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Environmental development plan: geothermal energy systems

Technical Report ·
DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/5717462· OSTI ID:5717462
To ensure that environmental, health, and safety (EH and S) considerations are addressed adequately in the technology decision making process, the Environmental Development Plan (EDP) identifies and evaluates EH and S concerns; defines EH and S research and related assessments to examine or resolve the concerns; provides a coordinated schedule with the technology program for required EH and S research and developement; and indicates the timing for Environmental Assessments, Environmental Impact Statements, Environmental Readiness Documents, and Safety Analysis Reports. This EDP for geothermal energy systems covers all current and planned activities of the DOE Geothermal Energy Systems. Hydrothermal convection systems, geopressured systems, and hot-dry-rock systems are covered. Environmental concerns and requirements for resolution of these concerns are discussed at length. (MHR)
Research Organization:
Department of Energy, Washington, DC (USA)
OSTI ID:
5717462
Report Number(s):
DOE/EDP-0036
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English