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<br /> a. <br /> Maurice A. Richard, Hawaii Regional <br /> Development Manager <br /> October 3, 1989 <br /> Page 2 <br /> cement particles, lost-circulation material and other drilling <br /> mud additives, and other waste drilling liquids. The_high <br /> porosity of the volcanic soils and rock in the site area results <br /> in rapid downward, percolation of rainwater. Concrete pads and <br /> berms will be provided to contain possible spills in areas where <br /> chemicals are handled. Catch basins, culverts, ditches, and <br /> berms will be provided for drainage control. <br /> There are no surface streams or ponds in the vicinity of <br /> the proposed drill sites. Ground water will be protected by <br /> cementing casing into the hole to depths below sea level. <br /> Based upon biological surveys and monitoring of the <br /> Hawaiian Hawk, there are no endangered native species in the <br /> project site; however, other wildlife and natural resources will <br /> be affected by loss of habitat at the drill site and along any <br /> access roads that will be constructed. This habitat loss will <br /> be limited to what has been described as scrub vegetation and <br /> fallow fields where-the primary vegetation is non-native weedy <br /> vegetation and abandoned papaya orchards. <br /> Dnabated geothermal emissions will be vented to the <br /> atmosphere during well cleanout and pipeline clearing. Noise <br /> will be generated during well drilling, construction, and <br /> operational phases of this project.' The sites have been located <br /> in agricultural areas away from urban population <br /> concentrations. The sites will also be located to take <br /> advantage of existing topography and vegetation•to muffle or <br /> block noise from the drilling operations. The, drilling area <br /> will be within an area designated as a 'hard hat' area. The <br /> general public will not be permitted within this area. Average <br /> drilling time for each well will be approximately 45 days, with <br /> up to five wells drilled at each well pad. <br /> The socio-economic impacts of this activity would not be <br /> unreasonable. This project will provide a dependable source of <br /> electricity yet decrease dependence on imported petroleum <br /> products; provide more employment opportunities; increase <br /> personal income and public revenues; and further the <br /> informational base to support decisions leading to energy <br /> self-sufficiency. This project will support goals stated in the <br /> County's General Plan's Energy Element. The economic benefits <br /> and security implications of reducing Hawaii's dependence on <br /> imported fuels for energy production have been recognized for a <br /> long period of time at all levels of government. This has <br /> <br />