Environmental assessment of Department of Energy transportation technology research and development

Journal Article · Mon Jan 01 04:00:00 EST 1979 · Environ. Prof.; (United States)

OSTI ID:6746328

LaBelle, S J; Singh, M K; Bernard, M J

The US Department of Energy has developed a structured process to include NEPA goals in research development and demonstration planning. This paper describes that process as it is used in DOE's Office of Transportation Programs. The electric and hybrid vehicle RD and D is used as a specific example. The environmental evaluation process covers RD and D projects up to commercialization or implementation. An annual cycle planning process, resulting in an annual Environmental Development Plan (EDP), is the keystone of this approach. Each project is reviewed for potential environmental impacts at least annually; results are collected in the EDP. The additional research required to resolve or mitigate impacts is identified and scheduled, as are project-specific documents such as EISs.

• Research Organization: Argonne National Lab., IL
• OSTI ID: 6746328
• Journal Information: Environ. Prof.; (United States), Journal Name: Environ. Prof.; (United States) Vol. 1; ISSN EPROD
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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