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Item Progress report for geochemistry subtask : January 31, 1993(Hawaii Institute of Geophysics, University of Hawaii at Manoa, 1993-01-31) Novak, Elizabeth A.This report covers the work accomplished by Elizabeth A. Novak during reporting period 6/1/92 through1/31/93.Item Application for permit to drill proposed geothermal well Kapoho State 11 reserved lands, Kapoho, Puna, Hawaii(Puna Geothermal Venture, 1991-06-07) Kizis, Thomas G.Owner of mining rights: Kapoho Land PartnershipItem Application for permit to drill proposed geothermal well Kapoho State 10 reserved lands, Kapoho, Puna, Hawaii(Puna Geothermal Venture, 1991-06-07) Kizis, Thomas G.Owner of mining rights: Kapoho Land PartnershipItem Application for permit to drill proposed geothermal well Kapoho State 9 reserved lands, Kapoho, Puna, Hawaii(Puna Geothermal Venture, 1991-06-07) Kizis, Thomas G.Owner of mining rights: Kapoho Land PartnershipItem Scientific Observation Hole #4 Kilauea East Rift Zone, Hawaii : summary report of drilling operations(Hawaii Natural Energy Institute, University of Hawaii at Manoa, 1990-07) Deymonaz, John E."The Scientific Observation Hole drilling project was designed to gather information for scientific research and provide information on the geothermal potential on the island of Hawaii. Core drilling was chosen due to the tremendous amount of additional information provided by the continuous core to geologists studying the volcanic evolution of the island. Knowledge of the geothermal resource will be enhanced from information gathered on mineralization, lithology, alteration and fracture permeability which cannot be provided by typical rotary drilling techniques."Item Scientific Observation Hole #1 Kilauea East Rift Zone, Hawaii : summary report of drilling operations(Hawaii Natural Energy Institute, University of Hawaii at Manoa, 1991-05) Deymonaz, John E."The Scientific Observation Hole program ("SOH") was undertaken as both a scientific research project, and to aid in evaluating the geothermal potential of the Kilauea East Rift Zone on the island of Hawaii. SOH-1 was the second in a series of 4 planned Scientific Observation Holes to be drilled in the Kilauea East Rift Zone. The target depth for the SOH's is 4,000 to 6,500 feet. Actual completion depth of each hole depends on drilling conditions, temperature and a number of other factors which are evaluated on a continuing basis as the holes are drilled. The drilling program was designed to remain as flexable as possible to accommodate a variety of potential situations as they are encountered."Item Preparation notice for the supplemental environmental impact statement to the environmental impact statement for the Kahaualea Geothermal Project(True/Mid-Pacific Geothermal Venture, 1985-07) True/Mid-Pacific Geothermal VentureTax map key: no. 1-2-10, Parcel 1; no. 1-2-10, Parcel 2; and no. 1-2-10, Parcel 3Item Environmental impact statement preparation notice for the Kahaualea Geothermal Project(R.M. Towill Corporation, 1981-10) R.M. Towill CorporationTax map key: no. 1-1-01, Parcel 1 and no. 1-2-08, Parcel 1Item Geophysical surveys for characterizing the hydrogeologic regime in the vicinity of Kealakehe, Hawaii(Blackhawk, Geosciences, Inc., 1991-06-11) Blackhawk, Geosciences, Inc."This report contains a compilation of results of time domain electromagnetic TDEM geophysical surveys conducted to assist in ground water resource evaluation in the vicinity of Kealakehe, Island of Hawaii. The surveys were performed by Blackhawk Geosciences, Inc. BGI for three separate clients. The clients and the dates for each survey are as follows: Queen Liliuokalani Trust QLT from April 26 to April 30, 1991 State of Hawaii State through Belt Collins and Associates from May 1 to May 2, 1991 Lanihau Partners LP from September 11 to September 13, 1990.The LP data has previously been interpreted and the results are contained in a separate report delivered to LP in October 1990. By agreement from all concerned parties, the results for all three data sets are contained in this report.The primary objective of the geophysical surveys was to determine the elevation and thickness of the lens of fresh water floating on salt water."Item Permit request for installing a hydrological observation hole in the Pohakuloa Training Area(Thomas, Donald M., 2012-10) Thomas, Donald M."The borehole is for the purposes of characteritizing and monitoring the hydrological conditions within the Humuula Saddle region of Hawaii Island. We expect to collect water samples for the purposes of characterizing the water quality and other geothermal parameters..."Item Geothermal well inspections for Ashida 1, HGP-A, KS-1, KS-1-A, KS-2, Lanipuna 1, and Lanipuna 6 from 1987 to 1989(Department of Land and Natural Resources, State of Hawaii, 1989) Ota, Morris; Nakano, Dean A.Each geothermal well inspection includes site activity, site condition, well status/condition, person(s) contacted, and other comments.Item DLNR issues Hawaii's first geothermal well permit(Department of Land and Natural Resources, State of Hawaii, 1978) Department of Land and Natural Resources, State of HawaiiThree news releases sent in 1977 and 1978 to the local media.Item Report to the 1995 legislature : geothermal development permitting(Department of Land and Natural Resources, State of Hawaii, 1994-12) Department of Land and Natural Resources, State of Hawaii"This report covers the period July I, 1993 - June 30, 1994. Pursuant to Chapter 1960, Hawaii Revised Statutes (HRS), the Department of Land and Natural Resources (DLNR) established a consolidated permit application and review process. Recognizing that there has been no application for any large-scale geothermal project for the State of Hawaii, Governor John Waihee on December 8, 1992 issued a policy statement stating that there is no such project under consideration by the State. DLNR staff and resources efforts have been appropriately utilized and actively involved in the monitoring and regulation of existing projects currently permitted to explore, develop and generate geothermal electricity exclusively for the Island of Hawaii. Although these efforts relative to geothermal