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Programmatic EIS for Geothermal Leasing in the Western U.S. Bureau of Land Management BLM Forest Service FS

U.S. Energy Use 1996 . Petroleum 38%. Natural Gas 24%. Nuclear 8%. Renewable Energy 8%. Coal 22%. What are Geothermal Resources?. Production Well. Injection Well. Indirect Use: Electricity Generation. . District Heating. Heat . Exchanger. Plant. Direct Use: Heating. General Steps in the Geothermal Process on Federal Lands.

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Programmatic EIS for Geothermal Leasing in the Western U.S. Bureau of Land Management BLM Forest Service FS

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    1. Programmatic EIS for Geothermal Leasing in the Western U.S. Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Forest Service (FS)

    2. U.S. Energy Use 1996

    7. General Steps in the Geothermal Process on Federal Lands Leasing Exploration Development & Operation Close-out

    8. What is this project about? The PEIS will examine the foreseeable environmental impacts of geothermal leasing and associated development on BLM and FS lands with moderate to high potential for geothermal resources in twelve western states including Alaska. The PEIS will also analyze the potential impacts of issuing pending lease applications that were filed before January 1, 2005.

    9. The NEPA Process The PEIS will identify areas that will be closed, open, or open with constraints for leasing. Closed areas may include Wilderness Study Areas, Wild and Scenic Rivers, and other special

    10. The NEPA Process Assess impacts to natural and human environment, including: Tribal interests Air quality Water resources and water quality Land uses, including recreation and agriculture Cultural resources Biological resources Socioeconomic conditions

    11. The NEPA Process NEPA: National Environmental Policy Act The PEIS will: Analyze impacts from geothermal leasing and associated development direct, indirect and cumulative impacts Serve as a tiering document for subsequent, site-specific NEPA documentation, as needed

    14. Scoping Results 72 written letters. 101 verbal comments during scoping meetings. Extensive outreach to states. Tribal consultation is underway.72 written letters. 101 verbal comments during scoping meetings. Extensive outreach to states. Tribal consultation is underway.

    15. What’s next? Public will have additional opportunities to participate in the process: Draft EIS will be available for public review in Winter 2008 (with public meetings) Final EIS will be available in Summer 2008

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