An assessment of environmental impact resulting from the development of a telescope and observatory facilities, Mauna Kea (summit), Hawaii. Preliminary draft. Canada-France-Hawaii Telescope Corporation

Author:

Neighbor Island Consultants,

Title:

An assessment of environmental impact resulting from the development of a telescope and observatory facilities, Mauna Kea (summit), Hawaii. Preliminary draft. Canada-France-Hawaii Telescope Corporation

Periodical:

CFHT

Year:

1973

Subject:

Environmental impact analysis Canada-France-Hawaii Telescope (CFHT) Astronomical observatories environmental aspects

Summary:

The purpose of this Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) is to provide a description of the selected aspects of the Mauna Kea Summit environment, an analysis of the environmental impact resulting from proposed developments at the Summit of Mauna Kea in the near and distant future, a determination of the type and amount of irretrievable resources required to accomplish the proposed development program, an analysis of alternative actions which could be implemented to accomplish the goals and objectives of the proposed development program, and to provide a document which has been prepared in accordance with the Governor's Executive Order of August 23, 1971 and the State Office of Environmental Quality Control Manual for the Preparation and Processing of Environmental Impact Statements (Final Draft, October 4, 1972).

Collection:

EIS