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GRANT LAKE HYDROELECTRIC PROJECT AREA
EBASCO SERVICES INCORPORATED
10800 NE 8th Street, Bellevue, WA 98004, (206) 453-6060
August 25, 1981
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Alaska Power Authority P.E.C:::_!V::D
333 West Fourth Avenue, Suite 31
Anchorage, AK 99501
SUBJECT: GRANT LAKE HYDROELECTRIC PROJECT PROPOSAL
Gentlemen:
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Ebasco Services Incorporated is pleased to submit this proposal for
"Detailed Feasibility Analysis and License Application 11 for the Grant
Lake Hydroelectric Project. Ebasco has developed a study plan which
includes field investigations in the fall of 1981, submittal of an
interim report in February, 1982, performance of a second season of
field work in 1982, followed by submittal of a final feasibility report
in December, 1982 and an FERC license application in February, 1983.
It is the objective of Ebasco to perform all field and office investiga-
tions required to firmly establish the feasibility of the Grant Lake
Project as well as fully provide all of the data and studies required
to support an FERC license application. The work effort and cost estimate
reflect the upper range of expenditures which could reasonably be
expected in accomplishing the Power Authority•s objective of submitting
a license application which will be thorough in its response to the
requirements of the FERC. The budget has been developed giving
consideration to those aspects of the study which vary in cost as a
function of the actual conditions and events encountered during the
execution of the study program. Experience has shown that this is a
particularly important consideration in cases such as Grant Lake where
previous site specific subsurface and environmental investigations have
not been performed.
In recognition of the necessity of proper technical evaluation as well
as the importance of performance of the study in an economical fashion,
Ebasco has assembled a project team which brings together experienced
in-house staff and several Alaskan subconsultants which provide the
necessary expertise and regional familiarity to effectively execute
the study. The subconsultants to Ebasco on the proposed project team
and their respective areas of responsibility are as follows:
o R & M Consultants, Inc. -Anchorage -geotechnical and
hydrological investigations, surveying, and site support
and logistics.
o Arctic Environmental Information and Data Center (AEIDC) -
Anchorage -environmental data collection and analysis.
o North Pacific Aerial Surveys, Inc. -Anchorage -aerial
photography and topographic mapping.
Alaska Power Authority
August 25, 1981
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Each of these firms is well qualified and experienced to perform the
tasks outlined above. R & M Consultants is successfully completing
field investigations and studies for the Susitna River Hydroelectric
Project Feasibility Study which are larger in scale but similar to those
proposed for Grant Lake. R & M also has considerable project experience
in the Seward region of the Kenai Penninsula. AEIDC has recently studied
hydroelectric development on Kodiak Island at Terror Lake and the Tyee
Lake Project in southeast Alaska. North Pacific Aerial Surveys has
recently completed numerous similar assignments for hydroelectric
projects in a variety of locations in Alaska.
Ebasco in-house personnel on the project team have extensive experience
in the evaluation of all aspects of hydroelectric project feasibility.
Our engineers and geologists are completely familiar with planning,
design and construction of rockfill embankment dams in seismically
active regions. Ebasco•s experience in this area is particularly relevant
to the Grant Lake Project in that our staff has recently been involved
in the design and construction of three rockfill dams which are founded
on the same type of geological formations that exist at Grant Lake.
Environmental Scientists at Ebasco have evaluated during the last two
years several hydroelectric project development schemes in the Pacific
Northwest and Alaska and have advanced recommendations regarding project
feasibility and licensing strategies. The Ebasco Business Consulting
Company is experienced in all aspects of project financing, power
marketing, and rate structures.
Ebasco is committed to providing its services to clients in Alaska.
The firm has conducted several studies of hydroelectric development
potential in Alaska and is eager to undertake this assignment.
Ebasco appreciates the opportunity to submit this proposal and encourages
your inquiries regarding the scope of work proposed. We are prepared
to provide additional information with respect to any aspects of our
proposal including participation in an interview should the Power Authority
so desire.
Ebasco is prepared to begin work immediately on the proposed project
and we therefore look forward to your favorable review of this offering.
Very truly yours,
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Section
1.0 PROJECT CONCEPT •••••••••••••..•.•••••.•••••••••••.••.. 1-1
2.0 CAPABILITIES OF PARTICIPATING FIRMS ................... 2-1
2.1 Ebasco Services Incorporated -
Bellevue, Washington ••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 2-1
2.2 R and M Consultants, Inc. -
Anchorage, Alaska •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 2-3
2.3 Arctic Environmental Information and
Data Center-Anchorage, Alaska •••••••••••••••• 2-4
2.4 North Pacific Aerial Surveys, Inc. -
Anchorage Alaska ..•••.•••••••....•.•••••.••.••• 2-6
3.0 PROJECT EXPERIENCE •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 3-1
3.1 Ebasco Project ll:script ions • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • 3-1
3.2 Additional Related Hydroelectric
Project Experience • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • 3-7
3.2.1 Experience in Planning and Design of Dams •• 3-8
3.2.2 Environmental and Licensing Experience •••• 3-24
3.3 R and M Consultants, Inc ••••••••••••••••••••••••• 3-26
3.4 Arctic Environmenta 1 Information and Data Center.. 3-31
3.5 North Pacific Aerial Surveys, Inc •••••••••••••••• 3-32
4.0 GEOGRAPHICAL EXPERIENCE . • • • • • • . • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • 4-1
4.1 Regional Socioeconomic Characteristics ........... 4-2
4.2 Regional Physical and Environmental
Characteristics ..••.•••••••.•.•••••...••...•.•• 4-3
4.3 Regulatory Aspects ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 4-3
4.4 Regional Utility Characteristics ••••••••••••••••• 4-4
5.0 PROJECT ~NAGER • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • 5-l
6. 0 PROJECT TEAA • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • . • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • 6-1
6.1 Assistant Project Manager/ Project Engineer • • • • •• • 6-4
6.2 Engineering Studies • • • . • • • • • • • • • • • • • • . • • • • • • • • • .. 6-5
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TABLE OF CONTENTS (Continued)
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6.3 Environmental Studies ............................ 6-13
6.4 Economic, Financing, and Marketing Studies ....... 6-18
6.5 Technical Review Board ........................... 6-19
6.6 R & M Consultants, Inc ........................... 6-22
6.7 Arctic Environmental Information and Data Center . 6-25
6.8 Resumes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-26
7. 0 WORK PLAN ................ ~ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1
7. 1 Introduction 7-1
7.2 Engineering Studies .............................. 7-4
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7.2.2
7.2.3
7.2.4
7.2.5
7.2.6
7.2.7
7.2.8
7.2.9
Proposal Site Reconnaissance ............. .
Surveying and Mapping .................... .
Geotechnical Engineering ................. .
Hydrologic Studies ....................... .
Conceptual Engineering ................... .
Transmission Line Studies ................ .
Production Analyses and Plant Size
Optimization ........................... .
Assessment of Physical Risks ............. .
Cost Estimate and Schedule ............... .
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7.3 Environmental Studies ............................ 7-29
7. 3.1
7.3.2
7.3.3
7.3.4
7.3.5
7.3.6
7.3.7
7.3.8
7.3.9
Aquatic Ecology .......................... .
Terrestrial Ecology ...................... .
Water Quality ............................ .
Cultural Resources Investigations ........ .
Socioeconomic Studies .................... .
Land Use and Management .................. .
Recreation ............................... .
Aesthetics ............................... .
Transmission Line Routing ................ .
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7.4 Management and Logistics of Field Activities 7-48
7.5 Economic Analysis of Project and Comparison
with Alternatives .............................. 7-50
7. 5.1
7.5.2
7.5.3
7.5.4
Comparison of Grant Lake Project with
Other Generation Alternatives .......... .
Integration into Railbelt System ......... .
Project Financing Alternatives ........... .
Economic and Financial Risks of
Marketing Power ........................ .
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Section
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TABLE OF CONTENTS (Continued)
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7.6 Feasibility Report . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-60
7.6.1 Interim Report ............................ 7-60
7.6.2 Feasibility Report ........................ 7-60
7.7 FERC Licensing and Other Permit Requirements ..... 7-61
7.8 Public Participation Program ..................... 7-67
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APPENDIX A -RESUMES
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LIST OF FIGURES
Figure
Number Title Page
6-1 PROJECT ORGANIZATION CHART 6-2
6-2 FIELD ACTIVITIES ORGANIZATION CHART 6-3
7-1 GRANT LAKE HYDROELECTRIC PROJECT SCHEDULE 7-3
7-2 BENEFIT-COST ANALYSIS FLOW CHART 7-55
7-3 PROJECT FINANCING ARRANGEMENT 7-58
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LIST OF TABLES
Table
Number Title Page
3-1 EBASCO'S HYDRO EXPERIENCE AND SERVICES RENDERED
FOR THE LAST FIFTEEN YEARS 3-9
3-2 HYDROELECTRIC DEVELOPMENTS DESIGNED-CONSTRUCTED
BY EBASCO 3-10
3-3 PARTIAL LIST OF DAMS, DESIGNED AND/OR CONSTRUCTED 3-14
3-4 LIST OF HYDROELECTRIC PROJECTS WITH STEEL PENSTOCKS
AND FLOW LINES DESIGNED-CONSTRUCTED 3-17
3-5 PARTIAL LIST OF HV AND EHV PROJECTS -TRANSMISSION
LINES 3-20
4-1 TOTAL GENERATING CAPACITY -RAILBELT UTILITIES ( 1980) 4-5
7-1 GRANT LAKE GEOTECHNICAL FIELD INVESTIGATIONS 7-12
7-2 FEDERAL AND STATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR SITING
AND DEVELOPMENT OF HYDROELECTRIC FACILITIES 7-62
8-1 ESTIMATE OF PERSONNEL MANHOURS AND COST 8-2
8-2 ESTIMATE OF DIRECT COSTS 8-3
8-3 SUMMARY OF COST ESTIMATE 8-4
8-4 TIMING OF COSTS 8-5
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Photo
Number
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7-2
7-3
7-4
LIST OF PHOTOGRAPHS
Title
Outlet of Grant Lake (Site of Main Dam)
Right Bank of Outlet of Grant Lake (Site
of Main Dam)
Saddle Dam Area Looking East Toward Grant Lake
Saddle Dam Area Looking West
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INFORMATIONAL STATEMENTS
a. Alaska Residents
Ebasco Services Incorporated has secured the services of firms that
are located within the State of Alaska to perform 48 percent of the
total work effort, as measured by the contribution in man-hours
by professionals on the project team who are Alaska residents.
Approximately 54 percent of the professionals on the project team are
Alaska residents. Work effort breakdown is as follows:
Total Project Team
Alaska Residents
Number of
Professionals 1 Manhours 1
70
38
30,500
14,600
1 Logistical and other support services are excluded.
The estimated dollar value of services provided by Alaskan firms is
$1,066,000, which is 57 percent of the total estimated cost to perform
the study.
b. Professional Engineer Registration
Ebasco Services Incorporated is duly registered and authorized to
perform the services requested in accordance with the statutes {AS08.48.281)
governing the practice of the profession of engineering in Alaska.
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1. 0 PROJECT CONCEPT
The hydroelectric potential at Grant Lake in Alaska has been the
subject of various studies through the years. A definitive plan for
developing the project, however, has not as yet been established. The
data on the physical and environmental conditions at the project site
has been insufficient to provide a basis for a complete evaluation of
the feasibility of the project. The objective of Ebasco Services
Incorporated in the proposed study wi.ll be to perform the field and
office studies necessary to assess the engineering, environmental, and
economic feasibility of the project, to identify the optimal plan for
developing the project, and to meet all permitting and licensing
requirements should a decision to proceed with the project be reached.
In order to insure that this objective is realized, Ebasco will utilize
the team concept of project management and work closely with its
subconsultants which include R and M Consultants, Inc., North Pacific
Aerial Surveys, Inc., Arctic Environmental Information and Data Center,
and the client, the Alaska Power Authority.
The work plan for the study has been structured so that the results of
the 1981 field studies and associated office studies will be presented
to the Power Authority in an interim report in February, 1982. The
interim report will indicate whether any significant problems of a
physical or environmental nature appear to exist which might preclude
the development of a feasible project, and will provide the Power
Authority with the information necessary to reach an early decision on
whether further work on the feasibility study is justified. If studies
continue after submittal of the interim report, a draft feasibility
report will be submitted in October, 1982. Should the Power Authority
decide to proceed with development of the project, Ebasco will prepare
an FERC license application by February, 1983.
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The work plan, which has been formulated to meet these objectives, is
comprised of the following principal elements:
1) Perform Field Investigations Necessary to Assess Project Feasibility
This will include surveying and mapping, geotechnical explorations,
and environmental data collection. The geotechnical investigations
are of particular importance for the Grant Lake Project in that no
previous subsurface work has been done and evaluation of the
foundation conditions and physical hazards in the area is essential
in evaluating the project feasibility.
2) Define the Optimum Layout of Project Features
Conceptual engineering studies will be performed which will
initially consider all reasonable alternative project
arrangements. As studies progress, the less economic alternatives
will be eliminated from consideration along with alternatives which
are infeasible from the standpoint of exposure to physical hazards
or environmental constraints. The final result of the conceptual
engineering will be the definition of an optimum project layout,
including preparation of conceptual engineering drawings.
3) Estimate Power Output Cabability of Project
These studies will utilize a model of historical inflows into Grant
Lake and will estimate average and critical year energy and
capacity benefits available from the project.
4) Estimate Construction Cost and Schedule
A feasibility-level construction cost estimate will be prepared
which will provide costs for all the major FERC accounts. The cash
flow requirements will be estimated, which will facilitate
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computation of interest during construction and the total financing
requirements for the project. Also, a design and construction
schedule will be prepared.
5) Assessment of Environmental Impacts
The environmental impacts associated with development of the
project will be assessed, with potential mitigative measures being
identified.
6) Perform Economic, Financial, and Marketing Analysis of Project
These studies wil 1 assess the economic viability of the project,
the alternatives for project financing and the marketability of
project power. This will include an assessment of economic and
financial risks associated with development of the project.
7) Organization of Public Participation Program
A program will be organized in coordination with the Power
Authority which will include meeting at specified intervals with
concerned Federal, state, and local agencies as well as the general
public. Documentation of these meetings and agency correspondence
will be included as necessary in the final feasibility report and
the FERC license application (if filed).
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2.0 CAPABILITIES OF PARTICIPATING FIRMS
Ebasco Services Incorporated has assembled a team of finns that have
had an extensive amount of experience in evaluating engineering,
environmental, and economic criteria for potential hydroelectric
projects in Alaska. The firms which comprise the project team and
their responsibilities in the of Grant Lake feasibility study are as
f 0 ll ows:
R and M Consultants, Inc. -geote~hnical and hydrological
investigations, surveying and mapping, and site logistics
North Pacific Aerial Surveys~ Inc. -aerial photography and
topographic mapping services
Arctic Environmental Information and Data Center -environmental
data collection and analysis.
A discussion of the capabilities of Ebasco Services Incorporated and
the other finns comprising the project team to successfully perform the
required feasibility studies is provided below.
2.1 EBASCO SERVICES INCORPORATED -BELLEVUE, WASHINGTON
Ebasco and its major operating departments (i.e., Envirosphere Company,
Ebasco Business Consulting, etc.) have been serving the electric
utility industry for 75 years on a worldwide basis. Ebasco has the
capability to plan, design, and construct the Grant Lake Project or any
other project which may be selected to deliver power to the Railbelt
Region in Alaska.
Ebasco has had extensive experience in the planning, design, and
construction of small and large scale hydroelectric projects. As
described in Section 3, Ebasco has substantial recent experience with
rockfill embankment dams. Our geologists, seismologists and engineers
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have recently investigated, designed and constructed rockfill dams in
seismically active areas on sandstone and siltstone formations which
are very similar in nature to those existing at Grant Lake.
In Alaska, Ebasco has: conducted reconniassance level appraisals of
hydroelectric development potential at more than 100 of the 240
communities which may be found statewide; is reviewing the cost of the
Kake-Petersburg transmission intertie; developed an independent cost
estimate at the feasibility level for the 20 MW Tyee Lake Project; and,
as a result of its major assignment in studying Railbelt Electrical
Power Alternatives, has had the experience of studying engineering,
environmental, and economic characteristics of developing the following
generating (or load management) technologies:
Coal Fired
Oil and Gas Fired
Biomass Fired
Wind
Solar
Fuel Cells
Hydroelectric
Pumped-Storage
Simple Cycle Combustion Turbine
Combined Cycle Combustion Turbine
Tidal
Diesel
Synthetic Fuel Fired Power Plants
Geothermal
Load Management
The other Ebasco companies which will participate in this study include
Envirosphere Company and Ebasco Business Consulting Company.
Envirosphere has been responsible for field monitoring, environmental
impact analysis, and licensing studies involving every technology which
would likely be considered for implementation in the Railbelt Region of
Alaska. Envirosphere experience has included such extensive field
monitoring programs as its pre-construction and construction phase
environmental monitoring programs at the Washington Public Power Supply
System Units 3 and 5 on the Chehalis River near Satsop, Washington, and
the Davis Hydroelectric Pumped-Storage Project in Virginia.
Envirosphere has recently developed an environmental plan of study for
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the White Salmon River Basin hydroelectric project in Washington. In
addition to these studies, Envirosphere has studied the environmental
implications of development of all the generating technologies
currently under study for the Railbelt Electrical Power Alternatives
Study being conducted for the Office of the Governor under subcontract
to Battelle-Northwest. Specific evaluations of environmental impacts
have been advanced for the fifteen technologies identified above.
Ebasco Business Consulting Company is presently engaged in a study for
the development of a methodology to c~lculate avoided costs for the
Alaska Public Utilities Commission. The work assignment has included
assisting State staff in the development of administrative regulations,
a computer program for calculation of avoided costs, as well as a
user • s manu a 1.
2.2 R AND M CONSULTANTS, INC. -ANCHORAGE, ALASKA
R and M Consultants, Inc, is an Alaskan multidisciplinary consulting
firm with offices in Anchorage, Fairbanks, and Juneau. Services
provided cover a wide variety of engineering and earth science
disciplines, including qeneral civi 1 engineering, geotechnical
engineering, structural engineering, sanitary engineering, materials
engineering, systems engineering, surveying, planning, geology,
engineering geology, hydrology, and forestry. R and M has successfully
completed hundreds of projects, large and small, in both urban and
rural settings of Alaska since its inception in 1969. The firm has
considerable field experience in the remote regions of the state, as
well as in many villages, and has earned a good reputation for
completion of projects on time and within budget. The firm's knowledge
about the unique conditions of the north gained from much practical
field experience, has been very important in producing sensible, cost
effective designs -especially on "fast track" projects. Rand M has
extensive experience in providing the type of geotechnical,
hydrological, surveying, and site support services which are required
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for the Grant Lake Project Feasibility Study. The firm has been
involved in providing all of these types of services for the Susitna
Hydroelectric Project Feasibility Study in southcentral Alaska.
Rand M Consultants has two affiliated firms which serve to further
expand the services that can be offered. Resource Exploration
Consultants, Inc., supplies mining and resource exploration expertise.
Interstate Exploration, Inc., furnishes drilling services of all kinds
for the entire range for subsurface investigation programs. R and M
Consultants, Inc., in conjunction with its affiliated companies,
provides a wide variety of highly qualified experienced professionals
with access to the necessary equipment and appropriate facilities
enabling the firm to successfully complete a project in a timely manner
and within budget, despite size of the job.
2.3 ARCTIC ENVIRONMENTAL INFORMATION AND DATA CENTER -ANCHORAGE,
ALASKA
The Arctic Environmental Information and Data Center (AEIDC) is a
research institute of the University of Alaska principally involved
with applied science investigations and information transfer. AEIDC
has spanned nearly a decade gaining experience in environmental
research and assessment. Projects ranging from assessments of
hydroelectric development to the construction of artificial gravel
islands in the Beaufort Sea to the compilation of scientific data
relating to the bowhead whale are all within the realm of AEioc•s
experience.
AEIDC has been recognized by many groups in Alaska for its
hydroelectric project environmental studies and, particularly, for its
expert instream flow research capability, as a result of the efforts at
Terror Lake and Tyee Lake. AEIDC staff have assisted in holding two
recent instream flow field techniques training sessions in Alaska, and
have traveled to Colorado to help develop the fish habitat suitability
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criteria computer programs for analysis of data on pink, chum, and coho
salmon and Dolly Varden. AEIDC is a member of the Instream Flaw
Subcommittee of the Alaska Land Managers Task Force, and has also been
recommended by the Alaska Council on Science and Technology for
researching the application of various appropriate instream flow models
to water development projects.
AEIDC has significant experience in communicating with various state
and federal agencies. As a direct result of the Terror and Tyee Lake
projects, AEIDC has gained an appreciation for the Federal Energy
Regulatory Commission and its licensing procedures. In addition, AEIDC
has worked closely with other state and federal agencies and their
permitting procedures. Communicating with federal and state agencies
far permits is only part of the process. AEIOC also confers with
agency biologists, hydrologists, engineers, and any ather personnel
whose previous knowledge and understanding of the area in question is
useful.
AEIOC's staff includes Alaskan experts in fish and wildlife biology who
have diverse capabilities in evaluating habitat use, as well as
distribution and abundance of Alaskan fish and wildlife species.
AEIDC's experts in geology, geomorphology, and glaciology are
particularly important components of a multidisciplinary team when
there is need for evaluating the movement of earth, such as strip
mining or earth dam construction, stream channel alteration, or seismic
activity.
The professional staff of AEIDC is complemented by a cultural and
applied history group comprised of anthropologists, sociologists,
archaeologists, and historians. This group evaluates social or
historical implications of resource development. AEIOC's science and
cultural service groups are supported by a graphics department and a
fully staffed library.
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2.4 NORTH PACIFIC AERIAL SURVEYS, INC. -ANCHORAGE, ALASKA
North Pacific Aerial Surveys, Inc. (North Pacific), founded in 19/2, is
a photoqrammetric corporation licensed and based in the states of
Alaska and Oregon. Capabilities include: 1) aerial photography--
precision vertical or oblique photography using black and white, color
or color infrared film; 2) mapping and drafting--topographic and
planimetric maps, cross-sections and profiles, excavation and stockpile
volume computations, plan-profile sheets, plats and map overlays; and
3) photo laboratory products --black_ and white and color prints and
enlargements, mosaics, map reproductions, reductions, and enlargements,
and composite photo-mechanical reproductions. Additionally, North
Pacific owns and maintains precision equipment for performance of all
phases of photogrammetric projects. The firm, with its Anchorage based
staff, is well experienced to accomplish the mapping, surveying, and
photogrammetric surveys necessary for successful completion of this
assignment.
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3.0 PROJECT EXPERIENCE
Ebasco Services Incorporated and its subconsultants which include
Rand M Consultants, North Pacific Aerial Surveys, and Arctic
Environmental Information and Data Center have a significant amount of
hydroelectric project experience which is similar to the work effort
proposed for the Grant Lake Hydroelectric Project. Ebasco has selected
four projects for which work tasks closely parallel the work effort
which needs to be accomplished for the proposed Grant Lake Study. A
description of project experience of the subconsultants is also
provided in this section.
3.1 EBASCO PROJECT DESCRIPTIONS
Detailed project descriptions which demonstrate the broad capabilities
of Ebasco are as follows:
1. South Fork American River Hydroelectric Development -describes
responsibilities for prefeasibility studies, conceptual
engineering, detailed engineering and design, procurement,
construction management, and start-up services;
2. Davis Pumped Storage Project-describes experience in developing a
license application which has lead to the issuance of an FERC
license;
3. Aleutian Island, Alaska Peninsula, and Kodiak Island Small
Hydropower Reconnaissance Study; and Northeast/Southcentral Small
Hydropower Study -describes regional experience and hydroelectric
planning capabilties; and
4. Railbelt Electrical Power Alternatives Study -describes experience
in evaluating energy generating alternatives in Alaska.
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South Fork American River Development -Upper Mountain Project
1. Project Name-South Fork American River Development -Upper
Mountain Project
2. Date of Completion -1985
3. Location of Project -Placerville, California
4. Contract Cost -~15,000,000
5. Client-El Dorodo Irrigation District, Donald Vanderkar;
(916) 622-4513
6. Description of Services -The South Fork American River
(SOFAR) Development Upper Mountain Project is a multi-ourpose
water and hydroelectric project in El Dorado County,
California. Ebasco performed an in-depth investigation of the
SOFAR basin from the crest of the Sierra Nevada Range
overlooking Lake Tahoe to Folsom Reservoir during the late
1960s. This study included ground reconnaissance and detailed
hydrologic studies of all potential reservoirs and diversion
sites for both water supply and hydroelectric development.
In 1980, Ebasco was awarded a contract to provide final
design, procurement, construction management, and start-up
services for this project consisting of four dams, three
powerhouses with an installed capacity of 110 MW, 16 miles of
tunnel, and a similar length of pipe conduits in 8 to 11.5-ft
diameter sizes. Transmission lines and a 69/230 kV switchyard
are also included. While the initial feasibility study in
1967 recommended a total basin development consisting of six
power plants and ten dams, a staged development was
recommended by Ebasco and finally approved to simplify the
licensing and financing efforts.
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Numerous aspects of Ebasco•s ongoing effort on the Upper Mountain
Project are very similar to the proposed study for Grant Lake
Project. Direct similarities exist in the areas of dam type,
variety of project features, and in the scope of seismic evaluation
required for determination of design criteria.
Two of the proposed dams in the Upper Mountain Project are rockfill
embankment structures with concrete membranes on the upstream face,
which is the same basic design proposed for the main dam and saddle
dam at Grant Lake. The dams range in maximum height from 75 feet
to 360 feet. The other dams of the Upper Mountain Project are
concrete gravity diversion dams similar to the diversion structure
proposed for Falls Creek at the Grant Lake Project. Ebasco is
currently conducting a design exploration program of geologic
mapping and seismic refraction surveys for these dams, as well as
the proposed power conduits and powerhouses. These activities will
be followed by a drilling program in the fall of 1981. The
completed exploration program will provide the geotehnical data
required for final design of all project features.
Ebasco•s activities on the Upper Mountain Project are similar to
that proposed for the Grant Lake Study from the standpoint of
seismicity evaluation studies. Both projects lie in seismically
active areas and require an evaluation of regional and site
seismicity, and a determination of seismic design crtieria which
will particularly influence the design of the dams. Ebasco•s
seismic studies on the Upper Mountain Project includes a review of
remote sensing imagery, aerial photos and geophysical anamoly maps,
performance of field investigations of the site to ascertain the
existence of faults, investiqation of seismic potential of the
project region by analysis of historical and recent earthquakes,
and determination of a design earthquake and ground motion for the
project features.
3-3
Further similarities exist between the Upper Mountain Project
studies and the proposed Grant Lake Project in that the Upper
Mountain Project includes the full range of project features which
are proposed for the Grant Lake Project, including pipelines,
penstocks, powerhouses, access roads, switchyards, and transmission
1 i nes.
7. Key Members of Project Team-D. Ruotolo, D. Groner,
N. Tilford, M. Pavone, J. Ehasz, J. Horn, N. Oedes.
Davis Project
1. Project Name-Davis Pumped-Storage Project
2. Date of Completion -1980
3. Location of Project -West Virginia
4. Contract Cost -$18,000,000
5. Client-Allegheny Power Services Corporation, John H. Bail;
(412) 837-3000
6. Description of Project Scope -The Davis Pumped Storage
Project, located near Davis, West Virginia, will consist of
four 250 MW reversible pump-turbine units operating at a net
design head of 827 feet. Ebasco assisted Allegheny Power
Services Corporation in obtaining a FERC license for this
project and satisfying specific environmental studies required
by the terms and conditions of the license. Ebasco personnel
provided engineering and environmental studies. Detailed
field studies were conducted in the project vicinity to
establish current populations of both game and nongame animal
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species. Engineering studies involved FERC license
application and detailed design engineering of a 7~000-acre
lower reservoir to be created by a dam across the Blackwater
River, 83 feet high and 750 feet long. The favorable location
of the dam site will provide a large reservoir at nominal cost
with large recreational benefits. The upper reservoir will be
formed by a shallow natural depression on top of Cabin
Mountain and have usable storage of 26,600 acre-feet. Two
rockfill dams having a combined crest length of 7,750 feet,
maximum height of 112 feet and a total volume of 2~150,000
cubic yards will bridge two gaps in the basin perimeter.
These dams are founded on blackey and jointed sandstone and
siltstone formations which require extensive foundation
treatment and grouting. The normal fluctuation in water
levels will be four feet in the lower and 52 feet in the upper
reservoir. The reservoirs are to be connected by 1,325 feet
of a concrete and steel lined tunnel and 3,100 feet of surface
penstocks. Emergency gates will be provided at the upper
reservoir and spherical penstock valves are to be installed in
a surface type indoor powerhouse.
7. Key Members of Project Team-C. Wagniere, J. L. Ehasz,
D. Groner, J. Straubergs, J. Horn, N. Dedes.
Alaska Small Hydropower Reconnaissance Studies
1. Project Name -Regional Inventory and Reconnaissance Study
for Small Hydropower Projects-Aleutian Islands, Alaska
Peninsula, and Kodiak Island; and Northeast and Southcentral
Alaska.
2. Date of Completion -October 1980; November 1981
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3. Location of Project-Alaska Peninsula, Aleutian Islands,
Kodiak Island; and Northeast and Southcentral Alaska
4. Contract Costs -$95,000 and S127,500
5. Client-U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Alaska District, Loran
Baxter; (907) 752-3461
6. Description of Project Scope -Ebasco was retained by the U.S.
Army Corps of Engineers, Alaska District, to determine
hydroelectric development potential at 100 Alaskan communities
located in the Aleutians, the Alaska Peninsula, and Kodiak
Island and in Northeast and Southcentral Alaska. Hydrological
evaluations were performed involving site characteristics and
constraints, land use, drainage systems, and runoff. Existing
generation and power requirements were analyzed for each of
the study area villages and loads were forecasted. Ebasco
then carried out a reconnaissance level study, identifying
optimum hydro developments and performing an economic
evaluation to identify average annual costs of power, both of
the proposed hydro schemes and of diesel fuel stations,
including fuel costs and interest and amortization on existing
and future power plants for each community. Public meetings
were held in several of the communities which had favorable
hydropower development potential.
7. Key Members of Project Team-S. Simmons, w. Pietz, J.
Straubergs, F. F. Yeh, R. A. Zylman, J. Butts, E. Cunningham.
Railbelt Study
1. Project Name-Railbelt Electrical Power Alternatives Study
2. Date of Completion -February 1982
3~
3. Location of Project -Southcentra 1 Alaska
4. Contract Cost -$1~090,000
5. Client -State of Alaska, Office of the Governor-J. Souby
(907) 465-3573
6. Ebasco Services Incorporated was retained by Battelle-
Northwest to study generating supply options and techniques of
load management for the Railbelt Electrical Power Alternatives
Study as part of Task 3. The work assignment which is being
accomplished by Ebasco is being developed in two phases. The
first study product provided by Ebasco involved the
preparation of the 11 Technology Assessment Profile Report 11
which was recently (April 1981) completed and submitted to
Battelle-Northwest and personnel of the State of Alaska. This
document provides a comprehensive overview of 15 different
technologies (i.e., hydroelectric, coal, gas turbine, wind,
solar fuel cell, biomass [peat, wood, refuse], geothermal,
etc.), including evaluations of engineering, environmental and
economic criteria. Ebasco~ in the second phase, will be
conducting a detailed study of the performance characteristics
of approximately six different generating or load management
alternatives. Conceptual layouts and cost estimating will be
developed for these technologies at various locations in the
Rai lbe lt Region.
7. Key Members of Project Team-R. Schnorr, R. Koelsch, R.
Zylman, S. Simmons, J. E. Butts, E. Cunningham, B. Macdonald.
3.2 ADDITIONAL RELATED HYDROELECTRIC PROJECT EXPERIENCE
Ebasco also has a considerable amount of experience which extends
beyond the four aforementioned projects that relate to the planninq,
design, and construction of hydroelectric power projects. Major Ebasco
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projects which Ebasco has provided services on during the past 15 years
are presented in Table 3-1. During Ebasco•s 75-year history, Ebasco
has completed various phases of the licensing, engineering, and
construction of more than 100 hydroelectric plants totalling in excess
of 7,500 MW of capacity. These plants have been constructed throughout
the United States and in 15 foreign countries including 47 projects
which are located in the Pacific Northwest. A detailed listing of all
Ebasco hydro projects is presented in Table 3-2. Dams designed or
constructed are listed in Table 3-3. Lists of projects with
significant penstock features are provided in Table 3-4. Transmission
line experience is listed in Table 3-5.
3.2.1 Experience in Planning and Design of Dams
Ebasco's extensive dam experience includes numerous concrete and earth
and rockfill dams, many of which are located in seismically active
regions. Physical features are described in Table 3-3 of this Section.
Ebasco is very well experienced and qualified to perform the required
investigations and studies for all phases of development of rockfill
dams which would be located in seismically active areas and founded on
the type of formations present at the Grant Lake site. In addition to
the experience with rockfill dams described above at the Upper Mountain
<
Project in California, some recent examples of successful experience in
planning, design, and construction of rockfil 1 dams were on the Shearon
Harris Project near Raleigh, North Carolina, the Davis Power Project in
West Virginia, and the Cholla Project in Arizona. All three of these
projects involve dams founded on sandstone and siltstone formations
similar to those existing at Grant Lake. The dams were designed to
incorporate the bedding and jointing of the rock formations into the
foundation treatment.
The Shearon Harris main and auxiliary reservoir dams impound water to
be used for circulating and service water systems for the Shearon
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TABLE 3-l Sheet l of l
EBASCO'S HYDRO EXPERIENCE AND
SERVICES RENDERED FOR THE LAST FIFTEEN YEARS
YEAR
PROJECT
NAME KW RATING
1965 YUBA-BEAR RIVER 60,750 X X X X X X
(Nevada Irrigation District)
1965 UPPER SMITH MOUNTAIN 100,000 X X X X X X
1966 GALLIPOLIS 2-18,620 X X X
1967 BROKEN BOW 2-50,000 X X
1967-68 PEIXOTO 6-50,000 X NA X X X X X
1969 KASTRAKI 4-80,000 X NA X X X X X
1972-73 LUDINGTON 6-312,000 X X X X X X X
1973 MONROE STREET 12,000 X X X X X
1973 GOKCEKAYA 3-100,000 X NA X X X X X
1974 KEBAN 4-155,000 X NA X X X X X
1974 YALE EXPANSION 6-120,000 X X
1975 JAMES BAY 15,000,000 X
1976-77 MIDDLE SNAKE 7-490,000 X X X
RIVER
1977 NOXON RAPIDS 1-120,000 X X X X X X
1979-80 DAVIS 4-250,000 X X X X X
1985 UPPER MOUNTAIN 110.400 X X X X X
3-9
X
X
X
X
X
:<
X
X
X
X
TABLE 3-2 Sheet 1 of l;
HYLJROCLECTFU C OEVEL(f'f.lNlS
DESIGlED -U:t-JSlRLCli:.D I:!Y EBASCO
lype
~ Project t-tlrres Location St:rv il.:t: Kilowatts
1924 Maltenes HE Developnent Chlle E&C 21,900
1925 Ashton HE Oevelopnent Idaho EAC 4,tx.O
1925 Blanchard HE Development Minnesota l&:C 12,000
1925 San Luis HE Development Guatenala E:!C 2,500
1925 Palin HE Development Guatanala E&C 900
1926 Ouaso HE Oeveloprrent OJba l&:C l,IJUJ
1926 Wallenpaupad< HE Development Pennsylvania E.&C 40,000
1927 American Falls HE Development (2) Idaho l&:C 12,000
1927 OUtler HE Development Utah E.&C 30,000
1927 Lewiston HE Development Ioaho E&C 10,000
1928 .:k>sep1 HE Development Oregon E&C 1,000 w
I __, 1928 San Luis HE Oevelopnent Guatenala E.&C 2,500
.Q
1928 lillery HE Development N. Carolina E&C 62,000
1930 fotlrony HE Development fotlntana E.&C 45,000
19)) Walters HE Development N.Carollna E.&C 106,000
1930 La QJedbrada HE Oeveloprrent .Argentina E.&C 2,500
19Xl Rosetilla HE Development Mexico E&C 10,000
1930 BJga HE [))velopment Cblo!!tlia E&C 500
l9:U Call HE Development Colonbla E&C 1,000
1930 fbnda HE Development Cblo!!tlia I:&C 750
1931 Carpenter HE Development Arkansas E&C 56,000
1931 Merwin HE Development Washington E&C 45,000
1931 Tuxpango HE Development Mexico E&C 15,0JO
1931 01amlne HE Developnent Brazil E.&C 6,000
TABLE 3-2 Sheet 2 of A
HYDROELEt::lHIC 01::."\'EHPMENTS
DESIGI'£0 -CCNSlRU::lED UY E.!:l/1~0 (COnt 'd)
Type
Year Project t-brres Location Service Kilowatts
1931 Araqua HE Development Venezuela E 500
1931 Bananeiraas HE Developrrent Brazil EAC 9 ,ow
1935 lower Salmon HE l:'eve1opment Idaho E 1,200
1935 Tw1n Falls HE Development Idaho E 13,500
1937 Clear lake HE Development idaho E&CM 2,500
1937 t.pper Sal rron HE l:'eveloprrent loaho UCM 18,000
1937 Nima (No. 1) HE l:'evelopment Colanbia E 2,000
1938 El Sabto HE Developnent Guateroole E 2,500
1938 Kerr HE Development Montana E&C 56,000
1942 Nima (No. 2) HE Development Colonbla E 2,350
w 1944 Vlr111a HE Development Costa Rica E 5,000 I _.. _.. 1946 Pet! HE Development Brazil E&C 9,400
1946 Nima (No. 0) HE Development Colanbia E 2,350
1946 Olamine HE Developrent &razll EAC 4,000
1946 Avanhandava HE Development Brazil E&C 20,000
1947 Virilla HE Development costa Rlca EAC 2,500
1947 Upper Salmon HE Development idaho E 16,500
1948 lower Ml1ad HE l:'eveloprrent Idaho E 13,500
1948 Upper Malad HE Development 1daho E 7,200
1948 Viril1a HE Development Costa Rica EAC 2,500
1949 Areal HE Development 81 azil E&C 18,000
1949 Arrericana HE Deve1oprrent Brazil EAC 20,000
1949 Avanhandava HE Development Brazil E&l.: 10,000
!949 ~estro Armo HE Oeve1opnent Costa Rics ~c 7,500
TABLE 3-2
Sheet 3 of l.
HYDRUELEClHIC DEVEL(.P~ENTS
OESIGN:.O -Cll-ISIIlU.:lEO E:!Y E. BASCO (COnt 'd)
Type
Year Pro .lee t terres Locatio_!! Service Kilowatts
1!149 Kerr HE Development ~1ontana t 56,000
1949 lower Salrron HE. Developrrent Idaho E 60,t.Jt0
1949 Merwin HE Development Washington EAC 45,000
1949 Tho!!pSon HE Deve 1 oprren t Minnesota E l2,(JOO
1949 Bliss HE Development Idaho E 23,000
1950 Bliss HE Developrrent Idaho E 46,000
1952 Cabinet Gorge HE Develop-Washington EAC 100,000
rent
1'152 C.J. Strike HE Development Ioaho E 82,500
1952 Yale HE Developrrent (1) washington E&C 50,000
w 1952 Bhlra HE Development India E&CM 22,000
I __. 1953 Yale HE Development (2) washington EAC 50,000 N
1954 Louros HE Development Greece E&C 5,000
1954 Kerr HE Oeve1oprrent J.bntana E 56,000
1954 Agra HE Development Greece E&C 40,000
1955 l<amishiiba HE Development Japan s 120,000
1955 Ladhon HE Development Greece E&C 55,000
1956 Peixoto HE Developrent Brazil E&S 80,000
1956 Paucaitambo HE Development Peru E&S 64,800
1956 Littleton HE Development N.Harrpshlre C&CE 150,000
1957 Guaricana HE Development Brazil E 15,000
1957 Pelton HE Development Oregon E.&CM 120,000
1958 Merwin HE Development Washington U.CM 49,500
1958 faraday HE Development Oregon f:&CM 25,000
TABLE 3-2 Sheet 4 of 4
HYORlJELECli<!C [ll\'E.LU>~ENlS
DESlGN:D -C!J'.ISTRU.:lED BY E.IJIISCO (Cont 'o)
lype
Year Pro,lec t Nares Location Service Kilowatts
]958 North Fork HE Developnent Oregon EII:CM 50,000
1959 tt:Jxon Rapids HE ~velopnent 1-t:Jnlana E.&CM 4l.IJ ,uoo
198) Peixoto HE ~velopnent Brazil E 80,000
1961 Tillery HE ~velopnent N.caroiina E.&C 22 ,ow
1962 Beaver Reservoir HE Develop-Arkansas E 112,000
nent
1963 Leesville HE Developnent Virginia E&ElC 40,000
1965 upper Smith Mountain Puwped Virginia EII:ElC 500,000
Storage
1965 Yards Creek Pumped Storage N.Jersey E 330,000
1965 Yuba-Bear River ~veloptrent california EII:ICM 60,750
w 1967 Broken Bow HE Development Udahcma lOO,WO I 1:. ......
w 1967 Peixoto HE Developnent Brazil Ell: eM 3W ,000
1969 Kastraki HE Developnent Greece E&CM 320,000
1973 lot:Jnroe Street Hydro Re-washington E&CM 7,500
construction
1973 Gokcekaya HE ~ve1opment Turkey E&CM 300,000
1973 Ludington Pumped Storage Michigan E&C 1,872,000
1974 Keban HE Developnent Turkey E.&CM 620,000
1977 Noxon Rapids HE ~velopment M:Jntana E 125,LOJ
1983 Davls HE Development West Virginia E&C 1,000,000
1985 E1 Dorado upper MOuntain california !:&CM 110,400
HE ~velopnent
10111!.
