DOE helps the EPA expedite offshore regulations for synthetic-based mud.
Journal Article
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· Eye Environ.
OSTI ID:943173
In the mid-1990s, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) took the lead in promoting the use of synthetic-based muds (SBMs) as a pollution-preventing technology and asked the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to revise and clarify its offshore regulations. The EPA, in cooperation with industry work groups, has chosen a streamlined approach to resolve SBM discharge regulations. Current regulations and permits do not adequately address SBM issues, a drilling fluid believed to be environmentally friendly. EPA has instead agreed to modify the offshore and coastal effluent limitation guidelines (ELGs).
- Research Organization:
- Argonne National Laboratory (ANL)
- Sponsoring Organization:
- FE
- DOE Contract Number:
- AC02-06CH11357
- OSTI ID:
- 943173
- Report Number(s):
- ANL/EA/JA-38011
- Journal Information:
- Eye Environ., Journal Name: Eye Environ. Journal Issue: 1 ; 2000 Vol. 5
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- ENGLISH
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