Impact of the Alaska gas conditioning facilities project on the Prudhoe Bay environment

Thesis/Dissertation · Sat Jan 01 04:00:00 EST 1983

OSTI ID:6225451

Plain, D R

The purpose of this study is to 1) assemble project data into a current project description, 2) assemble data currently available on the Prudhoe Bay environment, and 3) to evaluate these data to identify potential project-related environmental impacts so that appropriate mitigation/protection programs can be developed. Project data represent current design and operation specifications. However, these specifications are not final; substantial changes in the project may occur before construction begins. Data on the Prudhoe Bay environment were collected from the literature, government documents, and studies conducted by environmental consultants. Despite the extensive mount of development that has occurred in this area, relatively little environmental data are available. Environmental parameters discussed in this study include meteorology, geology, hydrology/water quality, air quality, noise, terrestrial flora and fauna, aquatic flora and fauna, land use, socioeconomic conditions, recreational potential and aesthetics, and cultural resources. The potential exists for the AGCF project to significantly enhance these impacts. Prevention of enhancement of impacts will require further identification of baseline environmental conditions at Prudhoe Bay and establishment of a monitoring program designed to detect changes in baseline parameters both during construction and operation of the AGCF. Data from these programs are needed to develop impact mitigation programs. The data will also be useful in determining incremental costs associated with future expansions of oil and gas production facilities.

• OSTI ID: 6225451
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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