Siting energy related facilities in Louisiana's coastal zone

Book · Sun Jan 01 04:00:00 EST 1978

OSTI ID:5151836

The objective of this booklet is to present siting procedures for energy facilities in the coastal area that meet state and federal requirements, incorporate concepts of impact assessment, which are useful to professionals in planning and design of facilities, and that are easily understood by people at the local decision making level. The focus is on siting procedures as a part of Louisiana's overall planning process for energy facilities. The state's coastal zone program will include further articulation of its policies for managing energy facilities and their impacts, identification of how interested and affected groups may be involved, means for consideration of the national interest, and identification of legal authorities and management techniques to implement state policies and procedures. The procedure outlined requires the expertise and participation of a broad spectrum of professionals, agency personnel, and public officials. Engineers, environmental scientists, attorneys, economists, planners, the public and elected officials will all be involved at various stages. There is, therefore, a need for coordination of activities over time at many levels of government, and across several geographical jurisdictions. The lead consultant or agency for development of a particular project will be responsible for coordination of the various aspects of facility siting and design throughout the procedure outlined herein. This booklet provides the overview necessary to insure that projects are considered on a comprehensive basis and meet environmental and coordination requirements presently in force. It is flexible enough that as needs and requirements change, new concerns may be easily integrated into the overall structure of facility, environment, and institutional areas that form the conceptual basis for any siting activity.

• OSTI ID: 5151836
• Report Number(s): NP-25058
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

Related Subjects

510500* -- Environment
Terrestrial-- Site Resource & Use Studies-- (-1989)
520500 -- Environment
Aquatic-- Site Resource & Use Studies-- (-1989)
54 ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES
COASTAL REGIONS
ENERGY FACILITIES
LOUISIANA
NORTH AMERICA
PLANNING
SITE PREPARATION
SITE SELECTION
SOUTHWEST REGION
USA