Social impact analysis of potential geothermal resource areas : Circular C-104

Abstract

Act 296, Session Laws of Hawaii 1983, as amended by Act 151, SLH 1984, requires that the Board of Land and Natural Resources examine various factors when designating subzone areas for the exploration, development, and production of geothermal resources. These factors include potential for production, prospects for utilization, geologic hazards, social and environmental impacts, land use compatibility, and economic benefits. The Department of Land and Natural Resources has prepared a series of reports which addresses each of the subzone designation factors. This report analyzes the major social impacts associated with geothermal activities within potential geothermal areas. This report was prepared by Environmental Capital Managers, Inc. under the general direction of Manabu Tagomori, Chief Water Resources and Flood Control Engineer, Division of Water and land Development, Department of Land and Natural Resources.