Methodology for Assessing Onshore Impacts for Outer Continental Shelf Oil and Gas Development. Volume I. Executive Summary

摘要

Volume I is the first of three volumes presenting methodologies for assessing onshore impacts for offshore continental shelf oil and gas development. The primary objective of this methodology is to offer guidelines for obtaining early projections of future significant activities. Designed as a primer for potential users to determine whether they want to use all or part of the methodology, the report contains a description of the six major elements of Volume II--industry requirements; location analysis; economic analysis; fiscal impact; demographic impact; and environmental impact. Included are characteristics and assumptions in each subject area and a description of the assessment process. Issues, limitations, constraints, and problems are discussed, as well as level of application and time and skills required.