Calvert Cliffs Attachments: Hlnchapter 9 Alternatives.Doc
Total Page：16
File Type：pdf, Size：1020Kb
Load more
Recommended publications
-
"National List of Vascular Plant Species That Occur in Wetlands: 1996 National Summary."
Intro 1996 National List of Vascular Plant Species That Occur in Wetlands The Fish and Wildlife Service has prepared a National List of Vascular Plant Species That Occur in Wetlands: 1996 National Summary (1996 National List). The 1996 National List is a draft revision of the National List of Plant Species That Occur in Wetlands: 1988 National Summary (Reed 1988) (1988 National List). The 1996 National List is provided to encourage additional public review and comments on the draft regional wetland indicator assignments. The 1996 National List reflects a significant amount of new information that has become available since 1988 on the wetland affinity of vascular plants. This new information has resulted from the extensive use of the 1988 National List in the field by individuals involved in wetland and other resource inventories, wetland identification and delineation, and wetland research. Interim Regional Interagency Review Panel (Regional Panel) changes in indicator status as well as additions and deletions to the 1988 National List were documented in Regional supplements. The National List was originally developed as an appendix to the Classification of Wetlands and Deepwater Habitats of the United States (Cowardin et al.1979) to aid in the consistent application of this classification system for wetlands in the field.. The 1996 National List also was developed to aid in determining the presence of hydrophytic vegetation in the Clean Water Act Section 404 wetland regulatory program and in the implementation of the swampbuster provisions of the Food Security Act. While not required by law or regulation, the Fish and Wildlife Service is making the 1996 National List available for review and comment. -
Maryland Darter Etheostoma Sellare
U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service Maryland darter Etheostoma Sellare Introduction The Maryland darter is a small freshwater fish only known from a limited area in Harford County, Maryland. These areas, Swan Creek, Gashey’s Run (a tributary of Swan Creek) and Deer Creek, are part of the larger Susquehanna River drainage basin. Originally discovered in Swan Creek nymphs. Spawning is assumed to species of darters. Electrotrawling is in 1912, the Maryland darter has not occur during late April, based on other the method of towing a net from a boat been seen here since and only small species, but no Maryland darters have with electrodes attached to the net that numbers of individuals have been been observed during reproduction. send small, harmless pulses through found in Gashey’s Run and Deer the water to stir up fish. Electrofishing Creek. A Rare Species efforts in the Susquehanna are Some biologists suspect that the continuing. Due to its scarcity, the Maryland Maryland darter could be hiding darter was federally listed as in the deep, murky waters of the A lack of adequate surveying of endangered in 1967, and critical Susquehanna River. Others worry large rivers in the past due to limited habitat was designated in 1984. The that the decreased darter population technology leaves hope for finding darter is also state listed. The last is evidence that the desirable habitat Maryland darters in this area. The new known sighting of the darter was in for these fish has diminished, possibly studies would likely provide definitive 1988. due to water quality degradation and information on the population status effects of residential development of the Maryland darter and a basis for Characteristics in the watershed. -
Post Settlement Hearing Brief of Sierra Club And
