Introduction
The prepations for geothermal harnessing in Reykjanes have been going on for a few years and the plan was sent to the National Planning Agency of Iceland along with older laws on the assessment of the environmental effects on nr 63/1993 in 2000. So this a continuing assessment on the plans that were discussed in the preliminary assessment report.

In the ruling by the Agency's director about the preliminary report, it was agreed to allow drilling within the current industry area but the the disposal of water by pumping into the ocean was set into further assessment. The executing party sued the ruling and sent it to the Minister of Environment, who then confirmed the former ruling although with a few changes. During the assessment in the new assessment report the ruling of the Minister of Environment's has been taken into account along with great emphasis by the executing party to collaborate with all the parties involved, thus a consultation group was formed. During this process most of the numerous effects of the project were discussed; as well discussing how any effects on the environment may be reduced.

The most important features of nature and natural features in Reykjanes
All of Reykjanes is on the Náttúruminjaskrá owing to its unique geology. Its geological diversity is immense and is discussed in the the coverage on landscape in chapter 12. When planning the project the distinctive features of the area were taken into consideration and considerable effort was made to adjust the project to the terrain. The conclusions of the assessment have revealed the uniqueness of the area and to maintain it the following criteria has been taken into account: the biosphere of the geyer area; according to Nátturufræðistofnun Íslands the geyser area south of Grálón is one of the main distinctive parts of the area. Thus it should be ensured that production does not cause any damage to the geyser area. The terrain as a whole and its geology: One of the distinctive features of the area around the production site is first and foremost the geological diversity and and the same time individualisation because of the coast. The type of terrain is characterized by the diversity both in form and colors. Many different geological phenomenons define the area as well and many different formations are there rather than just unique phenomenons.

Primary Effects
The assessment report highlighted the terrestial effects on the terrain, of the laying down of pipes and building of drilling sites, as well as their affect on two types of plant, the naðurtunga and Giljaflæka. The project also has some effect on tourism and outdoor activities in the area. By trying to reduce the effect on the drilling site the executing party feels that the effects can be reduced.

Conclusion
The conclusion of the assessment work is decided by the executing party's option of laying down pipes in the earth from experimental boreholes 2 and 3, when and if they are used as production holes and to put pipes into pumping holes and for a branch into earth or hide in some way in the terrain. In table 23.1 effects on vegetation, terrain, tourism and outdoors activities is discussed. A few effects are defined in table 9.1 in the following manner.

Abstract and conclusion
The changes are in some way very notable and there is a fundamental change in the traits of the environment; the effects could be irredeemable and are also local.

Other effects caused by the project
The conclusion of the assessment work is that the effects caused by geothermal utilization in Reykjanes are, to a certain extent, negible; however considering the planned action against these effects, it is considered feasible to commence the project in harmony with nature, tourism and outdoor activities. Considering the scope of the project, irredeemable effects, the essence of the project area as described in the report along with paradigms in the laws, regulations and international contracts the executing party deems it so that the assessment report shows the project will not have a considerable environmental effect as is understood in law 106/2006 on assesing environmental effects and implications.