Conversion to Coal: Baltimore Gas and Electric Company, Brandon Shores Generating Station Units 1 and 2, Anne Arundel County, Maryland. Draft Environmental Impact Statement

摘要

The proposed action which is the subject of this Environmental Impact Statement is the issuance of final FUA Prohibition Orders to the Baltimore Gas and Electric Company (BG and E) for Brandon Shores Units 1 and 2. Proposed Prohibition Orders were issued for these units under FUA on October 9, 1979. BG and E elected continued coverage under FUA pursuant to the OBRA ammendments on November 8, 1981. The Department of Energy has determined that issuance of a final prohibition for Brandon Shores would be a major Federal Action significantly affecting the quality of the human environment. This document also addresses certain non-federal actions. This EIS also addresses the effects that might occur when the Crane and Wagner units, through the conversion of the Crane Units or continued operation of the Wagner Units, share or compete with Brandon Shores Units for air, water, and solid-waste disposal resources. The major purposes of this statement are to: Ensure that appropriate consideration is given to environmental factors at all stages of DOE's decision-making process; reduce duplication between NEPA and state and local requirements by cooperation with state and local agencies to the fullest extent possible; provide information on the effect of the Federal Action so that it may be integrated into state and local planning processes; and identify and assess reasonable alternatives to the proposed action, including the no-action alternative, that will avoid or minimize adverse effects upon the human environment. (ERA citation 09:009762)