KW 8,653,140
LEGEND:
E -ENGINEERING
C -CCtlSlHU::l IOO
CM -CU-lSTRLCliUN 14\NAGEJ.ENT
EIC -!:NG!t-EEIUNG INoP!:Cl IU-l OF ClNSTRU::THN
S -SLPEflVlSllt-l UF UlSll:N liND CUNSTRU::lllt-l
TABLE 3-3
P~RTIAL_ LJ.ST Of_(::ONC~ETE _GBl\V ITY DANS, DESIGNED AND/OR COt6TRLJCTEJj Sheet 1 of 3
HEIGHT OF LENGTH OF YEAR LF
PROJECT LOCATION DAM-(Ft)M Dam-(Ft )M REMAHKS CO~iPLEI lGN
Fond du Lac Minnesota (90)27.4 (1520)463.4 Concrete Gravity arch aam 250M (820ft); earth l9i3
dike abutments 213.4 14 (700 ft); spillway
controlled by 8 tainter gates
OJtler Utah (112)34.1 (560)170. 7 Arched Gravity dam, spillway controlled by 14 1927
tainter gates
Tillery Carolina (92)28.0 (1550)472.6 Concrete gravity oam; spillway contrallea by 18 l5'L8
tainter gates
Carpenter Arkansas (105)32.0 (1164)354.9 Concrete gravity dam; spillway controlled by lG 1931
tainter gates
Rosetilla Mexico (115)35.0 (480)146.3 Concrete gravity dam; spillway controlled by 4 1930
lift gates
Morony Montana ' (105)32.0 (850)259.1 Concrete gravity dam; spillway controllea by 9 1930
w tainter gates
.!=:> Lower Salmon Idaho (80)24.4 (1100)335.4 Concrete gravity dam; spillway controlled by 8 1948
tainter gates
Bliss Idaho (90)27 .4 (620)189.0 Concrete gravity dam; spillway controlled by 5 1949
tainter gates
Littleton f-ew rampshlre (180)54.8 (3160)963.4 Concrete gravity dam 234.5 M (769 ft); earth 1956
dike abutments; spillway controlled by 3 tainter
gates; 1 skimmer gate ana 4 stanchion -type
flashboard bays
Peixoto Brazil (200)60.9 (1000)304.9 Concrete gravity dam (except for center aan 1956
section); spillway controlled by 11 tainter
gates
Guarlcana Brazil (98)29.9 (380)115.9 Concrete gravity dam; free crest overfall spill-1957
way (3 openings each 12.2 M (40 ft) wide)
Faraday Oregon (50)15.3 {430)131.1 Concrete gravity dam; uncontrolled spillway 1958
1'-tlxon Rapids Montana (260)79.3 (5850)1783.5 Concrete gravity dam with earth-fill abutment 1959
sections; spillway controlled by 8 tainter gates
l<eban Turkey (290)88.4 (1700)518.3 Concrete gravity dam; including intake and 1974
spillway controlled by 8 tainter gates
w
I
U'1
PROJECT
HEIGHT OF
LOCATION DAM-(Ft)~1
Waterville
(Walters)
North Carolina (180)54.9
Ariel {Merwin) Washington
~rry O'Connel Brazil
(Bananeiras)
Peti ·Brazil
Cabinet Gorge Idaho
Kerr 1-bntana
Kamishiba Japan
Peixoto Brazil
Pelton Oregon
ttlrth Forl< Oregon
Smith Mountain Virginia
Gokcekaya Turkey
(315)96.0
050)45. 7
(130)39.6
090)57.9
(200)60.9
(370)112.8
(200)60.9
(200)60.9
(200)60.9
(235)71.6
(505)153.9
TABLE 3-3 (cont•d)
PARTIAL LIST OF ARCH OI'J.IS, DESIGNED AND/OR CUNSTRUCTED Sheet 2 of 3
LENGTH OF
DA~1-( Ft )t<l
(900)27il .4
(1200)365.8
(1200)365.8
(280)85.4
(500)152.4
(685)208.8
0000)304. 8
0500 )457. 3
(800)243.9
(1000)304.8
(810)246.9
0065)324. 7
REMARKS
Arch dam, spillway controlled by 14 tainer yates
Arch dam with side channel spillway, controlled by 5
gates
1-t.iltiple arch dam, uncontrolled overflow
Arch dam, with spillway controlled by 6 lift gates
Arch dam with overall spillway, controlled by 8
vertical lift gates
Arch dam with overfall spillway, controlled by 14
vertical drop gates
Arch dam, two spillway sections controlled by 4
tainter gates
Center arch section, concrete gravity abutments,
spillway controlled by 11 tainter gates
Arch dam, spillway controlled by 2 tainter gates
Arch dam, spillway controlled by 3 tainter gates
Variable radius arch dam, with 2 uncontrolled
abutment spillways with free-fall chutes
I
Double curvature arch dam, with uncontrolled spill-
way in abutment saddle
YEAR OF
Cuf~PLE T lGN
1930
1931
1931
19il6
1953
1938
1955
1956
1958
1958
1965
1973
w
I __,
0\
ffiOJECT
C J Strike
Yale
LOCATION
Idaho
HEIGHT OF
D~-(Ft)M
(131)39.9
Washington (320)97.6
Four Corners Arizona (150)45. 7
Skyland S. carolina (115)35.0
Rollins california (260)79.3
Jackson Meadows california (190)57.9
DJtch Flat
Afterbay
Ka straki
california (175)53.4
Greece (308)93.9
Ludington Michigan (170)51.8
Keban Turkey (675)205.8
Shearon Harris N. carolina (55)16.8
(105)32.0
Cholla (1) Arizona (80)24.4
Cholla (2) Arizona (70)21.3
Killen Ohio (80)24. 4
Clay Ebswell Minnesota (50)15.2
TABLE 3-3 (cont'd)
PARTIAL LIST OF EARTH-AND ROCK-FILL DAMS, DESIGNED AND/OR CuNTRuLTcO
LENGTH OF
OA~I-(Ft)M
(3350)1021. 3
(1250)381.0
(7000)2131.1
(2400)731. 7
(1300) 396.3
(1460)445.1
(520)158.5
(1700)518.3
REMARKS
Earth-fill dam; concrete spillway controlled by e
tainter gates
Earth-fill dam; spillway controlled 5 tainter
gates
Earth-and gravel-fill -uncontrolled spillway
Random fill with upstream impervious zone -
uncontrolled spillay
Earth-and gravel-fill -uncontrolled spillway
Rock-fill -spillway controlled by 3 tainter gates
Earth-and grav£1-fill -uncontrolled spillway
Random fill with impervious clay core -uncontrolled
side channel spillway
(31000)9451.2 Earth-fill with upstream asphalt membrane
(3600)1097.6 Rolled rock-fill dam, spillway of 19810 cm3;s
(700 000 cfs) capacity controlled
· by 6 tainter gates
(3500)1067.0 Earth-and rock-fill dams with uncontrolled
(3000)914.6 spillways
(4400)1341.5 Earth-and rock-fill impoundment
(4000)1219.5 Earth-and rock-fill impounoment
(15000)4573.2 Earth-and rock-fill impoundment
(19000)5792. 7 Earth-and rock-fill impoundment
Sheet 3 of 3
YEAR uF
CGMI'Li: l llJN
1952
195:::
1963
1964
1965
1965
1965
1569
1973
15-74
1980
1978
1978
1980
1979
TABLE 3-4
LIST OF HYDROELECTRIC PROJECTS
WITH STEEL PENSTOCKS AND FLOh LINES uESlGNEO-CONSTRUCTEu Sheet 1 of 3
LENGTH PER PLATE DESIGN
PtNSTOCK DlN~ETER THICKNESS HEAD REMARKS YtAk C;F
PROJECT LOCATION (Ft)M (Ft)M (In.)G1 "l'ft. )M CGt~PLE 1 ILN
In United Stat~
cabinet Gorge Idaho (155)47.3 (27)8.2 (11/16-3/4) 1. 72-1.90 048)45.1 Four welded penstock liners
concerted in tunnel 1952
C J Strike Idaho (350)106.7 (22)6.7 (3/8-5/8) 0.93-1.57 (120)36.6 Three buried welded penstocks
with stiffeners on corro!Jacted l95i
on compactea fill
Twin Falls Idaho (189)57.6 (10)3.0 (1/ 4-3/8) 0.63-0.93 (248)75.6 One welded penstock liner in
concrete tunnel 15135
Walters rt>rth (790)240.9 (7 and 8)2.1 and 2.4 U-15/32) 3.70 (1265)385. 7 Three riveted penstock liners
carolina U-3/4) 4.44 encased in concrete 1931J
Pelton Oregon (115)35.1 (16)4.9 0/2) 1.27 081)55.2 Three buried penstocks with
stiffeners on compactud fill 15157
w Wallen-Pennsyl-(468)142. 7 (7)2.1 0/2-3/4) 1.27-1.90 (414)126.2 Two riveted penstocks on I
--I paupack vania saddles 1923
-....!
Olmsted utah (730)222.6 (6)1.8 (3/8-9/16) 0.93-1.42 (606)184.8 Penstock No.4, riveted
penstock on saddles covered
with earth 1922
Merwin Washington (179)54.6 (14-1/2-1)4.4-5.2 (5/8-1) 1.57-2.54 (220)67.0 Four riveted penstocks with
stiffeners.Upper sectins
encased in concrete. Lower
sections supported on saddles.
Lower section ~enstock No.3
welded 1949
Yale Washington 0090)332 .3 06-18)4.9-5.5 (112-15/16) 1.27-2.36 (325)99.1 Two weloed penstocks concreted
in tunnels. 1953
LudiNJton Michigan (716)233 (24-28}7.7-9 (5/8-1) 1.57-2.54 (286)79 Weloed steel penstock in back-1973
fill on concrete saddle
w
I ......
co
FROJECT
In Foreign
Countries
D1amine
OJaricana
Peixoto
N!ma No. 2
Virilla
OJaso
San Luis
Shira
LOCATION
Brazil
Brazil
Brazil
Co1anbia
Costa Rica
OJba
G.Jatemala
India
TABLE 3-4 (cont'd)
LIST OF HYCROELECTRIC PROJECTS
WITH STEEL PENSTOCKS AND FLGW LINES OESIGNED-CONSTRUCTED (Cont'd) Sheet 2 of 3
LENGTH PER
PEf\STOCK
(Ft)M
PLATE
£5'iR-iETER
(Ft)M
(1490)454.3 (2-4)0.60-1.2
(780)237.8 (3-8)0.91-2.4
(220)67.0 {16-20)4.9-6.1
(3750)1143.3 (2-5) 0.60-1.5
(850)259.1 0-1/2 -8) 1.1-2.4
(4370)1332.3 (2-3) 0.60-0.91
0600)487.8 (4-5 1/2) 1.2-l. 7
(5730)1747 (3-5) 0.91-1.5
DESIGN
1"Hfc'KNtss
(In. )lM
(5/8) 1.57
(1) 2.54
(3/8-3/4)
(5/16-1/2)
(3/8-1/2)
(3/16-3/8)
(l/4-6/16)
(3/8-1-l/8)
0.93-l. 90
o. 78-1.27
0.93-1.27
0.45-0.93
0.63-15.39
0.93-2.84
HEAD
(Ft. )M
(1184)361
(1232)375.6
(207)63.1
(794)242.1
(463)141.2
(662)201.8
(290)88.4
(1517)462.5
REMAHKS
One riveted penstock three lower
branches on saadles
Oi'le welded penstock on saddles in
concrete-lined tunnel
Four weloed penstocks with stit-
feners on saadles. Six future
penstocks
One welded penstock on sadoles
and fill. Two lower branches
2.34.8 M (770 ft) each
Gne riveted penstock with two
213.4 M (700 ft) lower branches
on saooles
Two riveted penstocks on
earthfill 1
Two riveted penstocks on saddles
ana till, covered
Penstock No. 6 one welded pen-
stock with two 609.8 ~~ (2000-ft)
long lower laterals on saaales
Yt:.Ak LF
~IuN
19.31
1957
19~6
1946
1948
19<:6
l9J:8
1952
PROJECT
In Foreign
OJuntries
l<eban
w
I
<..0
Gokcekaya
LOCATION
Turkey
Greece
LENGTH PER
PENSTOCK
(Ft. )M
(1804)550
(393)119.8
TABLE 3-4 {cont'd)
LIST OF HYDROELECTRIC PROJECTS
WITH STEEL PENSTOCKS AND FLUW LINES uESIGNED-CONSTRUCTED (Cont'd) Sheet 3 of 3
PLATE
~TER
(Ft. )M
(17)5.2
(17)5.2
DESIGN
TH'ie'KNESS
(In.)CM
(5/8-l-7/16) 1.57-3.63
(9/16-3/4) 1.42-1.90
HEAD
("F't.)M
(664) 202.4
(443) 135.1
REMARKS
Yt::Ah OF
CLit.PU:. llut'-.
Vertical freestanding stiffeneo
penstocks supported at upper-eno
embeoments om arch dam
Eight penstocks provided with
extensive vibration analysis with
provision for vibration stiffeners
l:t74
1973
Project
Mahr Tunnel-Gray~
Peru
W?PSS ~uclear Project
flos. 3 & 5
Tie Lines
Rosston Llne
New York
Rosston-Rock Tavern ~ Leeds
New York
J M Stuart-Pierce Line
Ohio
J M Stuart-Fo~ter Line
Ohio
J H Stuart-Greene Line
Ohio
Foster-Port Union Line
Ohio
Portal Ridge-~evada State Line
California
Sickler-Raver-Covinston Line
~lashington
Raver-r:onrce-,;rl ir.gton Line
Wasnington
~laberval e-El Dorado Lir.e
Arkansas
Head-Liberty Line
Arizona
Pierce-Foster-Sre~ne Lir.e
Ohio
Robert E Ritchie Plont-Srin<le;
Line, Arkansas
Robert E Ritchie Pl1nt-"~ooc .. ~rd
Lir.e, ;:.dditional Circuit, ;?.
Haskett-cast Bis~arck Line
flortn Cakota
Hichoud-Sidell Line Acro•s Lake
Pontchartrain
Design
Voltage
kV
230
500
230
345
345
345
345
345
345
750 DC
500
500
500
345
345
230
230
230
230
Bras·•ell-Gulf State Utilities 500
lin~, Wi~~l~Si~~j
Braswell-!lississi;pi Ri'ier Line, 500
MlSSlSSi~Ji
El :Jr!~J-~~Jl~iJ~j S:J:~ ~·~=
Arkansas
500
TABLE 3-5
EBASCO SERVICES INCORPORATED
PARTIAL LIST OF HV AriD EHV PROJECTS
TRAtlSmSSIO:l LINES
Type of
Cons true t ion
Single Circuit
Steel
Single Circuit
Steel
Double Circuit
Steel Poles & Towers
Single Circuit
H-Frame Wood Poles
Single and Double
Circuit
Single and Double
Circuit
Single and Double
Circuit
Double Circuit
Single Circuit
Steel
Single Circuit
Steel
Single Circuit
Steel
Single Circuit
Steel
Single Circuit
Steel
Single & Double
Circuit,Steel &
Temporary Wood H-
Frame
Single Circuit
Wood H-Frame
Double Circuit
Steel
Single Circuit
Steel
Single Circuit
Single Steel Pole
Sin~le Circuit
Single St~~l Pol~
Sinqle Circuit
Stc·cl
~in~l,· Circ:!it
c;~ccl
Single :il··~.ri c
Steel
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"Cl lent
Cantromin-Peru
Washington Public
Power Supply System
Central Hudson Gas
& Electric Corporation
Central Hudson Gas
& Electric Corporation
The Cincinnati Gas
& Electric Company
The Cincinnati Gas
& Electric Company
The Dayton Power
and Light Company
The Cincinnati Gas
& Electric Company
City of Los Ang'el es
Dept. of Hater & Power
Bonneville Power
Administration
Bonneville Power
Administration
Arkansas Power
& Light Company
Bureau of Reclamation
The Dayton Power
and Light Company
Arkansas Power
& Light Company
Arkansas Power
& Light Company
Montana-Dakota
Utilities Company
Louisiana Power
& Light Company
New Orleans Public
Serv1ce Inc.
Louisian Pow~r
& Light Company
Mississippi Power
& Light Company
Mississippi Power
& Light Como~ny
r,rL.~n-;as ?o·.·1er
.•. Liq:1t Company
Approx
Length
Miles
13
4
35
180
50
60
80
12
265
127
88
121
230
56
80
80
78
8
10
97
37
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Page 1 of 3
Type of
Service
D
D & C1·1
D & CS
cs
D & CS
D & CS
D & en
D
c
c
c
c
c
D & C~l
D & C
D & C
D
D
D
c
c
c
'
Ca~e Fear ~iver Crossi•g
3runs...:t..:k., ~,Jrth C.;n;i lnd
Piscata~ua River Crossir.g
Ports~outh, ·:ew Har;psn Ire
Cover, ::ew r.a:::pshtre
Indian River Crossing
Hutchinson !sland, fiorida
Connecticut qiver Crossing
Vernon, ~er::cont
Hinsdale, ~ew Hampshire
Eagle Creek
Inner Hart:or ::lvigational Canal
louisiano
Mississi~~i River Crossing
Vicks~~rg, ~~issjssippj
Mississippi River Crossing at
Robert E Rit:n1e Plant
Helena, Arkansas
little ~ia~i ~lver Crossing
~arren Co"nt/, Ohio
~hi~e River Corssin~
Weber, Arkansas
Mississippi River Crossing
Vidalia, Xisslsslppi
Mississippi River Crossing
little GypS/ Plant, LA
Design
Vo 1 tJge
>.V
230
345
345
345
345
230
500
&
230
500
&
230
345
230
230
500
&
Seven l ntercoa s ta 1 \<Her·,:ay Cros-
sin~], :~~,.,.Orleans~ LA Ared
230
Mlss~uri River Crossing 230
Bisr::arck, :;or:h Ga>.ota
Hississic:pi Ri'l"r Crossing !:o. 2 230
T.aft, louisilr~
·~~~:t::~::! ~~.·:r ~r~~:in1 230
~Hrr:~i':~, '-"l'Jlc;i~~J
Mississiepi Piver Cro>sin~ 230
Kaiser-Alg1ers, Loui>lana
ColuMbia Piver Crossin] Relocation 345
Wenatc~ee, ~ashtngtan &
230
TABLE 3-5 (cont'd)
EBASCO SERV I CCS HICORPORATEO
PARTIAL LIST OF HV A~D EHV PROJECTS
TRi\riS;·Il SS !ON LInES
RIVER CROSS !fiGS
Type of
Cons true t ion
Double Circuit
Steel
Double Circuit
Steel
Client
Ca ro 1 ina Po·,•er
& Light Company
Public Service Company
of New Hampshire
Three Single Circuit Florida Power
Tubular & light Company
Steel
Two Double Circuit Public Service Company
Steel of New Hampshire
Single Circuit
Steel
Double Circuit
Triple Circuit
1-500 kV
2-230 kV Steel
Double Circuit
1-500 kV
2-230 kV Steel
Single Circuit
Steel
Single Circuit
Steel Pole,H-Frame
Double Circuit
Steel
Tripi e Circuit
1-500 kV
1-230 kV Steel
Single Circuit &
Triple Circuit
Steel
Single Circuit
Stt>el
Double Circuit
Steel
Daub!., r:ircuit
Steel
Double Circuit
Steel
Double Circuit
1-345 kV
1-ZJG <i '>teel
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Vermont Yankee Nuclear
Power Corporation
The Dayton PoNer &
light Company
New Orleans Public
Services Inc.
Mississippi Power
& light Company
Arkansas Power
& light Company
The Dayton Po·.,er &
Light Company
The Cincinnati Gas
& Electric Com~any
Columbus & Southern
Ohio Electric Company
Arkansas Power
& Light Com;Jany
louisiana PoVIer
& Light Co~par.y
louisiana Po1ver
& light Company
Louisiana Power
& Light Company
Montana-Dakota
Ut il it i es Company
louisiand Power
& light Company
louis iar:1 Po,a?r
& l igh~ r:omaan::
New OrleJns ?~ollc
Service lncor';::ora:ed
louisiana P01·1er
& Light Comp~ ny
Bonneville Power
Administration
t·!ain
Span
length
2000
1733
2-2000
2-2100
2615
1035
4700
4075
2400
780
4708
3700
400-1500
2655
3082
274:J
2860
Page 2 of 3
0
D
D
D
D & C11
0
c
D & Cr'l
D & C:.\
0 & c
D
c
D
0
D
D
D t. E!C
c
TABLE 3-5 (cont'd)
EBASCO SERVICES INCORPORATED
PARTIAL LIST OF HV AnD EHV PROJECTS
TRAW11SSIO:l LI<IES
Design
Voltage Type of
Project kV Construction Client
Nansc~ Cree~-Ccvington Line, 500 Single Circuit Bonneville Power
~Ia sn i ng ton Steel Administration
Haberva 1 e-Sbe ~~oun ta in La \;e Single Circuit Arkansas Power
line, ,;r>.ansas Steel & light Company
Braswell-T~~ & Braswell-Vicksburg SOD Single Circuit Mississippi Power
lines, MissiSSippi Steel & light Company
Arli~g~on-9ura~a Line, 500 Single Ci rc\Jit Bonneville Power
\lashing ton Steel Administration
Abbreviations
C = Construction CS = Construction Service E = Engineering
CM Construction Management D = Engineering and Design
EIC = Engineering Inspection of Construction
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Page 3 of 3
Approx
length Type of
Miles Service
52 c
96 c
127 c
52 c
Harris Nuclear Power Plant. The main dam is a rockfill dam 108 feet
high and 1~500 feet long founded on rock. It has a core of compacted
silty clay and clayey silt material protected by fine and coarse filter
zones and a rockfill shell. The outside slopes are two horizontal to
one vertical. A minor east-west trending fault~ which crosses the
reservoir near the dam, was the subject of an extensive investigation
by Ebasco•s geological staff. The investigation demonstrated to the
satisfaction of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission that the fault is
noncapable. Both of the dams were designed and constructed to Seismic
Category I criteria using full dynami~ analysis and able to withstand
the effects of credible combinations of natural phenomena.
At Davis, an extensive exploratory program was performed to prove the
water tightness of the upper and lower reservoirs and the viability of
an underground powerhouse. In-situ tests with a Goodman Jack in the
drill holes disclosed rock characteristics which made an underground
powerhouse not economically viable without involving the expense of a
long adit into the cavern location previously recommended. Remote
sensing with infrared photos was used to study sinkholes and
underground streams which were also traced with colored spores. Data
from this test program was presented at the FERC hearings to satisfy
the FERC staff geologists as to the integrity of the reservoirs.
In conjunction with the Cholla Unit No. 4 Fossil-Fueled Project, Ebasco
desgined two major ash pond, impervious core embankment dams founded on
sandstone covered by alluvium. One of the dams is 80 feet high with a
volume of 2.5 million cubic yards and the other 70 feet high with a
volume of 1.1 million cubic yards. Both structures required an
impermeable slurry cutoff wall to prevent seepage from the disposal
ponds. Calculations of flow net and seepage quantities resulted in 5
gpm for the fly ash dam and 1 gpm for the total bottom ash dam.
Piezometers were placed to measure the performance of the impervious
dams and cutoff wall and to record any rise in groundwater within the
alluvium, should it occur.
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The Kastraki, Keban, and Ludington dams are additional recent examples
of major dams. It is noted that Ebasco's recent experience includes
the design and construction of at least one major earth and rockfill
dam each year. Ebasco has designed and constructed rockfill dams with
both vertical and sloping impervious cores, as well as the Ludington
dam with its asphaltic concrete upstream facing. Ebasco's planning,
design, and construction techniques were employed on the Ludington
Project's advanced the state-of-art of asphaltic concrete facing.
In summary, Ebasco has extensive experience with the full range of
investigations and studies required to successfully plan, design and
construct rockfill embankment dams, as well as any other type of dam,
in areas of high seismicity and in areas with geolgoical formations
similar to those which exist at Grant Lake.
3.2.2 Environmental and Licensing Experience
Ebasco and Envirosphere have had continuous experience with the Federal
Energy Regulatory Commission {FERC) and other state and federal
licensing processes.
Ebasco presently is providing to Puget Sound Power and Light Company
(Puget Power) the ~ngineering and environmental services necessary to
successfully complete FERC preliminary permit applications and develop
FERC license applications for several small hydroelectric power
developments. In addition, other potential hydroelectric developments
which have been identified by Puget Sound Power and Light will be
assessed and a recommendation made whether or not to proceed with FERC
preliminary permit application and subsequent study and license
application.
Recent Ebasco licensing effort experience in the Pacific Northwest has
been in conjunction with the studies, hearings, and court actions
concerning 480 MW expansion of the Yale Hydroelectric Project (the
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original 100 MW Project was designed and constructed by Ebasco in 1953}
and the 3,430 MW Middle Snake River [)9velopment in Idaho and Oregon.
On the latter, these studies led to the preparation of exhibits and
testimony in support of four alternative plans of development involving
seven major sites. The FERC (then FPC) examiners twice recommended the
granting of a license. Confirmation was also granted by the Commission
on the first occasion but foreclosed on the second by an Act of
Congress.
Ebasco also prepared the FERC (FPC} license applications and performed
engineering~ procurement, and construction management services for the
Pelton Hydroelectric Development on the Deschutes River and the North
Fork and Faraday HED's on the Clackamas River in Oregon for Portland
General Electric Company. Both of the 200-foot high arch dams included
fish ladders and provisions for downstream migrants. It is interesting
to note that at North Fork, the FERC and state agencies permitted
construction of the dam to proceed while details of the fish passing
facilities were worked out with the Oregon Fish and Game Department in
order to expedite completion of the project.
In 1979, Ebasco completed studies for The Montana Power Company and for
Rochester Gas and Electric Corporation that involved technical and
economic evaluation of small hydroelectric potential at existing dams
and reservoirs at undeveloped sites. Recently Ebasco also carried out
a cost estimate of today•s cost of constructing the Kerr arch dam,
required for FERC relicensing of that project. Our prefeasibility
investigation of the Katka Hydro Project for the Washington Water Power
Company included also a technical and economic assessment of the
relocation of the adjacent highway and Burlington Northern Railroad.
Ebasco is well qualified to assist in preparing and delivering
testimony at various public and FERC hearings. Ebasco's staff has had
experience testifying before the FERC in Washington, D.C. as expert
witnesses on technical, economic, and environmental aspects of various
hydroelectric projects for which licenses have been awarded.
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Ebasco's consulting personnel have had recent experience in providing
expert witness testimony before Washington State's Energy Facility Site
Evaluation Council (EFSEC) and the Nuclear Regulatory Commission {NRC)
concerning licensing efforts for the Washington Public Power Supply
System's (WPPS) Nuclear Projects 3 and 5. These efforts included
development of all environmental documents for construction licensing,
presentation of expert testimony for National Pollutant Discharge
Elimination System (NPDES) related requirements, and ongoing
environmental monitoring of fish, wildlife, and air and water quality.
Ebasco's regulatory affairs staff is presently under contract to the
Edison Electric Institute to review and report on regulations issued by
agencies of the federal government which impact the electrical utility
industry. The staff periodically provides formal regulatory reports.
In summary, Ebasco is completely familiar with the FERC application
process and other regulatory requirements in the State of Alaska and
has personnel available with the necessary experience and capabilities
to set up a plan for securing the required FERC license for the Grant
Lake Hydroelectric Project.
3.3 R AND M CONSULTANTS, INC.
R and M Consultants, Inc., is an Alaskan multidisciplinary consulting
firm with offices in Anchorage, Fairbanks, and Juneau. Rand M has
extensive experience in providing the type of geotechnical,
hydrological, surveying, and site support services which are required
for the Grant Lake Project feasibility study. Examples of related
projects for which R and M Consultants have provided services in the
past are provided below.
Susitna Hydroelectric Project Feasibility Study:
Rand M Consultants is currently involved in the feasibility study for
a two dam complex on a remote section of the Susitna River in
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Southcentral Alaska. Rand M is providing geological and geotechnical,
hydrology, construction access identification, and surveying services
to a prime consultant on this 2-1/2 year, $26 million study. Using
airphoto interpretation, terrain unit maps have been prepared covering
a section of the river about 10 miles wide and 150 miles long. A
drilling program, surface geologic mapping, and seismic refraction
lines have verified the airphoto analysis and provided greater detail
in critical areas. Bedrock competency and tectonic activity potential
are being asessed, potential construction materials are being located,
slope stability problems identified, and routes selected for 100 miles
of transmission line and up to 110 miles of access roads. Rand M has
installed all the remote climatological data gathering instrumentation,
are monitoring data acquisition, and are analyzing the data in relation
to runoff from the Susitna River drainage basin. Other areas of
investigations include water quality analysis, stream gauging, river
morphology and flow characteristics, streamflow and drainage runoff
prediction, sediment transfer, hydraulics, floodplain analysis, and
special consideration to glacial aspects of Susitna River hydrology.
Rand M Consultants is also providing complete survey services for this
project - a horizontal and vertical control network, aerial
photogrammetric ground control, and river cross-sections. Prior to
this project, minimal monumentation and survey data existed in this
remote area. A precise horizontal and vertial control network has been
established to be used as positioning control for seismic surveys,
geological investigations, hydrological studies, photogrammetric
mapping, and various field and design activities completed during the
feasiblity study. Measurements have been to first, second, and third
order levels.
Hydrology and River Hydraulics Study, Kuparuk River and Coastal Plain
Streams, North Slope, Alaska:
This project consisted of conducting a complete hydrological analysis
of the Kuparuk River and providing baseline design parameters for a
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proposed bridge and pipeline crossing. An estimate of flood discharges
was made utilizing the Corps of Engineers (HEC-1) Floodplain Hydrology
Computer Model. Following the preliminary office analysis, an
extensive field program was conducted during the spring breakup flood
to obtain data for the calibration of the computer model and
interpretation of river behavior. Three years of breakup were
completed to provide additional data points and further refine the
hydraulic model. Floodplain delineation, flood water elevations, water
velocities, and depth of scour were determined for the Kuparuk River in
the vicinity of the proposed crossing. Final output of the study
consisted of hydrologic and hydraulic design parameters for 25, 50,
100, and 200-year recurrence intervals. Field investigation and
hydraulic analyses were also carried-out on a number of small stream
crossings between the Kuparuk River and Arco's West Kuparuk Development
Area.
Engineering Geology Investigation, Atigun Pass Tunnel Corridor, Brooks
Range, A 1 ask a:
Rand M Consultants, Inc., is the geotechnical engineering
subcontractor for the proposed 48 inch diameter natural gas
transmission line to be built by Northwest Alaskan Pipeline Company.
In this role, R and M performed for Fluor-Northwest, Inc. (the project
management contractor), a multiphase investigation of the engineering
geology of a proposed tunnel corridor alternative to the conventional
"over-the-pass" pipeline ditch in the rugged Atigun Pass area of the
Brooks Range in Northern Alaska. Phase I of this project consisted of
detailed bedrock mapping at a scale of 1" = 500' of a 2 by 3 mile area
including Atigun Pass and two proposed tunnel alignments. Phase II of
the project was a preliminary subsurface investigation which consisted
of two deep, diamond-drilled, continuously-eored drill holes located
along the selected tunnel alignment to determine lithologic,
structural, groundwater, and permafrost conditions at tunnel depth.
Add it ion ally, groundwater instrumentation and thermistor strings were
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installed. Downhole geophysical logging included natural gamma,
density, temperature, and caliper logging. The obtained core was
described lithologically with particular emphasis placed on rock
mechanics parameters. A preliminary subsurface analysis was performed
to describe and document the geologic and rock mechanics conditions to
be expected at the level of the tunnel. Phase III of the project
consisted of a complete synthesis of the engineering geology of the
tunnel corridor including a block-by-block interpretation of geologic
conditions along the tunnel alignment, analysis of seismic hazards,
assessment of avalanche and slush flow hazards, description of portal
conditions, and interpretation of permafrost and groundwater
interrelationships.
Rockslope Design, Documentation, Dewatering and Reinforcement, Valdez
Pipeline Terminal, Alaska:
R and M provided a full-time resident geologist (Dr. Jim Brown) for
three years on this project. Activities began with geologic
investigation of bedrock conditions by surface mapping and subsurface
drilling and coring of bedrock. This geotechnical data was then used
to produce an extremely conservative design for the rockslopes (slope
angles varied from steep slopes of 1 horizontal to 4 vertical to more
gentle slopes of 1 horizontal to 2 vertical) and their reinforcement,
such that the rockslopes would be stable during the design contingency
earthquake (0.6 g lateral acceleration). A conservative design was
required because of the height of the rockslopes (up to 230 feet) and
their proximity to vital facilities of the terminal complex.
Geotechnical input involved rock work specifications including
drilling, blasting, and rock bolting techniques. During construction,
activities included daily site inspections to document geotechnical
conditions, to insure that excavation conformed to design, and to
monitor the contractor•s QC documentation. Unfavorable geotechnical
conditions were encountered which required field modification of slope
and reinforcement design. Encountered groundwater pressures required
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design of a weephole, inclined drain, and interceptor trench dewatering
system for each rockslope, and the design and installation of a
piezometer network for groundwater observation. Reinforcing techniques
used included tensioned, fully-grouted Dywidag rockbolts, wire mesh,
toe buttresses, and shotcrete. All slopes possess a dewatering system
with installed piezometers to monitor groundwater conditions.
Nash Road Extension Design:
This 2.2-mile road design project was initiated to provide access to a
proposed marine-resource industrial facility at the mouth of Fourth of
July Creek, emptying into Ressurection Bay, across from Seward,
Alaska. The road is essentially an extension of Nash Road at the head
of the bay, traversing some very steep terrain of varying rock
competence. Bedrock materials present include very weak sandstones as
well as quartzite rocks of great bearing capacity.
Total design services provided by R and M include:
o Location Study and 11 P"-Line Survey
o Soil Investigations and Materials Testing
o Clearing of the Right-of-Way
o Preliminary and Final Road D:!sign
o Construction Management and Inspection
Challenging aspects of the project involved evaluation of the varying
bedrock conditions and design of appropriate cut slopes in an area that
is very seismically active.
Kuparuk Development Area Hydrology Study, Prudhoe Bay, Alaska:
Additional water supply sources were investigated for Atlantic
Richfield Company's proposed Kuparuk Development area west of Prudhoe
Bay, Alaska. Obtaining adequate water supplies in Prudhoe Bay is a
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complex problem, and has reached a critical staged during the recent
development. R and M's approach to the problem involved the
extrapolation of existing hydrologic data from the Put River to the
smaller coastal plain streams in the study area. Flow regimes and
discharge estimates were developed. Break-up observations in the study
area were used to check the extrapolation from the Put River. Possible
water supplies from deep lakes in the area were also investigated. The
investigations included the following:
Field Work -
0 Discharge Measurements
0 Water Qua 1 ity
0 Break-up Behavior Evaluation
0 Samp 1 i ng of Surface Water
0 Samp 1 i ng of Surface Gravel Material
0 Cross-Section Survey of Stream and Gravel Sites
Office Work -
o Complete Hydrology Literature Data Research for the Arctic
Coast Plain
o Statistical Analysis of Runoff Duration
o Volume of Unit Runoff Analyses
The study established that sufficient water of suitable quality was
available in each of the four streams studied. In addition, potential
water supplies for winter were found to exist in lakes deeper than six
feet.
3.4 ARCTIC ENVIRONMENTAL INFORMATION AND DATA CENTER
Terror Lake Hydroelectric Project
AEIOC conducted a reconnaissance level study of the proposed Terror
Lake Hydroelectric Project in 1979. During 1980 and 1981 a detailed
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wildlife study and an instream flow assessment were accomplished. In
addition to these analyses at Terror Lake, AEIDC conducted brown bear,
mountain goat, and raptor studies. Brown bear studies concentrated on
movement patterns and denning locations in the vicinity of the project
area while mountain goat investigations focused on animal distribution
feeding and kidding areas.
Tyee Lake Hydroelectric Project
In 1980 AEIOC completed an environmental assessment of the Tyee Lake
Hydroelectric Project to provide information to supplement the FERC
license application. Information provided included limnological
characteristics of Tyee Lake and transmission line river crossings, an
erosion control plan for water bodies affected by the project,
intensive lake and stream surveys to determine fishing resources in the
area, a survey of terrestrial mammals and their habitats and ~valuation
of the ability of adjacent wildlife habitat to accomodate wildlife
displaced by the project.
3.5 NORTH PACIFIC AERIAL SURVEYS, INC.
During the past several years, North Pacific has completed numerous
photogrammetric projects throughout Alaska specific to both large and
small hydroelectric and transmission facilities. The following is a
partial list of representative projects:
o Anchorage-Fairbanks Transmission Intertie
o Susitna Hydroelectric Project
o Solomon Gulch to Glennallen 138 kV Transmission Line
o Bradley Lake Hydroelectric Project
o Bradley Lake Project Transmission Line
o Valdez Hydroelectric Project Mapping Survey
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4.0 GEOGRAPHICAL EXPERIENCE
Ebasco Services Incorporated has had extensive project related
regulatory engineering, environmental, and licensing experience in
Alaska. Through conducting studies of three major projects (the
Railbelt Electric Alternatives Study, the Northeast/South Central
Alaska Small Hydropower Study, and the Alaska Peninsula, Kodiak Island,
and Aleutian Islands Small Hydropower Study}, Ebasco has gained a wide
range of experience in evaluating the.physical and natural resources of
these regions of Alaska. Ebasco's experience is particularly relevant
to this project since the study areas of two of these projects include
portions of the Grant Lake Project study area.
Field reconnaissance for the small hydropower study in the Aleutian
Islands, Alaska Peninsula, and Kodiak Island has included conducting
physical surveys of hydropower sites for which Ebasco personnel
arranged for aircraft charters, on-site lodging, and transportation in
an efficient and effective manner to allow for completion of field
programs on schedule and within budget. Further experience in field
investigation and public participation is currently being gained during
a field reconnaissance of 22 villages scheduled for the August and
September of 1981 in northeast and south central Alaska on the other
small hyuropower under contract to the Alaska District-Corps of
Engineers. This study involves the evaluation of the potential of
hydropower to meet the energy demand of 67 villages. Key members for
the proposal project team for the Grant Lake study will participate in
field reconnaissance investigations of 8 southcentral communities in
early September 1982, including Whittier and New Chenega, which are in
the vicinity of Seward and the Grant Lake Project.
Of paramount importance in feasibility-level studies for hydroelectric
projects is the ability to prepare accurate cost estimates. Costs vary
widely throughout the state and Ebasco possesses extensive knowledge of
current construction costs and regional variations. Ebasco engineers
recently completed a detailed cost estimate review on the Tyee Lake
Hydroelectric Project. The same lead personnel who developed the Tyee
Lake estimate will also be responsible for estimating the cost of the
Grant Lake Project. Cost estimates were also prepared for numerous
hydro sites in the small hydropower study completed last year for the
Aleutian Islands, Alaska Peninsula, and Kodiak Island. Further, Ebasco
has been retained to study the Kake-Petersburg Transmission
Interconnection which consists of 47 miles of 34.5 kV transmission
lines including 45 miles of 3 phase overhead conductors, 2 miles of
submarine cable, and 2 switchyards. A budget level cost estimate will
be prepared for this project.
Ebasco has consistently accomplished Alaskan projects within the time
and budgetary constraints of several Alaskan clients. The firm's
familiarity with state and local agencies as well as support services
will insure continued success in meeting project needs.
4.1 REGIONAL SOCIOECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS
The socioeconomic context of the study area is a critical factor in
managing the logistics of field studies, maximizing local input into
the planning process, and assessing socioeconomic impacts. Ebasco
personnel have the experience and knowledge of rural Alaska through
studies in the Bristol Bay Region, Northeast, Southeast, and South
Central Alaska to accomplish these tasks successfully. Ebasco
personnel have worked in rural Alaskan villages on small hydropower
reconnaissance studies involving more than 100 communities. Field
reconnaissance has involved meeting with local native corporations and
village council leaders to discuss the potential of hydropower to meet
community needs. For the small hydropower reconnaissance studies,
Ebasco developed a public participation program which attracted
community leaders as well as interested residents in the villages which
were visited.
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4.2 REGIONAL PHYSICAL AND ENV IROMENTAL CHARACTERISTICS
The successful completion of the Grant Lake Feasibility Study will
require extensive data collection and analysis efforts in all areas of
engineering and environmental sciences. Disciplines included in these
categories include geophysics, surveying, climatology/meteorology,
hydrology, aquatic and terrestrial ecology, socioeconomics, and air and
water quality.
Geological and hydrological analyses .are an integral part of the small
hydropower reconnaissance studies and most of the USGS geologic papers
and all of the surface water records located in the Grant Lake study
area have been previously collected and analyzed by Ebasco engineers.
The geologic characteristics of the Chigmit Mountains were also
evaluated as part of Ebasco's investigation of the geothermal resources
of this area associated with the Railbelt study.
4.3 REGULATORY ASPECTS
The Ebasco environmental and licensing division (Envirosphere) is
responsible for the front-end work to determine environmental
acceptability of technically and economically feasible projects.
Ebasco has continuous experience with the Federal Energy Regulatory
Commission (FERC) and other state and federal licensing processes.
Ebasco, through its study of Railbelt electrical power alternatives,
has completed a regulatory review of federal and state regulations
which would pertain to the siting, construction, and operation of 15
generating technologies in Alaska. The regulatory reviews include
analyses of functional characteristics of power plant operation in
Alaska, and provide an assessment of the design requirements which must
be met in order for power generating facilities to meet regulatory
requirements. Ebasco specifically has identified the following
requirements for siting power plants within Alaska in an acceptable
manner from a regulatory standpoint:
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1. Water Resource lmoacts Associated with Steam Cycle Power Plants
2. Aquatic Impacts Associated with Steam Cycle Power Plants
3. Air Emissions from Fuel Combustion Technologies
4. Socioeconomic Impacts Associated with Energy Development
5. Aesthetic Evaluations Regarding Power Plant Siting
6. Waste Heat Rejection Systems of Steam Cycle Power Plants
4.4 REGIONAL UTILITY CHARACTERISTICS
The Grant Lake Hydroelectric Project as proposed would contribute 7 MW
to the utility system that serves Seward. Seward is interconnected to
other Railbelt utilities through the Chugach Electric Association. The
generating capacity of each Railbelt utility is listed in Table 4-1.
The primary mode of electrical energy generation in the Railbelt is
combustion turbines, which comprise 86 percent of the total generating
capacity. Other modes of power generation in descending order of
capacity include steam turbines, diesel generators, and hydroelectric
plants. Hydropower contributes 46 MW of installed capacity to the
system.
Ebasco personnel have visited and studied electric utilities of various
sizes in Anchorage, Fairbanks, Juneau, and outlying communities of
Bethel, Nome, McGrath, Anak, and several communities in the Alaska
Peninsula, Aleutian Islands, and Kodiak Island. Ebasco is very
familiar with the operating characteristics of regional and local
utilities in remote areas of Alaska and associated problems of fuel
supply, transmission and distribution, and overall system reliability.
