This Environmental Reference Document has been prepared by the United States Department of Energy (DOE) to provide an examination and review of the environmental considerations of carbon sequestration technologies that could be demonstrated or implemented under DOE’s Carbon Sequestration Program. This document will help serve as a resource for DOE and its partners in determining the potential environment aspects of future projects and will aid project proponents in site selection considerations and to institute Best Management Practices (BMPs) to avoid adverse environmental impacts.

DOE thanks the many people who contributed to this document.

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