MMS ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES PROGRAM: ONGOING STUDIES |
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Planning Area: |
Gulfwide |
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Total Cost: $67,031 |
Period of Performance: FY 2007 – 2008 |
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Conducting Organization: |
Coastal Marine Institute,
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MMS Contact: |
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Description: Background: The subsidence of lowlands has been one of
the major causes of coastal land loss along |
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Objectives: This project proposes to conduct an extensive literature review of recent research examining the determining factors of coastal land loss and its implications for exploration and production (E&P) activities in the Outer Continental Shelf (OCS). A descriptive and qualitative approach will be facilitated through the use of recent analyses, reports, and studies from governmental agencies, research institutes, and the private sector. This synthesis of existing research will explore the changing nature of the subsidence debate since Turner and Cahoon’s 1988 MMS-funded study. The project will focus on the primary issues associated with coastal subsidence and land loss, with a particular focus on the implications that its occurrence has upon the Gulf coast and the communities and business of the region. |
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Methods: The methods utilized in this project will focus exclusively on research from secondary sources. The study will use a descriptive and qualitative approach. The secondary sources of information that will be reviewed include: research institute analyses; newspaper articles; government reports; trade journal articles; and trade association reports. To the extent that any energy company studies on subsidence are publicly available, these will also be consulted and synthesized into the current study. |
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Products: Final report, comprehensive bibliography. |
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Importance to MMS:
The results of this research
project will provide MMS with an unbiased view of the subsidence debate and
its potential effects on the |
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Current Status: This project was delayed one year due to the PI accepting a new position. The study has been restaffed and is progressing according to the new schedule. |
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Final Report Due: |
June 2009 |
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Publications: |
None |
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Affiliated WWW Sites: |
Coastal Marine Institute,
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Revised date: |
April 2008 |
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ESPIS |
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