development activities on the Big Island of Hawaii did not involve any aspect of large scale development of geothermal power, the DLNR's activities have been consistent with the objectives and purpose of Chapter 1960, HRS as amended. The allocation of program resources and duties performed by staff have been fully utilized in the DLNR's geothermal resource management responsibilities."Item Annual report to the twenty-third legislature regular session of 2005 : geothermal and cable development activities(Department of Land and Natural Resources, State of Hawaii, 2004-11) Department of Land and Natural Resources, State of Hawaii"This annual report is prepared pursuant to Section 1960-11 , Hawaii Revised Statutes, and covers the period July 1, 2003 through June 30, 2004. The Department of Land and Natural Resources (DLNR) is responsible for the effective management of geothermal resources and its development, to protect the health and safety of the public and to ensure the continued viability of the resource for the future. The Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism (DBEDT) has no specific regulatory authority, however, through its planning and coordination of energy programs in the State, facilitates the commercial development of geothermal resources. Currently, the Island of Hawaii is the only island benefiting from geothermal development. Power generation from geothermal energy began in May 1993 and currently provides more than 20% of the Big Island's power demands. The Mineral Resources Program within DLNR was abolished in 1995 in response to budget reductions. Statutory regulatory and resource management responsibilities continue to be performed under other Departmental programs within the Engineering Division. The current Administration will assess the geothermal program requirements and review existing policies for continued applicability."Item Annual report of the hydrology study of the geothermal project(Department of Land and Natural Resources, State of Hawaii, 1993-09-14) Department of Land and Natural Resources, State of Hawaii; Hawaii Institute of Geophysics, University of Hawaii at Manoa; Hawaii Natural Energy Institute, University of Hawaii at Manoa; U.S. Geological Survey; Puna Geothermal Venture; GeothermEx, Inc.; ENELContents: Published literature review and data compilation -- Tidal analysis of continuous monitoring data -- Numerical simulation of the aquifer -- Project needsItem Application for permit to plug and abandon well no. KA1-1 at Puna, Hawaii(True Geothermal Energy Company, 1994-02) True Geothermal Energy CompanySubmitted to Manabu Tagomori, Chief Engineer, Department of Land and Natural Resources.Item Well plugging report : geothermal wells KA1-1 & SOH-4(Oceanit, 2010-09) Oceanit"The Department of Land and Natural Resources, Engineering Division (DLNR) contracted Oceanit to plug two geothermal wells in Puna, KA1-1 and SOH-4. Oceanit subcontracted the Geothermal Resource Group to assist in the highly specialized technical aspects of the well plugging job. Personnel from the Geothermal Resource Group were present at all times during plugging operations at SOH-4 and KA1-1. The Well Plugging Report completed the requirements set forth in the Geothermal Well Plug and Abandonment Permits issued on May 4, 2009 for SOH-4 and KA1-1. All work on these wells were completed in accordance with 13-183 Hawaii Administrative Rules."Item Exploration plan for Kahaualea(Estate of James Campbell, 1984-06) Estate of James Campbell; True/Mid-Pacific Geothermal Venture"Submitted to the Board of Land and Natural Resources, State of Hawaii"Item Economic assessment of potential geothermal resource areas(Environment Capital Managers Inc., 1984-07) Environment Capital Managers Inc.Introduction Pursuant to Act 296, SLH 1983, this study was conducted using only available public information. To facilitate this economic assessment, two assumptions are made: (1) a 20 to 30 megawatt(MW) plant would be constructed, and (2) the application of the geothermal wells would be for the production of electricity for local consumption only. Economic Impacts The overall assessment is that a 20 to 30 MW geothermal power plant will have some economic impact on a State-wide and County-wide basis, but the impact would probably not be significant. Based upon the data available, the direct wages to the 25 direct project employees will be about $560,000 per year. This direct income will stimulate a multiplier effect totalling an estimated $1.3 million. Additionally, an estimated 57 additional jobs will be created. Public Revenue and Cost Analysis The selected sources of public revenue analyzed will not yield a significant amount, in relative terms as well as in absolute ones, due to the size of the plant. However, only after a more complete analysis of the public revenue and public or community resource cost of a specific development will it be known whether the public revenues will outweigh the public costs. Overall, the impact of the 25 additional households to the community will be primarily in the housing market, assuming that all the 25 workers needed by the plant come from outside the County. Realistically, only a portion will be "imported" into the County. Thus the impact on housing is not expected to be as great. Other community resources will not be affected in a significant manner. Other Considerations The assumption that the plant would be used solely for the production of electricity for local consumption would be a fairly accurate one for the plant size of 20 to 30 MW being considered here. Direct use and other applications would alter the plant size requirements. In addition, more significant impacts on the economy would occur, both benefits and costs: more jobs, increased public revenue, increased housing and infrastructure demands, etc. Conclusion Regardless of the ultimate size of the plant decided upon, a site-specific analysis will be better able to provide a more definitive assessment of the relative gain or loss to be realized by the existence of the geothermal plant.Item Summary report : KA1-1 & SOH-4 geothermal well sites, Puna District, Hawaii, Hawaii(Oceanit, 2010-09) OceanitTMKs: (3) 1-2-010:003 & (3) 1-2-010:001