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TABLE 4-1
TOTAL GENERATING CAPACITY--RAILBELT UTILITIES (1980)
(MW)
cccT1J Di ese 1.£/ Hydr~/ RCCT!!J sccTil sT.£1 Total
Anchorage-Cook Inlet Area
Alaska Power Administration 0 0 30 0 0 0 30
Anchorage Municipal Light and Power 139 0 0 0 74.5 0 213.5
Chugach Electric Association 0 0 16 111 244 0 371
Homer Electric Association 0 1.5 0 0 0 0 1.5
Matanuska Electric Association (J 0 0 0 0 0 0
Seward Electric System 0 5.5 0 0 0 0 5.5
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Subtotal 139 7.0 46 111 318.5 0 621.5
Fairbanks-Tenana Valle~ Area
Fairbanks Municipal Utility System 0 8.25 0 0 28.35 29.0 65.6
Golden Valley Electric Association 0 2 3.7 5 0 0 170.80 25.0 219.55
.p. University of Alaska -Fairbanks 0 5.50 0 0 0 13.0 18.50
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Subtotal 0 37.50 0 0 119.15 67.0 303.65
Glennallen-Valdez Area
Copper Valley Electric Association 0 16.10 0 0 2.8 0 18,q
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TOTAL 139 60.6 46 111 520.45 67.0 944.05
1/ CCCT -Cdmbined Cycle Combustion Turbine
II Diesel -Diesel Cycle
11 Hydro -Hydraulic Turbine
if RCCT -Regenerative Cycle Combustion Turbine
21 SCCT -Simple Cycle Combustion Turbine
&_/ ST -Steam Turbine
Source: Batte 1le (1981).
5.0 PROJECT MANAGER
DJn Smith, who has more than 33 years of engineering experience,
including 25 years in the hydroelectric field, will be assigned as
Project Manager for the Grant Lake Feasibility Study. Mr. Smith, a
registered professional engineer in Alaska, has considerable experience
at the project manager level. He served as project manager on the 30
MW Black River Hydroelectric Project in Vermont during the preparation
and processing of the FERC license application. The project includes a
165-foot high embankment dam, a 30-foot high concrete gravity dam and
the rehabilitation of four existing dams. This recently submitted
license application was accepted by FERC and processing is now underway.
Mr. Smith, as project manager on the Kennebec River Project in Maine,
directed the reconnaissance and feasibility level studies for the 68 MW
installation. The project includes four new dams and powerhouses and
one existing dam and new powerhouse.
The Spinney Mountain Dam and Reservoir Project on the South Platte
River in Colorado was also managed by Mr. Smith during the permitting
and design phases. This project, being in a seismically active area,
involved seismic design considerations. The project is presently under
construction and entails a 2,100,000 cubic yard embankment dam
providing 48,000 acre feet of usable storage capacity in a reservoir
covering 2,520 acres. The dam will be 95 feet high and 4,100 feet long.
Mr. Smith has acquired substantial Alaskan experience through his
involvement in the Green Lake, Swan Lake, and Lake Silvis Hydroelectric
Projects. Mr. Smith was responsible for the design and specifications
of all mechanical equipment for these projects which are located in
southeast Alaska. The Lake Silvis project involved reconstruction of a
2.1 MW facility which was destroyed in a landslide in 1969. The 16.5
MW Green Lake and 22 MW Swan Lake projects are currently under
construction.
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Mr. Smith is presently a Consulting Engineer in the Bellevue office of
Ebasco. His past assignments have included hydroelectric projects
ranging fran 1 to 2,000 MW. In addition to management of various water
resources projects, he has had overall responsibility for the design
and specifications of a wide variety of hydromechanical equipment
including emergency and service gates, outlet valves, turbines,
governors, turbine shutoff valves, and all other mechanical
equipement. Furthermore, he is experienced in supervising the
preparation and processing of permit and license applications to the
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission. Mr. Smith's responsibilities
have included the coordination of environmental concerns with state and
federal agencies and resolution of any problems or conflicts in that
area.
As head of the project team, and on behalf of Ebasco Management, Mr.
Smith will provide leadership for the execution of all project
activities. He will be responsible for liaison with the Alaska Power
Authority designated representative on all project matters and he will
direct and monitor the overall effort on the project in accordance with
the schedule, budget, and scope of work. In addition, utilizing his
extensive hydropower experience, he will also be intimately involved in
the technical performance of the work.
The following references for Mr. Smith are available for contact:
o For the 30 MW Black River Hydroelectric Project: Michael J.
Valuk, Town Manager, Town of Springfield, Vermont. Telephone
{207) 696-4401.
o For the 68 MW Kennebec River Hydroelectric Project: Norman E.
Sawyer, Electric Superintendent, Madison Electric Works,
Madison, Maine. Telephone (802) 855-2104.
o For the Spinney Mountain Project: Chuck Wemlinger, Utility
Superintendent, City of Aurora, Colorado. Telephone (303)
695-7000.
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6.0 PROJECT TEAM
The proposed Project Organization for the Grant Lake Feasibility Study,
which will be led by the Project Manager, is shown on Figure 6-1. The
project organization will be organized into engineering, environmental,
economic, financial, and marketing study teams, and field services. A
detailed description of field services personnel is provided on Figure
6-2.
The proposed project feasibility study team consists of highly
qualified engineering, environmental, and geotechnical specialists who
will be directed in their multidisciplined work effort by an
experienced project management team working in close communication with
the Power Authority. A Technical Review Board will be organized to
provide objective review of the study components at key points during
the work effort and will be available for consultation on an
"as-needed" basis.
The firms which comprise the project team and their responsibility in
the areas of Grant Lake Feasibility study are as follows:
Rand M Consultants, Inc.-geotechnical and hydrological
investigations~ surveying and mapping, and logistics support.
North Pacific Aerial Surveys, Inc.-aerial photography and
topographic mapping services.
Arctic Environmental Information and Data Center -environmental
field work.
The principal project participants from Ebasco and the other firms
comprising the project team are identified below by major discipline
area.
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GRANT LAKE HYDROELECTRIC PROJECT
DETAILED FEASIBILITY ANALYSIS AND LICENSE APPLICATION
PROJECT ORGANIZATION CHART
!ALASKA POWER AUTHORITY I
OUTSIDE SERVICES I
CONSULTANTS:-G eotechnlca l, PROJECT MANAGER
TECHNICAL REVIEW BOARD
Surveying, Hydrology And Site Logistics D. K. Smith J. L. Ehasz-Civil a Geotechnical
ARCTIC ENVIRONMENTAL INFORMATION AND I S. 0. Simmons-Environmental
DATA CENTER:-Environmental Studies I
NORTH PACIFIC AERIAL SURVEYS:-Aerial ASSISTANT MANAGER I D. Ruotolo-Hydroelectric Englneermg
Photography And Topographic Mapping. PROJECT ENGINEER W. D. Augustine-Economic, Finance a
, A.W. Pietz Marketing
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Field Studies Engineering Studies Environmental Studies Economic,Finance a
R. E. Hedgecock-Supervisor J. Straubergs-Supervisor G. G. Lawley-Supervisor Marketing Studies
N. Lesnick-Supervisor
Hydraulic Geotechnical/ Fish a Wildlife
Structures I--f--Seismology Fish f--Water Quality
RA. Zylman --~·· ~hTil~~rd D. Beyer J. Butts
C an' ra Wildlife
Embankment Dams Hydraulics R. Fairbanks
M.Pavone 1---Hydrology F F v .. -h Socioeconomic Land Management LEGEND
Resources f--a Aesthetics
Mechanical Hydro System E.S. Cunningham R. G. Anderson
J.M. Horn f---Development
A. F. Monaco Archeology a FERC Licensing
8 Regulatory Affairs --Historical
Electrical -1 Systems Analysis P. Ritchie Resources
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N. De des
L. Rodriguez J. Klein
Statistical Analysis f--J-Climatology/ l Transmission Estimating I
T.Cannon Meteorology
B.M
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J. Zearfoss
J. deFeis
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DETAILED FEASIBiliTY ANALYSIS AND LICENSE APPLICATION
FIELD ACTIVITIES ORGANIZATION CHART
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NORTH PACIFIC AERIAL
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FIELD STUDIES
EBASCO SERVICES INC.
R.E. HEDGECOCK
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R a M CONSULTANTS
B. HOLM -FIELD ACTIVITIES COORDINATOR
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INVESTIGATIONS
RaM CONSULTANTS
G. SMITH-PROJECT MANAGER
J. M. BROWN-GEOLOGIC MAPPING
C. C. VITA-SEISMICITY
EBASCO SERVICES INC.
W. SCARLETT-GEOPHYSICS
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RaM CONSULTANTS
S. R. BREDTHAUER
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ARCTIC ENVIRONMENTAL INFORMATION
AND DATA CENTER
W. J. WILSON-SUPERVISOR
R. J. HENSEL -TERRESTIAL ECOLOGY
K. ARNOT-ARCHEOLOGY
E. W. TRIHEY-WATER RESOURCES
FIGURE 6-2
6.1 ASSISTANT PROJECT MANAGER/PROJECT ENGINEER
A. Wayne Pietz -Assistant Project Manager/Project Engineer
Mr. Pietz, in his role of Assistant Project Manager/Project Engineer,
will assist the Project Manager in the managerial and administrative
duties of the work and will also be the technical leader of the project
team. He will be responsible for the performance of the engineering
for the project and will coordinate the technical interfacing between
the other disciplines participating i.n the study.
Mr. Pietz's previous experience includes engineering and project
management responsibility for a broad range of activities relating to
the development of hydroelectric and water resources projects. He is
currently project engineer in a reconnaissance level survey of small
hydropower development potential in the southcentral and northeast
regions of Alaska. His experience with additional hydroelectric
projects in Alaska includes final desi9n and construction phase
engineering for the reconstruction of the Lake Silvis project near
Ketchikan, performance of detailed hydrologic studies at various sites
in Southeast Alaska and evaluation of spillway adequacy and project
safety at several existing hydroelectric installations.
Mr. Pietz has served as project manager or lead engineer on numerous
feasibility level and licensing studies for hydroelectric projects
ranging in size from 1.4 MW to 400 MW. Mr. Pietz is also presently
serving as the Chairman of the American Society of Civil Engineers'
Committee on Hydraulic ~sign of Small (30 MW or less) Hydroelectric
Projects.
The specific responsibilities of Mr. Pietz will include:
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o Provide assistance to the Project Manager in day-to-day
administrative tasks required to effectively perform the
proposed work plan, especially in the area of management of
subcontracted work;
o Provide required technical coordination between engineering,
environmental, economic, financial and marketing study groups;
o Initiation of the study and engineering effort and review of
scope of services with responsible discipline engineers;
o Preparation and updating (through cognizant disciplines) of
the project layouts;
o Review of all outgoing technical correspondence; and
o Leading the preparation of project reports by obtaining
departmental contribution and philosophy. He will be
responsible for engineering adherence to project requirements
and to Ebasco engineering procedures.
6.2 ENGINEERING STUDIES
Janis Straubergs-Engineering Studies Supervisor
Overall supervision of engineering studies for the Grant Lake Project
will be provided by Janis Straubergs. Mr. Straubergs served as Project
Engineer on a 1980 study conducted by Ebasco staff to evaluate small
hydroelectric development potential in the Aleutian Islands, Alaska
Peninsula, and Kodiak Island. Mr. Straubergs is presently
participating in a similar study in the northeast and southcentral
region of Alaska where he is providing overall review of layouts for
project features, and supervision of the preparation of cost
estimates. He is presently evaluating the development of small
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hydroelectric resources in the Snohomish Basin, Washington, and
assisting Puget Sound Power and Light in the development of FERC
licensing documents. Other recent experience includes an evaluation of
selected aspects of a 2,000 MW pumped-storage project under
construction in Virginia and assignment as Project Engineer for the
fifth unit addition which added 120 Mw to the Noxon Rapids Project of
Washington Water Power. Mr. Straubergs also participated in the design
and construction phase of the 680-foot high rockfill Keban Dam in
Turkey, which is located in an area of high seismic activity. His
professional engineering background includes 24 years of experience in
al 1 aspects of hydroelectric engineering including hydrology and
hydraulics, model testing, foundation exploration and design, dams,
instrumentation, hydraulic structures, powerhouses, and generating
equipment.
R~ Edward Hedgecock -Field Studies Supervisor
Mr. Hedgecock will have administrative control of both engineering and
environmental operations in the field, supported by the Field
Activities Coordinator from Rand M Consultants (see Section 6.6). He
will have a dual role in that he will lead the geotechnical field
activities and also have the authority to make decisions that will keep
all of the field programs moving to completion in an efficient and
effective manner. Mr. Hedgecock has eight years of experience as a
geotechnical engineer. His assignments have included feasibility
investigations for hydroelectric projects and construction control of
both foundation excavation/treatment and embankment construction. He
has been a lead geotechnical engineer on several projects ranging from
the Rock Island power project in Chelan County, Washington to the
embankment construction control at the Shearon Harris Project in North
Carolina.
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R. A. Zylman -Hydraulic Structures
Mr. R. A. Zylman (P.E. Alaska) will lead the work on hydraulic
structures and assist in the development of project layouts.
Mr. Zylman has extensive experience in Alaska evaluating hydroelectric
resources. He has just completed an independent evaluation of the
construction cost estimate for the Tyee Lake project in Southeast
Alaska. He is currently the project manager for preparation on a
budget level estimate for the proposed 34.5 kV Kake-Petersburg
transmission line. He is participating in the Railbelt Electrical
Power Alternatives Study in the evaluation of hydroelectric development
options and previously developed an approach for constructing very
small scale hydroelectric projects at remote communities in the
Aleutian Islands. A previous assignment involved evaluating the cost
of constructing small scale hydroelectric projects in southeast Alaska
for the Alaska Power Authority at Black Bear Lake, Cathedral Falls, and
Thayer Creek.
He has been involved with feasibility and prefeasibility studies of
conventional hydro, hydro pumped-storage, small package diesel and
small hydro projects involving development of project layout schemes,
quantity take-offs, construction cost estimating, and scheduling. He
has project management and FERC licensing application preparation
experience on a 3,000 MW surface pumped-storage project (American
Electric Power Service Corporaton).
His previous assignments include: layout planning for a master plan
study of river hydro development in Venezuela (EDELCA); conceptual
planning and site reconnaissance for the addition of hydropower to
existing flood control projects in West Virginia (Corps of Engineers);
and participation in a prefeasibility study of total river hydropower
development of Rio Lempa in El Salvador {CEL). Mr. Zylman has eight
years' experience in hydroelectric project planning, feasibility
studies, construction, and municipal engineering.
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Norman R. Tilford -Geotechnical Investigations
Mr. Tilford will have overall Ebasco responsibility for geological
investigations to be conducted at the Grant Lake site. He has 22 years
of experience in engineering geology including extensive experience in
hydrolectric and other water storage and conveyance projects.
Norman Tilford is technical and administrative head of the Ebasco Earth
Science Office. His hydroelectric project experience includes a
proposed pumped-storage project at the Yale Resevoir in Washington, the
Davis Pumped-Storage Project in West Virginia, the Keban Hydroelectric
Project in Turkey, and the Kastraki Dam in Greece. He has participated
in several FERC dam inspections in Oregon and Montana. Mr. Tilford is
currently a member of the Ebasco Technical Review Committee for the
El Oorodo Irrigation District hydroelectric project on the American
River in California. He has also led intensive investigations into the
capability of faults disclosed in the foundation excavation for
powerhouses and has performed as consulting geologist at regulatory and
public hearings for numerous nuclear plants.
Umesh Chandra -Seismological Investigations
Mr. Chandra will be responsible for the seismological aspects of the
geotechnical investigations on the Grant Lake Project. He has over 18
years of experience in seismology and tectonics. His practical
experience has included evaluating earthquake risk for the design of
critical facilities such as dams, nuclear powerplants, and hospitals.
Mr. Chandra participated in the seismic evaluation for the design of
the Shearon Harris rockfill dams and served as principal and project
seismologist on a number of nuclear powerplants including: Shearon
Harris; Insafahan, Iran; Bushehr, Iran; and Indian Point nuclear
reactors units 1, 2, and 3. He was also principal seismological
investigator for the first nuclear powerplant in Greece and Philippine
Nuclear Power Plant -1.
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He has published numerous technical papers on seismology including
.. Seismicity, Earthquake Mechanisms, and Tectonics Along the Western
Coast of North America, From 42° N to 61° N.11
M. Pavone -Embankment Dams
Mr. Pavone is a soils and foundations engineer with eight years of
Ebasco experience who will lead in the study of embankment dams and
assist in evaluation of the geotechnical field exploration program. He
has designed and analyzed various earth and rockfill dams in high
seismic areas. Most recently he has performed a dynamic analysis on a
recent rockfill dam at the Shearon Harris Project. Mr. Pavone
participated in the evaluation of hydroelectric alternatives as part of
the Railbelt Electrical Power Alternatives Study. His previous
experience includes quality control supervision of subsurface
investigations, geologic mapping, seismic rock profiling and field
testing for the development of plant foundations and support systems.
Mr. Pavone has developed specifications for site development work
including embankment dam construction, excavation, and backfill.
F. F. Yeh -Hydrology
Dr. F. F. Yeh will_be overall Ebasco responsibility for the hydrologic
studies of the Grant Lake Project. He has 18 years of professional
experience in the field of civil engineering including participation in
studies and projects pertaining to surface and groundwater hydrology,
hydraulics and hydraulic design, power plant site selection and
development, water resources engineering, dam failure analysis, flood
wave hazard analyses of potential landslides, identification of
probable maximum events, sedimentation and scour analysis. Mr. Yeh has
made field studies of the hydrologic characteristics of remote
hydroelectric sites in the Aleutian Islands of Alaska and reviewed
hydrologic investigation plans for previous Ebasco studies on the
Alaska Peninsula and Kodiak Island.
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Annello F. Monaco-Power Production Analysis and Economic Evaluation
Mr. Monaco will have the overall responsibility for both the power
production analysis and the economic evaluation studies which lead to
the optimization of the Grant Lake Project. Previously, Mr. Monaco was
responsible for establishing study methodology for the evaluation of
small hydropower development options on the Alaska Peninsula, Aleutian
Islands, and Kodiak Island Study. His previous 28 years of
hydroelectric engineering experience have been devoted to several
aspects of hydroelectric engineering .such as studies and projects
pertaining to hydrology, hydraulics, power plant site selection and
development, and all aspects of power plant engineering, including FERC
licensing and safety inspections. Frequently, he has functioned as
Project Engineer on site development studies, including direction and
planning of multidisciplinary investigations, system load studies, and
upgrading of existing hydropower plants. He has prepared cost
estimates and economic evaluations of hydroelectric projects as well as
performed inspection and recommendations of remedial flood control
measures on existing dams.
John M. Horn-Consulting Hydromechanical Engineer
John Horn will hav~ overall responsibility for the generic study of the
optimum generating units and will himself carry out most of the work
required for arriving at recommendatons for turbine selection.
John Horn has 34 years of experience, including 25 years in the design,
construction, and installation of hydraulic turbines, pump turbines,
and associated accessories. He has been Consulting Engineer for
Ebasco, responsible for development of turbine and valve specifications
for the Davis Pumped-Storage Project for the Allegheny Power Systems
Group, and for the 120 MW fifth unit at the Noxon Rapids Plant of the
Washington Water Power Company, where he also provided assistance
during commissioning. Recently he was responsible for the review of
the suitability of the hydroelectric equipment being manufactured for
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the Bath County Pumped-Storage Project in Virginia, as well as for a
state-of-the-art study of small hydroturbine vibration for the u.s.
Army Corps of Engineers, Little Rock, Arkansas.
Previously, he led site selection studies which identified the Madison
County Pumped-Storage Project site for the Carolina Power and Light
Company and reported on the operation and maintenance of hydroelectric
equipment at the Guri and Macagua Plants in Venezuela.
Mr. Horn has been actively involved i~ hydro retrofit operations and
turbine design since 1945. He holds eight patents on hydroelectric and
related equipment. Formerly, he was Chief Mechanical Engineer and
manager of Project Engineering and Development for Allis Chalmers
hydraulic turbine division.
Nick Dedes -Principal Electrical Engineer
Mr. Oedes will be responsible for electrical engineering on the Grant
Lake Project. His recent hydroelectric experience has included
development of all electrical generating specifications and bid
evaluation on the Davis Pumped-Storage Project, review of the equipment
being manufactured on the Bath County Pumoed-Storage Project, as well
as assistance during commissioning on the 120 MW fifth unit at Noxon
Rapids. Mr. Oedes has more than 26 years of experience in the field of
electrical power generation and distribution, covering design,
inspection, testing, and engineering on utility and manufacturing
projects involving electrical equipment, transmission and distribution,
instrumentation, and control. His responsibilities have included
electrical engineering and technical supervision of design, preparation
of electrical equipment specifications, and procurement and review of
detail design drawings. He has also been responsible for the
preparation and review of specifications for generators, main and
auxiliary transformers, switchgears, motor control centers, sequence of
event recorders, telemetering, data logger, C0 2 system, generator
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breakers, switchyard breakers disconnect switches, isolated phase bus,
batteries and chargers, fire protection, main control board, and
miscellaneous systems.
R. Dewberry-Transmission
Mr. Dewberry will be responsible for transmission line studies for this
study. He recently evaluated the application of single wire ground
return as part of the Ebasco evaluation of small hydropower development
potential on the Aleutian Islands, Al~ska Peninsula, and Kodiak Island
Study. During his previous 35 years of experience he has worked on a
number of projects including electrification and has been responsible
for underground and electric distribution system design standards, cost
estimates for transmission system conversion studies, as well as system
betterment studies.
Luis Rodriguez -Cost of Power and System Analysis
Mr. Luis Rodriguez has 14 years of experience in power systems studies
involving load flow, short-circuit, voltage, power exchange, steady
state, and transient analysis. He has recently completed a study to
determine the optimum generation expansion program for the period 1982
to 1990 for the Power Company of Lima, Peru. In other studies
Mr. Rodriguez has studied electrical generating capacity additions upon
power stystem reliability, unit size capital costs, and annual
operation and maintenance charges.
J. Zearfoss-Cost Estimating
Mr. James Zearfoss will be responsible for construction cost estimating
for the Grant Lake Project. He has been previously responsible for the
development of an independent cost estimate for the Tyee Lake
hydroelectric project in southeast Alaska. Overall, Mr. Zearfoss has
developed estimates for hydroelectric, fossil, and nuclear generating
stations from conceptual to detailed construction estimates.
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J.H. deFeis-Cost Estimating
Mr. John deFeis will assist in the preparation of the project cost
estimate for the Grant Lake Project. Mr. deFeis is presently
responsible for developing detailed and conceputal cost estimates and
cash flows for hydroelectric, fossil, and nuclear stations. He has
recently completed work on the Tyee Lake hydroelectric plant (Alaska)
cost estimate.
6.3 ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES
G. Lawley-Environmental Studies
Or. Gary Lawley will be responsible for environmental studies,
preliminary permits and preparation of environmental studies for the
FERC licensing documents. Mr. Lawley most recently has been successful
in obtaining state and federal agency approval for environmental
studies to be conducted as part of the White Salmon River Hydroelectric
Project feasibility studies in the State of Washington. Other recent
hydroelectric project evaluations include his development of
environmental field monitoring programs for a remote site in the
Philippines. At that location, Mr. Lawley was responsible for the
training of local field crews from the project vicinity to collect
biological data and for working with local consultants. Other recent
experience on the part of Or. Lawley includes the development of a
methodology to assess the environmental impacts of 15 different
electrical generating technologies for the Railbelt Region of Alaska.
Mr. Lawley developed parameters for measuring water resources,
fisheries, terrestrial, meteorological and climatological impacts.
Mr. Lawley has 17 previous years of experience including expert
testimony for aquatic, terrestrial, water quality, and power plant
siting studies. Or. Lawley has studied the effects of entrainment,
impingement, and thermal discharges on fish, benthos, and water quality.
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0. Beyer -Fisheries
Or. Don Beyer is an Aquatic Ecologist and salmonid fisheries expert
with 8 years of experience. He has recently completed the Fish and
Wildlife Study Plan Development Program for the White Salmon River
Hydroelectric Project. As part of his responsibilities he has met with
the agencies involved and has obtained approval for field monitoring.
He is also participating in planning and coordination of the aquatic
monitoring program for the Washington Public Power Supply System
(WPPSS), Nuclear Projects Nos. 3 and 5 on the Chehalis River. He
recently defended the WPPSS fisheries monitoring program data before
the Washington Energy Facility Site Evaluation Council. He has
completed studies of the effects of log storage for the Columbia River
Estuary Data Development Program for the Pacific Northwest River Basins
Commission. He has worked for the Fisheries Research Institute in
Washington on a study of the effects of drilling fluid discharges on
fish in Lower Cook Inlet, Alaska and has participated in studies to
determine the effect of hydroelectric development on salmon resources
in Alaska.
R. Fairbanks-Wildlife
Mr. Randy Fairbanks will be responsible for the development of
terrestrial studies to be conducted in the vicinity of Grant Lake.
During Mr. Fairbanks previous nine years of experience he has been
responsible for the coordination. design, and technical quality of the
environmental monitoring program for the Washington Public Power Supply
System Projects 3 and 5. He has studied the effects on wildlife of
wilderness versus multiple use management of forested watersheds in
Oregon, participated in the study of impacts of terrestrial impacts for
the Railbelt Electrical Power Alternatives Study, studied
wildlife-forestry conflicts on Bureau of Land Management lands in
Southwestern Oregon, and evaluated terrestrial ecosystems along a
proposed 125-mile 500 kV transmission line between Eugene and Medford,
Oregon.
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J. E. Butts-Water Quality/Hydrology
Mr. John Butts has been responsible for the implementation of hydrology
studies at over 100 small hydroelectric sites for two reconnaissance
level studies conducted for the Alaska District Corps of Engineers. He
will have overall Ebasco responsibility for water quality studies for
the Grant Lake Feasibility Study. He has geographic experience in many
parts of Alaska including the Bristol Bay Region, Southcentral, and
Northeast Alaska. In addition to these responsibilities, Mr. Butts has
had the responsibility of formulating the Railbelt Electrical Power
Alternatives study report. Overall, Mr. Butts is responsible for work
in the areas of water and wastewater engineering, water quality
monitoring and analysis, hydrology, and environmental chemistry. He
has developed a baseline aquatic monitoring program for the
Kalayaan-Pumped Storage Project in the Philippines and developed a
model to predict the impact of project operation on reservoir water
quality. Mr. Butts led: an investigation of the water quality,
sediment chemistry, and wastewater discharge for the Columbia River
Estuary Data ll=velopment Program; a multidisciplinary effort to assess
environmental impacts on the Chehalis River associated with power plant
water withdrawal at low river flows; and a comprehensive literature
review detailing historic and current aquatic ecology and water quality
problems in the Grays Harbor Estuary, Aberdeen, Washington.
E. s. Cunningham-Socioeconomic Resources
Ms. Ellen Cunningham will be responsible for evaluating community
impacts from project development and project feasibility field
studies. She will actively assist in the organization of the public
participation program including the collection of information on
electric energy consumption patterns, demographic, and economic data.
Ms. Cunningham's previous experience makes her particularly well suited
for this assignment. Ms. Cunningham has travelled to remote Kodiak
Island villages to interview community members to ascertain their views
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regarding energy development. She is presently performing a similar
task for Ebasco studies of small hydroelectric development potential at
67 Northeast and Southcentral Alaska communities. She has also
assisted in the development of socioeconomic overviews for the
assessment of alternative generating technologies for the Railbelt
Electric Power Alternatives Study.
R. G. Anderson-Land Management and Aesthetics
Mr. Roger G. Anderson will be responsible for identifying land use
classifications in the project area and developing study parameters to
measure project aesthetic impacts. He is currently Project Manager for
Ebasco studies at 67 small communities in Northeast and Southcentral
Alaska. Mr. Anderson is utilizing, for the aforementioned project,
land use status data which is filed on computer by the Bureau of Land
Management in Anchorage. During his previous nine years of
professional experience, Mr. Anderson has served as. Project Leader for
engineering and environmental siting feasibility and licensing
studies. His license application experience includes: 1) preparation
of reports on recreation resources, land management and aesthetics, and
cultural resources for inclusion in the FERC license application for
the addition of hydroelectric generating facilities to an existing
multipurpose lake project in Pennsylvania; and 2) preparation of
Exhibit V of the Kootenai River Hydroelectric Project FERC License
Application pertaining to natural, scenic, and cultural resources. He
has conducted feasibility studies for management of reservoir levels
and downstream flows for various project purposes with addition of
hydropower to Summersville Dam, West Virginia. He has prepared
environmental analyses for pumped-storage hydroelectric projects at
Bath County, Virginia and Stony Creek, Pennsylvania.
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J. Klein-Archaeological and Historical Resources
Dr. Joel Klein will be responsible for studies to identify the
historical and archaeological significance of the Grant Lake Project
study area. Dr. Klein has five years experience performing cultural
resource investigations, including those related to the construction of
several major fossil fueled and nuclear power plants, synthetic fuel
projects, transmission lines and site selection studies for a
pumped-storage facility. He has conducted and supervised
archaeological investigations in Washington and several other states.
Dr. Klein previously served as staff archaeologist for the New York
State Historic Preservation Officer. In the former position his duties
included the review of cultural resource surveys prepared for federally
funded and licensed projects, and advised federal agencies on their
cultural resource responsibilities under the Procedures of the Advisory
Council on Historic Preservation {36 CFR 800}.
Peter C. Richie-Regulatory Affairs
Dr. Peter Richie will serve as regulatory affairs coordinator on the
Grant Lake study. As Manager of Regulatory Affairs, Dr. Richie is
responsible for regulatory analysis, planning, and coordination related
to environmental projects for power and industrial plant siting,
construction, and operation. In this capacity, he has reviewed and
interpreted major Federal legislation such as the FERC requirements,
the Clean Water Act of 1977, the Clean Air Act Amendments of 1977, and
the Resources Conservation and Recovery Act. He presently analyzes
regulations which are promulgated pursuant to new legislation and also
assesses the potential for litigation due to an agency•s statutory
interpretations. The resulting analyses have often provided the
licensing basis for proceeding with siting, construction, and operation
of electric generating plants. In this regard, Dr. Richie has prepared
environmental licensing "strategies" for plants requiring FERC licenses
in order to provide the engineering disciplines with the requirements
that must be satisfied.
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Bruce Macdonald -Meteorology/Climatology
Mr. Bruce Macdonald will be responsible for climatological and
meteorological data for hydrological studies. On the Railbelt
Electrical Power Alternatives Study, Mr. Macdonald provided the
overview of wind energy development potential as well as an analysis of
the potential effects from atmospheric emissions from those
technologies that produced energy from combustible fuels. He had
previously lead studies involving air quality modeling, PSD, and
cooling tower dispersion analyses in support of environmental impact
assessment, plant design, and siting projects.
Tom Cannon -Statistical Anlaysis
Mr. Tom Cannon has participated in the design and analysis of
environmental programs and data from hydroelectric, nuclear, and fossil
power plants for the past 10 years. He has appeared as an expert
witness before the Nuclear Regulatory Commission on statistical
analysis of fisheries data. Mr. Cannon will serve as the statistical
design and analysis coordinator for the project and will be responsible
for developing the final study plan in water quality, aquatic ecology,
and terrestrial ecology in a statistically valid manner. He will also
monitor the progress of the data gathering effort and ensure the
analysis of the data so it can~be utilized to predict impacts in a
quantitative manner suitable to the agency reviewers.
6.4 ECONOMIC, FINANCING, AND MARKETING STUDIES
E. c. Lesnick -Economic, Financing, and Marketing
Or. Edward c. Lesnick will be responsible for economic, financing, and
marketing studies. Mr. Lesnick has recently contributed to the
Railbelt Electrical Power Alternatives Study in the evaluation of load
shaping and load management alternatives for this region of Alaska. He
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has also developed an avoided cost methodology for the Alaska Public
Utilities Commission and participated in a study of cogeneration for
small power production for the California Public Utilities Commission.
During Mr. Lesnick's previous 11 years of professional experience, he
has been responsible for rates and regulatory affairs, energy and load
forecasting, economic evaluation of emerging technologies, power system
planning economics, cost pricing, and demand elasticity of electricity
studies. As Senior Economist, he was responsible for the socioeconomic
section of a site study for a proposed 2000 MW power plant facility and
developed an environmental impact assessment procedure for the
project. He was involved in the Hat Creek project for British Columbia
Hydro and Power Authority for 3 years where he assisted in the
licensing and benefit cost analysis for that project.
6.5 TECHNICAL REVIEW BOARD
Technical review will be provided for the project to establish an
objective high-level review of technical activities. Composed of
senior-level Ebasco personnel with significant professional experience,
the Technical Review Board provides the opportunity for experienced
personnel to become involved in the conduct of all phases of the
project. The members serve as internal consultants to project
personnel on an as-required basis. In addition, they meet on a
periodic basis to perform a more formal review of the status of project
work activities. Review of all major study components will be a
primary objective of the Technical Review Board.
J. L. Ehasz-Civil and Geotechnical
Mr. Ehasz (P.E. Alaska) is currently the Ebasco Chief Civi 1 Consulting
Engineer responsible for all Ebasco work in Alaska. Mr. Ehasz has 17
years of professional experience in civil engineering, design, and
construction aspects of major hydroelectric, fossil-fueled, and nuclear
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generating stations. His major fields of interest are civil and
geotechical related aspects of power plant structures, in particular
the soil and rock mechanics design, analysis, and construction of
earthworks of foundations for dams, embankments, and major power plant
facilities. As Chief Consulting Civi 1 Engineer, he is responsible for
site selection and planning studies for conventional and pumped-storage
hydroelectric projects, expert witness testimony, inspections of
operating hydroelectric plants, and conceptual design of hydroelectric
projects. His duties include water resources system analysis and
planning studies to optimize installation of conventional and pumped-
storage hydroelectric generating capacity in existing or proposed
single or multipurpose reservoir systems. In addition, Mr. Ehasz is
presently serving on the American Society of Civil Engineer's Committee
on Safety Class Earth Structures and on the International Commission on
Large Dams, Committee on Earthquakes.
S. 0. Simmons -Environmental Studies
Mr. Stephen o. Simmons is currently the Manager of Energy and Resources
Planning at the Ebasco Bellevue, Washington office. Mr. Simmons•
nearly 14 years of experience in managing technical, environmental, and
economic evaluations of energy and water resource projects and FERC
licensing (including filing a complete license application for the 150
MW Kootenai Falls project and expert witness testimony on the 2,000 MW
Bath County Pumped-Storage Project) is particularly applicable to this
study effort. For Ebasco studies on the Alaska Peninsula, Aleutian
Islands, and Kodiak Island, Mr. Simmons was project manager of a team
of engineers and scientists exploring the hydroelectric development
potential at 36 isolated villages which depended primarily on diesel
generation of electric energy. As part of that experience, he directed
study efforts, participated in field programs, and conducted public
meetings for community members at 15 locations stretching from Kodiak
Island to Atka in the Aleutians.
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Mr. Simmons is presently Ebasco study manager for the firms'
contribution to the Railbelt Electric Power Alternatives study which is
being conducted for the State of Alaska under subcontract to
Battelle-Northwest. For that study, Mr. Simmons has been responsible
for preparation of the "Technology Assessment Profile Report" recently
provided staff of Battelle and the State of Alaska.
D. Ruotolo -Hydroelectric Engineering
Mr. Donn Ruotolo (P.E.) will be responsible for reviewing Grant Lake
Hydroelectric Project layouts and costs. Mr. Ruotolo has a total of 33
years of experience, 23 of which have been in the planning, design,
engineering, estimating, and construction of hydroelectric projects.
He has served as Director of Planning where he was responsible for
cost/schedule control functions to assure compatibility of budgets and
schedules at all phases of engineering and construction. Mr. Ruotolo
has been responsible for the preparation of FERC licensing documents,
testified before FERC, and evaluated vendor bids for major
hydroelectric equipment contracts.
In addition to several assignments on engineering/construction
projects, Mr. Ruotolo has participated in feasibility studies for
hydroelectric developments on the Columbia, Snake, Ohio, Susquehanna,
and South Fork American rivers in the u.s. and on the Euphrates and
Sakarya rivers in Turkey. He is currently Project Manager on the El
Dorado hydroelectric project near Placerville, California.
W. D. Augustine -Economics, Finance, and Marketing
Mr. W. D. Augustine (P.E.) is a senior consultant for utility finance
and rate proceedings. On the Grant Lake Project he will be responsible
for reviewing load forecasting, finance, and marketing audits. He has
been responsible for regulation, finance, ratemaking, and legal
problems of cogeneration; he has developed rate case testimony, and
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determined avoided costs for the Alaska Public Utilities Corrmission for
small power generators. Earlier responsibilities have included capital
investment analysis and lease versus buy analysis, utility finance
modeling, and revenue requirement exhibits for rate case hearings.
6.6 R AI'D M CONSULTANTS, INC.
Gary Smith-Geotechnical
Mr. Gary Smith is a Senior Geologist .with Rand M Consultants and will
supervise the geotechnical investigations on the Grant Lake Project.
He has supervised all of the geotechnical investigations for R and M on
the Susitna Hydroelectric Feasibility Study including airphoto
interpretation, drilling, geologic mapping, seismicity studies, slope
stability and terrain unit mapping. During Mr. Smith•s nine years of
professional Alaskan experience, he has supervised scores of subsurface
investigations, ranging from single drill hole projects for a home
site, to multidrill rig operations along the Northwest Alaskan Gas
Pipeline route. He has also participated in water supply
investigations and land-use evaluations for various clients, as well as
various environmental assessments along the Trans~Alaska Pipeline.
Jim McCaslin Brown-Geologic Mapping
Dr. Jim Brown is a Senior Engineering Geologist with Rand M
specializing in rock mechanics and geologic mapping. Or. Brown will be
responsible for the geologic mapping aspects of the Grant Lake Project
investigation. He has lived in Alaska most of his life, and has been
engaged as Project Geologist and Project Manager on several major
projects. Perhaps most notably, he served as Resident Geologist during
construction of the Trans-Alaska Pipeline Terminal in Valdez, where he
designed, supervised and monitored construction of the rockslopes. Dr.
Brown is presently supervising bedrock mapping and slope stability
studies for the Northwest Alaskan Gas Pipeline project between Prudhoe
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Bay and the Canadian Border. In addition to nine years of professional
experience in Alaska, he has also conducted mapping projects in eastern
Canada, Montana, Michigan, Wisconsin, and Indiana.
Stephen R. Bredthauer-Hydrology
Mr. Stephen Bredthauer will supervise the hydrological investigations
for the Grant Lake Project. He has nine years of professional
hydrology experience which includes a wide variety of studies for
several different hydroelectric projects. These studies have involved
computer modelling of streamflow and hydraulic characteristics,
prediction of flood flow quantity and frequency, power regulation and
power economic studies, hydroelectric project feasibility analyses,
watershed runoff monitoring and prediction, river erosion studies, and
water quality analyses. Mr. Bredthauer is presently R and M•s
Hydrology Coordinator for the Susitna Hydroelectric Project. His
activities involve coordination of all aspects of the program to
include climatological data acquisition, stream gauging, water quality,
river cross-section surveys, streamflow and drainage runoff prediction,
sediment transfer, hydraulics, floodplain analysis, and glacial
hydrology. Areas of in-depth concentration involve river morphology
and downstream flow characteristics.
Bob A. Dortch -Surveying and Mapping
Mr. Bob Dortch is Vice President and Chief of Surveys for Rand M•s
Anchorage office. He will be responsible for surveying and mapping
activities for the Grant Lake Project. He has a total of 24 years
surveying experience, with 17 of those years as a Professional Land
Surveyor. Mr. Dortch is responsible for all survey activities of the
Anchorage office, and has directed projects throughout the state. On
the Susitna Hydroelectric Feasibility Study, he is supervising all
surveying activities. He has been responsible for the establishment of
a primary trilateration control network covering the entire upper
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Susitna River Basin~ establishment of 130 miles of first order levels,
surveying of more than 60 river cross-sections between the two proposed
dam sites, and photogrammetric surveying and mapping of access
corridors and power transmission routes. Mr. Dortch has also conducted
reservoir mapping and dam stability surveys in Oregon.
Charles L. Vita-Regional Seismicity
Mr. Vita is a Vice President with Rand M Consultants specializing in
various highly technical aspects of foundation engineering -
particularly earthquake engineering and earthquake site response
evaluations, thawed and frozen ground soil mechanics, and thermal
geotechnics. Much of his analyses are supported by state-of-the-art
computer programs and applications which he is responsible for
generating. He has conducted geotechnical earthquake engineering
evaluations for several sites and major structures in Alaska, including
an Rand M designed dam in Saxman, and a dock facility in Seward. Mr.
Vita is presently in charge of the Geotechnical Information Program for
the Northwest Alaskan Gas Pipeline-Alaska Segment, including all
computer modeling and statistical analyses based on a variety of
parameters.
Bjorne Holm-Field Activities Coordinator
Mr. Holm will serve as Field Activities Coordinator for the Grant Lake
Project. interfacing with all members of the team involved in field
studies. Mr. Holm is a Geologist with Rand M with extensive field
experience on a wide variety of projects throughout Alaska. His
background includes subsurface investigations for oil and gas
development projects and pipelines, road alignments and their design,
and remote subdivision projects; coastal physical process studies for a
portion of the Alaskan Arctic Ocean coast, geological, geophysical and
geochemical evaluations on many various mineralized claims. He
conducted the subsurface investigations and prepared the foundation
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report for the Nash Road Extension project in Seward presently being
completed. The same geological formation that occurs at the Grant Lake
Hydroelectric site. Mr. Holm has supervised many field crews during
these projects.
6.7 ARCTIC E~IRONMENTAL INFORMI\TION AND DATA CENTER
william J. Wilson-Supervisor
Mr. William J. Wilson will have overall responsibility for field
studies to be conducted by the Arctic Environmental Information and
Data Center (AEIDC). He has been a senior research analyst in
fisheries at AEIDC for 6 years. Major responsibilities of Mr. Wilson
include his contribution as a member of the Susitna HYdroelectric
Project Steering Committee, his studies in the Beluga region of the
environmental considerations of coal mining and methanol extraction
facilities, his assessment of the environmental effects of the
construction and operation of the proposed Terror Lake HYdroelectric
project, including conducting instream flow studies and raptor studies.
Richard J. Hensel-Adjunct Associate, Wildlife Biology
Mr. Richard Hensel will review field program design for wildlife
studies as well as evaluate field study data for the Grant Lake
Project. Mr. Hensel has extensive experience as a wildlife biologist
in Alaska. He participated in studies of wildlife resources on the
proposed Terror Lake Hydroelectric Project, functioned as a wildlife
biologist for the National Park Service and Fish and Wildlife Service,
and has been Refuge Manager of the Kodiak National Wildlife Refuge.
K. Arndt -Archaeologist
Ms. Katherine Arndt will function as field archaeologist for studies to
be conducted in the vicinity of Grant Lake. She has participated in
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the Archaeological Study at Cloud Lake Archaeological site, Seward
Peninsula for the University of Alaska. Ms. Arndt also spent two years
as the Stikine Area Archaeologist for the Tongass National Forest at
Petersburg, as well as several other archaeological assignments in
Alaska.