Maillog Number: ________________; Date filed: May 1, 2015 STATE OF MARYLAND BEFORE THE PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION In the Matter of the ) Merger of Exelon Corporation and ) Case No. 9361 Pepco Holdings, Inc. ) POST-SETTLEMENT HEARING BRIEF OF THE SIERRA CLUB AND CHESAPEAKE CLIMATE ACTION NETWORK Charles McPhedran, Esq. Susan Stevens Miller, Esq. admitted pro hac vice Earthjustice Earthjustice 1625 Massachusetts Ave., NW 1617 JFK Blvd., Suite 1675 Suite 702 Philadelphia, PA 19103 Washington, DC 20036 215.717.4520 202.667.4500 212.918.1556 [fax] 202.667.2356 [fax] [email protected] [email protected] Counsel for the Sierra Club and Chesapeake Climate Action Network MAY 1, 2015 TABLE OF CONTENTS TABLE OF AUTHORITIES .......................................................................................................... ii INTRODUCTION .......................................................................................................................... 1 ARGUMENT .................................................................................................................................. 4 I. Contrary to Applicants’ Assertion, the March 16 Settlement Does Not Include “Critical Parties.” ............................................................................................................................... 4 II. Exelon’s Commitment to Develop 15 MW of Solar is Designed Solely to Meet Exelon’s Statutory Obligations ......................................................................................................... -
A Guide to Residential Solar Installation in Carroll County
A Guide to Residential Solar Installation in Carroll County Dear Carroll County Resident, The Environmental Advisory Council (EAC) created this document to help start Zoning Requirements ................... 2 you on your way as you consider installing solar power on your residential Permitting & Inspections .............. 3 property. Solar panels are appearing in neighborhoods all over the county, and technology is improving each year. Now, more options are available than ever. Process ..................................... 4-5 Calculating Solar Needs ............. 6-9 Solar panels for accessory residential use are being marketed by over 100 companies in the State of Maryland. Residents need to be savvy and selective Commonly Used Terms .............. 10 when beginning the process. Recent changes to Carroll County regulations have expanded the opportunity for residential solar use, including both roof- and Finding a Certified Installer ........ 10 ground-mounted units. Questions to Ask ........................ 11 This booklet is designed to assist you in finding helpful resources and to Frequently Asked Questions ...... 12 encourage you to think about the questions you want to ask. It is not intended to Buying vs. Leasing ...................... 13 be a comprehensive manual containing everything you need to know. Rather, it is a consumer resource which is not produced in favor of any particular company Financing Options ....................... 14 or choice. While some of the information is more general, much of the Grants & Incentives ................... 15 information is specific to residents of the unincorporated areas of Carroll County. Always consult local zoning, development, and permitting codes and regulations Add’l Online Resources .............. 16 to ensure that you have the most up-to-date information. Talk with the Contact Info ............................... -
Estimating the Quantity of Wind and Solar Required to Displace Storage-Induced Emissions † ‡ Eric Hittinger*, and Ineŝ M
Article Cite This: Environ. Sci. Technol. 2017, 51, 12988-12997 pubs.acs.org/est Estimating the Quantity of Wind and Solar Required To Displace Storage-Induced Emissions † ‡ Eric Hittinger*, and Ineŝ M. L. Azevedo † Department of Public Policy, Rochester Institute of Technology, Rochester, New York 14623, United States ‡ Department of Engineering & Public Policy, Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15213, United States *S Supporting Information ABSTRACT: The variable and nondispatchable nature of wind and solar generation has been driving interest in energy storage as an enabling low-carbon technology that can help spur large-scale adoption of renewables. However, prior work has shown that adding energy storage alone for energy arbitrage in electricity systems across the U.S. routinely increases system emissions. While adding wind or solar reduces electricity system emissions, the emissions effect of both renewable generation and energy storage varies by location. In this work, we apply a marginal emissions approach to determine the net system CO2 emissions of colocated or electrically proximate wind/storage and solar/storage facilities across the U.S. and determine the amount of renewable energy ff fi required to o set the CO2 emissions resulting from operation of new energy storage. We nd that it takes between 0.03 MW (Montana) and 4 MW (Michigan) of wind and between 0.25 MW (Alabama) and 17 MW (Michigan) of solar to offset the emissions from a 25 MW/100 MWh storage device, depending on location and operational mode. Systems with a realistic combination of renewables and storage will result in net emissions reductions compared with a grid without those systems, but the anticipated reductions are lower than a renewable-only addition. -
