Coastal Commission gears up for desal confrontation
- From: Vol 6, Issue 7 (July 2005)
- Category: General
- Region: Americas
- Country: United States
- Related Companies: Poseidon Resources
There is 1.6 million m<sup>3</sup>/d of desalination capacity lined up for the Californian coast. Will the Coastal Commission stand in its way?
California’s desalination programme is finally making visible progress with the publication of the Environmental Impact Report (EIR) for the projects at Huntington Beach and Carlsbad proposed by Poseidon Resources. However, significant regulatory hurdles remain before construction can start on any plants – with the California Coastal Commission presenting the largest obstacle.
The Coastal Commission was set up under the Coastal ...
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