North Slope Infrastructure and the ANWR Debate

Format:

Book

Government document

Author/Creator:

Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Conservation of natural resources.

Environmental impact statements.

Wildlife conservation.

Physical Description:

1 online resource

Contained In:

ProQuest U.S. Congressional Research Digital Collection

Place of Publication:

[Washington, D.C.] [publisher not identified] 2003

Summary:

Addresses Congressional debate regarding future of Alaska oil development in Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, also called 1002 area, and ways to limit environmental impact of development, or "footprints." Considers current and planned development at Alpine complex concerning gravel and pipeline structures, discusses advanced energy development on North Slope, identifies physical differences between 1002 area and developed areas of North Slope, and examines how differences may impact infrastructure of natural environment. Reviews modern technology currently used and addresses issues relating to future reliance on ice technology

Notes:

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Microfiche version Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service. North Slope Infrastructure and the ANWR Debate

Publisher Number:

CRS-2003-RSI-0107

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