Open AccessENERGY IN THE PACIFIC COASTAL ZONE DOES D.O.E. HAVE A ROLE?
Author(s) -
R. Ritschard,
Kendall Haven,
Jennifer Cherniss
Publication year - 1980
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Reports
DOI - 10.2172/1076513
Subject(s) - coastal zone , context (archaeology) , energy (signal processing) , marine energy , environmental resource management , energy resources , perspective (graphical) , order (exchange) , environmental science , environmental planning , oceanography , geography , environmental protection , geology , computer science , business , ecology , statistics , mathematics , archaeology , artificial intelligence , biology , finance
This paper addresses the energy-related acti ties in the Pacific Coastal Zone within the context of the absence of a coastal-specific energy policy. First, the present and projected coastal energy activities are described in order to establish a perspective of the importance of the coastal zone to energy development. transport, and use. Next, the state and federal decision-making processes relevant to coastal energy activities are summarized for the purpose of defining the institutional framework that has been constructed to respond to coastal energy issues. Finally, the functional areas not currently being adequately addressed are identified; and an associate role, which ensures both comprehensive evaluation and sound development of regional coastal energy resources, is defined for the DOE Office of Environment