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Title: State and federal regulation of OTEC plants in Hawaii

Abstract

The advantages of ocean thermal energy conversion (OTEC) for Hawaii, its institutional support, projected contributions of OTEC in the future, and environmental concerns are discussed. Three experimental OTEC facilities in Hawaii are described, and the many regulations that must be observed and permits needed are described. Applicability of existing federal laws in regulating commercial-scale OTEC plants is examined, and applicable Coast Guard regulations and maritime laws are discussed briefly. Questions of state-federal relations, particularly regarding Hawaii's archipelagic claims and coastal zone, are addressed. (LEW)

Authors:
Publication Date:
OSTI Identifier:
6468838
Resource Type:
Journal Article
Journal Name:
Sol. Law Rep.; (United States)
Additional Journal Information:
Journal Volume: 2:3
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English
Subject:
29 ENERGY PLANNING, POLICY AND ECONOMY; HAWAII; TERRITORIAL WATERS; OCEAN THERMAL ENERGY CONVERSION; PERMITS; REGULATIONS; CLEAN WATER ACT; CONTINENTAL SHELF; ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS; INSTITUTIONAL FACTORS; LEGISLATION; MARITIME LAWS; NATIONAL GOVERNMENT; STATE GOVERNMENT; US OSHA; ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES; CONTINENTAL MARGIN; CONVERSION; ENERGY CONVERSION; LAWS; NATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS; NORTH AMERICA; POLLUTION LAWS; SOLAR ENERGY CONVERSION; SURFACE WATERS; US DOL; US ORGANIZATIONS; USA; WESTERN REGION; 293000* - Energy Planning & Policy- Policy, Legislation, & Regulation; 299003 - Energy Planning & Policy- Unconventional Sources & Power Generation- Other- (-1989)

Citation Formats

Keith, K M. State and federal regulation of OTEC plants in Hawaii. United States: N. p., 1980. Web.
Keith, K M. State and federal regulation of OTEC plants in Hawaii. United States.
Keith, K M. 1980. "State and federal regulation of OTEC plants in Hawaii". United States.
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author = {Keith, K M},
abstractNote = {The advantages of ocean thermal energy conversion (OTEC) for Hawaii, its institutional support, projected contributions of OTEC in the future, and environmental concerns are discussed. Three experimental OTEC facilities in Hawaii are described, and the many regulations that must be observed and permits needed are described. Applicability of existing federal laws in regulating commercial-scale OTEC plants is examined, and applicable Coast Guard regulations and maritime laws are discussed briefly. Questions of state-federal relations, particularly regarding Hawaii's archipelagic claims and coastal zone, are addressed. (LEW)},
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url = {https://www.osti.gov/biblio/6468838}, journal = {Sol. Law Rep.; (United States)},
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volume = 2:3,
place = {United States},
year = {Mon Sep 01 00:00:00 EDT 1980},
month = {Mon Sep 01 00:00:00 EDT 1980}
}