CX-009578: Categorical Exclusion Determination

Advancement of the Kinetic Hydropower System (KHPS) to DOE TRL 7/8 CX(s) Applied: A9, B3.6, B3.16 Date: 12/13/2012 Location(s): New York Offices(s): Golden Field Office

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December 13, 2012
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Advancement of the Kinetic Hydropower System (KHPS) to DOE TRL 7/8
CX(s) Applied: A9, B3.6, B3.16
Date: 12/13/2012
Location(s): New York
Offices(s): Golden Field Office

The U.S. DOE is proposing to provide federal funding to Verdant Power, Inc. to conduct research, development and environmental monitoring activities to advance the design of a Kinetic Hydropower System. DOE funding would be used for Phase 1 only, which includes environmental compliance and monitoring of existing in-water instrumentation, development of a conceptual plan for underwater sound monitoring, composite blade turbine testing and other information gathering tasks.