CX-001717: Categorical Exclusion Determination

Application of 2-Dimensional Vertical Seismic Profile (VSP) Imaging to the Targeting of Exploration and Development Wells in a Basin and Range Geothermal System - Humboldt House-Rye Patch Geothermal Area - Pershing County, NevadaCX(s) Applied: B3.1, B5...

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April 19, 2010
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Application of 2-Dimensional Vertical Seismic Profile (VSP) Imaging to the Targeting of Exploration and Development Wells in a Basin and Range Geothermal System - Humboldt House-Rye Patch Geothermal Area - Pershing County, Nevada
CX(s) Applied: B3.1, B5.12
Date: 04/19/2010
Location(s): Pershing County, Nevada
Office(s): Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, Golden Field Office

Presco Energy, LLC (Presco) would demonstrate the potential geothermal resource at the Humboldt House-Rye Patch (HH RP) area in Pershing County, Nevada. Presco would collect and interpret data from both geophone arrays and 2-dimensional surveys, deepen 2 existing geothermal wells, and followed by testing and evaluation. The Bureau of Land Management Humboldt River Field Office is processing this geophysical proposal under a Notice of Intent with a categorical exclusion. The project would be divided into three phases with multiple tasks.

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