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Project Code [2014-W-UGEE-1]
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Project title
EPA/DCENR/NIEA Research Programme related to the Environmental Impacts of Unconventional Gas Exploration & Extraction (UGEE)
Primary Funding Agency
Environmental Protection Agency
Co-Funding Organisation(s)
n/a
Lead Organisation
CDM Smith
Lead Applicant
Alan Hooper
Project Abstract
The aim of the Research Programme is to further our understanding of the potential impacts on the environment and human health from UGEE projects/operations. Projects A1 and A2 cover baseline characterisation of groundwater, surface water and associated ecosystems , as well as baseline characterisation of seismicity, which are required to assess potential impacts. Project-A3 will assess the requirements and needs for additional Air Baseline Monitoring in the context of providing guidelines for Environmental Impact Statement(s) (EIS). This research (especially Project C) has been designed to produce outputs, which will assist regulators (North and South) in fulfilling their statutory roles regarding this activity.
Grant Approved
�859,759.42
Research Hub
Natural Environment
Research Theme
Water - Emerging and cross cutting issues
Initial Projected Completion Date
10/08/2016