Shale Gas Extraction Waste Water Transport By Barge

Authors

William John Lind, Michael Jacob Ruzzi, Samantha M. Sargalski, Travis A. VanDale

Sponsor

United States Coast Guard

Advisors

Creighton R. Peet, Marsha W. Rolle

Term

October – December 2012

Project Outcomes

Final Report

Abstract

The purpose of this project was to work with the United States Coast Guard (USCG) on an energy related project covered under Executive Order 13605 Supporting Safe and Responsible Development of Unconventional Domestic Natural Gas Resources. The USCG is developing a policy which is under Executive Branch review and cannot be disclosed. We performed an economic and environmental analysis regarding this proposed policy. Using our research, the USCG was able to amend the policy to reduce costs to industry.