CX-002359: Categorical Exclusion Determination

Validation of Innovative Exploration Technologies at the Colado, Nevada, Geothermal ProspectCX(s) Applied: B3.1, A9Date: 05/11/2010Location(s): Colado, NevadaOffice(s): Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, Golden Field Office

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May 11, 2010
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Validation of Innovative Exploration Technologies at the Colado, Nevada, Geothermal Prospect
CX(s) Applied: B3.1, A9
Date: 05/11/2010
Location(s): Colado, Nevada
Office(s): Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, Golden Field Office

Vulcan Power Company (Vulcan) would demonstrate the potential geothermal resource at Colado, Nevada. Vulcan would collect and interpret data from geophysical works, drill 3 core holes, and follow with testing and evaluation. The Bureau of Land Management Humboldt River Field Office processed geophysical applications (Notice of Intents) with a categorical exclusion. The project would be divided into three Phases with multiple tasks.

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