E. Woody Trihey -Water Resources Field Studies
Mr. E. Trihey will conduct water resources field studies at the Grant
Lake Project site. Mr. Trihey is very knowledgeable on water resource
issues in Alaska, especially those involving instream flow allocation
problems. He is presently a hydraulic engineer with AEIDC and
previously served as Training Officer and Special Projects Engineer,
Cooperative Instream Flow Service Group, U.S. Fish and Wildlife
Service. Present duties include conducting specific research tasks and
preparing reports on the natural environment and resources of Alaska.
6.8 RESUMES
Detailed resumes of the Project Team members and the Technical Review
board are provided in Appendix A.
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7. 0 WORK PLAN
7.1 INTROOLCTION
Ebasco•s objective is to produce a high-quality technical, economic,
and environmental evaluation of the Grant Lake Hydroelectric Project by
means of a feasibility study that will expand on the existing data base
and determine the optimum development of the hydroelectric project. To
accomplish this objective, Ebasco will provide the engineering,
environmental, and financial services necessary to:
o investigate the technical, economic, and environmental
feasibility of the Grant Lake hydropower site;
o define the optimum layout for the hydropower facility which
wi1l minimize energy costs and environmental impacts;
o perform a study of site power production capabilities;
o provide conceptual engineering drawings;
o estimate the construction cost and define a construction
schedule;
o perform an economic and financial analysis of the project;
o conduct an agency and public participation program for the
purpose of obtaining input and comments from concerned
agencies and the general public; and
o prepare FERC license application (if filed) and other required
permit applications.
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The work plan has been structured such that the field investigations
scheduled for 1981, along with associated office studies, will provide
the basis for preparatio_nof n interim report tb be submitted to the
Power Authority in February 1982. The interim report will summarize
the results of the~~rnvestigations performed in 1981 and will provide
the Power Authority with the necessary information to reach a decision
on whether further investigations of the project are warranted.
Assuming that the Power Authority decides to proceed with further
studies, work on the feasibility evaluation will continue in 1982 and a
draft feasibility report wi 11 be submitted in October 1982. After
completion of the feasibility study, Ebasco will prepare drawings and
documentation necessary for an FERC license application, should a
decision to submit a license application be made by the Power
Authority. The schedule oroposed for accomplishing this work plan is
shown in Figure 7-1.
Ebasco will utilize the services of subcontractors in the areas of
geotechnical exploration, surveying and mapping, environmental field
work, and site logistics and support services. Ebasco will, however,
have overall responsibility for the proper execution of the work plan
comoonents and will control the direction of its own staff as well as
subcontractors. Each major study participant will prepare an
investigation memo~andum which presents a detailed scope of work, work
program, schedule, and budget prior to the initiation of any studies.
Through this process an orderly transfer of information with respect to
the project objectives, scope, and work program wi11 occur amonq the
team participants.
The followinq tasks and activities will be performed by Ebasco and its
subconsultants in order to definitively assess the project feasibility,
and to meet any licensing and permitting requirements of FERC and other
federal, state, or local agencies (proposal section in parenthesis}:
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ALASKA POWER AUTHORITY
GRANT LAKE HYDROELECTRIC PROJECT
SCHEDULE FOR DETAILED FEASIBILITY ANALYSIS AND LICENSE APPLICATION
WORK ACTIVITY
PROJECT MANAGEMENT a TECHNICAL REVIEW
MEETINGS WITH APA a OTHERS
SURVEYING a MAPPING
GEOTECHNICAL INVESTIGATIONS -field-
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HYDROLOGIC STUDIES
POWER PRODUCTION ANALYSIS
CONSTRUCTION COST ESTIMATE a SCHEDULE
ECONOMIC, MARKETING a FINANCIAL STUDIES
PROJECT REPORTS
FERC LICENSE APPLICATION AND PERMITTING
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(7.2) Engineering Studies
(7.3) Environmental Studies
(7.4) Management and Logistics of Field Activities
(7.5) Economic, Marketing, and Financing Studies
(7.6) Feasibility Report
(7.7) FERC License Application and Other Permit Requirements
(7.8) Public Participation Program
These tasks are described in detail in the following sections.
7.2 ENGINEERING STUDIES
The engineering studies necessary to evaluate the Grant Lake Project
will be accomplished through site data collection (geotechnical,
hydrological and topographical), development and optimization of ';
conceptual layouts, and estimates of power output capability,
construction cost and scheduling. This section describes the work plan
proposed to execute these investigations and studies. A description of
a site field reconnaissance performed by project study team members is
also included.
7.2.1 Proposal Site Reconnaissance
Key personnel from the proposed project team for the Grant Lake
Hydroelectric Project performed a field reconnaissance of the site area
on October 5, 1981. Access to the lake was by float plane and site
reconnaissance was performed on foot. Ebasco personnel participating
in the field reconnaissance included senior level hydroelectric
engineers, a geotechnical engineer, and an environmental scientist.
Also participting in the field reconnaissance were a geologist and a
hydrologist from R and M Consultants, and an environmental scientist
from the Arctic Environmental Information and Data Center (AEIDC).
Information obtained from the reconnaissance, along with a review of
existing literture and data, has served as the basis for development of
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the proposed work plan and estiate of cost for performing the work. A
brief overview of engineering and geologic aspects of the
reconnaissance is provided below.
The proposal reconnaissance team first inspected the proposed dam site
at the outlet of Grant Lake. The lake outlet and damsite is shown on
Photographs 7-1 and 7-2 and on the proposal cover. The inspection
revealed interbeds of slates and metamorphosed sandstones dipping at
approximately 45~ upstream to the proposed dam alignment. The
sandstone beds were observed to have a greater resistance to weathering
than the slates as evidenced by the resistant ridges of sandstone
outcropping on the left abutment. Based on visual observations, a
major portion of the dam foundation would be comprised of these
sandstone beds. Three major joint sets were noted within the sandstone
beds: (a) a bedding plane joint set oriented approximately north-south
and dipping 45° east (or upstream), (b) a set of joints striking
parallel to bedding but dipping at approximately 50° to 60° west (or
downstream), and (c) a set of joints striking east-west and of nearly
vertical dip. Joint spacings within the sandstone are on the order of
one to three feet. The slate member is thinly bedded, less resistant
to erosion, and breaks into thin slabs along cleavage planes. The dam
site foundation appears to be suitable for construction of a rockfill
dam of the size under consideration. Detailed geologic mapping will be
required to evaluate the significance of the northeast trending fault
identified by Plafker (1955), which appears to control the course of
lower Grant Creek, and the possible relation of air photo lineaments
crossing the dam left abutment.
The reconnaissance continued aroung the lake by float plane, observing
potential avalanche and slide areas along the reservoir rim and
alluvial deposits at the headwaters of Grant Lake. An overflight of
the saddle dam site was made. The saddle dam area is shown on
Photographs 7-3 and 7-4. Marshy conditions existing along the low
divide or western rim of Grant Lake were observed.
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PHOTOGRAPH 7-1 Outlet 'of Grant Lake ' (Site · of Main Dam)
PHOTOGRAPH 7-2 -Right Bank of Outlet of Grant Lake
(Site of Main Dam)
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PHOTOGRAPH ·7-3 -Saddle Dam Area looking East toward Grant Lake
PHOTOGRAPH 7-4 -Saddle Dam Area looking West
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A reconnaissance of the powerhouse site was made on foot. Resistant
ridges or cliffs formed by sandstone beds were observed immediately
southwest of the powerhouse site. Marsh deposits of undetermined
thickness were observed in the near vicinity of the powerhouse site.
From field observations~ it wa~ apparent that detailed investigations
along the pipeline/penstock route and at the powerhouse and saddle dam
sites will be required to optimally locate structures. The depth to
suitable rock and the significance of the Portage Trail lineament
should be assessed early in the field exploration program.
The field reconnaissance assisted in defining an effective plan for
1981-1982 field work for the project. The reconnaissance was also
useful for planning the required logistics and site support services
for the various field activities which have been proposed.
7.2.2 Surveying and Mapping
Surveying and maopinq services will be provided by R and M Consultants,
Inc. and North Pacific Aerial Surveys, Inc. (NPAS), out of the
Anchorage office of each firm. All ground and photo control surveying
work will be performed by Rand M Consultants. This includes
establishing the location of dri 11 holes, auger holes, seismic
refraction survey lines and all other site specific surveys.
Aerial photography and preparation of topographic mapping using
photogrammetric methods will be performed by NPAS under subcontract to
R and M Consultants. The following mapping products will be provided
to allow for feasiblity-level technical and environmental studies:
o Mapping of Grant Lake and the proposed reservoir area at
111 =400', with a 10-foot contour interva 1.
o Mapping of the general area covering the location of the
fallowing project features: main dam, saddle dam, powerhouse,
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penstock~ Falls Creek diversion dam and conduit~ access roads,
and transmission lines. This mapping will be provided at a
scale of 111 =200 '; with a 5-foot contour i nterva 1.
o Detailed mapping of the site of the main dam, saddle dam and
powerhouse at a sea 1 e of 111 =100 1 ; with a 5-foot contour
interval and supplementary spot elevations in selected areas.
NPAS will also provide color aerial photography for use in project
planning and environmental studies for areas which correspond to the
mapping limits described above.
7.2.3 Geotechnical Engineering
Geologic Description
The water power potential of Grant Lake was first investigated by
Ellsworth and Davenport (1915). Oetai led consideration of
hydroelectric development and geologic conditions at the Grant Lake
site were first described by George Plafker in 1955.
The Grant Lake reservoir is situated in aU shaped valley formed by
glacial erosion. Several small glaciers exist at higher elevations in
the Grant Lake drainage basin. The steep walls of the reservoir rim
pose potential avalanche and landslide hazards.
Rocks in the project area consist of interbedded sandstone and shales
of the Valdez Group (Cretaceous). These rocks have undergone low grade
metamorphism. Bedding in these materials strikes approximately
north-south and dips 40" to 60" east. Dip of bedding is of favorable
orientation at the dam site.
Plafker (1955) notes one small fault striking to the north
approximately 200 feet downstream of the dam and a fault striking to
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the notheast of Grant Creek Canyon approximately 1,000 feet downstream
of the dam. This latter fault projects through the left dam abutment
and parallels a number of lineaments intersecting the low divide which
can be identified from NASA high altitude aerial photographs. The
potential for activity of these faults has not been assessed. The site
region has been an area of extremely high and complex seismic
activity. Studies performed by CH 2M Hi 11 indicate that bedrock
acceleration of approximately 0.40 g may be anticipated at the site.
Geotechnical Investigations-General
Information required to evaluate the impacts of potential geologic
hazards, engineering properties of subsurface materials, and
preliminary geotechnical design parameters will be obtained through
geotechnical investigations as described in detail below. Ebasco has
arranged for Rand M Consultants of Anchorage, Alaska to perform field
explorations and office studies, including geologic mapping, drilling,
laboratory testing, construction materials investigations, and
investigations of faulting and seismicity, upon which the required
geotechnical engineering data and design considerations will be based.
An Ebasco geotechnical engineer will be resident at the site. He will
have authority to make decisions that will keep the field work on
schedule and to modify the planned scope of work as required by actual
geologic conditions encountered in the field.
Geotechnical Investigations-Detailed Description of Work Plan
The geotechnical investigation program as described herein has been
planned as a two season work effort. Assuming award of contract by
mid-September, 1981, site investigations are anticipated to begin in
early October and continue through early November 1981, weather
permitting. To provide effective utilization of the short remaining
1981 work season, Ebasco recommends that these first year
investigations focus on geologic mapping and such sub-surface
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investigations that will better define the site area geologic framework
and to further define the geologic features critical to site
feasibility. Specific investigations which have been planned for 1981
are described in Table 7-1. These investigations will provide a sound
basis for refinement of the more intensive 1982 season•s geologic
mapping and subsurface exploration program, tentatively described in
Table 7-1.
Winter months will be utilized to complete literature reviews, prepare
geologic maps, provide a detailed assessment of regional seismicity,
and finalize the 1982 field work plan. The results of the 1981
investigations will be summarized in an interim report which will be
submitted to the Power Authority and in February 1982. The 1982 field
work season is scheduled to being in May 1982 and to be completed in
late July 1982. The results of both field and office studies will be
presented in a draft feasibility repo;~t to be submitted to the Power
Authority in October, 1982. The planned geotechnical investigations
are described below.
1) Literature Review
Investigations to be carried out by Ebasco and R and M Consultants
will fully utilize existing data. Studies documented in 1915 by
Martin and others provides a generalized geologic description of
the Kenai Peninsula.
An excellent documentation of the geology of Grant Lake in relation
to the potential for hydroelectric development was provided in 1955
by George Plafker of the USGS. More recent geologic mapping of the
area at a scale of 1:250,000 (Tysdale and Case 1979) supplements
Plafker•s work. Documentation of seismic considerations and active
faulting affecting the site area are discussed by Trifunac and
Brady (1975) and Brogan and others {1975). This information and
any other available data relevant to the project will be used as
the first step in final planning of the investigation program as
described below.
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TABLE 7-1
GRANT LAKE GEOTECHNICAL FIELD INVESTIGATIONS
LINEAL
ITEM LOCATION NUMBER OF HOLES FEET COMMENTS
RECONNAISSANCE Grant Creek Canyon, Portage Trail, --Reconnaissance level mapping to define areal geologic framework, to field
GEOLOGIC Reservoir Rim, Low Divide, and check lineaments, faults, and landslide areas identified from satellite and aerial
MAPPING Diversion Dam. Transmission, Access photos, and to identify areas requiring detailed investigation
1\1) Road, and Falls Creek Diversion
;z Alignments.
0 .... DETAILED Dam and Spillway Site, Powerhouse, --Begin detailed geologic mapping at location of critical structures to identify < a: GEOLOGIC Pipeline/Penstock Alignment, and potential planes of weakness, delineate foundation conditions, and optimally
0 MAPPING Saddle Dam. locate 1982 drill holes .....
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X / w CORE HOLES Dam Abutments 2 75ft. ea. Preliminary assessment of foundation conditions and left abutment fault -co / c:n AUGER HOLES Saddle Dam 1-6-10ft. ea. Preliminary definition of top of rock --Pipeline/Penstock Alignment -l&-10ft. ea. Preliminary definition of top of rock and thickness of marsh deposits
Powerhouse Area l{} 10ft. ea. Preliminary definition of top of rock and thickness of marsh deposits
DETAILED Dam and Spillway Si'te, Powerhouse, --Complete geologic mapping program
GEOLOGIC Pipeline/Penstock Alignment,
MAPPING Saddle Dam, and Diversion Dam 1
COREHOLES Dam Foundation and Abutments a-·:.. 75ft. ea. Further define foundation conditions, fracture spacing, and install piezometers
Spillway Alignment 3" --50 ft. ea. Evaluate spillway slope stability and assess material as potential rock fill source
en Alternate Quarry Location 3 25ft. ea. Assess alternate rockfill or aggregate sources as defined by geologic mapping ;z
0 .... Saddle Dam 2 5"0-ft-ea-:· Assess foundation conditions and foundation permeability < a:
0 Pipelin'e/Penstock 4 .. ----. .. 25 ft;-e&.--Assess foundation conditions along alignment and at surge chamber foundation ..... c..
X Powerhouse I.IJ "3 ' 25ft. ea. Assess powerhouse foundation
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Falls Creek Diversion Dam 1 c:n 2 25ft; ea. Assess Diversion Dam foundation -
TRENCHES/TEST PITS · Pipeline Alignment and Saddle Dam 6 50 ft. ea. Investigate Portage Trail lineament
Headwater Alluvial Materials 8 25ft. ea. Sample alluvial materials at headwater of Grant Lake as potential aggregate
source
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SEISMIC Saddle Dam, Pipeline/Penstock Align---~--Define subsurface geologic profile
REFRACTION ment, Powerhouse, and Access Road
Alignment
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1 1982 Falls Creek Diversion Investigations to be performed based on results of 1981 Reconnaissance Geologic Mapping and £basco Cost/Benefit Analysis.
2) Aerial Photographs and Remote Sensing Data
NASA high altitude photographs and available ERTS remote sensing
data will be examine to denote lineaments and major geologic
features that could affect the layout of project structures. Low
altitude color stereo pairs will be obtained and examined for
lineaments or structural features. Al 1 lineaments and structural
features will be field checked during the geologic mapping program.
3) Geologic Mapping
The planning of the proposed geologic mapping program has been
based on existing 1:250,000 geologic maps, mapping performed by
Plafker (1955), data obtained from review of aerial photographs and
remote sensing data, and the proposal site visit. Reconnaissance
level geologic mapping will be performed for the site area to
define the area's geologic framework and to field check lineaments,
faults, and landslide areas identified from aerial and satellite
photographs. Areas requiring detailed investigation will be
identified. Detailed geologic mapping will be performed at
locations of the dam and spillway, saddle dam, pipeline/penstock
route, and at the powerhouse site. Detailed mapping will also be
performed at the site of Falls Creek diversion dam if conceptual
engineering studies justify detailed investigations of the
diversion scheme. During each mapping phase factors that may
affect feasibility, licensing, design, or construction of the Grant
Lake Project will be identified. Particular attention will be
given to the following geologic factors:
a) Nature, depth, and physical characteristics of overburden,
including snow and ice.
b) Nature of bedrock: lithology, permeability, degree of
weathering, structure, location and description of
discontinuities, including faults, joints, and fracture zones.
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c) Slope stability: Location and assessment of potential
landslides, avalanches, and slumps.
d) Mineral resources: resources and mines affected by the
project.
e) Groundwater conditions: mapping and monitoring of springs.
f) Construction materials: mapping of potential borrow and
quarry materials.
4) Subsurface Exploration-Drilling and Trenching
The tentative layout of auger borings, coreholes, and trenches for
feasibility exploration of the Grant Lake site is described in
Table 7-1. Final locations will be determined based on the results
of geologic mapping to be performed in the 1981 season exploration
program. Drilling will require the use of one light weight auger
rig and one or more light weight skid mounted core drill rigs.
These rigs will be transported to dri 11 hole locations by
helicopter. The drill sites will be prepared by hand labor.
Clearing, blocking, and shoring will be performed as necessary.
Details of components of the subsurface exploration program are
described below.
a) Dam Site
Drill holes at the dam site will be located according to
results of the geologic mapping program. Holes will be
located to best determine the engineering properties of the
dam foundation. Features which affect settlement, stability,
alignment, and excavation requirements will be noted. Water
pressure tests will be performed at selected intervals to aid
in evaluating variations in foundation permeability and the
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requirements for a foundation grout curtain. Standpipe
piezometers will be installed in selected abutment boreholes
to evaluate seasonal fluctuations in the existing piezometric
surface.
b) Spillway
Drill holes along the spillway alignment will be used to
delineate spacing of bedding, joints, fractures and depth and
degree of weathering, as they will affect excavation of the
spillway. An evaluation of slope stability, spillway
alignment and layout, lining requirements, and quantity and
quality of availabe rockfill and aggregate will be made.
c) Saddle Dam, Pipeline/Penstock Aliqnment, Powerhouse, and
Diversion Dam
In order to provide preliminary definition of the depth to
rock at the saddle dam location, along the pipeline/penstock
alignment, and at the powerhouse, the 1981 exploration program
includes geologic mapping and the drilling of several auger
borings. Core holes at these sites to be drilled in 1982 will
be located according to the results of the 1981 geologic
mapping and auger boring program. Trenching and seismic
refraction work will be used to supplement these
investigations as required. Assessment of the air photo
lineament paralleling Portage Trail will be of first
priority. Following definition of this feature, preferred
layout of structures, groundwater, and foundation engineering
considerations will be investigated. Core holes will also be
drilled in 1982 at the Falls Creek diversion dam site if
studies based on 1981 field data indicates that diversion of
Falls Creek into Grant Lake may be economically beneficial.
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d) A 1 tern ate Borrow and Quarry Locations
Previous studies have assumed that sufficient quantities of
rockfill and aggregate are obtainable at the spillway
location. In order to provide maximum flexibility in site
development and layout, Ebasco proposes to perform preliminary
investigations of other alternate sources of materials. In
this regard, our proposal includes test pit investigation of
alluvials at the headwaters of Grant Lake and borings at
alternative rock quarry locations to be defined by geologic
mapping.
5) Seismic Refraction Surveys
Seismic refraction surveys will utilize a Nimbus 12 channel, signal
enhancement seismograph. Seismic refraction surveys will be
directed by an Ebasco geophysicist, aided by personnel from R and M
Consultants. Seismic profiles will be keyed to selected boreholes
to provide positive control for development of subsurface
profiles. Specific profile locations along the pipeline/penstock
route and at the dam or spillway area will be chosen based on the
results of geologic mapping and auger borings to be completed in
the 1981 season.
6) Laboratory Testing
Laboratory tests will be performed for selecting and evaluating
concrete aggregate sources and embankment rockfill. Aggregate
sources will be tested for gradation, reactivity, and soundness.
Rockfill sources will be tested for gradation, density, soundness
and abrasion resistance as appropriate.
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7) Glaciology
Based on the proposal site inspection, the small galciers which
exist in higher elevations of the Grant Lake drainage basin are not
anticipated to impact project feasibility. In order to verify this
preliminary assessment and to provide further evaluation of any
glacier related impacts, project geologists will review any
available literature, perform reconnaissance inspections of these
glaciers, and interview glaciologists familiar with the site areas.
8) Landslides, Avalanches
The potential for avalanches and earthquake related landslides
exists on several of the steep slopes bordering Grant Lake. While
proposal site inspections did not reveal the potential for
landslides of glacial debris with sufficient volume to generate
significant waves within the reservoir, it is important that
project geologists review aerial photographs, perform reconaissance
inspections of reservoir slopes, and prepare geologic maps of slide
areas to provide a more comprehensive evaluation of this potential
hazard. A similar study must be made for avalanche hazards.
9) Seismicity
The site area and the southcentral region of Alaska as a whole has
been an area of extremely high seismic activity. This activity can
be principally related to subduction zone earthquakes, involving
underthrusting of the Pacific Plate. Crustal deformation has been
influenced by strain build-up and release in the subduction zone
underlying the region (Bruhn and Pavlis, 1981). Brogan and others
(1975) describe several active faults within 150 km of the site.
CH 2M Hill's preliminary evalution of site seismicity concluded,
however, that site accelerations related to these faults would be
overshadowed by accelerations related to the underlying subduction
zone. They further conclude that peak bedrock accelerations of
approximately 0.40 g could be anticipated at the site.
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A detailed assessment of seismic activity as it affects the design
of project structures will be performed. The geology and tectonics
of the region will be analyzed from a review of geologic mapping
results, published literature, the 1980 CH 2M Hi 11 feasibility
report, and other available information. This review will be
supplemented by a study of remote sensing imagery, aerial photos,
and any available gravity and magnetic anomaly maps (Case and
Others, 1979). An evaluation of the activity of the fault crossing
the dam left abutment and of parallel lineaments crossing the low
divide will be made. Significant-earthquake epicenters as
published in the literature will be evaluated in relation to the
known tectonic structures of the area.
An evaluation of attenuation relationships for deep focus
subduction zone earthquakes will be made. A seismic design factor
for the project will be estimated based on these studies. An
appraisal of earthquake related geological effects (e.g., surface
faulting, ground tilt, subsidence, slope instability, liquefaction,
and reservoir seiche) will also be made.
10) Faulting
Project geologists will assess the potential for future activity
along faults that have been identified in the dam site area. The
northeast trending fault crossing the left abutment of the dam and
the several parallel lineaments (including the lineament
paralleling Portage Trail) will be studied for evidence of recent
past movement. An evaluation of the potential for related surface
rupture or subsidence during future earthquake activity will be
made.
Site Suitability Evaluation and Foundation Assessment
Data acquired during the 1981/1982 geotechnical site studies will be
incorporated into the draft feasibility report to be submitted to the
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Power Authority in 1982. Included will be an overall site area
geologic map and detailed geologic maps at the location of structures,
depicting the results of the field mapping program. Borings, trenches,
and geophysical data will be presented in the form of geologic cross
sections.
The report will assess geotechnical suitability and establish
preliminary design criteria for the preferred project layout. Specific
areas of evaluation and recommendation will include the following:
o Layout and alignment of structures;
o Suitability of dam and structure foundations;
o Stability of reservoir slopes and cut slopes;
o Requirements for grouted cutoff and relief drains in dam
foundations;
o Watertightness of reservoir and foundation materials;
o Excavation and stripping requirements;
o Assessment of borrow and quarry sources;
o Potential for fault activity or surface rupture;
o Potential for reservoir seiche due to earthquake induced
landslide or avalanche; and
o Seismic design criteria for project structures.
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7.2.4 Hydrologic Studies
Collection and Review of Existing Material
Al 1 available reports, maps and other pertinent documents will be
obtained and reviewed. This will include a compilation of currently
available hydrologic and climatologic data in the project vicinity.
Field Data Collection
A st~eam-gaging station, referred to as Grant Creek near Moose Pass was
installed just upstream of the mouth of Grant Creek by the USGS in
August, 1947. The station was discontinued in 1958, which provides an
11-year period of record. No other runoff or climatological data is
available for the Grant Creek drainage basin or the Falls Creek basin.
In order to supplement the existing streamflow and climatological data
in the project vicinity, Ebasco proposes to install the necessary
streamflow and climatological stations and perform the required
measurements to obtain the following data:
o Streamflow for Grant Creek and Falls Creek;
o Windspeed and direction at the damsite;
o Temperature and precipitation at the damsite;
o Snow water content at selected sites; and
o Ice thickness at selected sites.
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The stream gaging and weather stations will be installed in 1981
shortly after award of contract.
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Float recorders will be used for the stream gaging stations, with a
30-day spring-drive clock. Trips to the stations will be made once a
month to change charts and establish the stage discharge relationship.
Continuous measurements will be collected at the climatic stations
throughout the study period. The relatively minimal cost involved in
installation of the necessary equipment and collecting the data is
considered justified in view of the short period of record available
and the value of additional and reliable hydrologic data for the
project site.
Development of Streamflow Model for Site
A mathematical model of inflows into Grant Lake for use in power output
production studies will be developed using correlation analyses. This
model will be based on sreamflow data for Grant Creek {both from the
11-year period of record and from the data obtained during the study),
Falls Creek, and on other relevant climatological data in the region.
The model will be utilized to detem1ine average and adverse flow
conditions at the site for power generation, to determine the effect on
project operational power output of instream flow release requirements,
and to evaluate alternative schemes of operation for the power
project. Flow duration curves for pre-project and post-project
conditions will be_developed for Grant Creek and Trail River.
Tailwater elevation versus flow relationships will also be developed.
Flood Hydrology
A flood frequency analysis will be performed based on the flood records
from the USGS gage at the Grant Lake outlet with due consideration
given to flood characteristics of similar basins in the region. The
results of this analysis will be used for selection of design floods
for any required diversion works during construction. Spillway and
outlet rating curves and spillway design flood hydrographs will be
developed. An assessment will also be made of the potential for
outburst flooding from glacier-dammed lakes and the effect of such
flooding on project safety.
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Ice Studies
Power operations of the proposed Grant Lake Project will result in
substantial increases in the amount of discharge into the Trail Lakes
during the winter over what would occur on a natural basis. Further,
the regulated plant discharges will be relatively warm as compared to
the temperature of the natural winter discharges in Grant Creek. This
change in flow regime and temperature wi 11 have an effect on the ice
cover on Trail Lakes which would normally occur during the winter.
Studies will be conducted to assess the affect of the project on the
ice cover in Upper and Lower Trail Lakes, especially with regard to the
potential for reducing the availability of an ice cover for ski plane
landings or for a lake crossing by area residents. J Studies will also
be performed to assess the potential for formation of frazil ice in the
reservoir and anchor ice on the power intake structure.
7.2.5 Conceptual Engineering
Alternative arrangements for the major project features will be
identified and evaluated during the feasibility study in order to
arrive at an optimum site development which will allow the best
utilization of the water resources in the Grant Lake Project area. The
selection and optimization studies will develop and evaluate project
layouts that will include those previously identified dam,
pipeline/penstock, and powerhouse locations, as well as other locations
for principal project structures that may become evident during the
course of the studies.
Ebasco will develop preliminary project layouts immediately after an
initial site visit, following a review of existing topographic,
geologic, and hydrologic data. The preliminary sizing and location of
the dam and other key structures such as the spillway, intake,
pipeline/penstock, powerhouse, and tailrace will be based on this
initial site review. Infonnation developed in previous studies will
also be utilized in these layouts.
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The preliminary conceptual layouts will be of particular importance in
developing ·the site exploration program early in the study, thus
permitting subsequent utilization of the resulting site and laboratory
data to optimize the layout during the feasibility study. These
preliminary layouts will be modified as the site exploration
information becomes available and as the plant capacity is optimized
from the flow data analysis and the economic evaluation.~e
identification and review of alternate layouts will be accomplished in
a cost-effective manner such that each alternative is investigated only
to the extent necessary to adequately. assess its viability.
Alternative conceptual layouts will be identified and assessed early in
the study. This will insure that the more time consuming aspects of
the engineering and environmental studies are directed towards the
optimum scheme, and if warranted for environmental purposes, the most
desirable alternate. The alternative approaches which will be
addressed during the study are discussed below.
1. Evaluation of Alternatives for Diversion of Runoff
One alternative consists of utilizing only the runoff into Grant Lake
for purposes of power generation. A second alternative involves
diverting the runoff from Falls Creek into Grant Lake to add to the
total runoff available for power generation. The result of the
benefit-cost analysis (1980 CH 2M Hi 11 report) showed very little
difference between the economics of the two alternatives and it was
concluded that further studies would be required to more definitively
establish the economic merit of diversion of Falls Creek.
2. Evaluation of Alternatives for Providing Streamflow Regulation and
Oeve 1 oping Head
Two basic alternatives will be addressed. One alternative would raise
the existing level of Grant Lake using dams at the lake outlet and
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saddle area, with a pipeline/penstock to a powerhouse. The other
alternative would involve installation of a lake tap to provide
drawdown capability (no dams required) with a tunnel/penstock to a
powerhouse. It is anticipated that the first alternative will be more
economical.
3. Evaluation of Alternatives for Type and Configuration of Project
Features
This effort will include:
o Evaluation of alternative routes and alignments for power
conduit;
o Evaluation of alternative powerhouse locations;
o Evaluation of alternative dam types; and
o Evaluation of alternative routes for transmission lines (see
Section 7.2.6) and access roads.
Identification of the most viable alternate layouts, accompanied by the
respective quantity takeoffs, will be completed early in the study.
This approach will ensure efficiency in completing these
order-of-magnitude estimates and will, by identifying (at an early
stage) major cost items, allow the further development of the data base
on items likely to affect the final cost estimate as it is refined
after additional data on site geology and project hydrology are
obtained and developed.
Once the most viable schemes have been confirmed from the
order-of-magnitude project estimates, we will incorporate the more
detailed site and project information as part of the further
optimization of the alternate. Optimization of generating equipment
and of project layout aspects will be approached in the same way.
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7.2.6 Tranmission Line Studies
Several alternatives exist for transmission line routes from the
powerhouse site to the existing 24.9 kV line which parallels the
Seward-Anchorage highway. The preferred alternative in the 1980 CH 2M
Hill report involves routing 2.3 miles of 69 kV line from the
powerhouse generally southward along the east shore of Upper and Lower
Trail Lake and then southwest to the Falls Creek metering point where
the City of Seward line begins. Another alternative would be to route
the line across the narrows between Upper and Lower Trail Lake to the
24.9 kV line owned by Chugach Electric Association. Depending upon the
selected location of the powerhouse, several viable locations for a
submarine cable crossing of Upper or Lower Trail Lake may also exist.
:The possibility of moving Seward's metering point northward {thus
requiring acquisition of a segment of Chugach's line) to these
alternative intertie locations should also be investigated.
Ebasco will carefully evaluate the alternative routes of the
transmission corridor, with particular emphasis given to routing the
line clear of as many natural hazards as possible. A careful study of
the aerial photographs will be made to identify these hazards.
Alternative routes will then be inspected on foot to more closely view
·hazards. These alternatives will then be evaluated on the basis of
capital, operating and maintenance costs, reliability, and ease of
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that an economic and reliable route is chosen to deliver power to the
load center.
It appears that the existing 24.9 kV line could transmit Grant Creek
Project power at 69 kV with minimal conversion costs, based on a review
of the existing City-owned transmission facilities between the Falls
Creek metering point and Seward. This is· true primarily because the
existing line is built to 69 kV standards.
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Capital costs of the new segment of transmission line will include the
total installed cost of a transmission line, that is, material and
construction costs of foundations, structure, conductors, insulators,
hardware, as well a the miscellaneous features. Structure type,
selection, and foundation designs are also optimized, taking into
consideration environmental and subsurface conditions. In all cases
optimization will be accomplished by determining which alternative
results in the least cost per KWh to transmit electric energy,
consistent with minimizing the environmental impact and providing
acceptable reliability.
7.2.7 Production Analyses and Plant Size Optimization
Power Production Analysis
Power production analysis studies for the Grant Lake Project wi~l be
performed using Ebasco's Burroughs computer. Ebasco has developed
computer programs to simulate complex power operations for a
reservoir-river system. These programs, currently in use for Ebasco
projects such as the El Dorado Hydroelectric Project in California, can
easily be adapted for use in this study. Only minor modifications will
be required prior to implementation.
A range of operational alternatives and installed capacities will be
investigated in order to define an optimized plant size and operation
scheme. The selected plant size and operation scheme will maximize
power output benefits and also incorporate any identified environmental
constraints on project operation (e.g., restrictions on drawdown or
fluctuation of Grant Lake, instream flow requirements in Grant Creek,
and restrictions of fluctuations in plant discharge into Upper and
Lower Trail Lakes).
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Each analysis of alternative plant size and operation will include a
determination of energy production and peaking capability for mean and
adverse water years. Output from the Grant Lake Project operation
studies will consist of monthly generation from the period of record,
reservoir storage and stages, monthly flows and diversion, and releases
to meet any instream flow requirements. With this output, power
benefits for the alternative schemes will be readily evaluated.
Plant Size Optimization
An economic evaluation will be performed to determine the optimum site
development based on the performance of the production analysis at the
site for a range of incremental installed capacities, and on investment
cost estimates for each alternative capacity addition. Included in
this evaluation will be the determination of the annual firm and
secondary energy and their values, and of the equivalent standby
capacity and its value for each of the incremental installed
capacities. The summation of all benefits on an annual value basis and
the incremental benefits for each increment of capacity will be
determined. The total investment costs for each alternative capacity
addition will be annualized, using Power Authority's information on
fixed charge rates, and included with the operating and maintenance
charges to obtain the total annual charges. The total annual charges
for each capacity addition and the incremental annual charge for each
increment of capacity addition will also be determined. Finally, the
incremental Benefit/Cost ratio for each increment of capacity addition,
and the optimum plant capacity will be determined.
7.2.8 Assessment of Physical Risks
The process of determining the selected plan for the Grant Lake Project
will incorporate information regarding physical risks and hazards
obtained during the geotechnical and hydrologic investigations and
studies. The study plan for assessing these hazards is discussed in
detail in Section 7.2.3, Geotechnical Engineering. The principal
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physical hazards that will be considered in sizing and locating project
features and establishing the method of project construction and
operation are as follows:
o avalanches or earthquake-related landslides into the reservoir;
o site seismicity;
o potential fault activity including surface rupture at the dam
site; and
o glacier related impacts, including outburst flooding from
g 1 ac i er s.
Each major project feature will be sized and located in a manner that
will minimize physica1 risks to the extent possible, recognizing other
engineering and economic constraints on project layout. Upon
determining the selected plan for the project, a concise evaluation
will be made of the physical risks associated with the project. This
assessment will then serve as a basis to evaluate the overall
reliability that could be expected from the Grant Lake Project.
7.2.9 Cost Estimate and Schedule
Cost Estimating
Ebasco will provide the following cost estimating services:
o Preparation of order-of-magnitude estimates for use in
optimizaton studies and other engineering studies. These
estimates will be prepared for work items affecting comparison
of alternative layouts and alternative structures and/or dam
types.
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o Preparation of a feasibility-level construction cost estimate
in sufficient detail to permit the Power Authority to present
a recommendation to the State of Alaska legislature and
proceed with an FERC license application. This estimate will
pro vi de the costs for a 11 the major FERC accounts, .including
the transmission line. This will include estimating a -------------· ---' preliminary cash flow which will facilitate the determination
of interest during construction and the total financing
requirements for the pr0ject.
o Preparation of a design and.construction schedule will be
provided for the selected scheme, including all major
equipment procurement and erection.
7.3 ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES
The Grant-Trail Lakes area includes a crossection of many types of fish
and wildlife found in Alaska. However, since there is no fishery in
Grant Lakes and no significant spawning areas or wildlife concen-
trations in the vicinity, the environmental problems with siting the
facility are expected to be minimal.
Site reconnaissance and discussions with Alaska Department of Fish and
Game personnel at Anchorage, Soldatna, and Seward and Chugach National
Forest personnel have enabled Ebasco and AEIDC personnel to become
thorouqhly familiar with the environmental setting in the Grant Lake
area. This information was used to formulate the approach to the
environmental asoects of the study. A brief description of the project
is provided below.
Grant Lake
Grant Lake, which is approximately 1 mile east of Upper Trail Lake, is
heavily laden with glacial till from the single major inlet and its
numerous glacial springs and minor tributaries. The lake has a small
island at the bend near its center and is very shallow (less than 20
feet deep) on either side of the island. There is an occupied miners
claim near the lake and an abandoned sawmill near the Grant Creek
out let.
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The lake has stickleback and sculpin in it, but no sport fish. There
are beds of aquatic macrophytes in the lake and periphyton along the
shallows. It supports a small summer population of migratory
waterfowl. Evidence of moose usage exists all around the lake, and the
area near the inlet stream is heavily browsed. The vegetation is
primarily spruce, alder, hemlock, and willow in the lower reaches near
the lake, with abundant ground cover composed of mosses, lichens,
ferns, and groundberries. A cow moose with a very young calf was
observed during the field reconnaissance. Beaver lodges were abundant
around the lake perimeter and brown and black bear, mountain goats,
Dall sheep, and a pack of wolves range the area. Two young goats were
observed during the reconnaissance, which provides evidence of a summer
kidding ground.
The Forest Service and the State Fish and Game Department both have
informal plans to improve the lake fishery via fertilization and/or
plantings of sport fish. The island is also a potential burn site for
moose habitat improvements.
Grant Creek
Grant lake is drained by Grant Creek over a series of falls with most
of the upper reaches flowing through a fast-flowing and steep canyon,
making it impassible to fish. In the lower reach, Dolly Varden,
rainbow trout, and grayling have been reported and spawning chinook
salmon were observed during the field reconnaissance. Most years see a
run of sockeye salmon and some coho spawning in the lower reaches.
Residents of Seward and Moose Pass regularly fish the lower half-mile
of Grant Creek up to an abandoned but intact USGS gauging station,
which is about 1/2 mile above the mouth. The creek has changed
channels several times in the past 30 years, according to local
residents. There is a summer cabin at the mouth and a trail on the
south side of the river to the gauging station.
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Falls Creek
Falls Creek is a glacial stream flowing through a steep canyon in the
upper reaches, which is impassable to fish. There is evidence of some
spawning by lake trout and sockeye, and resident Dolly Varden and
rainbow inhabit the lower reaches, which is accessible from Highway 9.
Goats and bears inhabit the area in the upper reaches of Falls Creek,
and moose, spruce grouse, and a few brown bears are found along the
lower reaches. Falls Creek reportedly has a low fish population,
possibly due to its low average temperature or to leachate from the
four mines in the watershed.
The Trail Lakes
The village of Moose Pass is near the center of the two lakes on
Highway 9. The Alaska Railroad runs along the west side for most of
the way and access is limited on the east side of Lower Trail Lake to
trail or boat. The vegetation is primarily willow, alder, and
cottonwood with some spruce and hemlock. The two lakes, which are
fished both summer and winter, support a population of lake trout,
Dolly Varden, and rainbow trout. A large fish hatchery for sockeye,
coho, and chinook salmon is under construction by the Alaska Department
of Fish and Game-Fisheries Resource Division (FRED) on Crooked Creek
in Upper Trail Lake.
Proposed Project
The project as proposed would consist of a dam at the outlet of Grant
Lake, a saddle dam about 1 mile north of the outlet, a pipeline/
penstock leading from Grant Lake to a powerhouse on the east side of
Upper Trail Lake, access roads on the east side of the Trail Lakes
leading to the powerhouse and outlet of Grant Lake, and a transmission
line leading from the powerhouse to the existing 24.9 kV line which
parallels the Seward-Anchorage highway on the west side of Trail
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Lakes. Diversion of Falls Creek into Grant Lake by means of a
diversion dam and conduit has also been proposed as a means to increase
the available runoff for power generation.
Environmental studies will be designed to evaluate the environmental
implications of project feature construction. Major resources
requiring analysis include the following:
Grant Lake
Moose habitat disturbance and loss
Increased access for hunting and fishing
Goat~ sheep and bear disturbance
Inundation of old sawmill site
Inundation of gold mine
Grant Creek
Resident and migratory fish habitat loss
Possible impact to residents at mouth of Grant Creek
Moose and game bird habitat qisturbance or loss
Falls Creek
Lower reach fishery reduction or loss
Disturbance to gold miners
Disturbance of big game in upper reaches
Trail Lakes
Bear and moose habitat disturbance
G~ne bird habitat loss
Loss of vegetation and taller trees
Potential erosion at stream crossings
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Icing problems during winter
Increased access, hunting and fishing pressure
Potential disturbance to fishery going to and from the hatchery
The following sections present more specific descriptions of certain
portions of the study area and our approach to studying the entire
project area in sufficient detail to accurately predict environmental
impacts and evaluate potential mitigation procedures. The results of
the study program will be included in the feasibility report and the
FERC license application.
7.3.1 Aquatic Ecology
Fisheries Studies
1) Description of Known Resources
The only fish presently known to permanently inhabit Grant Lake are
sculpins and sticklebacks, although there are unconfirmed local reports
of grayling in the lake system. The Alaska Department of Fish and Game
is building a new salmon hatchery on Trail Lakes and plan to use Grant
Lake as one of the potential rearing areas.
Grant Creek was sampled with minnow traps by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife
Service from 1959 throuqh 1961, and king salmon, coho salmon, Dolly
Varden, and sculpin were taken at various times of the year. According
to their reports, Grant Creek supports small runs of sockeye, king, and
coho salmon. Dolly Varden and rainbow trout are all taken in Grant
Creek by sport fishing, and there are confirmed reports of grayling
being caught in Grant Creek. During the proposal site reconnaissance,
a few mature king salmon were sighted in lower Grant Creek. The
highest recorded salmon count was 324 sockeye in 1962; however, glacial
turbidity of Grant Creek hampers fish observation, and recorded numbers
may be low. A quarter of a mile downstream from the outlet, two falls
preclude fish passage into Grant Lake.
