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Amending the Geothermal Steam Act of 1970. Hearing before the Subcommittee on Public Lands and Reserved Water of the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources, United States Senate, Ninety-Seventh Congress, First Session on S. 669; S. 1516

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OSTI ID:5282131
The subcommittee met in Casper, Wyoming to hear testimony on geothermal resources in Yellowstone National Park and other park systems and to consider S. 1516 and S. 669, which would help to expedite geothermal development. The lack of information on potential environmental damage, the quality of monitoring, and the poor record of damage from geothermal operations were of major concern. The testimony of 12 witnesses includes that of private and government geologists, environmental groups, and the Park Superintendent, who described the unique features of Yellowstone's Old Faithful Geyser and the importance of incorporating provisions into geothermal-leasing arrangements to protect the park. (DCK)
OSTI ID:
5282131
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English