12-31-2014, 09:04 PM
With due respect to you geochem, writing off all concerns as imaginary or NIMBY appears dismissive. Given the seriousness of the possible risks, sufficient monitoring and health studies would be helpful.
In Feb 1983, when Campbell was granted exploratory rights for the intial geothermal project up in Kahaualea (Volcano), a whole list of requirements were included. Given the proximity to residents an extensive air and water catchment monitoring program was required including tracking noise, H2S, SO2, mercury, lead, arsenic, radon, and total suspended particles. Monitoring was to be done by independent contractor picked by BLNR and paid for by Campbell, with results reported directly to state and county officials. (HTH 2-25-83). These strict requirememts, along with many others, most likely played a part in the land swap deal and project relocation to Wao Kele O Puna.
What are the required monitoring programs for PGV, both ongoing and for new drilling? What is being monitored, who is performing the work, and how are the results communicated?
In Feb 1983, when Campbell was granted exploratory rights for the intial geothermal project up in Kahaualea (Volcano), a whole list of requirements were included. Given the proximity to residents an extensive air and water catchment monitoring program was required including tracking noise, H2S, SO2, mercury, lead, arsenic, radon, and total suspended particles. Monitoring was to be done by independent contractor picked by BLNR and paid for by Campbell, with results reported directly to state and county officials. (HTH 2-25-83). These strict requirememts, along with many others, most likely played a part in the land swap deal and project relocation to Wao Kele O Puna.
What are the required monitoring programs for PGV, both ongoing and for new drilling? What is being monitored, who is performing the work, and how are the results communicated?