01-01-2015, 11:11 AM
geochem - The eruption did not start until after the land swap
Thank you to dakine for the various summaries of the history of geothermal development. To clarify the point above (from Hawai'i Tribune Herald):
Dec 1982 - Jan 1983: BNLR indicates likely approval of plans by Campbell to develop geothermal plant in Kahauale'a despite concerns voiced by residents.
Jan 3-9, 1983: The first rift eruption since 1977 begins adjacent to the proposed drilling area and within days covers several proposed well sites.
Feb 25, 1983: BLNR grants approval for exploratory activities at Kahauale'a while requiring extensive air and water monitoring for noise, H2S, SO2, mercury, lead, arsenic, radon, and total suspended particles.
Dec 1985 - State of Hawai`i exchanges approximately 27,800 acres of ceded lands, that included the Wao Kele O Puna Natural Area Reserve and other Puna lands on the for approximately 25,800 acres of land at Kahauale'a then owned by the Estate of James Campbell.
geochem - the scientific papers posted earlier - are completely ignored
The two studies focus on H2S only, not any of the other possible concerns listed in approval for Kahauale'a development. They also focus on only 2 health impacts: cognitive function and asthma. While very useful, these studies leave much to be considered.
Neurotoxicology and Teratology
""The results provide no evidence that chronic H2S exposure, at the ambient levels found in and around Rotorua, is associated with impairment of cognitive function or mood."
Are there established ambient H2S values for Leilani that can be compared to Rotorua? (note that this is not just at PGV)
Associations of Ambient Hydrogen Sulfide Exposure with Self-Reported Asthma and Asthma Symptoms
"Our study has found no evidence that H2S exposure at levels found in Rotorua is a risk factor for asthma or asthma symptoms."
"Irrespective of the relationship between H2S and asthma, there are other potential health outcomes from hydrogen sulfide exposure, including possible neurologic and neuropsychologic effects and effects on the eye, particularly cataract. These also need to be investigated."
Does anyone know what monitoring and special conditions were required when PGV was approved and how or why they might have differed from the monitoring requirements at Kahauale'a?
Thank you to dakine for the various summaries of the history of geothermal development. To clarify the point above (from Hawai'i Tribune Herald):
Dec 1982 - Jan 1983: BNLR indicates likely approval of plans by Campbell to develop geothermal plant in Kahauale'a despite concerns voiced by residents.
Jan 3-9, 1983: The first rift eruption since 1977 begins adjacent to the proposed drilling area and within days covers several proposed well sites.
Feb 25, 1983: BLNR grants approval for exploratory activities at Kahauale'a while requiring extensive air and water monitoring for noise, H2S, SO2, mercury, lead, arsenic, radon, and total suspended particles.
Dec 1985 - State of Hawai`i exchanges approximately 27,800 acres of ceded lands, that included the Wao Kele O Puna Natural Area Reserve and other Puna lands on the for approximately 25,800 acres of land at Kahauale'a then owned by the Estate of James Campbell.
geochem - the scientific papers posted earlier - are completely ignored
The two studies focus on H2S only, not any of the other possible concerns listed in approval for Kahauale'a development. They also focus on only 2 health impacts: cognitive function and asthma. While very useful, these studies leave much to be considered.
Neurotoxicology and Teratology
""The results provide no evidence that chronic H2S exposure, at the ambient levels found in and around Rotorua, is associated with impairment of cognitive function or mood."
Are there established ambient H2S values for Leilani that can be compared to Rotorua? (note that this is not just at PGV)
Associations of Ambient Hydrogen Sulfide Exposure with Self-Reported Asthma and Asthma Symptoms
"Our study has found no evidence that H2S exposure at levels found in Rotorua is a risk factor for asthma or asthma symptoms."
"Irrespective of the relationship between H2S and asthma, there are other potential health outcomes from hydrogen sulfide exposure, including possible neurologic and neuropsychologic effects and effects on the eye, particularly cataract. These also need to be investigated."
Does anyone know what monitoring and special conditions were required when PGV was approved and how or why they might have differed from the monitoring requirements at Kahauale'a?