DOI-BLM-NV-W030-2011-0007-CX

NEPA Document Collection for: DOI-BLM-NV-W030-2011-0007-CX
CX at San Emidio Desert Geothermal Area for Geothermal/Exploration

CX for Seismic Survey at San Emidio Desert Geothermal Area for Geothermal/Exploration (2011)

General NEPA Document Info
Energy Sector	Geothermal energy
Environmental Analysis Type	CX
Applicant	US Geothermal Inc
Geothermal Area	San Emidio Desert Geothermal Area
Project Location	Nevada
Project Phase	Geothermal/Exploration
Techniques	Seismic Techniques
Time Frame (days)
Application Time	39
Participating Agencies
Lead Agency	BLM
Funding Agency	US Department of Energy Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (DOE EERE)
Managing District Office	Winnemucca
Managing Field Office
Funding Agencies	none provided
Surface Manager	BLM,
Mineral Manager	BLM
Selected Dates
Application Date	2/17/2011
Application Document Type	POO
Decision Document Date	3/28/2011
Relevant Numbers
Lead Agency Doc Number	DOI-BLM-NV-W030-2011-0007-CX
Serial Number	NVN-089494
Lease Numbers
CX Authorization	DOI.516.DM.11.B.6

Proposed Action

U.S. Geothermal Inc. (USG) in cooperation with the U.S. Department of Energy is proposing to supplement the geological profile of the San Emidio geothermal resource area utilizing surface seismic equipment. The Department of Energy is providing funding for the project under Grant DE-FOA-0000109. The geophysical data collection will require 4 additional, 1 mile seismic transects along which 40 "seismic acceleration" points will be evaluated. The seismic data will be collected with a truck mounted tri-axial vibroseis machine. There will be no roads or excavation required and the truck will make one pass along each route. Based on the geologic structure and known geologic features USG's exploration work will be located on both private and BLM administered lands.