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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

Start Date

11/08/2014

Initial Projected Completion Date

10/08/2016