Lessons learned from the environmental impact statement of the Magdalena Ridge Observatory

David J. Westpfahl; Van D. Romero

doi:10.1117/12.550969

28 September 2004 Lessons learned from the environmental impact statement of the Magdalena Ridge Observatory

David J. Westpfahl, Van D. Romero

Proceedings Volume 5489, Ground-based Telescopes; (2004) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.550969
Event: SPIE Astronomical Telescopes + Instrumentation, 2004, Glasgow, United Kingdom

Abstract

In the United States an Environmental Impact Statement can easily take two years and cost more than one million dollars. This paper summarizes the experience gained from carrying out the Environmental Impact Statement of the Magdalena Ridge Observatory. Methods are given to avoid difficulties and manage time, cost, and communication for a successful conclusion.

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David J. Westpfahl and Van D. Romero "Lessons learned from the environmental impact statement of the Magdalena Ridge Observatory", Proc. SPIE 5489, Ground-based Telescopes, (28 September 2004); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.550969

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