Environmental Impacts of Wind Energy Projects

Closed

Meeting 5

July 17 - 19, 2006

Past

Additional Information

Is it a Closed Session event?

Institution Closed

The following committee members were present at the closed sessions of the event

Paul Risser (Chair), Ingrid Burke, Christopher Clark, Mary English, Sidney Gauthreaux, Jr., Sherri Goodman, Arpad Horvath, Thomas Kunz, Lynn Maguire, Lance Manuel, Erik Lundtang Petersen, Dale Strickland, Jean Vissering, James Roderick Webb, Robert Whitmore

The following topics were discussed in the closed sessions:

1) Revisions to the draft report
2) Schedule for the completion of the report

The following materials (written documents) were made available to the committee in the closed sessions:

There were no materials (written documents) made available to the committee in closed session.

Date of posting of Closed Session Summary:

July 31, 2006

Contact

David Policansky

202.334.2234
dpolican@nas.edu

Location

J. Erik Jonsson Woods Hole Center

314 Quissett Avenue

Woods Hole MA 02543, USA

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Closed

Third Mtg-Committee on Environmental Impact of Wind Energy Projects

May 18 - 20, 2006

Past

Additional Information

Is it a Closed Session event?

Institution Closed

The following committee members were present at the closed sessions of the event

Paul Risser (Chair), Mary English, Sidney Gauthreaux, Jr., Sherri Goodman, John Hayes, Thomas Kunz, Lynn Maguire, Lance Manuel, Erik Lundtang Petersen, Dale Strickland, Jean Vissering, James Roderick Webb, Robert Whitmore

The following topics were discussed in the closed sessions:

1) Specifics of the statement of task and issues arising from it that need to be covered in the report
2) The recent resignation of two committee members
3) Outline for the report and writing assignments
4) Schedule and location for the upcoming committee meeting.
5) Schedule for the completion of the report

The following materials (written documents) were made available to the committee in the closed sessions:

There were no materials (written documents) made available to the committee in closed session.

Date of posting of Closed Session Summary:

May 26, 2006

Contact

David Policansky

202.334.2234
dpolican@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Closed

Third Mtg-Committee on Environmental Impacts of Wind Energy Projects

March 5 - 7, 2006

Past

Additional Information

Is it a Closed Session event?

Institution Closed

The following committee members were present at the closed sessions of the event

Paul Risser (Chair), Ingrid Burke, Christopher Clark, Sidney Gauthreaux, Sherri Goodman, John Hayes, Arpad Horvath, Lynn Maguire (via phone), Lance Manuel, Karl Rábago, Dale Strickland, Jean Vissering, James Roderick Webb, Robert Whitmore

The following topics were discussed in the closed sessions:

1) Specifics of the statement of task and issues arising from it that need to be covered in the report.
2) Schedule and location for the upcoming committee meetings.
3) Speakers’ presentations at this meeting.
4) Outline for report and writing assignments.

The following materials (written documents) were made available to the committee in the closed sessions:

There were no materials (written documents) made available to the committee in closed session.

Date of posting of Closed Session Summary:

March 15, 2006

Contact

David Policansky

202.334.2234
dpolican@nas.edu

Location

Arnold and Mabel Beckman Center

100 Academy Way

Irvine CA 92617, USA

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Closed

2nd Meeting for the Comm. on Environ. Impacts of Wind Energy Projects

December 14 - 16, 2005

Past

Additional Information

Is it a Closed Session event?

Institution Closed

The following committee members were present at the closed sessions of the event

Paul Risser (Chair), Ingrid Burke, Christopher Clark, Robert Dean, Mary English, Sidney Gauthreaux, Jr., John Hayes, Thomas Kunz, Lynn Maguire, Lance Manuel, Erik Lundtang Petersen, Karl Rábago, Dale Strickland, Jean Vissering, James Roderick Webb, Robert Whitmore

The following topics were discussed in the closed sessions:

1) Standard NRC discussion of policies, procedures, potential bias or conflict of interest
2) Specifics of statement of task
3) Schedule, location, and possible speakers for the upcoming committee meetings
4) Speakers' presentations at the public session of the meeting
5) Outline for report and writing assignments.