20200025E.Pdf
CONTENTS LETTER FROM THE GOVERNOR 3 BOARD OF DIRECTORS 4 LETTER FROM THE DIRECTOR 5 MISSION AND VISION 6 ORGANIZATION CHART 7 ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES 9 ENVIRONMENTAL OPERATIONS 14 CURRENT AND POTENTIAL PARTNERS 17 2017 HIGHLIGHTS 19 TEAMMATE MILESTONES 20 PARTNERS AND VENDORS 22 Barge off Poplar Island 2 MESSAGE FROM THE GOVERNOR Our administration is committed to providing a quality education for our children, growing our economy, and working to ensure that every Marylander enjoys the benefits of a healthy and clean environment. Since taking office, we have made unprecedented investments in our environment, and are moving forward on high-priority initiatives, like the pilot dredging project at the Conowingo Dam, that help ensure the long-term health of the Chesapeake Bay. Maryland Environmental Service (MES) is currently working on over 900 projects that have a significant impact on the health of the Bay and directly affects the quality of life for our citizens throughout the state. While we have made incredible strides over the past three years, there is still more work to do to ensure Maryland remains the best place to live, work, and raise a family. Working with state and local partners, MES will continue to fulfill its mission of protecting and enhancing Maryland’s environment for our citizens. In 2016, our administration launched the Customer Service Promise, a program designed to foster improvements in customer service across all Maryland state agencies. At the Maryland Environmental Service, this means a commitment to finding innovative solutions to our region’s most complex environmental challenges that will preserve our precious natural resources for generations to come. -
Environmental and Economic Benefits of Building Solar in California Quality Careers — Cleaner Lives
Environmental and Economic Benefits of Building Solar in California Quality Careers — Cleaner Lives DONALD VIAL CENTER ON EMPLOYMENT IN THE GREEN ECONOMY Institute for Research on Labor and Employment University of California, Berkeley November 10, 2014 By Peter Philips, Ph.D. Professor of Economics, University of Utah Visiting Scholar, University of California, Berkeley, Institute for Research on Labor and Employment Peter Philips | Donald Vial Center on Employment in the Green Economy | November 2014 1 2 Environmental and Economic Benefits of Building Solar in California: Quality Careers—Cleaner Lives Environmental and Economic Benefits of Building Solar in California Quality Careers — Cleaner Lives DONALD VIAL CENTER ON EMPLOYMENT IN THE GREEN ECONOMY Institute for Research on Labor and Employment University of California, Berkeley November 10, 2014 By Peter Philips, Ph.D. Professor of Economics, University of Utah Visiting Scholar, University of California, Berkeley, Institute for Research on Labor and Employment Peter Philips | Donald Vial Center on Employment in the Green Economy | November 2014 3 About the Author Peter Philips (B.A. Pomona College, M.A., Ph.D. Stanford University) is a Professor of Economics and former Chair of the Economics Department at the University of Utah. Philips is a leading economic expert on the U.S. construction labor market. He has published widely on the topic and has testified as an expert in the U.S. Court of Federal Claims, served as an expert for the U.S. Justice Department in litigation concerning the Davis-Bacon Act (the federal prevailing wage law), and presented testimony to state legislative committees in Ohio, Indiana, Kansas, Oklahoma, New Mexico, Utah, Kentucky, Connecticut, and California regarding the regulations of construction labor markets. -
Endangered Species
