Abandoned Coal Mine Areas in Pennsylvania with Biorefinery Facility Siting Potential Biomass Resource Metric Tons/Year Resource Potential < 50,000 50,000-100,000 100,000-150,000 150,000-250,000 250,000-500,000 > 500,000 Low Marginal Good Very Good Excellent Outstanding Abandoned Coal Mine Areas Screening Criteria Cumulative crop residues of 330,000 metric tons/year or greater within 50 miles (includes residues from: crops; forests; primary and secondary mills; and urban wood waste) Site size of 50 acres or more Distance to graded roads of 3 miles or less Distance to rail lines of 8 miles or less Sc^DS7% This map was developed by SRA Internationa/ for the U. S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Results are based on site screening criteria adapted from National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) criteria and GIS data provided by NREL, EPA and the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection. This map and its associated data are intended to provide a general understanding of the renewable energy potential of abandoned coal mine areas in Pennsylvania; additional site specific analysis is required to determine the actual potential of these sites. These sites are tracked and monitored by state agencies. For further information, please see the accompanying Data Guidelines document at http://www.epa.gov/renewableenergyland/or contact Gaffney.Kristeen@epa.gov or cleanenergy@epa.gov. U.S. EPA OSWER CENTER FOR PROGRAM ANALYSIS ------- |