Pipeline gas demonstration plant, Phase I. Record environmental analysis report. Volume II, Book 1. [Illinois Coal Gasification Group; Perry County]

Technical Report · Sat Sep 01 04:00:00 EDT 1979

OSTI ID:5664504

Eby, R J

The site of the proposed Plant is located in southwestern Illinois, approximately 60 miles southeast of St. Louis in the southwestern corner of Perry County. For each of the environmental parameters (e.g., air or water), it is necessary to delineate the areas of investigation that would be subject to anticipated impacts. With respect to geology and soils, both the site proper and the surrounding region were investigated. Geologic conditions and seismology were investigated for the region, and soils and bedrock for the Plant site. The Mississippi River is the major water body in the area and will be the source of water for the Plant. Water from the river will be transported to the Plant site via a 20-mile pipeline which crosses several small intermittent creeks along its route. The river and creeks crossed by the pipeline are included in the area under study for probable impacts regarding hydrology, water quality, and aquatic biology. Other surface waters included in the study are the large ditches located on and near the Plant site. Groundwater hydrology and water quality studies include Perry County and areas immediately adjacent to it. For terrestrial biology, areas considered for possible impacts include the site and adjacent areas, areas along the pipeline right-of-way, and the intake location on the Mississippi River. The area of investigation for climate and air quality extends well beyond the boundaries of the site because air emissions can be transported many miles from the source. Thus, air quality studies were undertaken throughout the region as well as at the Plant site to determine the extent of probable air quality impacts.

• Research Organization: Illinois Coal Gasification Group, Chicago (USA)
• DOE Contract Number: AC01-77ET13031
• OSTI ID: 5664504
• Report Number(s): DOE/ET/13031-T4-Vol.2-Bk.1; FE-2012-077-Vol.2-Bk.1; ON: DE85015325
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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