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The lower stretch of Falls Creek contains potential salmon spawning
habitat, but no official salmon counts are known for this stream. Its
colder water temperature or mining leachates may be a limiting factor
to salmon spawning. In 1960, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
sampled Falls Creek with minnow traps. King salmon fry were trapped
within 200 yards of the mouth. Dolly Varden and sculpin were taken
throughout the lower section. Falls Creek receives little fishing
pressure.
Information of seasonal habitat use by species will be essential to
describing the effects of streamflow·elimination or reduction in Grant
and Falls Creeks and of lake level fluctuations in Grant Lake and its
tributaries. Fisheries data collected during the study would be
available for federal, state, or local officials for future planning.
An alternate to the loss of habitat in Grant Creek might be to provide
for fisheries enhancement in another area.
2) Study Approach
Fisheries studies will be conducted in close consultation with the
Alaska Department of Fish and Game, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, and
the U.S. Forest Service to determine the distribution and habitat use
by anadromous and resident fish in the Grant Lake area. Extensive
literature reviews will be conducted for all pertinent fishery
resources within this area of the Kenai Peninsula. Appropriate
information on the Grant Lake area will also be obtained by
consultation with biologists, local residents, and recreational users
within the area.
Quantitative assessments of fish present in Grant Lake, Grant Creek,
Falls Creek, and Vagt Creek, will include species identification, food
habits, relative abundance, and habitat characteristics. Fish samples
will be collected seasonally for one year during field trips using the
following methods: (1) experimental gill net, (2) minnow traps,
(3) beach seine, (4) electroshocker, and (5) angling. Grant Lake,
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Grant Creek, Falls Creek, and Vagt Creek, will be investigated on foot
and from a boat to delineate spawning areas. Extensive minnow
trapping, electrofishing, angling, and visual observation would be used
to define rearing habitat of fish species. Determining the species
present, their numbers and location and characterization of the area's
spawning and rearing grounds will be a major focus of the research.
Invertebrates
An important habitat component for juvenile salmon and trout is food
production. Density of fish may be regulated by the abundance of food
which may come from the substrate, the surrounding land, or the benthos
and plankton of a lake. Plankton constitute an important line in the
aquatic food chain, and provide a food storage base for fish and other
aquatic organisms. Aquatic invertebrates are an important index of the
productivity and quality of an aquatic environment. In 1959-60 the
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service surveyed Grant Lake at the mouth of its
various tributaries to determine type and abundance of aquatic
insects. At the time of this study, caddisflies, stoneflies,
blackflies, and snails were recorded.
Bottom fauna would be collected throughout the year by using an Ekman
dredge in the 1 ake and a Surber samp 1 er in the streams. Grant Lake,
Falls Creek, and Vagt Creek would each be sampled three times, once
each season except winter, and the relative abundance of the different
taxa would be defined.
Stream drift organisms would be collected in spring, summer, and fall
by placing two standard drift nets in the main streams. Benthos would
be preserved for laboratory analysis of the relative abundance of the
taxa. Zooplankton would be collected from Grant Lake by making
duplicate vertical and horizontal tows using a standard 73 micrometer
plankton net equipped with a flow meter. Plankton would be preserved
for later determination of taxonomic composition and abundance.
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Instream Flow Study
Grant Creek averages about 25 feet in width and discharges into the
uppermost end of Lower Trai 1 Lake. The upper reaches are quite
turbulent, flowing primarily over boulders and cobble interspersed with
occasional gravel shoals. The lower section, with lesser turbulence,
fewer boulders, and more gravel shoals, provides the best fish
habitat. Grant Creek has three waterfalls in its upper reaches that
prohibit upstream fish migration. The uppermost fall cascades over
rocks for about 20 feet. The lower two falls are about one-quarter
mile downstream, dropping approximately 20 and 25 feet, respectively,
with the lowest fal 1 being a vertical drop.
From 1947 to 1959 the U.S. Geological Survey maintained a gaging
station at Grant Creek, one-quarter mile upstream from the mouth. The
average flow was 198 cfs with minimum discharge occurring during March
and the maximum during July. There are no tributaries to Grant Creek;
therefore, practically all the water in the creek comes from Grant Lake.
The incremental methodology of instream flow assessment developed by
the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service's Cooperative Instream Flow Group at
Fort Collins, Colorado will be used in Grant Creek to assay fish
spawning habitat. This method relates hydraulic characteristics to
habitat requirements of each fish species and life stage present. The
models generated are then used to predict the relative amount of fish
habitat present under different streamflows. This approach is
considered state-of-the-art and is very data-intensive. The
incremental method is best applied to a stream where a proposed
development will change the flow regime or river channel morphology,
and was developed primarily as a communication and negotiation tool.
During the fall and winter of 1981-82, AEIDC will conduct an extensive
review of a 11 pertinent fisheries reports for the project area, consult
with the fish resource agencies and conduct a reconnaissance survey of
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Grant Creek. This information will then be used to identify, evaluate,
and map the various fisheries habitats and choose candidate study
reaches.
7 .3.2 Terrestrial Ecology
The Grant Lake hydroelectric project is sited in a typical section of
the Kenai Mountains. As a part of the Chugach National Forest, it is
public land principally used and managed for wildlife, recreational,
and watershed PUrPOses. The environmental study unit consists of the
drainage areas of Grant Lake and Falls Creek, extending from the high
divides to the lowlands along the Trai 1 Lake system. These two
tributary valleys are aligned east and west and, typical of glaciated
valleys, they are U-shaped with precipitous slopes rising to more than
5,500 feet. The drainages are rimmed with active glaciers, which
results in glacial turbid runoff during part of the year.
While not the best of Kenai Peninsula wildlife habitat, the valleys do
support a representative array of wildlife typical of the region,
including moose, brown and black bear, Dall sheep, mountain goat,
beaver, wolf, wolverine, snowshoe hare, spruce grouse, and ptarmigan.
The wildlife and other resources of the Kenai Mountains support some
public recreational use. The impacts of the proposed project would
therefore be of concern to the people of the region and to the agencies
with management responsibilities.
The Grant Lake-Falls Creek area is a harsh environment, and there are a
number of climatic and geomorphic phenomena that could have a
pronounced effect on the region's biota, including: (1) seismic
activity, commonly manifest in rock and snow avalanches and as seiche
action in a lake basin of this type; (2) snow avalanches throughout the
winter period; (3) heavy runoff from midsummer melting of glacier;
{4) high winds from the east; {5) heavy precipitation--either rain or
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snow; and (6) yearly variations in winter temperatures. All
environmental analyses will be made within the context of these natural
events.
Veqetation Studies
Elevations of the drainages~ which range from 500 to 5,800 feet,
comprise a full range of vegetation types from forested lowland to bare
ice and rock. Vegetation changes will occur only in the forested area
bordering the lake and at the location of access roads and other
installations. The lowland forest of this region is of the coastal
Sitka spruce-mountain hemlock type, close to the transition zone of the
interior, or white spruce-birch types. There is some lowland
cottonwood along the inlet stream.
A veqetation type map will be developed identifying wildlife use and
feeding in the area. The vegetation mapping will be accomplished using
existing aerial photography and standard photo interpretation methods.
Maps will be thoroughly field checked, and descriptions of vegetation
associations provided.
Wildlife Studies
1) Description of Known Resources
The Grant Lake area contains only a limited variety of birdlife
primarily due to the nature of the landscape and associated vegetation
types. Passerines make up most of the avifauna, preferring
alder/willow stands rather than steep, windswept slopes around the
lake. The Savannah sparrow is the most abundant resident of stream and
mountain shrub habitat. Yellow and Wilson's warblers, fox and
golden-crowned sparrows, and the common redpoll are common in
high-brush habitat. Avian diversity increases toward the west end of
Grant Lake with the presence of more shrubs and conifers.
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Three kinds of ptarmigan and spruce grouse represent the game birds
found in the area. White-tailed ptarmigan occur high in the
mountainous portion, and willow ptarmigan occupy open shrub habitat,
particularly along the terminal contributory to Grant Lake and along
upper Falls Creek. Rock ptarmigan are found at intermediate elevations
around the lake basin, while spruce grouse are common to forested
habitat west of the lake.
In the Grant Lake area, raptors appear to be sparse, but owls probably
utilize forested areas, and some hawk nesting likely occurs along the
cliffs and rocky outcroppings overlooking the lake. The short-eared
owl is common throughout the area, and such species as the hawk owl and
great horned owl would normally occur in the forested portions west of
the lake. Other raptors common to the area include both the
rough-legged and red-tailed hawks, as well as eagles, but eagle nesting
in this area has not been documented.
Grant Lake receives only limited waterfowl use, primarily due to the
area's mountainous character. Goldeneye and harlequin ducks are the
most common species. Reported use of the area for waterfowl nesting
and molting is suspect since such activities do not normally occur in
upland land habitat.
The variety of mammals found in the Grant Lake area comprises an
important part of the terrestrial ecology, but species numbers are
relatively insignificant compared to more productive populations of the
nearby Kenai Peninsula. Game animals include mountain goat, moose,
black and brown bear, and Dall sheep. Mountain goats normally winter
along the steep, rocky mountainous area north of the lake but may be
compelled to forage at lower elevations, particularly in the upper
valley, during years of abnormally high snowpack. In conjunction with
the U.S. Forest Service, the Alaska Department of Fish and Game is
studying mountain goat ecology in the Grant Lake area, and considerable
information is available on seasonal activity patterns and food
habits. Moose may be encountered year-around anywhere below 2,000
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feet, but are commonly found in brushy areas along the lake margin and
upper valley where winter browse is more abundant. Moose density is
reportedly low because of insufficient winter browse and poor calf
survival. The U.S. Forest Service has designated several sites for
burning to enhance feeding habitat for moose, but the altitude of the
selected burn sites could hamper success of this proposed project. A
small band of Dall sheep occupy alpine and subalpine portions of the
lake basin. The extent to which they depend upon adjacent drainages
for their survival is unknown.
Black bears range throughout the area, especially in heavy brush
habitat between the two lake systems. Brown bears are also seen
occasionally throughout the area but prefer the more open country of
higher elevation. Black bears likely den in the forested habitat, and
tributary drainages of the upper valley and lake would be used for
brown bear denning. Subalpine areas would also be used by brown bear
for fall feeding. Beaver, lynx, wolverine, fox, and coyote are the
principal furbearers.
2) Study Approach
Wildlife studies will be undertaken with close consultation with the
U.S. Forest Service, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, and the Alaska
Department of Fish and Game. Extensive literature reviews will include
all pertinent wildlife reports for this segment of southcentral Alaska
as well as numerous studies concerning developments in spruce-hemlock
forests. Forest type maps for the area will be sought, and appropriate
remote sensing imagery obtained. Field examinations will begin in the
fall of 1981, possibly extending into the fall of 1982. Some use of
airplanes and helicopters to survey for bears, moose, goats, and sheep
will be necessary.
Foot surveys of the entire study area wi 11 be required to 11 truth 11
existing published accounts of wildlife distribution and abundance and
to identify seasonal patterns of use by various species. An initial
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two-week field reconnaissance will be required to acquaint study
personnel with the Grant Lake area. Wildlife surveys will be repeated
once monthly for one full year, producing seasonal account of wildlife
distribution and abundance within the study area.
Sensitive areas will be documented and means of minimizing
environmental disturbance recommended. A cover-type map of the study
area will be prepared to aid in estimating the relative amounts of
vegetation to be altered through project construction. The
implications of habitat alteration through project construction will be
summarized.
Wildlife studies will provide (1) populations indices of wildlife
species based on air and ground inventories, both within the proposed
project area and areas affected by the project operation; (2) estimates
of the quantity and quality of wildlife habitat to be lost and the
degree of dependency thereon for each of the species indentified in the
survey; and (3) information on the capability of the adjacent habitat
to accommodate displaced and existing wildlife, both with and without
the implementation of habitat improvement measures.
7.3.3 Water Quality
Description of Known Resources
Grant Lake's elevation is 700 feet and its drainage area is 43.5 square
miles. An island and neck at a right angle bend separate the lake into
two basins with a total surface area of 2.5 square miles. The upper
basin is confined between steep slopes with a flat-bottomed valley
containing the major tributary at its upper end. Several other small
glacial streams feed Grant Lake, causing seasonally moderate to heavy
turbidity.
Grant Creek has a stream gradient of 207 feet per mile. The primary
source of hydrologic data for the Grant Lake basin is the Grant Creek
gauging station.
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Originating mainly from snowmelt, Falls Creek drains the precipitous
area between the Grant Lake and Ptarmigan watersheds. It is eight
miles in length, drains 11.9 square miles, and has no lakes.
During construction, increased siltation in Grant and Falls Creeks will
probably occur. Diverting colder Falls Creek water may slightly
decrease the water temperature in Grant Lake. If Grant Creek were not
dewatered, its lower segment could become somewhat warmer in winter and
colder in summer.
Study Approach
Comprehensive seasonal data would be collected on the chemical and
physical characteristics of Upper and Lower Trail Lakes, Grant Lake,
Grant Creek, Falls Creek, and Vagt Creek. In addition to the
historical U.S. Geological Survey water chemistry and flow data which
is already available. Comprehensive seasonal data would be collected
on the physical and chemical characteristics of Upper and Lower Trail
Lakes, Grant Lake, Grant Creek, and Falls Creek. Primary information
needs include a thermal profile of Grant Lake and measurements of flow,
dissolved oxygen, hardness, pH, conductivity, suspended solids, total
dissolved solids, turbidity, and selected heavy metals (e.g., cadmium,
copper, zinc, mercury, nickel) because the watershed includes several
mines.
The survey period will run from approximately October 1981 to October
1982, and the lake and streams will be sampled during each of the four
seasons. A sampling station will be established at approximately the
deepest portion of each of the two lake basins. Vertical profiles of
pH, temperature, and dissolved oxygen concentrations would be recorded
at each station. Observations of Secchi disc visibility, alkalinity,
hardness, total suspended and dissolved solids, and several heavy
metals would be made during each survey.
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7.3.4 Cultural Resources Investigations
Cultural resource studies to be performed for the Grant Lake Project
will involve a comprehensive investigation of all local archaeological
and historical resources which could potentially be affected by the
project, an evaluation of the significance of these resources, the
extent to which they would be impacted by development of the Grant Lake
project and the preparation of plans for the mitigation of these
impacts.
Since the beginning of known and inferred history, human population
movement in Alaska have tended to focus on the Cook Inlet-Kodiak-Prince
William Sound region. At the time of first European contact, the Kenai
Peninsula was inhabited by two culturally distinct peoples.
Chugachimiut Eskimos occupied coastal areas bordering Prince William
Sound and the Gulf of Alaska, while Tanaina Indians occupied most of
the interior of the peninsula. The Grant Lake hydroelectric project
site is located ·in one of the gray areas dividing the two cultures.
A determination of the cultural resources (archeological and
historical) would be made by three methods--a literature search, an air
photo interpretation, and a field survey. Each would contribute to the
objective of identifying any direct and significant adverse effects on
a property listed in or eligible for listing in the National Register
of Historic Places and to determine any identifiable loss or
destruction of significant archeological or historical resources
stemming from project development.
A literature search of known and reported sites along the route and in
the vicinity of the route would be made. The information from these
sources will provide the basis for determining whether project
construction will adversely affect any known or recorded cultural
resources. Stereoscopic air photo interpretation of the transmission
line route and power plant site will also be conducted. This will aid
in identification of additional areas which may show human use and
occupancy and any potential prehistoric sites.
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The field investigation for archeological and historical resources will
focus on (1) locating all known and recorded sites directly affected by
the construction of the transmission line, power plant, penstock, and
any access roads; and (2) surveying on foot for previously unknown or
unrecorded sites at project construction sites and all points where the
transmission line crosses a land-water interface.
The archeological survey of the project area will employ a method of
intensive foot survey of areas directly affected by construction and
operations. Other areas will be surveyed less intensively by means of
transects. The inventory of sites in the project area will identify
the visible cultural resources as well as the potential impacts to
these resources.
Subsurface probing will be undertaken only in areas which appear
archeologically sensitive, based on the results of the survey of areas
which will be directly affected by construction and operations. Al 1
probes will be backfilled. Field collection of artifacts will be
limited to materials of significance which, if not recovered at the
time of the field investigation, are likely to be lost or destroyed.
These materials wi 11 be delivered to the appropriate land-owning agency
upon completion of analysis.
Appropriate information will be recorded for any sites found in the
project area. These will be included as an appendix in the final
report.
7.3.5 Socioeconomic Studies
The socioeconomic investigation will include studies of the impacts of
the Grant Lake project on the economic and social structure of local
communities, essentially Moose Pass and Seward, and on resource uses
within the project area. The primary focus will be on the
socioeconomic impacts created by workers and project expenditures for
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any required construction activities, including labor force
requirements for housing, business goods and services, and public
facilities and programs. The socioeconomic studies will also address
any long-term project impacts of this nature, as well as such concerns
as land use, recreation, and aesthetic impacts. The investigation of
these aspects of the Grant Lake Project are described as follows.
Sufficient baseline social and economic data for the region will be
collected to develop an overview of existing socioeconomic conditions
to provide the base from which project impacts will be estimated.
Information will be obtained for a number of key variables, including
but not necessarily limited to, population growth potential,
distribution and structure (age, sex, household size, ethnic
composition, etc.); employment growth, local economic base and
structure, unemployment taxes, and income levels and distribution;
housing supplies and conditions; the availability of various business
goods and services; supply and demand factors related to education,
utilities and other public services and facilities; and qualitative
social factors such as community stability and cohesiveness. Project
impacts on these variables will be estimated on the basis of
preliminary information on construction labor and expenditure
requirements, and upon the expected local/non-local breakdown of worker
origins and payroll and supply expenditures. In addition to
characterizing the overall socioeconomic impacts of the project,
impacts on the individual communities and the project originating from
the State Land Selection program and the Alaska Native Claims Act will
be described to the extent required.
It is anticipated that all necessary socioeconomic information will be
available from federal, state, and local government sources of
secondary data, although some supplementary information may be derived
from local personal contacts during field surveys for other portions of
the study. Key data sources at the fed era 1 leve 1 will be the Census
Bureau, the U.S. Forest Service, and the Bureau of Economic Analysis,
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while state sources will include the Alaska Departments of Commerce and
Economic Development, Community and Regional Affairs, Health and Social
Services, Labor and Revenue. Much of the detailed infonnation on
social and public service conditions within the individual communities
will have to be obtained from local governments including the native
Village Councils. Reports containing socioeconomic data for the
project area will be reviewed, as will pertinent materials in the
University of Alaska and Alaska State Library systems.
7.3.6 Land Use and Management
This portion of the socioeconomic investigations will focus upon the
key features of land use, ownership, and management which could be
affected by development. Substantive land management issues will be
discussed including treatment of the relationships between the proposed
project and Chugach National Forest, the Alaska Native Interest Lands
Conservation Act, and the Borough Land Selection Program.
Data for the study of project area lands will be obtained from the U.S.
Geological Survey, the federal land management agencies having
jurisdiction in the area (U.S. Forest Service), and the Alaska Land Use
Planning Commission and Department of Natural Resources. More detailed
infonnation on local land concerns will also be developed from local
sources.
7.3.7 Recreation
Concurrent with the studies of land use and management will be an
investigation of recreational activities in the project area. These
two elements of the study will essentially be conducted jointly in the
interest of efficiency, since the data sources for each topic will be
largely the same. The recreation investigation, however, will involve
some additional information contacts such as the Alaska Department of
Fish and Game and local outfitters.
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Given the nature of the project and the physical characteristics of the
project area, it is expected that local fisheries will be a key
recreational concern. This portion of the evaluation will also extend
to Native subsistence fishing (if any) and any potential impacts on the
Upper Trail Lake fish hatchery, which is intended to enhance the Cook
Inlet commercial fishery.
Procedurally, existing and potential recreational use of the project
area will be characterized, with supporting data on activity levels,
visitor origins and other factors provided where available. Existing
forecasts of future recreational uses will be used to help assess the
recreational impacts of the project.
7.3.8 Aesthetics
The investigation of aesthetic factors will involve a general
characterization of the Grant and Trail Lakes area with detailed impact
analysis only being conducted at locations where project feasibility
might have a visual impact. Field observations will be used to
generate lines-of-sight between project structures such as transmission
lines, access roads, conduits, powerhouse and penstock, and major
viewing points in order to determine visual impacts_~j This method will
yield both semi-quantitative estimates and maps of visibility and
visual impact.
In addition to the visual resource assessment and impact analysis, the ·
aesthetic resource tasks will include recommendations for possible
mitigation measures. These recommendations will primarily concern
various screening measures rather than siting alternatives. For some
proposed facilities such as powerlines and conduits, however, it is
conceivable that visual concerns may be important siting factors.
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7.3.9 Transmission Line Routing, Access Roads, and Borrow Pits
The effects of construction and operation of the proposed Grant Lake
hydroelectric plant will extend beyond the immediate vicinity of the
lake and powerhouse. Clearing of right-of-way for access roads, the
transmission line, and the penstock will alter the structure and
composition of existing vegetation associations and the habitats they
provide. Techniques previously described to evaluate project impacts
will be utilized along the transmission corridors, access roads, and
borrow pits.
7.4 MANAGEMENT AND LOGISTICS OF FIELD ACTIVITIES
The field studies proposed by Ebasco in this work plan involves
activities to be conducted simultaneously by several subcontractors at
numerous locations in the project area during the fall of 1981 and the
summer of 1982. Careful management and coordination of the field crews
and equipment is essential in order to ensure accomplishment of the
field work objectives within budgetary and scheduling restraints. The
organization chart for field activities personnel is shown on Figure
6-2 in Section 6.0.
Field Support and Logistics
Ebasco and R and M Consultants have developed a site logistics plan for
executing the field studies proposed in this work plan. During the
actual study, R and M would be responsible for arranging all site
support services.
It is proposed to utilize existing lodging facilities in the Moose
Pass-Lawing area for providing room and board to field work personnel.
The operators of the Jockey Club in Moose Pass and the Crown Point
Lodge were contacted about their capability to handle the number of
field personnel planned for the study (17 maximum at one time). Both
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of these establishments indicated the willingness and ability to
provide food and lodging to field crew personnel for the Grant Lake
study.
A base of operations office would be established either at Moose Pass
or in the Crown Point-Lawing area. The office would consist of a
trailer with necessary adjacent storage facilities.
Transportation of equipment and personnel to and from the project study
will be provided by float plane or helicopter. Field crews will be
transported daily by air from Lower Trail Lake to Grant Lake.
Transportation of personnel and light equipment around Grant Lake and
Upper and Lower Trai 1 Lakes will be by boat.
Management of Field Activities
The overall management and coordination of field work activities will
be accomplished through two individuals on the Project Team. These
individuals are Ebasco Field Supervisor and the Field Activities
Coordinator, from R and M Consultants, Inc. of Anchorage, Alaska. The
Field Supervisor will have the overall responsibility for coordination
of all field activities, including getoechnical investigations,
environmental data collection, and surveying and mapping work. The
Field Activities Coordinator will be responsible for day-to-day
scheduling and trafficking field crews to and from the proper locations
in the project area, movement of equipment and supplies from Anchorage
or Seward to the field office at the project site and into the proper
location in the project area, and for ensuring that lodging facilities
are available for the field crews. Any dispute that may arise between
the various field crews regarding scheduling of float plane or
helicopter service will be resolved by the Ebasco Field Supervisor. It
is anticipated that the Field Activities Coordinator will spend the
bulk of his time at the field office, but frequent travel will probably
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be required at times to Seward and Anchorage as well as to various
1 ocat ions in the project area where field investigations are taking
p 1 ace.
The Field Activities Coordinator will report directly to Ebasco's Field
Supervisor, who is also the lead field geotechnical engineer. In this
manner, Ebasco will have on-site control over the execution of the
various field work subcontracts and decisions can be made in the field
regarding changes in scheduling or scope of work as dictated by
conditions encountered in the field.
7.5 ECONOMIC ANALYSIS OF PROJECT AND COMPARISON WITH ALTERNATIVES
In order to perform a thorough economic analysis of electric power
projects, all significant factors related to the economic costs and
benefits of alternative projects, environmental resource changes, and
social/cultural impacts must be considered in an integrative
framework. An analytical framework for analysis must provide
guidelines and procedures for conducting the study while maintaining
flexibility and having the capacity to permit comparative project
evaluations using benefit-cost analysis suitable for public decision
making.l/ This section of the proposal presents such an economic
analytical framework which conforms completely to the Alaska Power
Authority's "Standard Procedures" for feasibility studies (3 AAC94.060).
7.5.1 Comparison of Grant Lake Project with Other Generation
Alternatives
The benefit-cost methodology intended to evaluate the Grant Lake and
compare it to alternative power sources will take into consideration of
the following items;
l/ The fundamental objective of project studies and this economic
framework is to "definitely assess project feasibiity and to meet
licensing and permitting requirements."
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o multiple objectives of government and electric utility groups;
o multiple objectives of the project;
o identification and economic evaluation of project
alternatives; and
o identification and evaluation of non-quantitative
externalities associated with each project alternative.
o evaluation of significant resource values lost in money terms
where feasible;
o evaluation of resource values where market prices are
distorted by taxes, subsidies, or market imperfections.
Mutliple Objective Planning Considerations
The government may view electric power capacity additions in terms of
national, state, or regional economic goals. Government policy-
planning officials may think that hydroelectric or other sources of
renewable energy should be promoted relative to fossil fuel sources of
electrical generation. Rural electrification will raise the standard
of living of residents and their ability to earn or produce in the
state regional and local economY. The agency responsible for supplying
electric power, even though it may be a public corporation, may not
evaluate the electric power project with the same objective(s) as the
government. For example, a public power agency may want to minimize
the long-term direct costs of power supply but the optimization is
subject to certain constraints. These constraints usually take the
form of mutually exclusive objectives, such as the following:
1) minimizing market area energy costs;
2) minimizing environmental injury and damage;
3) minimizing social, cultural, aesthetic, archaeological impacts;
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4) maximizing income and employment in state or region;
5) maximizing likelihood of financing and implementation of the
project; and
6) minimizing fiscal impacts on state or local governmental units
A hydroelectric project may have power benefits as well as other
benefits including water supply, flood control, and recreation.
Multiple project objectives whose benefits (costs) are measured in
different terms and may lie outside the primary purpose of producing
electrical energy, are suitable for evaluation in social benefit-east
analysis. Project alternatives such.as altering the height of a dam on
a hydroelectric development may flood areas which could be used for
wildlife management or other purposes or may disturb anadromous fish
runs. Analogously, varying the height of a chimney or a fossil-fired
generating station may have different short and long-range effects on
environmental resources such as air and water quality. Social
benefit-cost analysis provides a framework to better evaluate the
monetary and resource impact differences associated with mutually
exclusive project alternatives, and to better understand the nature and
consequences of trade-offs among which hard decisions have to be made.
Social benefit-cost analysis is an appropriate methodology to evaluate
spillover effects or externalities which cannot be measured in
quantitative terms. For example, aesthetic and archaeological impacts
associated with project disruptions need to be assessed but such
effects are never considered in traditional engineering economic
project evaluations.
The value of resources used in the production of electrical output may
not be correctly measured in the market place for various reasons. For
example, the market wage rate may overstate the value of labor employed
on a power project if there is extensive unemployment or
underemployment in the regional or national economy. The cost of
capital may be better measured by the social opportunity cost of
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capital on alternative public investments and/or the alternative cost
of supplying electric power by a thennal project with equivalent energy
and capacity. Social benefit-cost analysis depends upon welfare
theoretical concepts and principles which provide a basis for measuring
resource values as well as for evaluating resource allocation problems.
Benefit-Cost Decision Making Framework
Ebasco proposes to provide proper focus to the benefits and costs for
the Grant Lake Project or its alternatives by constructing three
separate "accounts" to organize benefits (costs) which accrue to
various individuals and groups in Alaska as a whole or in reqions of
Alaska.
The three-account framework intended to be employed on the project for
the benefit-cost analysis is:
1. State Income Account
2. Regiona 1 Account
3. Environmental Account
The State Income Account measures all the project costs and benefits
that can be expressed in monetary tenns ($) resulting in a benefit-
cost criterion value for decision making purposes. If the maximization
of State Income is the single objective to be achieved from the
electric power project, then the Grant Lake Project or that alternative
with the most favorable benefit-cost criterion value would be
recommended.
The Region a 1 and Environment a 1 Accounts summarize benefits and costs
which cannot be "monetized" but might still be quantified in
appropriate units of measurement. At a minimum, a 11 benefit and costs
that can be identified will be expressed in qualitative terms in these
accounts. These accounts provide the basis for achieving non-income
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objectives such as minimizing environmental impacts or max1m1z1ng
income, employment, and economic development in Seward and the
surrounding region. These accounts are necessary because the State
Income Account does not account for all the benefits and costs imposed
by the proposed power project on 11 SOciety •11 Again, the State Income
Account includes only monetized benefits (costs) and does not consider
distributional impacts and potential mitigative trade-offs.
In summary, the use of income, regional, and environmental accounts
provide the found at ion for a multi-objective evaluation process. This
evaluation process considers the consequences (trade-offs) of
attempting to optimize competing alternatives or objectives. The
benefit-cost analysis and suggested framework will not only provide
justification for project selection but it provides the means to
integrate environmenal, socioeconomic, fiscal, and technical
information in an understandable format for licensing purposes. This
process is illustrated in Figure 7-2.
7.5.2 Integration into Railbelt System
The area forecast for electrical capacity and energy reqirements will
be obtained from the Acres American and Battelle Pacific Northwest
studies as well as previous studies developed by the U.S. Army Corps of
Engineers. The forecast area load duration curves will be examined to
see how the approximately 7 MW of power from Grant Lake fits with
existing and planned generating sources such as the Bradley Lake
Project, Chugach Electric Associ ate output as we 11 as other increments
of capacity such as the proposed Susitna Project. The expected
operational characteristics of the Grant Lake units will be integrated
into the expected annual loads and other units added if necessary
(e.g., peaking units) to make the Grant Lake alternative a viable
system for meeting future Seward area requirements. The total costs
associated with the Grant Lake alternative will then be calculated and
compared with the costs of other alternatives that provide the scme
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FIGURE 7-2
FLOW CHART
BENEFIT-COST ANALYSIS
DETERMINE IMPACT
DH1ENSIONS
INVENTORY-RESOURCES
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT
IDENTIFY CAUSES, AREA, AND TIME FOR
ALL IMPACTED RESOURCES
SET UP CRITERIA FOR SIGNIFICANCE
OF IMPACT
MEASURE RESOURCE LOSSES IN ECONOMIC
TERMS
DETERMINE SIGNIFICANCE OF IMPACT ON
RESOURCES
DETERMINE APPROPRIATE METHODS TO
MITIGATE SIGNIFICANT IMPACTS
DETERMINE APPROPRIATE COMPENSATION
FOR INADE UATELY MITIGATED IMPACTS
PREPARE ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT
ASSESSMENT REPORT
PERFORM BENEFIT-COST STUDIES
PREPARE LICENSING DOCUMENTS
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level of electrical services to the area (the other alternatives and
their respective costs wi 11 be obtai ned from the Acres American and
Battelle-Northwest studies).
7.5.3 Project Financing Alternatives
Ebasco will thoroughly investigate the feasibility, including the
estimated cost, of financing alternatives. Possible methods of
financing the proposed Grant Lake project will probably fall within the
following categories:
o Use of State of Alaska funds or borrowing capability;
o Use of U.S. Government funds, borrowing capability, or loan
guarantees; and
o Project financing by regional entity or private parties.
The most feasible method of financing at this time will be to have the
State of Alaska provide the required capital funds. This can be
accomplished by appropriation of funds from State tax revenues or
through loan funds obtained by State or State agency issued bonds. An
institution will be required to administer the state funds and probably
arrange and monitor construction as well as operate the facility when
completed. The institution will most likely be the Alaska Power
Authority. The chief advantage of State funds is of course their cost
which is considerably less than the cost of funds obtainable from the
private market.
Federal assistance in the form of loans or loan guarantees is always a
possibility. However, the present and forecasted future for federal
assistance is not favorable under the present administration. In
addition, there is considerable competition for loan guarantees such as
the Alaska gas pipeline project and numerous coal gasification projects.
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Conceivably, the Grant Lake project could be project-financed although
many factors will work against accomplishing this type of financing. A
schematic of such an arrangement is provided in Figure 7-3 wherein an
entity (e.g., the Seward Power Association) is the owner/operator of
the Grant Lake Project. The Seward Power Association would provide
approximately 25 percent of the capital and lenders the remaining
75 percent. Security to lenders would be provided by a mortgage on the
Grant Lake facilities and take-or-pay contracts from the Seward
municipal utility for purchase of the project's electrical power. The
take-or-pay contracts would be assigned to the lenders.
The big disadvantage of project financing will be its costs which will
undoubtedly be considerably higher than any type of state assisted
financing. In addition, the take-or-pay contracts might be prohibited
by a utility's existing loan agreements or harm its credit rating which
would effect its ability to finance other projects.
7.5.4 Economic and Financial Risks of Marketing Power
The following economic and financial risks are inherent in the Grant
Lake Project.
o Erroneous load and energy forecasts resulting in excess
electrical capacity;
o Project cost overruns with the result that the project is not
the best alternative;
o Project non-completion delay or prolonged outages such that:
If state financed, state loses principal and/or interest
income
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PROJECT FINANCING ARRANGEMENT
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If project financed, member utilities lose invested
capital or are forced into take-or-pay resulting in
higher costs for customers or financial problems for
members or both.
Inaccurate forecasts of future electric load and energy requirements
may lead to installation of excess capacity and therefore higher than
required electricity costs to customers. This can occur with any
alternative generation expansion plan, but those generation sources
having long construction lead times, such as hydropower projects, are
particularly vulnerable. Generation ·plans using sources with shorter
lead times and smaller plant sizes can be altered more readily as
future electrical requirements change. Hydropower does have the
advantage, however, that its energy costs are essentially zero and even
if excess capacity occurs, the hydro unit can be used to replace
baseload oil and gas burning units.
Construction site problems caused by or weather or access difficult
access could lead to project cost overruns. The resulting cost of
power from the plant might then become higher than other alternatives
originally considered and less subject to cost overruns. The risk,
therefore, is that ultimately electric customers may pay more than if
an alternative plan had been followed.
The financial risks are dependent on the method of financing but will
be triggered by a failure to complete the project, large cost overruns,
completion delay or prolonged outages once the project is completed.
Initial financing plans will of course allow for some cost overrun and
delay but if these become inordinantly large, the financing parties
could lose interest income and capital, and if the project were
financed by Anchorage area utilities, their financial ability to serve
customers could be impaired.
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Ebasco will assess the economic and financial risks of the Grant Lake
Project and compare them with the risks of alternative plans for
meeting the future power needs of the Seward area. The risk analysis
will be based on the already extensive studies being conducted by
Battelle-Northwest where analyses are presently being developed to
isolate the impacts of providing too much or too little capacity and
energy to the City of Seward and other Railbelt utilities.
7. 6 F EAS IB ILl TY REPORT
7.6.1 Interim Report
An interim report will be provided to the Power Authority in February
1982 which will summarize all of the work accomplished to date,
including the results of the 1981 field studies. The information
provided in the interim report will provide the basis for a decision by
the Power Authority on whether further expenditures should be made to
continue studying the project.
7.6.2 Feasibility Report
Assuming that the Power Authority decides to continue with the
feasibility study after receipt of the interim report, work will
continue during 1982 and the results of all the studies will be
included in a final feasibility report. A draft version of this report
will be submitted to the Power Authority in October 1982 for its review
and for distribution to other agencies and individuals, as deemed
appropriate by the Power Authority. Ebasco wi 11 respond in the final
feasibility report and to all review comments submitted on the draft
version. One hundred copies of both the draft and final report will be
provided to the Power Authority. The final feasibility report will be
submitted in December 1982 and will provide the necessary information
for a decision of whether to submit a license application to the FERC
to construct and operate the project. The contents of the fina 1 report
will support and provide the basis for preparation of the technical and
environmental exhibits of the FERC license application.
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7.7 FERC LICENSING AND OTHER PERMIT REQUIREMENTS
Ebasco will prepare an FERC license application and apply for any other
necessary federal and state permits once approval of proceeding with
the Grant Lake Hydroelectric Project is made by the Power Authority.
Based on Ebasco 1 s experience with preparing FERC license applications
and knowledge of the Alaska regulatory framework, the project team is
qualified fully to assist the Power Authority in meeting all regulatory
requirements. A summary of federal and state permits that may be
required for the Grant Lake Project is presented in Table 7-2.
FERC License Requirements
The principal federal permit requirement applicable to the Grant Lake
Hydroelectric Project is the license to construct and operate the
project issued by the FERC pursuant to the Federal Power Act of 1920.
FERC reviews the application for this license in close cooperation with
the state and other federal environmental agencies. Since the license
for the proposed project is considered a major federal action, FERC is
required to comply with the environmental impact review requirements of
the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), and may be required to
prepare an En vironmenta 1 Impact Statement (EIS). Once prepared, an EIS
will be circulated in draft form to various federal and Alaskan state
agencies and councils for review and comment.
For major unconstructed hydroelectric projects greater than 1.5 MW of
installed capacity, the FERC has proposed new rules governing the
format of the FERC license application ([February 2, 1981] [46 Federal
Register 10165]). These revised regulations consolidate the reporting
requirements from 21 to 7 Exhibits, as listed below:
A. Description of Project
B. Project Operation
C. Construction Schedule
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PERM! TS/APPROVALS
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
FERC License Application
Section 404 Permit
Section 10 Permit
Notice of Landing Area
Proposal (seaplane dock,
heliport or airport)
Antiquities Permit
Rights-of-Way (Indian
Land)
Environmental Imoact
Statement
NPDES Permit
g. Special Use Permit
TABLE 7-2
FEDERAL AND STATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR SITING AND DEVELOPMENT
OF HYDROELECTRIC PROJECTS
APPROV lNG AGENCY
Federal Energy Regulatory
Commission (FERC)
US Army, Corps of Engineers
US Army, Corps of Engineers
Federal Aviation Admini-
stration
US Department of Agriculture,
Forest Service and US Depart-
ment of Interior, Heritage
Conservation and Recreation
Service
US Department of Interior,
Bureau of Indian Affairs
Council on Environmental
Qua 1 ity
Environmenta 1 Protection
Agency
U.S. Forest Service
FEDERAL
REGULATORY
REFERENCE
16 usc 797
42 usc 4332
18 CFR 280,281
33 CFR 209
33 CFR 303
33 CFR 209
33 CFR 303
FAR Part 157
16 usc 431-433
15 usc 551
43 CFR 3
25 usc 323
25 CFR 151
PL 91-1go
42 usc 4321
40 CFR 1500
PL 92-500 Sec 402
40 CFR 125
36 CFR 251
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PERIOD
(Days)
Up to 3 yrs
go-120
120-150
(see .
conments)
not
specified
not
specified
Sheet 1 of 4
COMMENTS
Application is required prior to construction of major
hydroelectric project.
Permit required for any placement of dredged or fill
material into U.S. waters.
Permit required for structures or activities in or
affecting U.S. navigable waters.
FAA approval required before Corps of Engineers will
issue Section 10 permit for seaplane dock.
Permits are required for all cultural resource
activities except those done under contract to
the Forest Service.
Riqhts-of-Way Authorization required to allow
easements over Indian Land.
Necessary if FERC Environmentl Assessment shows need
for environmental impact statement.
This permit is required if a wastewater system
discharges from one or more point sources into a
waterway.
This permit is required for a person or group occupying
National Forest Land for other than casual use.
PERM! TS /APPROVALS
l. Anadromous Fish Protection
Permit
2. Critical Habitat Areas
Permit
3. Approval for Alteration
of water Course (
Construction, etc.
4. Permit to Operate
Power Generating Plant
5. Permit to Develop Water
Source or Effect Changes
in Flow
6. Waste Disposal Permit
7, Section 401 water
Quality Certification
APPROVING AGENCY
Alaska Department of Fish
and Game
Alaska Department of Fish
and Game
Alaska Department of
Natural Resources
Alaska Department of
Environmental Conservation
Alaska Department of
Natural Resources
Alaska Department of
Environmental Conservation
Alaska Department of
Environmental Conservation
TABLE 7-2
FOR SITING ANO DEVELOPMENT
FACI LIT! ES
STATE
REGULATORY
REFERENCE
AS 16.05.870
5 AAC 95.010
AS 16.20.220
AS 16.20.260
AS 16.05.870
AS 16.10.010
AS 46.15.040,
.060, .070,
.135 and .180
11 AAC 72.060
AS 46.03.010,
.140, .150, .160
and .170
18 AAC, 50.020,
• 030. • 040. • 050
and .120
AS 46.15.040,
.060, .070, .135
and .180
11 AAC 7 2. 050
AS 46.03.090
AS 46.03.100
AS 46.03.110
and • 720
18 AAC 72.030
33 usc 1344
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PERIOD
~s)
60-90
60-90
90-180
60-90
180-210
60-90
Sheet 2 of 4
COMMENTS
Permit required for any construction that may affect
the natural flow of stream or bed of lake.
If work is proposed in areas judged to be critical
habitat for fish or game, State may require operator to
submit plans for approval and obtain permit before
proceed i nq.
Application for "Alteration of a Water Course or Water
Body" must be filed and approval obtained for any
structure or activity which would alter stream course or
water body. Approval of Fish and Game and Environmental
Conservation also required.
Permit required for generating plants of 250 kW or
greater.
"Application for Water Rights• must be filed with DNR
to appropriate water. Approval of U.S. Forest Service
and State Departments of Environmental Conservation
and Fish and Game also required.
for any discharge of solid or liquid wastes
into State waters. Approval also required from State
waters. Approval also required from State Departments
of Fish and Game, Natural Resources, Economic Develop-
ment and Health and Social Services.
not specified Permit required for discharge of dredged or fil
material into naviqable waters.
PERM! TS/APPRDVALS
8. Fishways for Obstructions
to Fish Passage
9. Conditional Use Permits
10. Miscellaneous Land Use
Permit
11. Right-of-Way or
Easement Permit
12. Special Land Use
Permit
13. Water Riqhts Permit
14. State Park
Noncompat ible Use Permit
15. Preconstruction Cultural
Resources Survey
16. Approval -Conformance
with Borough Land Use
Plans
TABLE 7-2
FEDERAL AND STATE PERM! TS REQUIRED FOR SITING AND DEVELOPMENT
OF HYDROELECTRIC FACILITIES
APPROVING AGENCY
Alaska Department of Fish
and Game
Alaska Department of
Natural Resources
Alaska Department of
Natural Resources
A 1 ask a Department of
Natura 1 Resources
Alaska Department of
Natural Resources
Alaska Department of
Natural Resources
Alaska Department of
Natural Resources
Alaska Department of
Natural Resources
Kenai Peni nsu 1 a Borough
STATE
REGULATORY
REFERENCE
AS 16.05.340
11 AAC 53.100
AS 38.05.035
AS 38.05.330
11 AAC 96
AS 38.05.035
AS 38.05.330
11 AC 58.200
AS 38.05.035
AS 38.05.330
11 AAC 58.210
AS 46.15.030-185
11 AAC 72
AS 41.20.020
AS 41.20.040
11 AAC 18.010
AS 41.35.070
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(Days) COMMENTS
Sheet 3 of 4
10-30 This permit guarantees efficient passage of fish
in the streams of Alaska.
