National coal utilization assessment. An integrated assessment of increased coal use in the Midwest: impacts and constraints
Year: 1977
Type: report
Abstract: The objectives of the National Coal Utilization Assessment (NCUA) are to: (1) provide the Department of Energy (DOE) with the impact and impact-management information needed to ensure that environmental and social concerns receive appropriate emphasis in DOE coal R and D programs; (2) identify and analyze strategies to alleviate potential problems or constraints associated with increased coal use; and (3) work closely with state and regional agencies and DOE to present the NCUA findings in a useful manner. This report documents Argonne's examination of: Technology characteristics; Energy supply and demand trends; Siting constraints on coal-related facilities; Impacts of increased coal use on water availability, land use, and coal reserves; Impacts on air and water quality and ecosystem; effects of trace-element emissions from coal combustion/conversion; Social and economic impacts; and Health risks. The assessment, which covered 14 northern midwestern states, placed significant emphasis on identifying the coal-related problems and risks that are of particular concern to state and regional agencies and commissions.
DOI: 10.2172/7048256
Authors: Jim Cavallo, Chris Dux, Shen-yann Chiu, Shiu-chang Chay, Bill Mitsch, Pete Dauzvardis, Pere Dauzvardis, John Gasper, Julie Jastrow, Jon Parker, Anthony Dvorak, Jack VanKuiken, Greg Krohm, Robert Goldstein, Ray Hinchman, Jon Parker, Steve Moore, Tom Baldwin, Diana Dixon-Davis, Jim Metzger, Pat Mosena, Erik Stenehjem, Dave Kellermeyer, Mary Snider, Loren Habegger, Charles Brown, Bob Lundy, Margaret Hilton
Language: English
Subfield: Management, Monitoring, Policy and Law
Field: Environmental Science
Domain: Physical Sciences
SDG: Climate action
Open Access status: green
Funder: University of Chicago
OpenAlex ID: W2256444762