FEATURE: ENDANGERED SPECIES Conservation Status of Imperiled North American Freshwater and Diadromous Fishes ABSTRACT: This is the third compilation of imperiled (i.e., endangered, threatened, vulnerable) plus extinct freshwater and diadromous fishes of North America prepared by the American Fisheries Society’s Endangered Species Committee. Since the last revision in 1989, imperilment of inland fishes has increased substantially. This list includes 700 extant taxa representing 133 genera and 36 families, a 92% increase over the 364 listed in 1989. The increase reflects the addition of distinct populations, previously non-imperiled fishes, and recently described or discovered taxa. Approximately 39% of described fish species of the continent are imperiled. There are 230 vulnerable, 190 threatened, and 280 endangered extant taxa, and 61 taxa presumed extinct or extirpated from nature. Of those that were imperiled in 1989, most (89%) are the same or worse in conservation status; only 6% have improved in status, and 5% were delisted for various reasons. Habitat degradation and nonindigenous species are the main threats to at-risk fishes, many of which are restricted to small ranges. Documenting the diversity and status of rare fishes is a critical step in identifying and implementing appropriate actions necessary for their protection and management. Howard L. Jelks, Frank McCormick, Stephen J. Walsh, Joseph S. Nelson, Noel M. Burkhead, Steven P. Platania, Salvador Contreras-Balderas, Brady A. Porter, Edmundo Díaz-Pardo, Claude B. Renaud, Dean A. Hendrickson, Juan Jacobo Schmitter-Soto, John Lyons, Eric B. Taylor, and Nicholas E. Mandrak, Melvin L. Warren, Jr. Jelks, Walsh, and Burkhead are research McCormick is a biologist with the biologists with the U.S. -
Wind Powering America Fy08 Activities Summary
WIND POWERING AMERICA FY08 ACTIVITIES SUMMARY Energy Efficiency & Renewable Energy Dear Wind Powering America Colleague, We are pleased to present the Wind Powering America FY08 Activities Summary, which reflects the accomplishments of our state Wind Working Groups, our programs at the National Renewable Energy Laboratory, and our partner organizations. The national WPA team remains a leading force for moving wind energy forward in the United States. At the beginning of 2008, there were more than 16,500 megawatts (MW) of wind power installed across the United States, with an additional 7,000 MW projected by year end, bringing the U.S. installed capacity to more than 23,000 MW by the end of 2008. When our partnership was launched in 2000, there were 2,500 MW of installed wind capacity in the United States. At that time, only four states had more than 100 MW of installed wind capacity. Twenty-two states now have more than 100 MW installed, compared to 17 at the end of 2007. We anticipate that four or five additional states will join the 100-MW club in 2009, and by the end of the decade, more than 30 states will have passed the 100-MW milestone. WPA celebrates the 100-MW milestones because the first 100 megawatts are always the most difficult and lead to significant experience, recognition of the wind energy’s benefits, and expansion of the vision of a more economically and environmentally secure and sustainable future. Of course, the 20% Wind Energy by 2030 report (developed by AWEA, the U.S. Department of Energy, the National Renewable Energy Laboratory, and other stakeholders) indicates that 44 states may be in the 100-MW club by 2030, and 33 states will have more than 1,000 MW installed (at the end of 2008, there were six states in that category). -
The Weakest Link: the Consistent Refusal to Consider Far-Removed Indirect Effects of the Expansion of Lng Terminals
RHODES FINAL 11/16/17 THE WEAKEST LINK: THE CONSISTENT REFUSAL TO CONSIDER FAR-REMOVED INDIRECT EFFECTS OF THE EXPANSION OF LNG TERMINALS Synopsis: The D.C. Circuit has recently ruled on numerous cases challenging the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission’s (FERC) approval of the expansion of liquefied natural gas (LNG) terminals to allow both export and import activity. Much of its analysis has focused on the delegation of authority between the De- partment of Energy (DOE) and FERC under the Natural Gas Act (NGA). Envi- ronmental groups raised challenges to the Environmental Assessment (EA) com- pleted by FERC in each case, arguing that FERC failed to adequately consider direct and indirect effects