60-90 Permit allows activities that may be incompatible
with state zoning requirements.
10-30 Permit required for surface activities and usage
of equipment on special State-owned land.
not specified Permit required for c-onstruction of a road, trail,
ditch, pipeline, drill site, or similar use on
State land.
not specified Permit required for any activity that involves
placing of temoorary improvement or equipment on
State-owned land.
not specified This permit authorizes the holder to construct the
necessary works for appropriating water; it does not
secure riqhts to the water.
not specified Permit required for project within the boundaries of
a State Park which would require the use of the land
or waters, including easements.
not specified Recommend in earlier study since the sites have not
previously been surveyed for historic and prehistoric
resources.
not specified Approval necessary to insure compliance with plan for
Borouqh-owned lands.
PERM! TS/APPROVALS
17. ~land Lease Permit
18. Certificate of Public
Convenience and Necessity
19. Utility Permit for
Encroachment Within
Hiqhway Riqhts-of-Way
TABLE 7-2
FEDERAL AND STATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR SITING AND DEVELOPMENT
OF HYDROELECTRIC FACILITIES
STATE
APPROVING AGENCY
Department of Natura 1
Resources
REGULATORY
REFERENCE
Department of Coomerce and AS 42.05
Economic Development, Public 3 AAC 48
Utilities Corrrnission
Department of Transportation AS 19.25.010
and Public Facilities 17 AAC 15
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PROCESSING
PERIOD
(Days} COMMENTS
Sheet 4 of 4
not specified This permit is required for use of state lands and has
a maximum term of 55 years.
not specified This permit is required for owernship and operation of
a public utility.
not specified This permit is required for locating any utility
facilities in highway right-of-way.
D. Costs and Financing
E. Environment a 1 Report
F. Genera 1 ~sign Drawings
G. Map of the Project
The Environmental Report (Exhibit E) represents a significant component
of the FERC license application and includes discussion of a wide range
of natural resources impacts. The Ebasco project team is qualified to
prepare the following reports that comprise Exhibit E.
1. General Description of Locale
2. Report on Water Use and Qua 1 ity
3. Report on Fish, Wildlife, and Botanical Resources
4. Report on Historic and Archaeological Resources
5. Report on Socioeconomic Impacts
6. Report on Geological and Soil Resources
7. Report on Recreat iona 1 Resources
8. Report on Aesthetic Resources
9. Report on Land Use
10. Alternatives
11. L i st of Literature
Special Use Pennit-National Forests
All commercial uses and construction and placement of facilities on
National Forest lands require a special use pennit. Ebasco staff met
with Forest Service personnel in Anchorage including Richard Warren and
Beulah Bowers, and with the Regional Forester Goef Wilson at Seward.
The procedure for obtaining and expediting a permit were discussed in
detail. Ebasco staff appraised the U.S. Forest Service personnel of
the planned activities associated with the feasibility study and were
i nfonned the process to obtain a specia 1 use permit for the proposed
work plan could take as little as one to two weeks. The final special
use pennit must be approved by the Alaska Department of Natural
Resources ( DNR).
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Procedures to Comply With Re~ulations
In order to facilitate review of the various permit applications by the
federal and state agencies, it is our recommendation that the
environmenta 1 program design be presented to appropriate State and
Federal agencies in the initial stage of the project. Close contact
will be maintained with the agencies during this reviews to ensure the
expeditious resolution of agency comments, and to assist in the
coordination of reviews by these agencies whenever possible.
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The Ebasco Regu 1 atory Affairs group Wi 11 perform an up-t a-date survey
. of existing regulations pertaining to hydroelectric generating plant
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on new and proposed regulations. This important function will insure
that the project is continually up-to-date and in compliance with all
regulatory requirements, which will prevent costly delays.
7.8 PUBLIC PARTICIPATION PROGRAM
Eb asco wi 11 organize a program to assure that interested parties,
concerned agencies, and the general public are kept aware of the
progress and results of the feasibility study and are given the
opportunity to provide input into the study process. Details of the
program will be developed in coordination with the Power Authority.
The following items comprise the program proposed by Ebasco:
Agency Meetings
Ebasc o wi 11 organize and participate in meetings with concerned
Federal, state, and local agencies at periodic intervals during the
course of the feasibility study. It is anticipated that initial
meetings with various State and Federal agencies will be conducted in
the early phases of the study (late summer and early fall of 1981) for
the purpose of discussing environmentally related operating criteria
for the project and for advising agencies of the scope of planned field
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work. These agencies will be selected based on FERC requirements for
agency consultation as defined in the regulations for license
application._ Additional meetings will be held after submittal of the
' interim report to the Power Authority in February 1982. The primary
purpose of these meetings will be to describe the results of field and 'Y /
office studies performed in 1981 and to plan for further field work in
1982.
Assuming that studies continue in 1982 after submittal of the interim
report, a final round of meetings will be conducted when the draft
feasibility report is issued to various agencies for written comment.
This process tends to expedite the process of obtaining written
comments from the agencies and provides Ebasco with the opportunity to
respond directly to any questions regarding the draft report.
Meetings with Public
Ebasco proposes to invite participation from local concerned agencies
and the general public on two occasions during the feasibility study.
The first will be immediately after submittal of the interim report to
the Power Authority in February 1982, and the second will be during the
time the draft feasibility report is available for review. Meetings
will be scheduled at both times for the purpose of explaining study
results, responding to questions regarding the study and obtaining
input from the public. These meetings will be held in Seward or other
locations in the project vicinity if required to assure adequate
opportunities for public participation.
Documentation of Meetings
The minutes of all meetings will be recorded, published and distributed
to the meeting participants and the Power Authority. The minutes of
all relevant meetings will be included in the FERC license application
{if cited) along with relevant letters of comment from agencies. It is
assumed that Ebasco will be assisted in the communication of documents
by the Power Authority staff already engaged in such activities for
other ongoing projects.
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8.0 COST
The cost of technical services personnel for Ebasco and its
subcontractors is provided in Table 8-1. Direct costs are provided in
Table 8-2. Total costs are summarized in Table 8-3.
The timing of costs to reach major project milestones is provided in
Table 8-4. Approximately 35 percent of the dollar budget will be
expended by February 1982 to produce the studies leading to the
presentation of an interim report. An additional 55 percent of the
budget will be spent to complete the·feasibility studies. The
preparation of the FERC license application will require an expenditure
of 10 percent of the budget.
Ebasco has carefully evaluated those areas which have potential for
variation due to unforseen conditions and events, and has accordingly
developed a budget which reflects the upper range of expenditures which
could reasonably be expected to accomplish the Grant Lake Feasibility
and Licensing Study. The actual cost of the study will inevitably be
partially influenced by the conditions encountered in the field and by
the nature of the data obtained as the study progresses. The margin of
uncertainty in attempting to estimate study costs increases in cases
where no previous field data collection (especially subsurface data)
has been accomplished.
In all areas of estimating the study plan costs, we have been cognizant
of the depth and extent of project-related data and studies required by
the FERC to ensure acceptance and timely processing of a license
application. This estimate of work effort and its costs will therefore
support a study program which provides reasonable assurance that
sufficient data will be available at the conclusion of the program to
prepare a license application which will not only be accepted by the
FERC but which will also receive expeditious processing. This approach
will therefore minimize the potential of the on-line date of the
project being deferred as a result of unncessary delays caused by an
incomplete application in the processing of the license application.
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TABLE 8-1
ALASKA POWER AUTHORITY
GRANT LAKE HYDROELECTRIC PROJECT
ESTIMATE OF PERSONNEL MANHOURS AND COST
Finn and Task
EBASCO SERVICES INCORPORATED
Project Management and Technical Review
Meetings with APA and Others
Geotechnical Investigation
Hydro logy
Conceptua 1 Engineering
Power Production Studies
Cost Estimate and Schedule
En vironmenta 1 Studies
Economic, Marketing, and Financial Studies
Project Reports
FERC License Application and Permitting
RAND M CONSULTANTS, INC.
Geotechnical Investigations
Hydro logy
Surveying
Site Logistics
Subtota 1
Subtota 1
Man hours
1, 024
200
1, 970
320
1' 7 36
688
904
4,406
344
792
3,504
15,888
4, 020
845
856
1,200
6, 921
ARCTIC ENVIRONMENTAL INFORMATION AND DATA CENTER
Field and Office Environmental Studies
NORTH PACIFIC AERIAL SURVEYS, INC.
Aerial Photography and Topographic Mapping
TOTAL ~NHOURS AND COST
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9,280
297
32,386
Cost
~ 65,900
9,600
76,000
17' 200
7 5,800
3 6,100
46,000
23 8, 300
22,100
32,700
115,500
'$ 735,200
~ 168,600
3 2, 300
58,700
51,000
$ 310,600
~ 294,500
'$ 13,000
'$1 ' 35 3 ' 30 0
TABLE 8-2
ALASKA POWER AUTI-ORITY
GRANT LAKE HYDROELECTRIC PROJECT
ESTIMATE OF DIRECT COSTS
EBASCO SERVICES I NCO RPO RATED
Air Trave 1
Lodging {does not include lodging at site)
Ground Transportation
Reproduction
Communi cat ions
Postage and Mailing
Computer Time
Seismic Refract ion Survey Expenses·
Miscellaneous Expenses for Office Geotechnical Studies
R AND M CONSULTANTS 9 INC.
Geotechnica 1 In vest igat ions
Hydrology Studies
Subtota 1
Site Support and Logistics {includes site support ser-
vices for all field activities performed during study)
Room and Board
He 1 icopter
Fuel Transportation and Storage
Fixed-Wing Aircraft
Vehicles
Boats
Communication (Radios)
Field Off ice
Subtota 1
ARCTIC ENVIRONMENTAL INFORMATION AND DATA CENTER
Communications 9 Shipping, and Reproduction
Laboratory Analysis
Computer Time
Archaeological Consultant
Field Supplies and Equipment
Ground Transportation
Subtota 1
NORTH PACIFIC AERIAL SURVEYS, INC.
Aerial Photography
Photo Lab
Miscellaneous Materials
Subtota 1
TOTAL DIRECT COSTS
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'$ 329 900
5,100
2,200
25,000
6,000
2,000
39000
2,100
800
110,600
146,000
2,000
44,000
22,000
129000
11,200
15,400
$417,700
'$ 4,000
3,500
1,000
59000
5,800
3,800
J 23,100
'$ 5,700
1,300
100
J 7,100
'$527,000
Firm
TABLE 8-3
ALASKA POWER AUTHORITY
GRANT LAKE HYDROELECTRIC PROJECT
SUMMARY OF COST ESTIMATE
Personne 1 Direct
Costs Costs
Ebasco Services Incorporated $ 735,200 ~ 79,100
R and M Consultants, Inc. 310,600 417' 700
Arctic Environmental Information
and Data Center 294,500 23,100
North Pacific Aerial Surveys, Inc. 13,000 7,100
TOTAL ~1,353,300 $527,000
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Total
Costs
~ 814,300
728,300
317,600
20,100
$1,880,300
TABLE 8-4
ALASKA POWER AUTI-ORITY
GRANT LAKE HYDROELECTRIC PROJECT
TIMING OF aJSTS
Study Phase
Interim Feasiblity Report (Feb Bf)
Final Feasibility Report (~c 82)
FERC License Application (Feb 83)
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Percent of
Work Effort
35
55
10
100
Cost
~ 658,100
1' 034,200
188,000
$1,880' 300
APPENDIX A -RESUMES
EBASCO SERVICES INC./EBASCO BUSINESS CONSULTING/ENVIROSPHERE
ROGER G. ANDERSON
Supervising Scientist
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SUMMARY OF EXPERIENCE (Since 1971)
Total Experience -Ten years experience in the design and
implementation of resource planning and environmental assessment
programs associated with water and land resource development projects.
Professional Affiliations -Society of American Foresters
American Society of Photogrammetry
International Society of Tropical Foresters
Xi Sigma Pi (Honorary)
Registered Professional Forester, Michigan
Education -MS, University of Illinois, 1979 -Forest Ecology and Remote
Sensing
BS, University of Michigan, 1971 -Forestry
REPRESENTATIVE EBASCO/ENVIROSPHERE PROJECT EXPERIENCE (Since 1980)
Supervising Scientist and Project Manager, Bellevue Office
Responsible for planning and managing resource development and
environmental assessment programs. Specialist in application of remote
sensing techniques to resource inventory and planning studies.
Project Manager for reconnaissance-level identification and evaluation
of potential hydroelectric development sites to serve the energy needs
of 67 isolated communities in northeast and southcentral Alaska.
Project Leader for environmental and siting studies related to
permanent nuclear waste storage in geologic repositories. Responsible
for technical coordination and administration of assignments performed
for the Office of Nuclear Waste Isolation, Battelle Memorial Institute,
as part of the National Waste Terminal Storage Program.
PRIOR EXPERIENCE (9 years}
Harza Engineering Company
Head, Earth Sciences Department
Environmental Sciences Division (1 year)
Served at both department and project management levels for engineering
and environmental siting, feasibility and licensing studies.
Management responsibilities included supervision of biologists,
planners, and technicians, as well as subcontract ad~inistration.
Technical responsibilities included the application of remote sensing
technology to resource inventory, planning, and assessment.
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ROGER G. ANDERSON (Continued)
Study Manager, Guri Hydroelectric Project Remote Sensing Applications,
Venezuela. Supervised inventory and mapping of vegetation, watersheds
and other hydrologic characteristics of the Caroni River Basin above
Guri Dam.
Conducted feasibility-level planning and assessment studies of
potential modifications to the Summersville Project, West Virginia.
Emphasis was placed on management of reservoir levels and downstream
flows for optimizing all project purposes with addition of various
hydropower alternatives. Developed criteria and methodologies for
planning and impact assessment in response to Corps of Engineers
responsibilities under U.S. Water Resources Council and CEQ regulations.
Responsible for preparation of reports on recreation resources, land
management and aesthetics, and cultural resources for inclusion in the
FERC License Application for the addition of hydroelectric generating
facilities to the existing multipurpose Raystown Lake Project in
Pennsylvania.
University of Illinois
Graduate Student (2 years)
Graduate studies in tropical forest ecology and remote sensing.
Harza Engineering Company
Resources Development Branch
Environmental Sciences Division
Environmental Planning Specialist (4 years)
Assistant Project Manager, Power Plant Siting Studies, Indiana.
Responsible for assessment of potential impacts of construction and
operation of power plants, cooling water supply reservoirs, and
supplemental water supply systems. Both nuclear and coal-fired
generating concepts were included.
Assistant Project Manager, Cooling Water Intake and Pipeline Siting
Studies, Illinois. Responsible for establishing siting criteria and
environmental assessments for alternative intake sites and associated
pipelines for a proposed 2,500 MW coal-fired electric generating plant.
Project Manager, Great Lakes -St. Lawrence Seaway Navigation Season
Extension Demonstration Program. Supervised preparation of technical
reports and the fiscal year 1976 Environmental Impact Statement.
Coordinated input and review among 13 Federal agencies.
Prepared sections of the Kootenai River Hydroelectric Project (Montana)
FERC License Application pertaining to natural, scenic, and cultural
resources. Participated in public and agency hearings.
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ROGER G. ANDERSON (Continued)
Developed a comprehensive program for resource data collection and
environmental monitoring based on remote sensing techniques for the
Yacyreta Project, an extensive water resources development in Argentina
and Paraguay. Preliminary resource mapping using LANDSAT digital data
was completed.
Developed baseline environmental profile and impact analyses for the
75,000-acre Lake Andes-Wagner Irrigation Project in South Dakota,
Assessment responsibilities included land use, terrestrial ecology, and
recreation resources.
Participated in extensive field reconnaissance and provided an
appraisal of potential impacts of reservoir development on tropical
forest resources for the Upper Mazaruni Hydroelectric Project, located
in Guyana, South America. Appraisal factors included the feasibility
of alternative harvest and clearing methods, potential for utilization
of merchantable species, and the relationship between forest resources
and other environmental factors, particularly water quality.
Provided interim project management and estimated water-based
recreation benefits attributable to increased stream flows resulting
from the proposed Garrison Diversion Project, North Dakota.
Harza Engineering Company
Resources Development Branch
Environmental Sciences Division
Recreation and Environmental Planner (3 years)
Prepare conceptual and site plans for recreational development and
environmental quality enhancement of waterfront resources as part of
the Buffalo Metropolitan Area Study, New York.
Prepared plans for the recreational development of cooling lakes at the
LaSalle County and Braidwood nuclear stations in Illinois. Studies
included user estimates, cost estimates, and impact estimates.
Prepared environmental analyses for pumped-storage hydroelectric
projects at Bath County, Virginia and Stoney Creek, Pennsylvania.
City of Geneva, Illinois
Assistant to City Forester (1 year)
Responsibilities included all phases of municipal forestry program.
Weyerhaeuser Company
Forest Management Intern (Summer 1970)
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ROGER G. ANDERSON (Continued)
Publications and Presentations
Anderson, R.G. and Dr. J.H. Thrall. 1980. Environmental parameters of
hydropower modifications to existing reservoir projects. Symposium
on Surface-Water Impoundments. Minneapolis.
Anderson, R.G. and E.I. Marinello. 1980. Low-investment access to
LANDSAT digital analysis. Second ASCE Conference on Computing in
Civil Engineering, Baltimore.·
Anderson, R.G. 1979. The role of remote sensing in resource
inventory. A presentation to the Illinois Association of
Environmental Profess~onals, Chicago.
Anderson, R.G. 1979. Satellite remote sensing of tropical forest
savanna vegetation. MS Thesis, University of Illinois Department
of Forestry.
EBASCO
Education
licensed
Experience:
1979-
1978-1979
1975-1978
1969-1975
1966-1967
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University of San Diego. Law. J.D.
San Diego State University. Business Administration. MS
Oregon State University, Mechanical Engineering. BS
Member of the Bar. State of California
Registered Professional Engineer, State of California
WILLIAM DAVID AUGUSTINE
Senior Consultant
Palo Alto
Ebasco Business Consulting Company; Senior Consultant Utility finance and rate proceedings.
PURPA compliance activities. Regulation, finance, ratemaking and legal problems of
cogeneration.
International Systems Consultants; Consultant in electric power and auto maintenance and repair
industries. Major studies included a dispersed energy technology study for the DOE and an
overview study of the Automotive Service Industry for the DOT. Acted as in-house attorney for
International Systems.
Pacific Lighting Corporation; Gas Supply Financial Administrator responsible for finance of gas
supply projects, including LNG and coal gasification. Involved in obtaining loans from commercial
bankers to finance gas exploration and preparatory work on project financing for LNG projects.
San Diego Gas & Electric Company; Senior Economic Analyst. Forecast of earnings. Capital
investment analysis and lease vs. buy analysis. Preparation of revenue requirements exhibits for
rate case hearings before the California Public Utilities Commission. Responsible for development
of a corporate financial model.
San Diego Gas & Electric Company; Assistant Mechanical Engineer. Acceptance tests of
generation equipment, cogeneration project analysis, engineering-economic feasibility studies.
DONALD L. BEYER
Senior Fisheries Scientist
SUMMARY OF EXPERIENCE (Since 1970)
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Total Experience -Ten years experience in coordinating aquatic
monitoring programs and studies, impact of drilling fluid-discharges,
and bioassays.
Professional Affiliations-American Institute of Fishery Research
Biologists
American Fisheries Society
Pacific Fisheries Biologists
American Association for the Advancement
of Science
Education -PhD, University of Washington, 1977 -Fisheries Science
MS, University of Washington, 1973 -Fisheries Science
BS, Oregon State University, 1970 -Fisheries Science
REPRESENTATIVE ENVIROSPHERE PROJECT EXPERIENCE (Since 1978)
Senior Aquatic Ecologist, Bellevue Office
Duties have included planning, coordination, and involvement in the
aquatic monitoring program and public hearings for the Washington
Public Power Supply Systems Nuclear Projects Nos. 3 and 5. Responsible
for review of annual monitoring reports, summary report on all previous
WPPSS Projects 3 and 5 reports, and defense of the fisheries monitoring
program data before the Washington State Energy Facility Site
Evaluation Council Committee. Other duties involving direct
responsibility includes studies on historic water quality problems in
Grays Harbor, log storage effects on the Columbia River, and impact
prediction for cooling water withdrawal from the Chehalis River.
Recent studies have included: 1) development of the fisheries and
wildlife study plan for Klickitat County (Washington) Public Utility
District's proposed White Salmon River hydroelectric projects, and
2) contributions on the fisheries-related impacts due to energy
development in south-central Alaska for Battelle Pacific Northwest
Laboratories.
University of Washington
Fisheries Research Institute
Fisheries Biologist {1 year)
Responsibilities included design and coordination of activities on
three studies: 1) environmental impact of drilling fluid discharges
from an offshore drilling operation; 2) effects of simulated cooling
tower blowdown on salmonids; 3) effects of a polyelectrolyte (used to
remove suspended sediments from water) on salmonids; and 4) effects of
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DONALD L. BEYER (Continued)
copper, zinc, and other cooling system corrosion products on
salmonids. The drilling fluids study was conducted on a drilling rig
in Lower Cook Inlet, Alaska; the other studies were conducted at the
Fisheries Research Institute, University of Washington.
Research Assistant (3 years)
Responsibilities included planning and conducting experiments with a
hyperbaric chamber and associated electronic gas concentration
monitors, including analysis and presentation of data. Additional
studies included bioassays of smelter wastes, surveys of marine
organisms at a slag fill site, investigation of algicide-related fish
kills, and resumption of feeding by steelhead (Salmo gairdneri)
following spawning.
Research Assistant (3 years)
Responsibilities included planning and coordinating a study on the
effects of salmon cannery waste on water quality and intertidal
organisms in relation to canneries at Petersburg, Alaska; bioassays
(with salmonids) of salmon cannery waste; and analysis and presentation
of data.
Publications and Presentations
Beyer, D.L., G.G. Lawley, and I.T. Ward. 1980. The status of
knowledge on the effects of log storage on the Columbia River Estuary.
Pacific Northwest River Basins Commission, 7 sections plus appendices.
Houghton, J.P., D.L. Beyer, and E.D. Thielk. 1980. Effects of oil
well drilling fluids on several important Alaskan marine organisms
pp. 1017-1043 In: Symposium on Research on Environmental Fate and
Effects of Drilling Fluids and Cuttings, Proc. Vol. II.
Beyer, D.L., P.A. Kingsbury, and J.E. Butts. 1979. History and
current status of water quality and ecology studies in the lower
Chehalis River and Grays Harbor, Washington. Washington Public Power
Supply System, 33 pp.
Beyer, D.L., E.D. Thielk, ME. Cardwell, and R.E. Nakatani. 1978.
Environmental impact of drilling fluid discharges from an offshore
drilling operation. College of Fisheries, University of Washington.
Contribution FRI-UW-7802. 102 pp.
Beyer, D.L., C.J. Bagatell, and R.E. Nakatani. 1977. Toxicity of
Magnafloc 537C alone and the effects of suspended solids addition to
juvenile coho, chinook salmon, and rainbow trout. College of
Fisheries, University of Washington. Contri. No. FRI-UW-7727. 52 pp.
Beyer, D.L., R.E. Nakatani, and C.P. Staude. 1974.
cannery waste on water quality and marine organisms.
Cont. Fed. 47(7): 1857-1869.
Effects of salmon
J. Wat. Poll.
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DONALD L. BEYER (Continued)
Beyer~ D.L., B.G. D'Aoust, and L.S. Smith. 1975. Responses of coho
salmon (Oncorhynchus kisutch) to supersaturation at one atmosphere pp.
517-518 In: Fickeison, D. H. and M. J. Schneider (eds. ). Gas Bubble
Proceedings, Conference No. 741-3. Hollifield National Laboratory, Oak
Ridge, Tennessee.
Beyer~ D. L.~ B. G. D'Aoust, L. S. Smith, and E. Casillas. 1975.
Decompression and isobaric supersaturation in fluid breathing
vertebrates: timed response via bioassay, hematology, and ultrasonic
bubble detection pp. 511-518. 6th Symposium of the Undersea Biomedical
Society.
Beyer, D. L., B.G. D'Aoust, and L.S. Smith. 1976. Decompression
induced bubble formation in salmonids: Comparison to gas bubble
disease. J. Undersea Biomed. Res. 3(4):321-338.
Chew, K. K., C. Weller, R.G. Porter, D. Beyer, et al. 1971.
Preliminary survey of intertebrates and algae along the intertidal
beaches of West Point, the site of METRO's sewage treatment plant,
Seattle, Washington. 62 pp.
Knutzen, J. A., R. L. Fairbanks, D. L. Beyer, P. A. Kingsbury. 1978.
Siltation impact evaluation in the vicinity of Washington Public Power
Supply System Nuclear Projects Nos. 3 and 5. Envirosphere Co. 51 pp,
Beyer, D. L., P. A. Kingsbury, J. E. Butts. 1979. History and current
status of water quality and aquatic ecology studies in the lower
Chehalis River and Grays Harbor, Washington. Washington Public Power
Supply System. 42 pp.
Presentations
Beyer, D.L. 1980. Effects of oil well drilling fluids on several
important Alaskan marine organisms. Symposium on: Research on
Environmental Fate and Effects of Drilling Fluids and Cuttings. Lake
Buena Vista, Florida -January, 1980.
Beyer, D.L. 1979. Development of recommended limitations relating to
discharge temperatures from Washington Public Power Supply System•s
Nuclear Projects Nos. 3 and 5. Washington State Energy Facility Site
Evaluation Council. Olympia, Washington-March, 1979.
Beyer, D.L. 1975. Decompression and isobaric supersaturation in
fluid-breathing vertebrates: timed response via bioassay, hematology,
and ultrasonic bubble detection. Sixth symposium on Underwater
Physiology. San Diego, California, July, 1975.
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DONALD L. BEYER (Continued}
Beyer, O.L. 1974. Decompression-induced bubble formation is
salmonids: comparison to gas bubble disease. American Physiological
Society. Albany, New York -June 1974.
Beyer, D.L. 1974. Effects of salmon cannery waste on water quality
and marine organisms at Petersburg, Alaska. National Canners
Association Advisory Committee. Seattle, Washington -January, 1972.
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JOHN E. BUTTS
Water Resources/Quality Specialist
SUMMARY OF EXPERIENCE (Since 1972)
Total Experience-Eight years experience in water quality, hydrology,
and waste management and research.
Professional Affiliations-The Society of Sigma XI
Water Pollution Control Federation
American Associations for the Advancement of
Science
Education -MS, CW Post University, 1975 -Marine Sciences
MS, Manhattan College, 1974-Environmental Engineering
BS, Manhattan College, 1971 -Biology
REPRESENTATIVE ENVIROSPHERE PROJECT EXPERIENCE (Since 1974)
Princioal Engineer, Water and Wastewater Management Group
New York, Vancouver, and Bellevue offices
Principal Engineer with Envirosphere NW. Responsible for areas of
water and wastewater engineering, water quality monitoring and
anlaysis, hydrology, and environmental chemistry. Project leader for
many work efforts originating in the Northwest office. Some recent
assignments have included: management of water quality, sediment
chemistry, and wastewater discharge data collection and monitoring
program in the Columbia River Estuary; mangement of a multidisciplinary
study group including a number of subconsultant firms, investigating
the feasibility and impact, and evaluating specific engineering
proposals to utilize the anerobic digestion process for energy
production from biomass wastes; management of all Envirosphere tasks
associated with the preparation of the Final Safety Analysis Report and
Operating License Environmental Report for a 2500 MW nuclear power
plant in the Pacific Northwest; management of a multidisciplinary
effort to assess environmental impacts on the Chehalis River associated
with power plant water withdrawal at low river flows; and the
management of a comprehensive literature review detailing historical
and current aquatic ecology and water quality problems in the Grays
Harbor Estuary, Aberdeen, Washington. Other specific tasks have
included the preparation of hydroloqic studies associated with the
determination of hydroelectric power potential in southwest Alaska,
including Kodiak Island, the Alaskan peninsula, and Aleutian Island
chain, and northeast and southcentral Alaska; numerous water and
wastewater tasks associated with the development of a conceptual design
and the environmental assessment of a nuclear waste isolation
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JOHN E. BUTTS (Continued)
repository; and the design and implementation of a water resource
monitoring program and predictive impact assessment mathematical model
associated with the development of a pumped-storage project in the
Republic of the Philippines including the on-site training of local
field personnel. This latter work effort for the National Power
Corporation of the Philippines also entailed a review, thorough
detailed plant inspection of the adequacy of present environmental
monitoring and design features associated with the Tiwi and Mak-Ban
Geothermal power plants.
Prior to his transfer to this office, Mr. Butts was stationed in
Vancouver, B.C. where his responsibilities included the detailed
supervision and coordination of four subconsulting firms involved in
hydrology, water quality, water use, land reclamation, and trace
element studies; the preliminary engineering of a 11 Zero discharge 11
power plant water management plan; and the preparation of environmental
report sections. These tasks were performed in conjunction with the
licensing requirements for the development of a sub-bituminous open pit
coal mine and associated 2000-MW thermal generating station in British
Columbia, Canada. Also served as a Technical Adviser to B.C. Hydro and
Power Authority during public hearings held by the B.C. Pollution
Control Board for the purpose of establishing guidelines for
controlling gaseous, liquid, and solid wastes generated by the mine,
mine-milling, and smelting industry.
Envirosphere, New York. Responsible for the selection of power plant
sites in British Columbia and the State of Washington for water
resource management. Included in this task were environmental
assessments; water, wastewater, and solid waste management studies;
sediment and erosion control plans; and cooling system optimization
studies for both coal-fired and nuclear generating stations, the latter
with emphasis on chlorine and copper kinetics. Developed and
implemented a number of water resource monitoring programs; performed
numerous water quality characterizations; and performed preliminary
engineering for municipal, secondary, and tertiary waste water
treatment systems.
Clients for whom studies have been performed include:
National Power Corporation, RP
Dayton Power and Liqht Co.
Niagara Mohawk Corp.
Potomac Electric Power Co.
Minnesota Power and Light Co.
Princeton Plasma Physics
Laboratory/U.S. DOE
Columbia River Estuary Data
Deve 1 opmen t Pro gram
California Energy Commission
B.C. Hydro and Power Authority, Canada
Washington Water Power Co.
Washington Public Power Supply System
The City of Lackawanna, N.Y.
Iowa Public Service Co.
Arizona Public Service Co.
Battelle Memorial Institute/U.S. DOE
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Alaskan
Division
Manhattan College
JOHN E. BUTTS (Continued)
PRIOR EXPERIENCE (2 years)
Research Assistant (2 years)
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Investigated the kinetics of a bench scale upflow fluidized bed reactor
for the biological treatment of organic wastes. Also engaged in a
number of research projects concerning the biodegradation of pesticides.
Publications
Butts, J.E., J.E. La Padula and K.A. Sanderson. 1977. Soluble COO
removal in a fluidized bed biological reactor. Proceedings 58th
Annual Purdue Industrial Waste Conference.
Beyer, O.L., P. Kingsbury and J. Butts. 1979. Water quality and
aquatic ecology problems in Grays Harbor, Washington. A Literature
Review. Washington Public Power Supply System, Richland,
Washington.
Schmid, S.J., J. E. Butts and H. H. Yeh. 1980. Accomplishing 11 no
liquid" discharge in a coal-fired power station through recycle and
reuse of plant process water. Proceedings 8th Annual Industrial
Pollution Conference, Mclean, Virginia.
THOMAS C. CANNON
Consulting Scientist
SUMMARY OF EXPERIENCE (Since 1968)
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Total Experience -Thirteen years experience in administrative and
investigative aspects of marine/aquatic studies of governmental and
industrial projects.
Education -BS, University of Michigan, 1969 -Fisheries Biology
MA, Northern Michigan University, 1971 -Biology
MPH, University of Michigan, 1972 -Biostatistics
REPRESENTATIVE ENVIROSPHERE EXPERIENCE (Since 1980)
Consulting Scientist
Responsible for overseeing technical and administrative aspects of
marine/aquatic studies associated with governmental and industrial
projects.
'
PRIOR EXPE~IENCE (Since 1968)
Program Manager, Ecological Analysts, Inc. 316(b) programs, San
Francisco Regional Office. Project Director, Pacific Gas and Electric
Company, 316(b) projects. Principal investigator for study to
determine the effects of water diversions on the aquatic community of
Sacramento-San Joaquin estuary.
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THOMAS C. CANNON (Continued)
Senior Scientist and Director of Operations of San Francisco Regional
Office, Ecological Analysts, Inc. Program Manager of Pacific Gas and
~lectric Company 316(b) studies. Prepared study plans for 316(b)
studies for submittal to state and federal agencies:-Implemented field
studies at power plants and developed quantitative impact assessment
capabilities, including such facets as statistics, computer science,
modeling and population dynamics.
Senior Scientist and Associate Director of Middletown Office,
Ecological Analysts, Inc. Program Manager for entrainment and
impingement survival and abundance studies at Hudson River power
plants. Designed, implemented, and managed 316(a) and 316(b) power
plant effects studies at five Hudson River plants. Areas of study
included laboratory and field thermal effects, entrainment abundance
and survival, and impingement abundance and survival. Special emphasis
has been on the development and management of field survey programs,
experimental design, data analysis, and impact assessment. Coordinated
literature review and prepared report on the state-of-the-art of
entrainment sampling at power plants in the United State. Consultant
on effects of water diversion on the fish community of the Hudson
River. Prepared sections of 316(a) and 316(b) demonstrations.
Biostatistician and Technical Director, Hudson River Ecological
Studies, Texas Instruments, Inc., Buchanan, N.Y. Statistical analyses
and report generation of aquatic studies on Hudson River. Technical
Director and Assistant Program Manager of siting studies at Ossining,
N.Y., Indian Point Nuclear Power Plant, a Cornwall pumped-storage
hydroelectric plant. Worked on various plant impingement and fisheries
studies: design and implementation, reports, and data analysis.
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THOMAS C. CANNON (Continued}
Statistician, National Science Foundation Grant Study, Solid Waste
Usage Project~ Marquette County, Michigan.
Graduate Assistant in Biology, Northern Michigan University, in General
Biology and Zoology.
Fisheries Aide, Institute for Fisheries Research, Michigan Department
of Natural Resources. Assisted in stream and lake fisheries population
dynamics and limnological surveys, and in sample processing and data
analysis.
Publications
Kaczinski, V. W. and T. C. Cannon. 1973. Incidence and effect of the
parasite isopod, Kironica ovalis on bluefish and white perch in the
lower Hudson estuary. Third Symposium of the Hudson River
Environmental Society.
Cannon, T. C. and G. J. Lauer. Conceptual approaches for the
evaluation of biological impact for entrainment and impingement at
power generating stations, .:!..!!. L. D. Jensen, edq Third National
Workshop on Entrainment and Impingement. Section 316{b): Research and
Compliance Considerations. EA Communications, Melville, N.Y.
Cannon, T.C., S. Jinks, L. King, and G. Lauer. 1978. Survival of
entrained ichthyoplankton and macroinvertebrates at five Hudson River
power plants, in: L. D. Jensen, ed., Fourth National \~orkshop on
Entrainment and Impingement. EA Communications, Melville, N.Y.
UMESH CHANDRA
Senior Principal Seismoloqist
EXPERIENCE SUMMARY
Geophysicist with over 18 years of experience in the fields of seismology
and tectonics. Practical experience included evaluation of earthquake
risk for the design of critical facilities such as nuclear power plants,
hospitals, dams, etc.; expert testimony before the Atomic Safety and
Licensing Appeal Board. Academic experience included post doctoral
research and teaching in seismology/geophysics at the graduate level in
a number of universities.
Expert reviewer for research proposals submitted to the National Science
Foundation. Referee for the technical papers submitted for publication
in the Journal of Geophysical Research, Geophysical Research Letters,
Bulletin of the Seismological Society of America and the Canadian Journal
of Earth Sciences. Served as a Presiding Chairman in the technical
sessions at the annual meetings of the Seismological Society of America
and the American Geophysical Union. Moderator for one of the sessions in
the International Conference on Recent Advances in Geotechnical Earthquake
Engineering and Soil Dynamics, St. Louis, Missouri, U.S.A., April 26-
May 2, 1981.
Published 34 technical papers in journals requiring peer reviews.
Client
Public Power Corp.,
Greece
National Power
Corporation,
Philippines
Carolina Power &
Light Company
Southern States
Energy Board
W. R. Grace/DOE
Arkansas Power &
Light Company
Atomic Energy
Organization of Iran
REPRESENTATIVE EXPERIENCE
Project
Site Selection for the
first nuclear power
plant in Greece
Philippine Nuclear
Power Plant - 1
Shearon Harris
Nuclear Power Plant
Nuclear Energy Center
Study -Phase III
Synthesis Gas Demon-
stration Plant, KY
Energy Industrial
Complex
Isfahan Nuclear Power
Plant
Position
Principal Investigator
in Seismology and
Earth~uake Engineering
Principal Investigator
in Seismology
Project Seismologist
Project Seismologist
Principal Seismologist
Principal Seismologist
Principal Investigator
in Seismology
Client Project Position
Atomic Energy
Organization of Iran
Bushehr Nuclear Power
Plant
Principal Investigator
in Seismology
Consolidated Edison
Company of New York
Virginia Electric
and Power Company
Veterans Admini-
stration
Indian Point Nuclear
Reactor Units 1, 2, & 3
North Anna, Virginia
Nuclear Power Plant
Hospital in Richmond,
Virginia
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
Principal Investigator
in Seismology
Staff Seismologist
Principal Seismologist
Ebasco Services Incorporated, Greensboro, N.C.; 1978-present
o Senior Principal Seimologist, 1979-present
o Principal Seismologist, 1978 -1979
Dames & Moore, Cranford, N.J. 1974 -1978
o Project Seimologist, 1975 -1978
o Staff seismologist, 1974 -1975
University of Western Ontario, London, Ontario; 1971 -1974
o Post Doctoral Fellow, 1972 -1974
o Visiting Assistant Professor, 1971 -1972
University of British Columbia, Vancouver, B.C.; 1970-1971
o Visiting Assistant Professor, 1970 -1971
University of California, Berkeley, CA.; 1969-1970
o Research Seismologist, 1969 -1970
St. Louis University, St. Louis, MO.; 1966-1969
o Research Assistant, 1966 -1969
University of Roorkee, Roorkee, UP.; 1963-1966
o Lecturer, 1964 -1966
o Research Fellow 1963 -1964
EDUCATION
Ph.D. Geophysics, 1969
St. Louis University
(A Fulbri~ht student under a program sponsored
by the U. S. Department of State through the u. S. Educational Foundation in India)
Dissertation: Analysis of body wave spectra for
earthquake energy determination
M. Sc.
P.G.D.
B. Sc.
Geophysics, 1963
Banaras Hindu University
Dissertation: Magnetic storms and aurorae
Spectroscopy, 1962
Banaras Hindu University
With Honors in Mathematics, 1961
Banaras Hindu University
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
Royal Astronomical Society
Seismological Society of America
American Geophysical Union
Earthquake Engineering Research Institute
The Society of the Sigma Xi
TECHNICAL PAPERS
Fellow
Life Member
Life Member
Member
Associate Member
Chandra, U. (1966) Radiation pattern for P and SV waves, for different
values of Poisson's ratio in a semi-infinite half-space,
using reciprocity theories. Proceedings of the Third
Symposium on Earthouake Engineering. University of Roorkee,
Roorkee, U.P., India, November 4-6, 1966, 377-388.
Chandra, U. (1966) Reply by the author to the discussion on "Radiation
Patterns for P and SV Waves for Different Values of
Poisson's Ratio in a Semi-INfinite Half-Space Using
Reciprocity Theorem" by J. A. Fischer. Proceedings of the
Third Symposium on Earthquake Engineering, Part II.
University of Roorkee, Roorkee, U.P., India, Nov. 4-6,
1 966' 114-11 5.
Chandra, U. (1966) Operational internretation of some integral equations
occurring in impulsive wave propagation problem in layered
media, Pura and Applied Geophysics (PAGEOPH), Birkhauser
Verlah Basel, 63. 136-139.
Chandra, U. (1967) Propagation of an SH torque pulse in a three layered
solid half-space. Pure and Applied Geoohysics (PAGEOPH),
Birkhauser Verlag Basel, &Z· 54-64.
Chandra, U. (1968) Theory of head waves for focal mechanism studies,
Bull. Seism. Soc. Am., 58, 993-1019.
Chandra, U. (1969) Exact solution for the displacement components in
P1 P?P 1 , (S 1 s?s 1 ) SV, (s 1s 2 s 1 ) SH' head waves due to an impulsive
douole couple source, BulT. se,·sm. Soc. Am., 59, 317-330.
Chandra, U. (1969) Analysis of body wave spectra for earthquake ener~y
determination, Ph. D. Thesis, St. Louis University.
Chandra, U. (1970) Analysis of body wave spectra for earthquake energy
determination, Bull. Seism. Soc. Am., 60, 539-563.
Chandra, U. (1970) The Peru-Bolivia b9rder earthquake of August 15, 1963,
Bull. Seism. Soc. Am., 60, 639-646.
Chandra, U. (1970) Comparison of focal mechanism solutions obtained from
P and S wave data, Journ. Geophys. Res., 75, 3411-3420.
Chandra, U. (1970) Correction for focal mechanism in body wave magnitude
determination, Journ. Geophys. Res.,~' 3421-3430.
Chandra, U. (1970) Stationary phase approximation in focal mechanism
determination, Bull, Seism. Soc. Am., 60s 1221-1229.
Chandra, U. and A. Qamar (1970) Earthquake and the registration of
earthquakes from January 1, 1969 to June 30, 1969, Bulletin
of the Seismographic Stations. University of California,
Berkeley, 39, I-89.
Chandra, U., W. A. Peppin, and R. D. Adams (1970) Earthquakes and the
registration of earthquakes from July 1, 1969 to December 31,
1969, Bulletin of the Seimographic Stations, University
of California, Berkeley, ]2, 91-203.
Chandra, U. (1970) Table for the angles of incidence at the focus for
S waves based on Randall's revised Stables, Earthquake
Notes, i.!_, 35-63. -
Chandra, U. (1971) Combination of P and S data for the determination of
earthquake focal mechanism, Bull. Seism. Soc. Am., 61,
1655-1673. --
Chandra, U. (1972) Angles of incidence of S waves, Bull. Seism. Soc. Am.
g, 903-915.