The following materials (written documents) were made available to the committee in the closed sessions:

1. Mollohan, A. 2005. Statement of Congressman Alan B. Mollohan before the committee on environmental impacts of wind energy projects of the National Research Council, National Academy of Sciences: December 14, 2005. Presented to the National Research Council Committee on Environmental Impacts of Wind Energy Projects, Charleston, WV on December 14, 2005.
2. Stihler, C. and S. Brown. 2005. Wildlife issues and wind power development. Presented to the National Research Council Committee on Environmental Impacts of Wind Energy Projects, Charleston, WV on December 14, 2005.
3. Ellars, J. 2005. Siting certification for exempt wholesale electric generators. Presented to the National Research Council Committee on Environmental Impacts of Wind Energy Projects, Charleston, WV on December 14, 2005.
4. West Virginia Official Highway Map. Given to the committee by Sam Enfield at 2nd Meeting of the National Research Council Committee on Environmental Impacts of Wind Energy Projects, Charleston, WV on December 14, 2005.
5. Mann, P. 2005. Public statement made by Patricia Mann during the public comment session of the 2nd Meeting of the National Research Council Committee on Environmental Impacts of Wind Energy Projects, Charleston, WV on December 14, 2005.
6. Mountain Communities for Responsible Energy. 2005. Public statement made by Mountain Communities for Responsible Energy during the public comment session of the 2nd Meeting of the National Research Council Committee on Environmental Impacts of Wind Energy Projects, Charleston, WV on December 14, 2005.
7. Burch, J. 2005. Public statement made by Jane Burch during the public comment session of the 2nd Meeting of the National Research Council Committee on Environmental Impacts of Wind Energy Projects, Charleston, WV on December 14, 2005.

Date of posting of Closed Session Summary:

December 27, 2005

Contact

David Policansky

202-334-2234
dpolican@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Closed

Committee on Envrionmental Impact of Wind Energy Projects - Mtg 1

September 19 - 20, 2005

Past

Additional Information

Is it a Closed Session event?

Institution Closed

The following committee members were present at the closed sessions of the event

Paul Risser (Chair), Ingrid Burke, Christopher Clark, Mary English, Sidney Gauthreaux,Jr., Sherri Goodman, John Hayes, Arpad Horvath, Thomas Kunz, Lynn Maguire, Lance Manuel, Erik Lundtang Petersen, Karl Rábago, Dale Strickland, Jean Vissering, James Roderick Webb, Robert Whitmore

The following topics were discussed in the closed sessions:

1) Standard NRC discussion of policies, procedures, potential bias or conflict of interest
2) Specifics of statement of task
3) Schedule, location, and possible speakers for the upcoming committee meetings
4) Speakers' presentations at the public session of the meeting
5) Outline for report and writing assignments.

The following materials (written documents) were made available to the committee in the closed sessions:

1. McClure, P. 2005. GAO report on wind power and wildlife. Presented to the National Research Council Committee on Environmental Impacts of Wind Energy Projects, Washington, DC on September 19, 2005.
2. Hoar, A. 2005. Wildlife and wind energy projects Siting. Presented to the National Research Council Committee on Environmental Impacts of Wind Energy Projects, Washington, DC on September 19, 2005.
3. Boone, D. 2005. Thinking it through: Responsible wind energy siting. Presented to the National Research Council Committee on Environmental Impacts of Wind Energy Projects, Washington, DC on September 19, 2005.
4. Rackstraw, K. 2005. National Academies of Science hearing on the environmental impacts of wind energy projects. Presented to the National Research Council Committee on Environmental Impacts of Wind Energy Projects, Washington, DC on September 19, 2005.
5. Brewer, G. and J. Sherwill. 2005. Wind power siting in Maryland. Presented to the National Research Council Committee on Environmental Impacts of Wind Energy Projects, Washington, DC on September 19, 2005.
6. Thresher, R. 2005. Wind power technology and wildlife. Presented to the National Research Council Committee on Environmental Impacts of Wind Energy Projects, Washington, DC on September 19, 2005.
7. Kerr, T. 2005. Wind power: Perspectives on air emissions impacts. Presented to the National Research Council Committee on Environmental Impacts of Wind Energy Projects, Washington, DC on September 19, 2005.
8. GAO (U.S. Government Accountability Office). 2005. Wind Power: Impacts on wildlife and government responsibilities for regulating development and protecting wildlife. GAO-05-906. U.S. Government Accountability Office.
9. GAO calls for more federal involvement in wind farms.-Associated Press. Kansas City Star. September 19, 2005.

Date of posting of Closed Session Summary:

October 04, 2005

Contact

David Policansky

202.334.2234
dpolican@nas.edu

Location

Keck Center

500 5th St NW

Washington DC 20001, USA

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

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