Title
Cumulative Impacts and Comprehensive Planning: A Problem of Synergism and a Policy Dilemma
Publication Date
1985
Publication Title
Proceedings of the Symposium on Small Hydropower and Fisheries
Start Page
351
End Page
356
Editors
Olson FW;White RG;Hamre RH;
Publication Place
Bethesda, MD
Publisher
American Fisheries Society
Abstract
Since 1978 there has been a dramatic increase in proposals to develop hydroelectric resources. Until recently, federal environmental review procedures generally were limited to the impacts of individual projects. Recently, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission adopted a procedure to assess cumulative impacts of multiple hydroelectric development. The procedure is a significant step towards systematic review of cumulative environmental impacts of hydroelectric. The procedure does not, however, obviate the need for additional Congressional review of the federal hydroelectric licensing process.
Notes
ISBN 0-913235-37-7