Chandra, U. (1973) Source process of a large deep-focus earthquake and
its tectonic implications -The Western Brazil earthquake
of 1963: Comments, Phys. Earth Planet. Inter., z, 115-120.
Chandra, U. and R. F. Mereu (1975) Seismicity, earthquake mechanisms
and tectonics in the region off the Coast of Western
Canada; Report prepared through partial support by NRC,
Canada, Grant No. A 1793 1135-Dl3-3-150/73.
Chandra, U~ (1974) Seismicity, Earthquake mechanisms and tectonics
along the western coast of North America, from 42° N to 6l 0 N,
Bull. Seism. Soc. Am., 64, 1529-1549.
Chandra, U. (1975) Seismicity, earthquake mechanisms and tectonics of
Burma, 20°N-28°N, Geophys. J.R. Astr. Soc., 40, 367-381.
Chandra, U. (1975) Discussion on "Seismic and geographical regionalization",
by E. A. Flinn, E. R. Engdahl and A. R. Hill, Bull. Seism. Soc.
Am., .§2, 789-790. -
Chandra, U. (1975) On the focal mechanism of the Peru-Bolivia border
earthquake of Auoust 15, 1963, Bull. Seism. Soc. Am., _§2,
1033-1034.
Chandra, U. (1975) Fault plane solution and tectonic implications of the
Pattan, Pakistan earthquake of December 28, 1974, Tectonophysics,
28, Tl9-T24.
Chandra, U. (1976) Focal mechanism of the Koyna, India earthquake of 1967,
December 10, Geophys. J.R. Astr. Soc., 46, 247-252.
Chandra, U. (1977) Earthquakes of peninsular India - a seismotectonic
study, Bull. Seism. Soc. Am., 67, 1387-1413.
Chandra, U. (1978) Seismicity, earthquake mechanisms and tectonics along
the Himalayan mountain range and vicinity, Phys. Earth Planet,
Inter., 16, 109-131.
Chandra, U. (1979) Large-scale Cenozoic tectonics of Central and South-
central Asia; products of continental collision, Phys. Earth
Planet. Inter., 20, 33-41
Chandra, U., J. G. McWhorter, and A. A. Nowroozi (1979), Attenuation of
intensities in Iran, Bull. Seism. Soc. Am., 69, 237-250.
Chandra, U. {1979) Attenuation of intensities in the United States,
Bull. Seism. Soc. Am., 69, 2003-2024.
Chandra, U. (1980). Attenuation of intensities in India, Proceedings
of the 7th World Conference on Earthquake Engineering, Istanbul,
Turkey, Vol. 2, 521-524
Chandra, U. (1981) Focal mechanism solutions and their tectonic implica-
tions for the eastern Alpine-Himalayan Region, in Zagros-Hindu
Rush-Himalaya-Geodynamic Evolution, Geodynamics Series Volume 3,
edited by F. M. Delany and H. K. Gupta, copublished by American
Geophysical Union and Geological Society of Amera.
Chandra, u. {1981) Different magnitude epicentral intensity relations
and estimation of maximum ground acceleration, Proceedings
of the International Conference on Recent Advances in
Geotechnical Earthquake Engineering and Soil Dynamics,
St. Louis, Missouri, U.S.A., April 26-May 3, 1981,
Vol. I, 545-550.
Chandra, U. (1981). Moderator's report on Session 9-Numerical
Methods in Geotechnical Earthquake Engineering,
Proceedings of the International Conference on Recent
Advances in Geotechnical Earthquake Engineering and
Soil Dynamics, St. Louis, Missouri, U.S. A., April 26-
May 3, 1981, Vol. III.
ELLEN S. CUNNINGHAM
Associate Regional Planner
SUMMARY OF EXPERIENCE
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Total Experience-Four years experience involving regional land use,
water resources, and energy resources.
Education-MRP, University of North Carolina, 1979-Regional Planning
BA, Trinity College, 1975 -Philosophy
Professional Affiliation -American Planning Association
REPRESENTATIVE EBASCO/ENVIROSPHERE PROJECT EXPERIENCE {Since 1980)
Associate Regional Planner, Bellevue Office
Responsible for evaluating existing generating and power requirements
and forecasting load growth for 36 isolated communities on Kodiak
Island, the Aleutian Islands, and the Alaska Peninsula as part of a
small hydropower reconnaissance study.
Prepared a socioeconomic overview of the Wenatchee National Forest for
the U.S. Forest Service, including a baseline socioeconomic
characterization and impact assessment of various management practices
on the recreational and economic uses of the forest.
Prepared and reviewed several documents related to nuclear waste
management and repository siting decisions as part of the National
Waste Terminal Storage program.
Coordinated the technical, environmental, and socioeconomic components
of the Alaska Railbelt Electrical Power Alternatives Study for the
State of Alaska. Prepared socioeconomic and aesthetic assessments of
various electric generating technologies.
Forecasted load growth for 100 isolated and intertied communities in
Alaska for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers based on existing power
requirements and socioeconomic characteristics. Performed an economic
analysis of the cost of alternative power, e.g., diesel, combustion
turbines. Participated in field trips and meetings with community
leaders regarding the development of small hydropower projects.
PRIOR EXPERIENCE {2 years)
University of North Carolina
Center for Urban and Regional Studies
Research Assistant {1 year)
Research assistant for NSF grant 11 Requirements for Evaluation of the
Effectiveness of Flood Plain Land Use Management ... Responsible for
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ELLEN S. CUNNINGHAM (Continued)
identifying conflicting government roles of flood plain land use
management, developing a secondary data base for a national survey,
computer analysis of survey results, and conducting detailed interviews
in case study communities.
U.S •. Environmental Protection Agency
Water Planning Division
Student Intern (Summer 1978)
Analyzed oogortunities for 208 water quality and coastal zone mangement
program coordination at the state level. Included survey design,
literature search, conducting case studies, and report preparation.
Old Colony Planning Council
Assistant Planner (1 year)
Assistant planner for housing and land use. Conducted studies on
growth management, land use/water quality issues, regional housing
needs, subdivision regulations, and groundwater protection zoning.
Publications
Cunningham, E.S. and R.A. Zylman. 1981. Small hydrooower potential in
remote Alaska. Proceedings of the ~nerican Society of Civil
Engineers, conference on the northern community: a search for a
quality environment. Seattle, April 8-10.
Cunningham, E.S. 1979. State level coordination of the federal 208
water quality and coastal zone management programs: problems and
opportunities. Master's Thesis.
Presentations
Cunningham, E.S. 1981. Small hydropower potential in remote Alaska.
Conference on the Northern Community. American Society of Civil
Engineers. Seattle, Washington, April, 1981.
RESUME-NICK DEOES
Principal Electrical Engineer
SUMMARY OF EXPERIENCE (Since 1951)
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Total Experience-More than twenty-seven years experience in the field of electrical power
generation and distribution, covering design, inspection, test and engineering on utility and
manufacturing projects involving electrical equipment, transmission and distribution,
instrumentation and control.
Education-Electrical Engineering-San Jose State College-1951
Polytechnic Institute of Brooklyn-1961
REPRESENTATIVE EBASCO PROJECT EXPERIENCE
{PARTIAL LISD
{As Lead Discipline Engineer)
Coal-Lignite
Dallas Power & Light
Texas Electric Service
lberduero, S.A.
Consumer's Power and Detroit Edison
The Washington Water Power Company
Carolina Power & Light Company
Louisiana Power & Light Company
Big Brown Unit Nos. 1 and 2-each 575 MW
Monticello Unit Nos. 1 and 2-each 575 MW
Other Fossil
Santurce Unit No. 1-350 MW
Hydroelectric
Ludington Pumped Storage-1,2,3,4,5,6-
each 250/312 MW
Noxon Rapids HED-120 MW
Nuclear
Shearon Harris Nos. 1,2,3,4-each 900 MWe
Waterford Unit No. 3-1165 MWe .
EBASCO
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NICK DEDES
REPRESENTATIVE EBASCO PROJECT EXPERIENCE
(PARTIAL usn (Continued)
Carolina Power & Light
Kansas City Power & Light
Pennsylvania Power & Light
Arkansas Power & Light
lberduero. S.A.
Louisiana Power & Light
Taiwan Powur
Termicas Asturianas
Jersey Central Power & L!ght
(As Senior Engineer}
Coal-Lignite
Roxboro Unit No. 1-375 MW
Montrose Unit No 3-175 and 161 kV Substation
Brunner Island Unit No. 3-790 MW
(As Engineer}
Coal-Lignite
Brinkley Substation-115 kV
Woodward Substation-230 kV
Pasajes Unit No. 1-214 MW
Little Gypsy Substations-sao kV and 230 kV
linkou Unit No. 1-350 MW
DeSoto Unit No. 2-232 MW
Hydroelectric
Yards Creek Pumped Storage Project-110 MW
EBASCO EXPERIENCE (Since 1960)
Principal Electrical Engineer-
lead Discipline Engineer (8·1/2 years)
Lead Electrical Engineer for major coal-fired projects. Responsible for electrical engineering and
technical supervision of design, preparation of electrical equipment specifications, procurement
and review of detail design drawings. Duties also included commissioning of major electrical
equipment.
Responsible for the preparation and review of specifications for generators. main and auxiliary
transformers. switchgears, motor control centers, sequence of event recorders, telemetering, data
logger, C0 2 system, generator breakers, switch yard breakers. disconnect switches, isolated phase
bus. batteries and chargers, fire protection, main control board and miscellaneous systems.
Responsible for the preparation of purchase requisitions and conference reports, correspondence
with Clients and manufacturers, short-circuit and voltage drop calculations, and review of
manufacturers' drawings as well as providing guidance to field construction forces. Prepared the
instrument list and logic diagrams.
Senior Electrical Engineer (4 years)
Responsible for preparation of main and auxiliary one lines preliminary studies and estimates.
EBASCO
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NICK DEDES
EBASCO EXPERIENCE (Since 1960) (Continued)
Prepared specifications for power transformers, power centers. motors. cables, line panels. main
control board. oscillograph, potential transformers. annunciators. coupling capacitors. computer,
instrument list. logic diagrams and diesel generator. Reviewed all other electrical specifications and
one line wiring diagrams, interlocking schemes. issued purchase requisitions, conference reports,
visited construction sites and handled correspondence with Client and Vendors.
Electrical Engineer (4 years)
Responsibilities included the following:
Preparation of specifications for electrical equipment, main control board, battery and charger,
supervisory equipment. carrier equipment. main transformer. switchgear. motor control centers.
diesel generator, distribution panels. fire protection system. communications. etc.
Compilation and review of auxiliary system calculations. Development and review of electrical one
line and phasor diagrams.
Design of five substations 115 kV. 230 kV. 345 kV with primary solid state protection and with
primary and secondary electromechanical protection schemes. Also attended meetings with
Clients, Vendors and assisted field construction forces.
Senior Electric Designer (2 years)
Designer on one fossil power plant and three substations. Prepared all control schemes and
physical layouts, checked Vendor drawings and established design requirements for the
specifications.
PRIOR EXPERIENCE (9 Years)
Allem Engineering Company. Newark, New Jersey;
Senior Designer Engineer (2 years)
Responsible for all phases of design control and physical layouts of power plants, substations and
related distribution lines and lighting.
Bechtel Corporation, Los Angeles, California;
Electrical Engineer (3 years)
Responsible for all calculations, correspondence with Clients and Manufacturers for two fossil
power plants, one substation. Attended project meeting, made field inspections and checked all
manufacturers' drawings.
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers; Electrical Engineer (2 years)
Estimator for distribution lines and substations. Field Inspector and Design Engineer for
transmission lines, pumping stations and lighting for buildings.
Westinghouse Corporation (2 years)
Tester and and Inspector for power transformers. distribution transformere;--7\otore:;yenerators.
switchgear and MCC's. Made calculations for testing requirements. t:O.~
EBASCO
JOHN H. DEFEIS, JR
Principal Engineer
EXPERIENCE SUMMARY
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Principal Engineer with more than six (6) years experience in engineering, contract change order
negotiating and estimating for power plant generation and industrial projects. Experience includes
::ivil and mechanical discipline estimating as well as project estimating for large and small scale
projects.
Responsible for preparing complete detailed and conceptual estimates and cash flows for all
phases of nuclear, fossil and hydroelectric generating stations and industrial plants. Types of
estimates include economic and bid evaluations, contract scope changes, feasibility studies,
construction proposals. fair value estimates, budget baseline estimates and definitive project
estimates.
Responsibilities have included performing as a Client liaison for departmental activities.
REPRESENTATIVE EXPERIENr.E
Client Project Size Fuel Position
Allegheney Power Davis No. 1-4 1000 MW Pumped Project
Service Corporation Storage Estimator
Arizona Public Cholla Unit No. 4 350 MW Coal Civil
Service Company Estimator
Carolina Power & Shearon Harris 900MWea. PWR Civil
Light Company Estimator
Central Hudson Gas & Roseton Unit Plant Project
Electric Company Nos. 1 & 2 Alterations Estimator
Dayton Power & Killen Unit 600 MWea. Coal Civil . -
Light Company Nos. 1 & 2 Estimator
Department of Energy Princeton TFTR Fusion Civil
Estimator
Department of Energy Syngas Demo Plant Civil
Estimator
EPRI Transmission Test Civil
Facilities Estimator
Florida Power & St Lucie Unit 890MWea. PWR Civil
Light Company Nos. 1 & 2 Estimator
General Public Homer City Unit 600 MW Coal Civil
Utilities Service No.3 Estimator
Corporation
Houston Lighting & Aliens Creek No. 1200 MW BWR Civil/
Power Company Project
Estimator
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JOHN H DEFEIS, JR
REPRESENTATIVE EXPERIENCE (Continued)
Client Project Size Fuel Position
Houston Lighting & W.A. Parish No. 7 600MW Coal Civil
Power Company Estimator
Iowa Public Serv1ce George Neal No. 4 600 MW Coat Civil
Company · Estimator
Louisiana Power & Waterford No 3 1165 MW PWR Civil
Light Company Estimator
Montana Power Company Kerr Unit 168 MW Hydro Project
Nos. 1-3 Estimator
New England Electric Salem Harbor 130 MW Coal Project
Company Unit No. 1-3 Reconversion Estimator
Pacific Power & Dave Johnston Unit AOCS Civil
Light Company Nos. 1-4 Retrofit Estimator
Potlatch Corporation Kraft Pulp & Piping
Paper Mill Estimator
WashinRion Public Power Satsop Unit 1300 MW PWR Civil/
Supply System Nos. 3 & 5 ea. Mechanical
Estimator
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
Ebasco Services Incorporated, New York, New York; 1974-Present
• Principal Engineer, 1980-Present
• Senior Engineer, 1978-1980
• Engineer, 1977-1978
• Associate Engineer, 1976-1977
• Assistant Engineer, 1974-1976
EDUCATION
New Jersey Institute of Technology-BSCE-1974
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
ASCE-Member
RA YMONO A. DEWBERRY
Consulting Electrical Engineer
EXPERIENCE SUMMARY
Registered Professional Engineer with over 30 years experience in design,
ope rat ion and maintenance of overhead and underground dis tri but ion systems
including technical supervision of design engineers. Responsibilities include
preparation of equipment specifications, bid documents and proposal
evaluations, engineering plans and estimates for conversion of distribution
systems to higher voltages, system and customer load surveys and extensive
work on system betterment problems.
Consultant on underground and overhead electric distribution design standards,
policies and practices. Director of Electric Distribution Systems Engineering
Manual used by over 30 utility clients during the past ten years. Responsible
for distribution design for underground networks. Duties have included
purchase of Right-of-Way, distribution system layout, voltage drop and fault
current calculations, transient voltage studies and voltage flicker problems,
equipment specification review, substation and grounding system design, joint
use agreements, inductive coordination, transformer sound levels, lightning
protection, distribution planning and reliability studies.
Re spons i bil it ies have inc 1 uded preparation of construct ion standards, safety
documents, operation and maintenance manual and research in soil resistivity.
Special problems performed include the optimization of substation spacing,
line pole spacing, conductor size and voltage levels. Other special problems
include the design of nanograms or charts to readily solve equations of the
third or higher degree or equations soluable only by iteration. These include
an eva 1 uat ion of the error integra 1, a chart to so 1 ve required conductor for
substation grounding grids and a nomogram to solve Martin's conductor sag
equations.
Administrative responsibilities include the direction and supervision of
electric utility division engineers and the supervision of design engineers on
a transmission and distribution project sponsored by US AID.
Client
Pennsylvania Power &
Light Company
Cincinnati Gas & Electric
Company
Boise Cascade
In-House
REPRESENTATIVE EXPERIENCE
Project Size
Voltage Conversion 30 Towns
Voltage Conversion 30 Towns
Design of Electric 3 Locations
System for Mobile
Heme Parks
Safety Rules for 1
Insurance Purposes
Position
Support
Support
Project
Engineer
Lead
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RA YMON D A. DEWBERRY
REPRESENTATIVE EXPERIENCE (Cont•d)
Client
Central Hudson Gas &
Electric Company
Army Corps. of Engineers
Copper Development
Association
Aramco
Various
Florida Power & Light
Company
Louisiana Power & Light
Company
Louisiana Power & Light
Company
Mobil Oil Company
Arizona Public Service
Company
Arizona Public Service
Company
Project Size
Re 1 oc at ion of 1
Transmission Line 1
Transmission Cost 6 1 i nes
Study
Preparation of Copper 1
Bus Handbook
Prepare Operations 1
and Maintenance
Manual
Upkeep of Engineer-24
i ng Manua 1
St. Lucie No. 1 800 MW
Cable Qualifications
Waterford No. 3 99 Cables
Cab 1 e Interference
Study
Transient Voltage Aux.
Study Transformer
Tr ansmi ss ion Cost 3 1 i nes
Study
Cholla Units 2&3
Design Catenary
System for Electric
Coa 1 Drag
Economic Comparison
of Diesel vs. Electric
for Co a 1 Drag
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
Ebasco Services Incorporated, New York, N.Y.; 1966-Present
o Consulting Engineer, 1978 -Present
o Principal Engineer, 1966 -1978
Black and Veatch; 1964 -1966
Position
Lead
Lead
Project
Engineer
Lead
Project
Director
Support
Lead
Lead
Lead
Lead
Support
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EMPLOYMENT HISTORY (Cont•d)
o Chief Engineer
Montana Dakota Utilities Co.; 1957-1964
o Supervising Distribution Engineer
Peter Lottus Corporation; 1955 -1957
o Planning Engineer
Chattanooga Power Board; 1954 -1955
o Distribution Engineer
West Texas Utilities; 1953-1954
o Standards Engineer
Virginia Electric & Power Co.; 1951-1953
o Engineering Assistant
EDUCATION
George Washington University-BEE-1951
Electrical Interior Communication (USN)-1944
REGISTRATIONS
Professional Engineer-New Jersey
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
IEEE -Senior Member
TECHNICAL PAPERS
Select Economical URD Cable Size-Electric World Magazine
Voltage Compensation by Series Capacitors-Electric Light 8: Power Magazine
Determine Feeder Voltage Profile by Nomogram-Electric Light & Power Magazine
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RAYMOND A. DEWBERRY
TECHNICAL PAPERS (Cont 1 d)
Sample Meter Testing by the Variables Method -Electric World Magazine
Evaluate Error Integral Nomogram -Electric World Magazine
Loss Factor Evaluation-Transmission & Distribution Magazine~
Transfonner Through •s Faults -American Power Conference
Effect of Voltage on Electric Consumption-Electric World
Feature Voltage Drop and Losses -In-House
Determine Motor Starting Effects -Electric World
Samples of Accuracy Tests on 18,000 Meters -Electric World
Meter Sampling Data Readily Evaluated -Electric World
Chart Detennines Optimum Capacitor Location-Electric Ligr.t & Power
Voltage Drop and Power Loss on Un ifonn ly Loaded Feeders -In-House
Circuit Restoration Capabilities by Chart-In-House
JOSEPH L. EHASZ
Chief Consulting Civil Engineer
EXPERIENCE SUMMARY
Registered Professional Engineer in fifteen states with eighteen years
experience in civil engineering design and construction of major
fossil-fueled, hydroelectric and nuclear generating stations including
technical supervision of design and field engineers. Responsibilities have
included siting of power facilities, developing design criteria for various
projects, application of computer analyses for both design and anlysis, input
criteria for physical design drawings of generating stations, economic
analyses of construction options, preparation of specifications, purchase
requisitions, bid evaluations and recommendations, as well as technical
control of office and field staff.
Office assignments have included Lead Civil Engineer on various steam electric
power stations. Geotechnical experience includes design and analysis of
various foundations, detailed stability and settlement analyses for unusual
subsurface conditions, and developing observation systems for large earth and
rockfill dams.
Field assignments included supervision of field investigations, borinas and
test pits for nuclear and steam electric plant sites; inspectfon of
construction associated with waterfront docking facilities; supervision and
inspection of caisson construction, pile driving and pile load testing on
various steam electric plant sites.
Administrative responsibilities included project implementation of QA
programs, manpower forecasts and resources, exercising job control and
monitoring schedule and implementation of Accelerated Intermediate Management
Informat~on System (AIMS).
Presently responsible to the Vice President of Consulting Engineering for all
technical, administrative and personnel aspects of the Consulting Civil
Engineering and Earth Sciences Department.
REPRESENTATIVE EXPERIENCE
Client Project Size
Allegheny Power Service Bath County Pumped 210CMW
Corporation Storage Project
(Under construction)
Allegheny Power Service Davis Pumped Storage lOOOMW
Corporation Project
Consumers Power Company Ludington Pumped
Storage Project
Devlet Su Isleri, Turkey Gokcekaya HEP
Keban HEP
l872MW
300MW
64CMW
Fuel
Hydro
Hydro
Hydro
Hydro
Hydro
Position
Lead
Lead
Lead
Lead
Lead
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J)SEPH L. EHASZ
REPRESENTATIVE EXPERIENCE (Cont'd)
Client Project Size Fuel Position
Jersey Central Power Yards Creek Pumped 33o.1W Hydro Lead
& Light Company Storage Project
Arizona Public Service Cholla Unit Nos. 115 MW; Coal Lead
Company 1, 2, 3 & 4 250 MW; Geotech
250 MW;
400 MW
Dallas Power & Light Lake Hubbard Unit 375 MW Gas Lead
Company No. 1
Houston Lighting & Cedar Bayou Unit 750 MW ea. Oil/Gas Lead
Power Company Nos. 1 & 2 Geotech
Pennsylvania Power & Brunner Island Unit 790 MW Coal Lead
Light Company No. 3
Montour Unit 800 MW ea. Coal Lead
Nos. 1 & 2
Portland General Bethel Unit No. 1 100 MW Gas Lead
Electric Company Turbine
Harborton 200 MW Gas Lead
Turbine
Beaver 450 MW Gas Lead
Turbine
United Illuminating Bridgeport Harbor 400 MW Coal Lead
Company Unit No. 3 Geotech
Carolina Power & Light Shearon Harris Unit 960 MW ea. Nuclear Lead
Company Nos. 1, 2, 3 & 4 Geotech
Florida Power & Light St. Lucie Unit 890 MW ea. Nuclear Lead
Company Nos. 1 & 2 Geotech
Houston Lighting & Allens Creek 1200 MW Nuclear Lead
Power Company Unit No. 1 Geotech
Louisiana Power & Waterford Unit No. 3 1165 MW Nuclear Lead
Light Company Geotech
Washington Public Power WPPSS Unit Nos. 3 & 5 1300 MW ea. Nuclear Lead
Supply System Geotech
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JOSEPH L. EHASZ
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
Ebasco Services Incorporated, New York, N.Y.; 1965-Present
o Chief Consulting Civil Engineer, 1980 -Present
o Corporate Chief Civil Engineer, 1979-1980
o Assistant Chief Civil Engineer, 1977-1979
o Supervising Engineer, 1971-1977
o Engineer, 1965-1971
Rutgers University, College of Engineering, Graduate School, New Jersey;
1964-1965
o Graduate Student and Teaching Assistant;
Burns & Roe, Inc., Engineers and Constructors, New York, N.Y.; 1963-1964
o Engineer
EDUCATION
Rutgers University, New Jersey-BSCE -1963
Rutgers University, New Jersey -MSCE -1965
REGISTRATIONS
Professional Engineer -New Jersey, Alaska, Arizona, California, Florida,
Georgia, Louisiana, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, North Carolina, Pennsylvania,
Texas, Washington and West Virginia.
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
American Society of Civil Engineers
Committee on Safety Class Earth Structures
International Commission on Large Dams
Committee on Earthquakes
New Jersey Society of Professional Engineers
Rutgers Engineering Society
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.:DSEPH L. EHASZ
TECHNICAL PAPERS
"Liquefaction Considerations in Nuclear Power Plant Design 11 , ASCE Specialty
Conference on Structural Design of Nuclear Power Foundations, New Orleans,
December 1975.
"Experience on Dams with Upstream Impermeable Membranes", Confererce on Recent
Developments in the Design, Construction and Performance of Embankment Dams,
University of California at Berkeley, June 1975.
"Compatibility of large Mat Design to Foundation Conditions," ASCE National
Structural Engineering Convention, New Orleans, April 1975.
"The Effects of Foundation Conditions on Plant Design," Atomic Industrial
Forum, San Diego, December 1974.
"Implementation of Foundation Design Criteria", ASCE Specialty Conference on
Structural Design of Nuclear Plant Facilities, Chicago, December 1973.
"Foundation Design of the Waterford Nuclear Plant 11 , ASCE Specialty Conference
on Structural Design of Nuclear Power Facilities, December 1973.
11 Ci vil Engineering Aspects of the Montour Steam Electric Station",
Pennsylvania Electric Association, October 1970.
"Civil Engineering Aspects of Brunner Island Unit No. 3, Foundation and
Circulating Water System", Pennsylvania Electric Association, May 1967.
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RANDAL L. FAIRBANKS
Senior Ecosystems Analyst
SUMMARY OF EXPERIENCE (Since 1972)
Total Experience -Nine years experience in the design, coordination,
and conduct of comprehensive environmental monitoring programs,
ecological research, and ecological inventories. -
Professional Affiliations -Ecological Society of America
Northwest Scientific Association
Pacific Northwest Bird and Mammal Society
The Wildlife Society
Xi Sigma Pi National Forestry Honor Society
Certified Wildlife Biologist, the Wildlife
Society
Certified SCUBA Diver, Professional
Association of Diving Instructors
Education-MS, University of Washington, 1979-Wildlife Ecology and
Biostatistics
BS, University of Washington, 1972 -Wildlife Sciences
REPRESENTATIVE ENVIROSPHERE PROJECT EXPERIENCE (Since 1976)
Environmental Program Manager, Bellevue Office (3 years)
Senior analyst for comprehensive analyses of aquatic and terrestrial
programs for the Washington Public Power Supply System. Also,
responsible for coordination, design, technical quality, and analysis
of extensive environmental monitoring program associated with the
Washington Public Power Supply System Nuclear Projects 3 and 5 in
southwestern Washington. Project leader for an evaluation of the
effects on wildlife of wilderness versus multiple-use management of a
forested watershed in western Oregon, for review of wildlife-forestry
conflicts associated with a Bureau of Land Management Forest Management
Plan in southwestern Oregon, and for the preparation of an annotated
bibliography on Roosevelt elk. Also participated in and reviewed
studies concerning the utilization of shrub-dominated habitats by
wildlife in a proposed strip mine expansion area in southeastern
Montana and performed assessments of the impacts on vegetation and
wildlife of a wide variety of electrical power generation alternatives
in the Railbelt region of Alaska.
Field Supervisor (2 years)
Responsible for supervision and implementation of ecological field
studies in connection with the Washington Public Power Supply System
Nuclear Projects 3 and 5 in southwestern Washington. These studies
included extensive ecological sampling of aquatic and terrestrial
ecosystems, water quality monitoring, toxicity experimentation, as well
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RANDAL l. FAIRBANKS (Continued)
as special field studies such as ultrasonic tracking of salmonids.
Responsible for review of baseline wildlife studies conducted for the
B.C. Hydro and Power Authority Environmental Report concerning a
proposed coal-fired power plant near Hat Creek~ British Columbia.
PRIOR EXPERIENCE (4 years)
Rocky Mbuntain Arsenal, Department of Army
Ecosystems Analysis Division
Biostatistician (1 year)
Responsible for: design and implementation of an ecological monitoring
program to determine population sizes, habitat preferences and
reproductive sucess of terrestrial and aquatic vertebrates and some
invertebrates, and the distribution of vegetation on Rocky Mountain
Arsenal; design of the sampling program for pesticides, heavy metals
and other contaminants.
John Graham and Company
Environmental Studies Group
Terrestrial Ecologist (1 year)
Responsibilities included studies for a variety of environmental impact
assessments and natural resurce inventories. Major projects included:
environmental impact assessments for proposed developments in
Washington State; operation and maintenance of Fern Ridge Reservoir, a
Corps of Engineers project in western Oregon; and natural resource
inventories for the Chena River lakes and John Day lock and Dam Master
Plans, both Corps of Engineers projects on the Chena and Tanana Rivers
(Alaska) and the Columbia River (Washington and Oregon}, respectively.
As an independent contractor~ analyzed six years of data and prepared a
report presenting a review of procedures from a deer population
monitoring program for the Washington Department of Game; conducted an
ecological survey of a western Washington site and prepared a report
describing ecological conditions and ecological impacts of proposed
development for the Quadrant Corporation, A Weyerhaeuser Company.
University of Washington
Center for Quantitative Science in Fisheries, Forestry and Wildlife
Teaching Assistant (1 year)
Responsibilities included teaching and lecturing for undergraduate
biostatistics courses.
University of Washington
College of Forest Resources, Wildlife Science Department
Research Assistant (1 year)
Evaluated deer and elk census methods in western Washington,
participated in a radio-tracking study of elk movements, developed an
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RANDAL L. FAIRBANKS (Continued)
index of deer abundance based on road-kills and took part in a variety
of other wildlife field studies. These projects included the biotic
survey of Ross Lake, I.B.P. study of the Cedar River watershed, and
various projects with the Washington Department of Game.
Publications and Presentations (includes sample of internal reports)
Fairbanks, R.L. 1980. Roosevelt elk, Cervus elaphus roosevelti, an
annotated bibliography with emphasis on habitat use. Prepared for
Assoc. of Oregon and California Counties. Envirosphere Company,
Bellevue, Washington. 39 pp.
Fairbanks, R.L. {Senior Author). 1980. Statistical analyses of WPPSS
Nulcear Projects 3 and 5 environmental monitoring data. Summary
Report plus Appendices: A-Periphyton, B-Benthic Macro-
invertebrates, C-Fish, D-Water Quality, E-Biogeochemistry,
F-Litterfall and Litter· Decomposition, G-Deer and Banana Slugs,
H-Comparison of Natural vs. Artificial Substrates.
Fairbanks, R.L., and C.W. Erickson. 1979. Evaluation of the effects
of multiple-use management on wildlife of Boulder Creek watershed,
Umpqua National Forest, Oregon. Prepared for Douglas Timber
Operators, Inc. Envirosphere Company, Bellevue, Washington, 48 pp.
Thorne, R.E., R.B. Grosvenor, and R.L. Fairbanks. 1978. Chehalis
River Ultrasonic fish tracking studies in the vicinity of
Washington Public Power Supply System Nuclear Projects Nos. 3 and
5. Prepared for Washington Public Power Supply System.
Envirosphere Company, Bellevue, Washington. 36 pp.
Knutzen, J.A., R.L. Fairbanks, D.L. Beyer, and P.A. Kingsbury. 1978.
Siltation impact evaluation in the vicinity of Washington Public
Power Supply System Nuclear Projects Nos. 3 and 5, August 1977 -
March 1978. Prepared for Washington Public Power Supply System.
Envirosohere Comapny, Bellevue, Washington. 50 pp.
Fairbanks, R.L., C.R. Lengros, D.S. Thorne, and J. K. McBride.
1977. Breeding bird populations of selected grasslands and weedy
fields in north-central Colorado. American Birds 31(1}: 64-67.
Fairbanks, R.L., and J.R. Kolmer. 1976. Installation restoration at
Rocky Mountain Arsenal, Environmental Impact Assessment. Dept. of
the Army, Off. of Proj. Manager for Chemical Demilitarization and
Installation Restoration, Abderdeen Proving Ground, Maryland.
Fairbanks, R.L. 1974. Deer population estimates by pellet-group
analysis. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the Washington
Chapter of the Wildlife Society, Seattle, Washington.
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RANDAL L. FAIRBANKS (Continued)
Nellis, C.H., R.L. Fairbanks, C.J. Terry, and R.D. Taber. 1974.
Subspecies overlap in mule deer and deer mice in the North
Cascades, Washington. Northwest Science 48(1): 66-71.
Stevens, W. F., C. H. Nellis, J. Danielson, and R. Fairbanks. 1973.
Deer population and range survey. pp. A-1 to A-26. Biotic Survey
of Ross Lake Basin, Report for Jan. -Dec. 1972. College of Forest
Resources, University of Washington, Seattle.
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R. EDWARD HEDGECOCK
Senior Geotechnical Engineer
SUMMARY OF EXPERIENCE (Since 1973)
Total Experience -Eight years total experience in geotechnical engineering
including geotechnical related investigation, design and construction
monitoring of fossi~ hydroelectric, and nuclear power plants·and related
structures on both soil and rock sites. Five years specific experience in
the design and construction monitoring of earth and rockfill embankments
and concrete dams.
Registrations -Professional Engineer -Colorado, North Carolina
Professional Geologist -Oregon
Education -BS Geology -Duke University -1971
MSCE -Soil Mechanics -Duke University -1973
REPRESENTATIVE EBASCO PROJECT EXPERIENCE
Allegheny Power Service Corporation Bath County Pumped Storage Project
Carolina Power and Light Company Shearon Harris Nuclear Power Plant
Utah Power and Light Company Bear Lake Pumped Storage Project
U.S. Dept. of Energy, W.R. Synthesis Gas Demonstration Plant
Grace and Company
EBASCO EXPERIENCE (Since 1978)
Senior Geotechnical Engineer
Bath County Pumped Storage Project. Participated as project team member
during technical and cost review of the Bath County Pumped Storage Project
for Allegheny Power Service Corporation. Responsible for technical review
of all quality control records for the partially completed construction of
the 460 ft high Upper Dam and the 140 ft high Lower Dam. Both dams are
zoned earth and rockfill embankments. Also responsible for technical review
of remedial work performed to a) monitor and ensure stability of the high
rock slope comprising the powerhouse back slope and b) define and grout a
series of fractures intersecting the Upper Dam right abutment at depth.
Shearon Harris Main Dam. Geotechnical advisory capacity during construction
of Main Dam at Carolina Power and Light's Shearon Harris Nuclear Power Plant
Site. The structure is a 100 ft high earth and rockfill dam with central
impervious core. Principal areas of involvement have included: Assisted
CP&L in preparation and implementation of embankment quality control test
procedures. Advised on construction of and prepared report documenting
rockfill test sections. Estimated available spillway rockfill quantities
based on rockfill gradation requirements and anticipated spillway weathering
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EBASCO EXPERIENCE (Since 1978)
(continued)
profile. Evaluated spillway rock slope stability, rockbolting require-
ments, and associated costs. Directed field and laboratory investigations
for impervious borrow area. Monitored and advised on borrow area develop-
ment and expansion. Supervised and evaluated laboratory and field test
section comparisons of filter maximum and minimum densities for relative
density control. Advised on Main Dam rockfill quarry investigation, layout,
and slope stability. Monitored quarry excavation procedures as they affected
rockfill quality. Reviewed Wake Stone quarry processing and stockpiling
procedures due to coarse filter gradation difficulties. Recommended improved
techniques and provided full-time inspection of coarse filter production at
the Knightdale quarry. Assisted CP&L in supervision of laboratory and field
inspection personnel. Reviewed and evaluated embankment Quality Control
test results. Prepared Interim Embankment Report summarizing all aspects of
embankment quality control for the 1979 construction season. Presently involved
in preparation of the Final Embankment Report.
Bear Lake Pumped Storage Project. Planned laboratory soils investigations
for Phase I feasibility studies of upper reservoir of Utah Power and Light's
Bear Lake Pumped Storage Project. Evaluated and documented results of lab
investigations as input to feasibility report.
W.R. Grace Svnthesis Gas Demonstration Plant. Edited and prepared geologic
sections of Environmental Report for the U.S. Department of Energy, W.R.
Grace and Co., Synthesis Gas Demonstration Plant.
PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE (Since 1973)
Stone and Webster Engineering Corporation, Boston, Mass. and Denver,
Colorado
Soils Engineer (4 years)
Engineer (1 year)
Experience in geotechnical related investigation, design, and construction of
power plants on soil and rock sites. Representative responsibilities included
involvement with the following projects: Lead Geotechnical Engineer during
construction phases of Tampa Electric Company's Gannon, Hooker's Point and
Big Bend 3 and 4 fossil power stations. Lead Geotechnical Engineer during
initial phases of geologic and seismologic feasibility studies for nuclear
power station sites planned by Tampa Electric Company. Lead Field Geotechnical
Engineer during foundation rock excavations for Virginia Electric and Power
Company's North Anna Units 3 and 4 Nuclear Power Stations. Responsible for
geologic mapping, blast monitoring, and review of rock support installation
procedures. As Support Soils Engineer, reanalysed seismic stability of the
service water reservoir embankment for Units 1 and 2 at the North Anna Site
and prepared response to the NRC. Lead Field Geotechnical Engineer during
cofferdam dewatering, foundation excavation, and structure demolition for the
Rock Island 2nd Powerhouse constructed for the Public Utility District No. 1
of Chelan County, Washington. Lead Geotechnical Engineer during installation
of the grout curtain and foundation relief drain systems and during rewatering
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PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE (Since 1973)
(continued)
and removal of the cofferdams for the Rock Island 2nd Powerhouse. The
Rock Island Project, an eight-unit bulb turbine installation, is located
on the Columbia River south of Wenatchee, Washington. Major geotechnical
involvement included dewatering and cofferdam sealing of a 100 ft high
earthen cofferdam upstream of the existing structure and a 70 ft high
cellular'cofferdam downstream of the structure, demolition of a portion of
the existing concrete gravity structure, 1/2 million cubic yards of rock
excavation, rock bolt support of a 90 ft high vertical cut in basalts,
foundation grouting and drain installation, and rewatering and removal of
cofferdams.
JOHN M. HORN
Consulting Hydromechanical Engineer
EXPERIENCE SUMMARY
Forty years experience in the field of power engineering and design including
four and one half years with the U.S. Naval Bureau of Ordinance in the design,
manufacture, quality and installation of the 40 mm Bofors anti-aircraft
weapon. Twenty-five and a half years were spent in the design, manufacturing,
quality and installation of hydroelectric and other heavy machinery including
thirteen years in engineering supervision and management. The last ten years
have been as a consultant in the areas of hydroelectric equipment
specification, plant siting of hydro, nuclear and fossil-fuelea power plants
and engineering management.
Supervising and management responsibilities rangea from the supervision of the
design of hydroelectric equipment including pelton, francis and kaplan
turbines, gates, hoists, valves of all types ana specialized equipment to
complete management of the engineering design and development staffs within
the civision. This phase included responsibility for the management of
foreign licenses in Japan and Europe.
Design experience included designs for the three basic types of turbines,
oates, hoists, valves and a variety of specialized equipment including large
~l50,0CO HP) compressors.
Fiela experience incluued start-ups and trouble-shooting on the various
projects. This experience continues.
Client
Washington Water
Power Company
Allegheny Power
Service Corporation
Houston Lighting &
Power Company
Carolina Power &
Light Company
CVG-EDELCA
Venezuela, SA
Elektrik Isleri
Etut Idaresi
Turkey
REPRESENTATIVE EXPERIENCE
Project
Noxon Rapids
Hydro Plant
Bath County
Pumped Storage
Allens Creek
N.Jclear Plant
Pumped Storage
Siting Study
Guri Hydro
Plant
Keban f-o/dro
Plant
Position
Consultant, Specifications
and Installation
Consultant -Equipment
Evaluation
Consultant -Siting Phase
Complete study site
identified
Evaluation of equip-
ment operation ex-
perience
Application of Howell
Bunger Va 1 ves to low
level outlet
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JOHN M. l-ORN
REPRESENTATIVE EXPERIENCE (Cont'd)
Client
Comision Federal de
Electricidad, Mexico
Cia Nacional De Fuerza
y Luz -Costa Rica
NASA
Cleveland, Ohio
U S Navy
Penn State Lhi v.
Ebara Manufacturing Company
Toshiba Electric
Fuji Electric
Harland Engineering Scotlano
Project
Poco Fundo
Hydro Plant Turbines
NJestro Prno
Hydro Turbine
150,000 HP Wind
Tunnel Compressor
John Garfield
Water Tunnel Pump
96" Axial Flow
(Hydro Turbine
(Design
(Ucenses
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
Position
Designer and Installa-
tion
Design Engineer & Project
Manager
Designer and Installa-
tion
Manager
Ebasco Services Incorporated, ~ew York, New York; 1971 -Present
o Consulting HyGromechanical Engineer
Allis Chalmers -Hydro Turbine Division, York, PA
o Chief Engineer & Manager Product Engineering
and Development, 1964 -1971
o Chief Mechanical Engineer, 1959 -1964
S. Morgan Smith Company, York, PA
(Purchased by AC in 1959)
o Chief Mechanical Engineer, 1957 -1959
o Chief Design Engineer, 1955 -1957
o Design Engineer, 1948 -1955
o Designer, 1945 -1948
U.S. Naval Reserve -Active Duty
o Lt Commander, 1944 -1945
o Lieutena11t, 1943 -1944
·o Lt Junior Grade, 1942-1943
o Ensign, 1941 -1942
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JOHN M. l-ORN
EDLCATION
Colorado School of Mines, 1937 1938
Purdue University -BSME, 1941
Allis Chalmers -General Management, 1965
Allis Chalmers -Advanced Management, 1966
IBM Computer Course for Executives, 1967
3613721
3695145
3608860
3469792
3319643
3305121
3400907
3499208
3499627
U.S. PATENTS
Wicket Gate Overload Sensors
Piston Position Monitor
Gate Restraining Device
Free Discharge Valve
Surge Surpressor
Pressure Vessel Heao Clamping Device
Butterfly Valve
Bearing Alignment System
Butterfly Valve Disk
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
American Society of Mechanical Engineers
American welding Society -Section Chairman (past)
Engineering Society of York -Past President
American Institute of Management
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JOEL I KLEIN
Project Archaeologist/Resources Planner
SUMMARY OF EXPERIENCE (Since 1972)
Total Experience -Eleven years experience in cultural resource
identification and evaluation for environmental impact statements and
assessments of power plants and transmission facilities.
