Applying the Colorado Joint Review Process to oil shale development projects
For seventy years oil shale has been on the verge of making a valuable contribution towards our energy independence. In the early days, developers needed land, water, finances, technical know-how and economics on their side to launch the industry. Today, these are still essential ingredients, however, project proponents must also acquire an awesome array of government permits, licenses, and approvals prior to construction and operation. This paper describes the Joint Review Process which is Colorado's attempt to streamline and coordinate the regulatory actions required for oil shale projects as well as other major natural resource development projects. The Colorado Joint Review Process will not bring the long-held promise of oil shale to fruition. Other variables such as economics and technological advancements will prove to be the crucial factors. The CJRP can, however, offer the participating projects the prospect of a fair and timely review process.
- Research Organization:
- Colorado Joint Review Process, Department of Natural Resources, Denver, Colorado
- OSTI ID:
- 6030730
- Report Number(s):
- CONF-8404121-
- Journal Information:
- Oil Shale Symp. Proc.; (United States), Journal Name: Oil Shale Symp. Proc.; (United States); ISSN OSSPD
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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