of the expansion. The indirect effects would arise via a chain of events ultimately depending on the increased production and consump- tion of LNG. In each case, the Court has pointed out that FERC only has authority to regulate the expansion of the facilities themselves. Without approval by the DOE to allow the additional import or export at the individual terminal at issue, FERC’s approval can cause no indirect effects. Moreover, the Court has reiterated multiple times that since FERC’s approval does not cause these indirect effects, but the DOE’s approval does, these suits should have been brought against the DOE. In this note, I discuss one of these cases, EarthReports v. FERC, at length, as well as incorporate portions of other similar cases to come to an understanding regarding what steps potential challengers to similar approvals should take. If challengers hope to convince a court, particularly the D.C. -
NJ Native Plants - USDA
NJ Native Plants - USDA Scientific Name Common Name N/I Family Category National Wetland Indicator Status Thermopsis villosa Aaron's rod N Fabaceae Dicot Rubus depavitus Aberdeen dewberry N Rosaceae Dicot Artemisia absinthium absinthium I Asteraceae Dicot Aplectrum hyemale Adam and Eve N Orchidaceae Monocot FAC-, FACW Yucca filamentosa Adam's needle N Agavaceae Monocot Gentianella quinquefolia agueweed N Gentianaceae Dicot FAC, FACW- Rhamnus alnifolia alderleaf buckthorn N Rhamnaceae Dicot FACU, OBL Medicago sativa alfalfa I Fabaceae Dicot Ranunculus cymbalaria alkali buttercup N Ranunculaceae Dicot OBL Rubus allegheniensis Allegheny blackberry N Rosaceae Dicot UPL, FACW Hieracium paniculatum Allegheny hawkweed N Asteraceae Dicot Mimulus ringens Allegheny monkeyflower N Scrophulariaceae Dicot OBL Ranunculus allegheniensis Allegheny Mountain buttercup N Ranunculaceae Dicot FACU, FAC Prunus alleghaniensis Allegheny plum N Rosaceae Dicot UPL, NI Amelanchier laevis Allegheny serviceberry N Rosaceae Dicot Hylotelephium telephioides Allegheny stonecrop N Crassulaceae Dicot Adlumia fungosa allegheny vine N Fumariaceae Dicot Centaurea transalpina alpine knapweed N Asteraceae Dicot Potamogeton alpinus alpine pondweed N Potamogetonaceae Monocot OBL Viola labradorica alpine violet N Violaceae Dicot FAC Trifolium hybridum alsike clover I Fabaceae Dicot FACU-, FAC Cornus alternifolia alternateleaf dogwood N Cornaceae Dicot Strophostyles helvola amberique-bean N Fabaceae Dicot Puccinellia americana American alkaligrass N Poaceae Monocot Heuchera americana -
WMMII-Lesson11
Western Materia Medica Pain By Terry Willard ClH, PhD Botanicals Pain Pain is transmitted to the brain from sensory nerves. Substances that decrease pain either interfere with the ability of nerves to conduct messages, or alter the brain’s capacity to receive sensations. Pain may be a symptom of an underlying pathological condition, such as inflammation. It may also be due to other causes, such as bruising, infection, burns, headaches, or sprains and strains. Use caution when treating pain without understanding its cause—this may delay diagnosis of conditions that could continue to worsen without medical attention. Checklist for Pain D-phenylalanine (DPA), Vitamin B12, American scullcap, Arnica, Cannabis, Cayenne (capsaicin; topical use only), Corydalis, Cramp bark, Feverfew, Passion flower, Phyllanthus, Piscidia erythrina, St. John’s wort, Valerian, Willow. Symptoms of pain include discomfort that is often worsened by movement or pressure and may be associated with irritability, problems sleeping, and fatigue. People with pain may have uncomfortable sensations described as burning, sharp, stabbing, aching, throbbing, tingling, shooting, dull, heavy, and tight. Lifestyle changes that may be helpful: Body weight may be related to pain tolerance. One study indicated women who are more than 30% above the ideal weight for their age experience pain more quickly and more intensely than do women of ideal weight.1 No research has been found that investigated the effect of weight loss on pain tolerance. Exercise increases pain tolerance in some situations, in part because exercise may raise levels of naturally occurring painkillers (endorphins and enkephalins).2,3,4 Many types of chronic pain are helped by exercise, though some types of physical activity may aggravate certain painful conditions.