Hawaii Deep Water Program Phase II-B task 1 : environmental review plan

Abstract

This Environmental Review Plan discusses the proposed commercial cable program and its alternatives and options. It compiles and updates pertinent information; identifies the related environmental issues and required permits; and outlines the contents of an Environmental Assessment for a potential commerical cable development program. The Environmental Assessment will be necessary to ensure investor confidence that such a system is environmentally acceptable and to minimize delays in permitting at the implementation stage. Information from other documents is utilized throughout this report, particularly the Environmental Analyses for Phase II-B of the HDWC Program (Krasnick and Chapman, 1984). Early integration of environmental concerns has helped to develop the data base needed for environmental assessment. A summary of work accomplished and work to be done is included in this review plan. For the Environmental Assessment much of the material in this review plan will be rearranged to suit the Environmental Impact Statement format, and will include maps, tables, and related illustrations.