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Geothermal Permitting and NEPA Timeline Analysis

DOI 10.15121/1678730

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In this analysis, we outline the types of NEPA-related analyses and approvals (e.g., environmental assessment), and we provide examples of geothermal development activities (e.g., well drilling) that might require each type of approval, including an overview and discussion of the specific permits.

We conducted an in-depth analysis of timelines specific to each NEPA analysis type, and we analyzed a sample of geothermal projects to identify factors that increased NEPA review timelines. Based on that analysis, we identified proven and potential strategies that can assist geothermal projects by lowering the time necessary to navigate the NEPA process, while maintaining the efficacy of the federal environmental review intact. We also identified areas of potential improvement in NEPA efficiency within each phase of geothermal development. Shortening project timelines can effectively decrease the perceived risk profiles of geothermal development projects.

This submission includes a paper, poster, and presentation for the Geothermal Resources Council (GRC) summarizing geothermal permitting and NEPA timeline analysis. Also included are two spreadsheets detailing the NEPA timeline analysis and environmental assessments (EA).

GRC PAPER - Geothermal Permitting and Timelines.pdf

Geothermal Resources Council (GRC) Paper summarizing analysis of geothermal permitting and NEPA timeline analysis

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GRC POSTER - NEPA Timelines.pdf

GRC Poster providing overview of Permitting and NEPA Timeline Analysis

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GRC PRESENTATION - Permitting and Timeline Analysis.pdf

GRC Presentation outlining the permitting and NEPA timeline analysis.

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NEPA Doc Analysis Timelines and stats.xlsx

Catalogs and summarizes timelines for multiple geothermal project types (e.g., CU, CX, EA, EIS, DNA)

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Summary of EA Timelines.xlsx

Summarizes geothermal EAs in a list including (Tab 1) types of resources analyzed and timelines, and (Tab 2) analysis of data correlating resources present with timeline.

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AB  - In this analysis, we outline the types of NEPA-related analyses and approvals (e.g., environmental assessment), and we provide examples of geothermal development activities (e.g., well drilling) that might require each type of approval, including an overview and discussion of the specific permits.

We conducted an in-depth analysis of timelines specific to each NEPA analysis type, and we analyzed a sample of geothermal projects to identify factors that increased NEPA review timelines. Based on that analysis, we identified proven and potential strategies that can assist geothermal projects by lowering the time necessary to navigate the NEPA process, while maintaining the efficacy of the federal environmental review intact. We also identified areas of potential improvement in NEPA efficiency within each phase of geothermal development. Shortening project timelines can effectively decrease the perceived risk profiles of geothermal development projects.

This submission includes a paper, poster, and presentation for the Geothermal Resources Council (GRC) summarizing geothermal permitting and NEPA timeline analysis. Also included are two spreadsheets detailing the NEPA timeline analysis and environmental assessments (EA).
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A4  - Keller, Adam
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DO  - 10.15121/1678730
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KW  - NEPA
KW  - National Environmental Policy Act
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KW  - Timeline
KW  - NEPA Database
KW  - CE
KW  - CX
KW  - Categorical Exclusion
KW  - Determination of NEPA Adequacy
KW  - DNA
KW  - Environmental Assessment
KW  - EA
KW  - Enviromental Impact Statement
KW  - EIS
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KW  - Species
LA  - English
DA  - 2014/09/30
PY  - 2014
PB  - National Renewable Energy Laboratory
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Young, Katherine, et al. Geothermal Permitting and NEPA Timeline Analysis. National Renewable Energy Laboratory, 30 September, 2014, GDR. https://doi.org/10.15121/1678730.

Young, K., Levine, A., Witherbee, K., Keller, A., Balu, J., & Bennett, M. (2014). Geothermal Permitting and NEPA Timeline Analysis. [Data set]. GDR. National Renewable Energy Laboratory. https://doi.org/10.15121/1678730

Young, Katherine, Aaron Levine, Kermit Witherbee, Adam Keller, Jeremy Balu, and Mitchell Bennett. Geothermal Permitting and NEPA Timeline Analysis. National Renewable Energy Laboratory, September, 30, 2014.  Distributed by GDR. https://doi.org/10.15121/1678730

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