Demonstration of a novel water-free method of extracting energy from hot dry rock
Summary
SCH Number
2017068257
Public Agency
California Energy Commission
Document Title
Demonstration of a novel water-free method of extracting energy from hot dry rock
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
6/14/2017
Document Description
This project will drill a geothermal resource confirmation exploratory well to a target depth of 4,000 feet and generate well logs to further characterize the presence of a geothermal reservoir in Surprise Valley near Surprise Valley Hot Springs.
Contact Information
Name
Elisabeth de Jong
Agency Name
California Energy Commission
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Location
Coordinates
Counties
Modoc
Township
42N
Range
16E
Section
6,7,8
Other Location Info
City - Cedarville, CA
Other Information
Surprise Valley Hot Springs Resort, 5 miles east of Cedarville, four miles west of the Nevada border
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
14 CCR 15303, 15304, 15306
Reasons for Exemption
A CEQA Notice of Exemption for this project was filed by the Modoc County Planning Department on April 13, 2017. The Lead Agency determined the project is exempt due to a Ministerial Exemption. Additionally, the project is exempt because it consists of the installation of a small structure and a minor alteration to land in the installation of a geothermal well pad and drilling operations, and basic data collection. The project will not result in a serious or major disturbance to an environmental resource, and there is no possibility that it will have a significant effect on the environment.
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