Formationof Limited Liability Company to operate and manage Deep Underground Science and Engineering Laboratory (DUSEL)

Summary

SCH Number
2010128046
Public Agency
University of California
Document Title
Formationof Limited Liability Company to operate and manage Deep Underground Science and Engineering Laboratory (DUSEL)
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
12/8/2010
Document Description
The National Science Foundation (NSF) awarded planning grants for DUSEL to The Regents of the University of California on behalf of the University of California Berkeley ("UC") for the purpose of developing plans for an expanded underground laboratory at the Homestake Mine in Lead, South Dakota. The South Dakota School of Mines & Technology ("SDSM&T) and Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory ("LBNL") are each sub-awardees of the NSF grant. The proposed Acton is authorization of The Regents to participate in the formation and management of a non-profit limited liability company (LLC) to operate and manage DUSEL, authorize the President to delegate authority to the Chancellor of the Berkeley Campus to manage the participation in the LLC, and authorize the President or his designee to execute any documents reasonably required for such formation and participation.

Contact Information

Name
Charlotte Strem
Agency Name
University of California
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency

Location

Other Location Info
Lead, South Dakota

Notice of Exemption

Exempt Status
Statutory Exemption
Type, Section or Code
21080(b)(14) - 15277
Reasons for Exemption
The University's participation in the LLC - including the execution of a lease for the Facility, the acceptance of an award from the NSF and operation of the DUSEL project is statutorily exempt.

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