environmental Finance Authority Subs: Georgia Transmission Corporation, Oglethorpe Power Corporation, Georgia System Operations Corporation	Multiple sites, GA	GDO/TDC/EDS/Demonstration and Deployment
Y	2024-06-06	Climate Adaptation Resilience Program (224.32 KB)	Prime: Hawaiian Electric Co. Subs: None	Multiple sites, HI	GDO/TDC/EDS/Demonstration and Deployment
N	2024-06-06	Enabling a Reduced Carbon Footprint for Carbon Dioxide Enhanced Oil Recovery (CO2-EOR)/Storage Field Test Sites in Unconventiona (180.15 KB)	Prime: University of North Dakota (UND) Energy & Environmental Research Center (EERC) Subs: Chord Energy, Chord Energy Field Side	Multiple sites, Multiple state	FECM/TDC/RS/Advanced Remediation & Methane Mitigation Technologies
N	2024-06-06	Manufacturing Demonstration of a Large-scale, Multi-material Passenger Vehicle Sub-system (599.98 KB)	Prime: Clemson University Subs: None Subs: Multiple	Multiple sites, Multiple states	EERE/TDC/EEM/Advanced Combustion and Materials
Y	2024-06-05	Accelerating Building Thermal Electrification While Managing System Impacts (178.1 KB)	Prime: Generac Grid Services Subs: Fraunhofer USA, Interstate Renewable Energy Council, Action for Boston Community Development	Multiple sites, Multiple states	GDO/TDC/EDS/Demonstration & Deployment
N	2024-06-05	Lithium Recovery from Produced Water (181.12 KB)	Prime: New Mexico Institute of Mining & Technology Subs: New Mexico State University, University of Wyoming, Sandia National Laboratories, Los Alamos National Laboratory	Multiple sites, Multiple states	FECM/TDC/RS/Advanced Remediation & Methane Mitigation Technologies
N	2024-06-04	Carbon Capture Plant Front-End Engineering Design (FEED) Study for Cement Manufacturing (212.75 KB)	Prime: RTI International Subs: Braun Intertec, Saltegra Consulting, LLC	Multiple sites, Multiple states, Mexico, Spain, Switzerland, and India	FECM/TDC/Carbon Management/Point Source Carbon Capture
N	2024-06-04	Decarbonization of the Recycled Paper Industry via Staged Pressurized Oxygen-Combustion (134.06 KB)	Prime: Washington University Subs: NexantECA, Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI)	Multiple sites, Multiple states	FECM/TDC/CM/Point Source Carbon Capture
N	2024-06-04	Novel Modular Heat Engines with sCO2 Bottoming Cycle Utilizing Advanced Oil-Free Turbomachinery (177.59 KB)	Prime: GE Global Research Subs: None	Niskayuna, NY	FECM/TDC/CM/Hydrogen with Carbon Management
Y	2024-06-03	Sectionalization and Circuit Improvements (199.87 KB)	Prime: Consumers Energy Subs: None	Flushing, MI	GDO/TDC/EDS/Demonstration & Deployment
N	2024-05-31	Houston Hydrogen Transport Pilot (213.58 KB)	Prime: University of Houston Sub: Prarie View A&M U	Multiple sites, TX	FECM/TDC/CM/Integrated Carbon Management
Y	2024-05-31	Longleaf CCS Hub (194.96 KB)	Prime: Southern States Energy Board (SSEB). Sub: Advanced Resources International, Inc.	Multiple sites, Multiple states	FECM/TDC/CM/Carbon Transport & Storage
Y	2024-05-31	Separation of Rare Earth Oxides and Reduction to Metal Products (354.74 KB)	Prime: West Virginia University Research Corporation Subs: Virginia Tech, L3 Process Development LLC	Multiple sites, Multiple states	FECM/TDC/RS/Minerals Sustainability
N	2024-05-30	Center for Agile and Intelligent Power Systems (CAIPS) (179.49 KB)	Prime: Florida International University Subs: Univ of Alabama, UWF, TTU, Raytheon, BedRock Systems, NCSU, INL	Multiple sites, Multiple states	CESER/TDC/EDS/Research & Development