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<br />OOQ9u{ <br /> <br />-30- <br /> <br />Assuming no Federal assistance and a continuation of the level of contribution <br /> <br />from the private sector, a level of development somewhat higher than the low- <br /> <br />range can be accommodated. Actual dollar estimates by the Colorado Water <br /> <br />Conservation Board and conceptual estimates by the Department of Health <br /> <br />bear this assessment out. <br /> <br />Based upon agency analysis of the low scenario, it is clear that any <br /> <br />energy production in the future substantially above this low scenario would <br /> <br />produce impacts which would outstrip the state's resources and capabilities. <br /> <br />And yet, this low scenario of energy production would not be sufficient to <br /> <br />satisfy the deroands of the nation for synthetic fuels and additional energy <br /> <br />sources. The basic dilemma facing Colorado is to identify a level of future <br /> <br />energy production somewhere above the low scenario which could be achieved <br /> <br />and, with proper increases in funding and statutory authority, would be <br /> <br />beneficial, desirable and in Colorado's long-term interest. <br />