Professional Affiliations -Society of Professional Archaeologists
American Anthropological Association
Society for American Archaeology
American Society for Conservation Archaeology
Society for Historical Archaeology
Society for Industrial Archaeology
American Association of Physical
Anthropologists
American Society for Ethnohistory
Education -PhD Candidate, New York University
MA, New York University, 1973-Anthropology
BS, City College of New York, 1970 -Anthropology
REPRESENTATIVE ENVIROSPHERE PROJECT EXPERIENCE (Since 1979)
Project Archaeologist/Resources Planner
Responsible for cultural resource evaluation for power plant and
transmission line siting, construction and operation; development of
scopes of work for cultural resources identification and management;
preparation of appropriate portions of environmental impact assessments.
PRIOR EXPERIENCE (6 years)
Bowe, Walsh and Associates, Consulting Environmental Engineers
Supervisory Archaeologist (2 years)
Responsible for cultural resources identification and evaluation
associated with construction of major municipal sewage treatment and
transmission facilities; liason with federal, state, and local historic
preservation agencies; preparation of cultural resource survey estimates.
JOEL I KLEIN (Continued)
New York State Office of Parks and Recreation,
Division of Historic Preservation
Scientist-Archeology (1 year)
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On the staff of the State Historic Preservation Officer, responsible for
review of cultural resource surveys carried out for federally funded and
licensed construction projects; review of cultural resource sections of
environmental impact statements; advising federal agencies as to their
cultural resource responsibilities under federal laws and regulations.
New York University, Department of Anthropology
Research Assistant (3 years)
Responsible for supervision of archaeological laboratories; Assistant
Director of archaeological field school; Field Director of cultural
resource surveys carried out under contract with federal agencies.
Field experience in prehistoric and historic archaeology in Arizona
(Southwest Archaeological Expedition-Vernon), New Mexico (Cibola
Archaeological Research Project), Maryland (StMary's City Commission),
Illinois (Cache Valley Archaeological Project), New York and New Jersey.
Publications
Klein, J. Models and hypothesis testing in historical archaeology.
Historical Archaeology 7:68-77.
Salwen, B, S Bridges ana J Klein. An archaeological reconnaissance at
the Pieter Claesen Wyckoff House, Kings County, New York. Bulletin of
the New York State Archaeological Association 62:24-36.
Klein, J. The S H P 0, Federal agencies and the contract archaeologist:
A cautious menage. Proceedings of the American Society for Conservation
Archaeology 2.
Klein, J. Kinsey's dilemma: An alternate solution to fitting's 'client
orientation'. American Society for Conservation Archaeology Newsletter,
5(5):18-21.
Presentations
Klein, J. Chert and Flint: Thermal alteration and identification.
Paper presented to the Society for American Archaeology, Miami, Florida.
Klein, J. Twentieth century archaeological sites: Are they eligible for
the national register of historic places? Paper presented to the Society
for Historical Archaeology, Ottawa, Ontario.
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GARY G. LAWLEY, Ph.D.
Project Manager
SUMMARY OF EXPERIENCE (Since 1956)
Total Experience -Fourteen years experience in planning and
coordinating all the associated disciplines involved in environmental
impacts and assessments.
Professional Affiliations-Phycological Society, AIBS
American Society of Limnology and
Oceanography
Water Pollution Control Federation
International Association for Great Lakes
Research
American Fisheries Society (AIFRB)
Education-University of California, 1974-Postdoctoral Study
PhD, North Texas State University, 1973 -Limnology
MS, University of Oklahoma, 1965-Ecology
BS, East Central State University, 1959-Biology
REPRESENTATIVE ENVIROSPHERE PROJECT EXPERIENCE (Since 1978)
Consulting Scientist, Bellevue Office
Duties as life science manager include planning and coordination of
multidisciplinary environmental studies on the west coast of the United
States.
Specific responsibilities with Envirosphere include the following:
Management Coordinator for a 5-year multidisciplinary research project
for the Columbia River Estuary. This study is presently funded for 6.5
million dollars and includes all the associated disciplines of water
quality, aquatic ecology, marine biology, and terrestrial ecology.
Technical Leader and author of a report on the feasibility of estab-
lishing a coal-fired generating plant near Tyonek, Alaska, and
potential for the plant to impact on the nearby aquatic and terrestrial
environment; Principal Investigator and Manager of Generic Environ-
mental Impact Assessment on the effects of experimental borehole
drilling for the Department of Energy's Nuclear Waste Terminal Storage
Project; Technical Leader for the terrestrial and aquatic portions of a
pumped-storage hydro project in the Republic of the Philippines; serves
as Quality Assurance officer and technical reviewer for the Western
regional offices of Envirosphere.
GARY G. LAWLEY (Continued)
PRIOR EXPERIENCE (22 years)
Texas Instruments Incorporated
Ecological Services Department
Environmental Programs Manager (5 years)
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Responsible for all aspects of a variety of environmental-programs,
including marketing, financial, technical, personnel, and testimony
support.
Consulting Scientist, Program Manager, Technical Director, and expert
witness for Texas Instruments' studies in New York State.
Representative programs included aquatic, terrestrial, water quality
siting and monitoring work for the Niagara Mohawk Power Corporation
{NMPC); the New York State Electric and Gas Corporation; the Power
Authority, State of New York {PASNY); and the U.S. Army Corps of
Engineers.
NMPC and PASNY programs addressed environmental requirements for both
nuclear and fossil-fuel facilities the Nine Mile Point; James A.
Fitzpatrick; and Greene County Nuclear Plants; experience on fossil
generation includes the proposed coal-fired facility-the Lake Erie
Generating Station, Pomfret/Sheridan Sites, and the Dunkirk Steam
Station, near Dunkirk, New York. Additional studies for fossil fueled
plants included monitoring studies on Lakes Cayuga and Ontario for New
York State Electric and Gas; harbor studies near Dunkirk, Lake Erie,
for the Corps of Engineers; and a 14-month ecological assessment for
the New York Power Authority in siting studies at Athens and Quarry on
the Hudson River near Poughkeepsie.
Testimony as an expert witness was given on aquatic ecology, water
quality, and terrestrial ecology before New York Public Service
Commission and Nuclear Regulatory Commission hearings on nuclear and
fossil-fuel power stations: the Greene County facility, Cementon on the
Hudson; a proposed New York Power Authority facility near New York
City; and the proposed Niagaria Mohawk Lake Erie Generating Station,
Pomfret/Sheridan Sites.
University of California
Postdoctoral Study (1 year)
Projects including control of algae blooms with the low levels of
chemicals affecting N2 fixation; use of remote sensing in conjunction
with NASA, Ames) in evaluating artificial aeration to control algae
blooms; and development of a continuous monitoring system for the
density determination of blue-green algae using fluorimetric
techniques. Sanitary Engineering Department, University of California,
Berkeley.
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GARY G. LAWLEY (Continued)
Studied the effects of fossil power plants on water quality and algal
physiology in Lakes Arlington and Ray Hubbard, near Dallas, Texas.
Also served as a consultant in rehabilitating reservoirs in various
locations in Texas and Oklahoma.
Recipient of an EPA Graduate Research Fellowship, served as research
assistant and teaching fellow. Water Laboratory, North Texas State
University.
Received the EPA Water Pollution Fellowship and worked on several
projects, including the invertebrates of a regulated river, effects of
pulp mill effluents on a river, and effects of a vegetable oil plant on
acidity sewage system, of the Water Lab at North Texas State University.
Received an FWPCA Fellowship at North Texas State University at Denton,
Texas.
High School Biology and Chemistry Teacher; Amarillo, Texas (7 years)
U.S. Forest Service Smokejumper (3 years)
Publications and Presentations
Lawley, G.G. 1980. The Columbia River Estuary data development
program, a presentation and title of technical session of the
Pacific Estuary Research Society at their annual meeting. Coos Bay
Oregon,).
Lawley, G.G. 1979. Nitrogen fixation in southwestern reservoirs.
Phytoplankton-Environmental interactions in reservoirs, edited by
Tetra Tech for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Vicksburg.
DACW39-C-0088.
Lawley, G.G. and D. Moos. 1977. Year to year variations in larval
fish populations and distributions in Lake Erie near Dunkirk, New
York. Presented before the Great Lakes Conference in Ann Arbor,
Michigan.
Lawley, G.G. and D. Moos. 1976. Fish eggs and larvae of the
nearshore of Lake Erie. Presented at the Great Lakes Society
Meeting in Guelph, Ontario, Canada.
Lawley, G.G. and G. Meyers. 1975. Zooplankton of the nearshore area
of eastern Lake Erie near Dunkirk, New York. Presented at the
Great Lakes Society Meeting in Albany, New York.
Lawley, G.G. and J. Prine. 1974. The algae and benthos of Clear
Lake, California. Presented at the meeting of the American Vector
Society at Modesto, California.
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GARY G. LAWLEY (Continued)
Lawley, G.G. 1973. A new genus of nitrogen-fixing blue-green algae.
A paper given at the AIBS Meeting in Amherst, Massachusetts.
Lawley, G.G. and G.W. Prescott. 1973. Nostoc muscorum and Nostoc
cerauleum, New species of nitrogen-f1x1ng algae. Presented at the
National Limnology and Oceanography Meeting.
Lawley, G.G. 1973. Nitrogen fixation in southwestern reservoirs.
PhD Dissertation submitted in fullfillment of dissertation
requirement at North Texas State University, Denton, Texas.
Lawley, G.G. 1972. The acetylene reduction technique for measuring
Nz fixation. A paper given at the Texas Academy of Science
Meeting in Houston.
Lawley, G.G., J.T. Wyatt and R. Barnes. 1973. Nucleic acids effect on
blue-green algae growth and physiology. Southwestern Naturalist,
Volume 7.
Lawley, G.G. and J.K.G. Silvey. 1973. Water in Texas. Given at the
Texas AWWA Meeting in Houston, Texas.
Lawley, G.G. 1965. Invertebrates of the oack rat, Neotoma floridana
and their nests in Palo Duro Canyon, Texas. MS Thesis at the
University of Oklahoma at Norman.
Lawley, G.G. and W.T. Penfound. 1963. Microclimates of a tall grass
prairie. Published in the Oklahoma Academy of Science Journal.
EB!lSCO EDWARD C LESNICK, JR
Senior Consultant
Education
Member
Experience:
1979-
1976-1979
1975-1976
University of Notre Dame, Doctor of Philosophy in Economics
University of Notre Dame, Master of Arts in Economics
Manhattan College. BBA in Quantitative Analysis
Technical Courses-Power System Planning Economics
American Economic Association
International Society of Energy Economists
Palo Alto
Ebasco Business Consulting Company; Senior Consultant. An economist specializing in utility
and related industry applications. Responsibilities include rates and regulatory affairs, energy and
lo.:.d foreca;;ting, economic evaluation of emerging technologies, power system planr.i;-,g
economics, marginal cost pricing and demand elasticity of electricity studies. and PURPA
compliance activities.
Envirosphere Company, Division of Ebasco Services, Incorporated; Senior Economist. On-site for
three years for B.C. Hydro & Power Authority on the Hat Creek Project in Vancouver. British
Columbia. Responsible for Socio-Economic section of Site Study for the proposed 2000 MW
power plant facility; Co-developer of an Environmental Impact Assessment Procedure for Project.
Coordinated Socio-Economic consultants work--technical, budget. and schedule. Assisted in
coordinating Recreation. Archaeology, Aesthetics. Noise and other consultants. Responsible for
Socio-Economic section of Environmental Impact Assessment Report (EIAR). Responsible for
developing and implementing CPM schedules for coordinating the technical efforts of over 20
subcontractors. Responsible for providing benefit-cost, EIS preparation, licensing assistance to
B.C. Hydro. Prepared Benefit-Cost Analyis: Air Quality Control Systems report covering S02,
NOx, trace elements and particulate control. Involved with several studies on power system
planning and financing, cost/benefits of new technologies, econometric modeling of electricity
demand. Key responsibility on the Utility Solid Waste Activities Group (USWAG) Project with
respect to resource utilization and conservation for Edison Electric Institute and numerous utility
companies comprising USWAG.
Envirosphere Company, Division of Ebasco Services, Incorporated; Economist. Responsible for
developing and writing sections of the Article VII I Application for the Lake Erie Generation Station
filed by Niagara Mohawk Power Corporation. Prepared the Need for Power section of the
Environmental Impact Report for the Bagac Nuclear unit proposed by National Power Corporation
in the Philippines and worked on other sections of the report. Other assignments involved projects
with governmental agencies and utilities such as Louisiana Power & Light Company and Florida
Power & Light Company. etc.
Experience:
(Continued)
1974-1975
1970-1974
1967-1970
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William Paterson College of New Jersey. Wayne. New Jersey; Assistant Professor of Economics
and Business. Member of the Graduate and Undergraduate faculty. Responsible for lecturing in
public finance. international economics. statistics. managerial economics, quantitative methods.
and economic theory.
Valparaiso University. Valparaiso, Indiana; Assistant Professor of Economics. Responsible for
lecturing in international economics. public finance, statistics. mathematics, operations research,
economic theory, and managerial economics. Responsible for conducting an economic impact
study of the University on the local community as part of a State-wide project on the effect of
private higher education.
University of Notre Dame, Notre Dame, Indiana; Research Assistant. Responsible as a computer
programmer for providing data processing services on numerous research projects.
BRUCE C. MACDONALD
Lead Meteorologist
SUMMARY OF EXPERIENCE (Since 1968)
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Total Experience -Thirteen years experience in conducting air quality/
meteorological studies including weather forecasting activities.
Education -MS, Colorado State University, 1974-Atmospheric Science
Texas A and M University, 1968 -USAF Weather Officer•s
Course
BA, North Dakota State University, 1967 -Mathematics
Professional Memberships -American Meteorological Society
American Association for the Advancement of
Science
Air Pollution Control Association
American Wind Energy Association
REPRESENTATIVE ENVIROSPHERE PROJECT EXPERIENCE (Since 1979)
Lead Meteorologist, Bellevue Office
Responsible for the conduct of air quality and meteorological
monitoring studies in support of environmental licensing programs for
nuclear and fossil fuel power plants, mining projects, and other
industrial and commercial developments. Provides air quality and
cooling tower dispersion modeling support in environmental impact
assessment, plant design, and siting projects.
PRIOR EXPERIENCE (10 years)
Colorado State University, Atmospheric Science Department
Graduate Research Assistant (3 years)
Work involved formulating and carrying out research on the interannual
variability of the mid-latitude atmosphere.
Meteorology Research, Inc.
Consulting Meteorologist (1 year)
Work centered around preparation of environmental reports for clients
in the nuclear power industry. This included supervision of the data
collection, reduction, and analysis and the preparation of required
meteorological analyses. It also included estimating various
environmental effects of cooling tower plumes.
BRUCE C. MACDONALD (Continued)
Colorado State University
Research Assistant (2 years)
US Air Force Weather Office (4 years)
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Duties included a wide vareity of weather forecasting responsibilities.
Publications
Reiter, E R, and B C Macdonald 1973. Quasi biennial variations in the
winter-time circulation of high latitudes. Arch Met Geoph Biokl SerA,
22, 145-147.
Macdonald, B C 1974. Stratospheric flow and solar variability CSU
Atmospheric Science Paper No. 232, Fort Collins, Colorado. 63 pp.
Reiter, E Ret al 1976. Effects of atmospheric variability on energy
utilization and conservation. Environmental Research Paper No.5, Fort
Collins, Colorado. 23 pp.
Reiter, E Ret al 1978. Effects of atmospheric variability on energy
utilization and conservation. Environmental Research Paper No. 14,
Fort Collins, Colorado. 75 pp.
ANELLO F. MONACO
Senior Consulting Civil Engineer
EXPERIENCE SUMMARY
Registered Professional Engj neer with over thirty years experience in ci vi 1
engineering for hydroelectric, fossil and nuclear-fueled electric generating
statiol"'ls witt> emphasis on studies pertaining to hydrology, hydraulics, power
ol~nt site selection and dev:lopment and inspection of project works.
Responsibilities inc1uc'ed prepar<?tion of detailed studies for alternative
lignite-fired sites inclucing layouts for makeup water systems, circulating
water systems, ast> ::md sludge waste pond systems; ceve loped screening curves
for icenti fyjng new conventional hydro and evaluated the feasibility of
c:Evelopii"'IQ rew sites and upgradil"'lg existing hydro stations; d:!partment project
lea on hydrolooic, geologic and site development studies for siting a 2-8CO
MW unit fossil fuel phmt in Western N=w York State; Project Engineer nuclear
e>nd fossil-fueled electric generating plant site studies in Ohio, Kansas,
Carol il"'l!:l, Lorg Island, Col"'lnecticut and Pennsylvania, including studies related
to off-river cooling ponds, cooling towers with ma~eup reservoirs, anc
once-through circulating water systems with subaaueous intake and disct>arge
pipelines; hydro~ogic stucj es of impounded streams, mal<'eup water sources,
storage and pumping requirements; thermal effects of discharged water on pond
operatJofl; flooci studies ancl reservoir routing studies to establish size of
spillways, freet:oard requirements, plant gracle, capacity and other parameters
for de vi=! loornent of 5 nvestment cost estimates and site comparisons.
Project Engjneer-hydroel"'ct c plant s.ite studies in Pennsylvania and Ohio
including hydrologic, reservoir operation, surface water, spilJway, and
capacity studies; orelimj nary plant layout; establishment of criteria for
feasibjlity and cost determinations. Soecial studies in connection 'with
evaluation of water power rights for miJ1s, and costs and benefits for various
aJternetj ve urban revewal programs in northeastern United States; evaluation
of existirg facilities of electric power system in South America for
negotiation of sale of properties; office studies of steam-electric and
hydroelectric eevelopments inc] udi rg field and office investigations of
tt>ermal pcllutiol"'l problems, preliminary layouts of pumped storage projects and
circulating water systems; cieta collection program of temperature and flow
measurements in a tidal estuary; studies of increased thermal pollution with
additional thermal units on rivers and lakes in the northeest and southwest;
silt problems in circulating water systems; analysis of pond size and
operation; estimates of power and er>ergy, investment and annual costs in
connectior> with a pumped storage feasibility study; coordinated civil resign,
prepared specifications, estimates, inaui ries and corresponded with client on
prohlems related to hydro and thermal electric stations in J1 countries in
Latin Anerica; power studies of hydroelectric potential of a major river in
South America incJuding prelimirary layouts, hydrology studies, hydraulic
computations for tunl"'lels and penstocks, and preparation of feasibility
reports; and, studies for steam-electric and hydroelectirc projects inclucing
hydrology, backwater investigations, canal design, preliminary plant layouts,
resurfacing soillways, water hammer problems, power studies and relative
economics.
Client
Montana Power Company
Rocrester Gas ~
Electric Company
Houston Lighting
& Power Company
Washinaton Water
Power Company
British Co 1 unhi a Hydro
& Power Authority
Niagara Mohawk P:Jwer
Corporation
Kans2s Gas & Electr1c
Company
Carolina Power & Light
Company
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ANELLO F. MONACO
REPRESENTATIVE EXPERIENCE
Project
upgrading existing hydro
Unceveloped hydro feasibility
studies
Feasi~ility studies -Lignite-
fired trermal pJ 8nts
Site selection studies -Coal-
fired thermal plants
Site selection studies -
Lignite-fired plants
Feasibility studies and
preparation of Civil
Engineering Section of
Env5ronmental Report for
coal-fired pJants
Site selection study for
nuclear pJ ants
Site selection studies for
oil-fired and nuclear plants,
dam inspections and pumped-
storage hydro feasibility
studies
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
Size Ft...el Position
Varies N/A Lead
-
Varies N/A Lead
Varies N/A Lead
750 MW Lignite Support
each
500 MW Coal Support
850 M\'1 Coal Lead
each
1000 MW Nuc-Lead
each lear
Varies Varies Lead
Eba~co Services Incorporated, 1\ew York, NY; 1965-Present
o Senior Consulting Engineer, 1980-Present
o Consultinp Engineer, 1972-1980
o Principal Engineer, 1965-1972
Stone and Webster Cbrporation, Baston, Massachusetts; 1964-1965
o Engineer, l96a-l965
Ebasco International Corporation, New York, NY; 1951-1964
o Civil Hydraulic Enaineer 1951-1964
Francis L. Brown Company, 1\ew York, NY; 1950-1951
o Chief of Party-Surveyor
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ANELLO F. ~ONACO
EDUCATION
City College of N=w York -8CE-l950
City College of ~w York -Courses in advanced hydraulics and concrete resign
Columti a Uni versH y -Courses in advanced hydraulics
REGISTRATIONS
Professio~al Engineer -New York
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
ASCE -M::mber
!COLD -r-Aemter
MICHAEL PAVONE
Senior Engineer
EXPERIENCE SUMMARY
Registered Professional Engineer with over eight years experience in
geotechnical and structural engineering for various hydroelectric, fossil, and
nuclear power plants including embankment dams and waste containment
facilities.
Embankment dam experience includes all aspects from the analysis/design stage
through construction and including instrumentation. Analysis experience
consists of seepage studies for homogeneous embankments and sliding wedge and
slipcircle studies for various homogeneous and zoned embankment dCJTls. Also
included is the development of non-1 inear material properties for use in
state-of-the-art static and earthquake dam stabi 1 ity ana lyses. Oesi gn
experience includes drainage prov1s1ons, compaction requirements, erosion
protection, instrumentation and preparation of construction specifications.
Construction experience gained as an office-field liaison engineer for three
earth and rockfill dams. Responsibilities included the review and disposition
of all field design change requests pertaining to the dams, grout curtains and
instrumentation. Also included was the initiation of periodic design
modifications resulting from close monitoring of construct ion experiences and
difficulties. Performed rockfill compaction test sections. The liaison
functions required periodic interfacing and design defense with various
government regu 1 at i ng agencies. Operation a 1 experience inc 1 udes the review
and interpretation of dam instrumentation readings.
General power plant experience includes quality control supervision of
subsurface investigations, geologic mapping, seismic rock profiling and field
testing for the development of plant foundations and support systems.
Preparation of geologic profiles and field subsurface investigation data.
Selection of appropriate foundations. Performance of pile load tests and site
driving inspection. Preparation of specifications for site development work,
including clearing, grubbing, excavation, backfill, roads and railroads.
Determination of static and dynamic soi 1 strength parameters from laboratory
data to be used in various analyses. These included static and dynamic finite
element studies. liquefaction potential studies, bearing capacity, settlement,
earth pressure and stability analyses. Performance of static and
pseudo-static stability ana lyses of buildings, embankments and excavations,
including liquefaction studies. Complete plant settlement analysis for a
nuclear plant. Design of roads. Analysis and design of facilities for
docking, unloading and transporting heavy equipment. Analysis and desing of
circular, rectangular and cellular cofferdams. Initiation of a control
schedule for hydrotesting, initial oil filling and settlement monitoring of
floating roof and fixed roof fuel oil tanks. Supervision and preparation of
"Geology-Seismology" section of a Safety Analysis Report for a nuclear
station. Ground, structural and machine vibration studies for fossil fuel and
hydroelectric plants.
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MICHAEL PAVONE
REPRESENTATIVE EXPERIENCE
Client
Consumer Power Company
Project
Ludington Pumped
Storage Plant
Army Corps of Engineers Lower McClellan-Kerr
Navigation System -
Hydro Feasibility
Studies
Allegheny Power System Bath County
Size
1800 MW
2200 MW
Houston Lighting & Power Allens Creek Unit No. 1 1200 MW
Company
Florida Power & Light
Company
Louisiana Power & Light
Company
St. Lucie Unit
Nos. 1&2
Waterford Unit No. 3
1500 MW
1160 MW
Ca ro 1 ina Power g L i ght
Company
Shearon Harris Unit 3600 MW
Nos. 1-4
Iowa Public Service
Company
George Neal Unit No. 4 520 MW
Minnesota Power & Light
Company
Clay Boswell Unit No.4 500 MW
Houston Lighting & Power Freestone County Project
Company
General Public Utilities Seward No.7
Service Corp.
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
630 MW
Ebasco Services Incorporated, New York, N.Y., 1973-Present
o Senior Engineer, 1980-Present
o Engineer, 1978-1980
o Associate Engineer, 1977-1978
o Assistant Engineer, 1973-1977
Fuel Position
Hydro Support
Hydro
Hydro
Lead
Project
Review
Nuclear Support
Nuclear Support
Nuclear Support
Nuclear Support
Coal Support
Coal Support
Coal Support
Coal Support
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MICHAEL PAVONE
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY (Cont'd)
Port Authority of New York and New Jersey; 1972
o Field Technician
EDUCATION
Polytechnic Institute of New York -MS -1978
Manhattan college -BCE -1973
The University of Missouri -Special Course on Embankment Dams-1980
REGISTRATIONS
Professional Engineer-New York
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
International Society for Soil Mechanics and Foundations Engineering
TECHNICAL PAPERS
Foundation Movements -Prediction and Performance -Paper presented at the
X'th International Conference for Soil Mechanics and Foundations Engineering.
A. WAYNE PIETZ
Senior Civi 1 Engineer
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SUMMARY OF EXPERIENCE (Since 1974)
Total experience-Seven years experience in all phases of development
of hydroelectric and water resources projects including reconnaissance
and siting studies, feasibility studies, permitting and licensing
requirements, design and construction.
Professional Affiliations-Registered Professional Engineer in States
of Washington and Florida
American Society of Civil Engineers
Tau Bet a Pi
Education -BS, University of Washington, 1974-Civil Engineering
(Honors)
REPRESENTATIVE EBASCO PROJECT EXPERIENCE (Since 1981)
Senior Civil Engineer. Lead responsibility for civil aspects of Small
Hydropower Inventory and Reconnaissance Study for Northeast and
Southcentral Alaska, conducted for the Alaska District, Corps of
Engineers. This study involves performing an initial screening of
potential hydropower sites followed by more detailed studies of project
layouts, construction costs, and economic development potential. Other
responsibilities include technical aspects of evaluation of
hydroelectric potential at various sites in Washington.
PRIOR EXPERIENCE (7 years)
R. W. Beck and Associates
Supervising Engineer
Project Manager of feasibility assessment studies of hydroelectric
projects at existing dams in Kansas {14.8 MW), Ohio (400 kW) and
Florida (11.9 MW). Responsibilities included supervision of
preparation of pre-design layouts, hydrological analysis, power output
studies, assessment of environmental impact, preparation of cost
estimates and determination of economic feasibility. Served as project
manager for preparation of FERC license application for hydroelectric
project in Florida, where responsibilities included preparation of all
license exhibits and coordination of all field work and meetings with
state and federal agencies. Also served as project manager on
reconnaissance studies and preparation of FERC preliminary permit
applications for fourteen hydroelectric projects located in North
Carolina, Illinois, and Kansas (total installed capacity= 92 MW}.
A. WAYNE PIETZ (Continued)
R. W. Beck and Associates
Senior Engineer
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Supervised preparation of preliminary and final design and construction
contract documents for salmon rearing facility in Washington (major
project features included concrete gravity dam, removable fish screens,
and access road). Responsibilties also included coordination of field
foundation investigations during design stage, and all construction
phase engineering. Position also included overall responsibility for
preparation of a FERC license application for a 30 MW hydroelectric
project in Vermont.
R. W. Beck and Associates
Engineer
Performed feasibility assessment study for a 400 MW hydroelectric
project in California consisting of 2 concrete dams, one embankment
dam, and two powerhouses. Duties included preparation of conceptual
layouts of project features, quantity take-offs and cost estimating,
analysis of basin hydrology, performance of power output and reservoir
operation studies, and performance of economic analysis. Other
responsibilties included participation in development of a
computer-directed real-time monitoring and control system for the
operation of seven existing hydroelectric projects on the mid-Columbia
River in Washigton, extending from Grand Coulee downstream to Priest
Rapids. Additional activities included participation in reconnaissance
and feasibility level evaluation of hydroelectric potential at several
sites in Southeast Alaska.
R.W. Beck and Associates
Assistant Engineer
Performed preliminary and final design and prepared construction
contract drawings for 2 MW hydroelectric power plant and spillway
channel in southeast Alaska. Evaluated spillway adequacy pursuant to
FERC safety requirements of hydroelectric projects in Alaska, including
development of spillway design floods. Developed computer programs for
various types of hydrologic and hydraulic analyses.
Publications
Pietz, A. Wayne and J.V. Williamson. April 1980. Feasibility of Five
Low-Head Hydroelectric Projects. ASCE Journal of Energy.
Presented at 1979 ASCE Spring Convention, Boston.
PETER C RICHIE
Manager of Regulatory Affairs
SU~lMARY OF EXPERIENCE (Since 1976)
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Total Experience -Four years experience superv1s1ng and coordinating
air, wastewater and solid waste pollution control regulatory staff.
Professional Affiliations-Passaic River Coalition, Board of Advisors
Water Resource Association
National Wildlife Federation
Environmental Policy Center
New Jersey Northeast 208 Technical Adivsory
Committee
American Bar Association/Natural Resources
Division
Education -Indiana University School of Law,
Doctor of Jurisprudence -1974
BA, Indiana University, 1971-Zoology, Chemistry
REPRESENTATIVE ENVIROSPHERE EXPERIENCE (Since 1977)
Manager of Regulatory Affairs
Duties include: supervising staff support group to a division of air,
wastewater, and solid waste pollution control engineers; review of total
Federal and State environmental licensing requirements associated with
planning, construction, and operation of coal-fired powerplants,
coal-gasification facilities and other industrial processes for permit
application preparation, environmental reports and licensing support
documentation; reviewing, assessing, and preparing detailed comments in
response to proposed legislation and proposed regulations pursuant to the
Clean Water Act of 1977, Clean Air Act Amendments of 1977, and the
Resource Conservation and Recovery Act of 1976; identification of new and
evolving regulatory activities applicable to specific facilities and
development of alternative strategies to satisfy the new requirements in
an econornic and timely manner; developing and organizing the Edison
Electric Institute/Envirosphere Second Annual Conference on Environmental
Licensing and Regulatory Requirements Affecting the Electric Utility
Industry; supervising .the publication of an "Envirosphere Regulatory
Report" on a monthly basis presenting highlights and critical assessments
of Fe:deral and State regulatory developments and their effect on industry.
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PETER C RICHIE (Continued)
PRIOR EXPERIENCE
Passaic River Coalition
Direc~or of Environmental Affairs (1 year)
Responsible for the review of Federal and State water resource
development regulatory affairs as they affected an 8-county urban
watershed in northern New Jersey. Conducted environmental assessments
for Section 201 Facility Plans, Section 208 Areawide Water Quality
Management Studies, and participated in the development of rules and
regulations under the Water Pollution Control Act of New Jersey. Also
participated in a regulatory and scientific interdisciplinary module
under funding provided by the United States Department of Health,
ucation, and t~elfare for use in demonstrations to public.
Pu D 1 i cat ions
Richie, P C 1978. Study presenting air and water regulatory requirements
applicable to a coal-fired generating unit located in Saskatchewan,
Canada or Montana, USA, June.
Richie, P C 1978. The New Clean Water Act and Environmental Protection
Agency Implementation, June.
Richie, P C 1978. Federal environmental policy and its effect on the
electric utility industry. April.
Richie, PC 1978. Environmental licensing plan for Synthesis Gas
Demonstration Plant Program, March.
Richie, P C 1978. Houston Light and Power Company Lignite Project
Environmental Licensing Strategy, February.
Richie, P C 1977. Study presenting Federal and State licensing
requirements affecting coal-fired electric generating units, December.
Richie, P C 1977. Energy and Environmental policies and their effect on
the electric utility industry, October.
Richie, P C 1977. Existing and evolving trends in power plant siting and
licensing, October.
Richie, P C 1977. Envirosphere Regulatory Report-Clean Air Act
~nendments, October.
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PETER C RICHIE (Continued)
Richie, P C 1979. Comprehensive coal-fired plant licensing strategy in
California, April.
Richie, PC 1979. Centrifuge plant: environmental licensing/regulatory
frame.\vork document, March.
Richie, P C 1979.
decommissioning:
Nuclear Facilities decontamination and
environmental regulatory evaluation, September.
Richie, P C 1979. BASF Wyandotte Corporation: Geisman Cogeneration
Plant Study -Licensing Review.
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LOUIS A. RODRIGUEZ
Principal Engineer
SUMMARY OF EXPERIENCE (Since 1964)
Total Experience -More than fourteen years experience covering
consulting, planning, and engineering of power generating projects.
Professional Affiliations-Registered Professional Engineer in the
State of New York
Member -Dynamics System Performance
Subcommittee, IEEE Power Engineering
Society
Education-BEE-City College of the University of New York -1971
AAS in Applied Science-New York City Community College-
1968
Consultant
Other Courses
Company sponsored courses in Power Systems Analysis at
American Electric Power and Con Edison
EBASCO EXPERIENCE (Since 1974)
Electrical Consulting Department of power systems studies such as load
flow, short-circuit, voltage, power exchange, steady-state, and
transient analysis, etc.
Project Engineer
Generation planning studies performed for Electrolina, Power Company of
Lima, Peru. Studies consisted of determining the optimum generation
expansion program for the 1982-1990 period that satsified the load and
energy forecasts of the company. Considering that it is a hydro-
electric system, specific requirements were to determine amount of
additional thermal generating capability to their system.
Responsible for the development of engineering and design documents in
sufficient detail to allow Empresa Minera del Centro del Peru,
Centromin-Peru, to issue requests for bids on a Turn Key basis. The
assignment included the engineering and design of two 220/50 kV
substations, 23 km of 202 kV transmission line, 15 km of 50 kV
transmission lines, and miscellaneous 2.4 kV subtransmission lines.
Also included were modifications to existing substations whose breaker
rating capability exceeded new system fault duty contributions. As
part of the scope of the work, specifications and drawings were
developed for the installation of a dispatch center and microwave, VHF,
and/or power line carrier communication systems. System design
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LOUIS A. RODRIGUEZ
criteria, review of current practices, and system studies were
performed as part of this assignment. Electrical, civil, structural,
cost estimating, and architectural disciplines were under the Project
Engineer's direction.
Assignment included the analyses of various alternative generation
installation schedules to the year 2000 for the electric system of
Puerto Rico Water Resources Company of Puerto Rico. Optimum generating
unit size additions were determined based on unit reliability, cost,
operation, and maintenance charges consistent with providing adequate
lod and energy supply to customers. As part of the scope of work, the
cost of a major generating capacity outage upon the general public of
Puerto Rico was determined.
Study to determine the optimum generating unit size from the technical
and economic points of view for the electrical power system of General
Public Utilities. This study considered the impact upon the power
system of reliability, unit size, capital costs, annual operation, and
maintenance charges for each unit as part of vat·ious alternative
generation installation programs.
Assignments included long-range planning studies for the electrical
systems of Honduras and Nicaragua, both as independent and as
interconnected systems, including a portion of Guatemala. The studies
included comparative analyses of numerous alternative hydroelectric and
thermal generation installation programs and associated transmission
networks for the purpose of identifying the optimum program to supply
forecast loads while satisfying reliability constraints as the least
cost. The studies included analysis of sensitivity to changes in costs
of fuels and money.
Review and recommendations for restructuring and existing inter-
connection agreement between three Venezuelan utilities to facilitate
adjustment to changing conditions of intercompany power transfer, to
introduce an approved method for determining and allocating generating
capacity requirements and to provide for a more equitable distribution
of savings due to the interconnection.
Degraded electrical supply network study for General Atomic High
Temperature gas cooled reactor. Study included determination of plant
response to steady-state and transient changes in voltages and/or
frequency conditions.
Study to determine the capability of the auxiliary systems of Boiling
and Pressurized Water Reactor nuclear plants to support the generation
of electrical power under various postulated power system disturbances.
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LOUIS A. RODRIGUEZ
PRIOR EXPERIENCE (10 years)
Consolidated Edison Company of New York, System Planning Department;
Planning Engineer (4 years)
Responsibilities included short-and long-range planning of additional
transmission facilities required to maintain adequate service to Con
Edison's customers.
Performed and analyzed load flow and short-circuit studies to determine
feasibility and ease of implementation of various transmission and
generation schemes.
Determined present and future system capability to transfer power from
or to interconnecting companies to establish maximum limits.
Reviewed transmission facilities to determine reliability of the 345 kV
and 138 kV overhead and underground systems. Prepared load growth
projections and economic generation dispatch schedules.
American Electric Power Services, Corp. (AEP), Transmission Planning
Section; Senior Technical Assistant (3 years)
Conducted research and development for planning the future transmission
requirements to bring full power supply into the major load areas of
the AEP system. Performed studies such as load flow, short-circuit
studies, and stability analysis of the 765 kV, 345 kV, and 138 kV
transmission systems.
Sterling Transformer Corp., Electrical Engineering Department;
Junior Electrical Engineer (3 years)
Responsibilties included electrical and mechanical design and testing
of transformers, power supplies, and filters.
Quality Assurance Supervisor and Chief Technician. Department was
responsible for electrical and mechanical testng and quality assurance
of all equipment. Insured that all components conformed with
contractual requirements and military specifications.
Publications
Simplified Method to Calculate Recovery Voltage Across ar Open Switch.
Transmission and Distribution -November 1972.
HTGR Performance Under Adverse Network Conditions. IEEE Paper
presented at the 1976 Winter Power Meetring.
The Honduran Electric Power System for the Eighties, Part One and Two.
IEEE Paper presented at the Canadian Communications and Power
Conference. October 178 in Montreal, Canada.
DONN RUOTOLO
Manager of Projects
EXPERIENCE SUMMARY
More than thirty-three years of experience
engineering, estimating, consulting, management
hydroelectric, nuclear and industrial projects.
in design, construction,
and planning of fossil,
REPRESENTATIVE EXPERIENCE
Client
General Public Utilities Service
Corporation
Houston Lighting & Power Company
Comision Federal de Electricidad
Fossil
Project
Seward Unit No. 7 -625 MW
Freestone Unit Nos. 1 & 2 -750 MW
Parish Unit No. 7 -575 MW
Nuclear
Laguna Verde Unit Nos. 1 & 2 -
635 MW (BWR)
Washington Public Power Supply System WPPSS Unit Nos. 3 & 5 -1200 MP
(PWR)
Consumers Power Company & Detroit
Edison
Allegheny Power Service Company
El Dorado County Water Agency .
& El Dorado Irrigation District
Potomac Electric Power Company
Hydroelectric
Ludington Pumped Storage Proyect -
1872 MW
Davis Power Project -1000 MW
Pumped Storage
Upper Mountain Project-South Fork
American River-110 MW
Nuclear
Douglas Point Unit Nos. 1 & 2 -1100
BWR
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
Ebasco Services Incorporated, New York, NY; 1947 -Present
o Manager of Projects -1980 -Present
o Director of Planning of Planning Department of Operations Planning &
Control, 1977-1980
Supervised Planning Department which is responsible for prelimin~ry
planning and scheduling of fossil, nuclear, hydroelectric and spec1al
projects. Maintained surveillance, troubleshooting and auditing of
ongoing projcts. Established policies and procedures to insure
compatibility of budgets and schedules at all phases of engineering
and construction. Analyzed productivity and control systems on
Ebasco and other similar projects to improve planning, scheduling and
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EMPLOYMENT HISTORY (Cont'd)
cost/schedule control functions. Presented technical seminar to
Northern China Electricity Board engineers in Beising, PRC, on project
planning and cost/schedule controls.
o Project Manager, 1970-1977
Responsible for planning, directing, coordinating, controlling and
evaluating the Company's activities on the 1872 Ludington Pumped
Storage Project in Michigan, the largest of its kind in the world.
Previously occupied a similar position on a 1000 MW pumped storage
project in West Virginia. Preliminary operations included feasibility
studies of underground vs. surface powerhouse and flow lines,
preparation of FPC exhibits, extensive site exploration, design of
storage facilities, studies of start-up methods, optimization of
hydraulic equipment and preparation of specifications for major
equipment. Conducted prequali fication investigations of fore1gn
sources of hydroelectric equipment including site investigations of
manufacturing and laboratory facilities in Japan and Europe. Evaluated
proposals for pump-turbines before suspension of activities pending
affirmative action on the FPC application. Supervised preparation of
estimates, economic studies and cash flows. Testified before FPC in
support of license application.
o Assistant Project Manager
Responsible for planning, directing and coordinating department of CPfvl
Schedule, and preparation of project outline, project plan and
estimates on Douglas Point Nuclear Generating Plant.
o Manager Construction Planning, Construction Department, 1969-1970
Responsible for planning field organizations, construction schedules,
construction equipment and facilities for potential nuclear, hydro and
fossil-fueled generating units in preliminary phases. Assisted in
special problems associated with scheduling and construction.
Responsible for coordinating between Construction and Estimating
Departments on all types of estimates and Business Development
Department on new business proposals.
o Civil Engineer-Consulting Department, 1965-1969
Responsible for preparation of feasibility study of the South Fork
American River Basin in El Dorado County, California, involving 12
dams, 6 power plants, 2 pumping stations, 19 miles of tunnels and 18
miles of pipe conduits over 8 feet in diameter. Field work on
reconnaissance of sites, collection of pertinent data, and discussio~s
with many Federal, State and local agencies involved in hydroelectnc
developments.
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EMPLOYMENT HISTORY (Cont'd)
On six dams on Madison and Missouri Rivers in Montana made inspection
and prepared report to meet requirements of FPC Safety Regulations; two
concrete gravity, one concrete arch, one earthfill and two timber crib
dams. in severe earthquake zones. Recommendations for remedial work
were implemented, including post tensioning to improve·stability of one
dam.
Made site reconnaissance and engineering feasibility study of a port
and highway development in Ecuador, S.A.
o Supervising Engineer-Estimating Department, 1955-1965
In charge of estimating costs of civil engineering features of nuclear,
steam and hydroelectric stations and industrial plants.
In preparation of competitive bids for turnkey projects, performed site
reconnaissance and assisted in selection of most attractive layouts and
designs. Assisted Construction &nd Engineering Departments in
negotiations with contractors. Priced contract proposals far use in
evaluation of bids. Reconnoitered potential hydroelectric sites on the
Euphrates River in Turkey from its headwaters to the Syrian border, and
one site on the Sariyar River. Investigated for facilities at Istanbul
and Iskenderun and performed detailed route reconnaissance to the
site. Collected data on Turkish industrial capabilities, labor
conditions, import restrictions, and construction costs, to select the
most economical type and size of the dams for the Keban HED (680 foot
high rockfill) with two 50 feet x 2300 feet long concrete-lined tunnels
and Gokcekaya HED (500 foot high arch) with a 32 foot x 1400 foot long
concrete-lined diversion tunnel. Analyzed construction plant and
prepared list and specifications far construction equipment. Assisted
successful negotiations with AID and World Bank officials for loans to
finance these projects.
Made reconnaissance and site studies of potential thermal electric
station sites in the Istanbul area of Turkey.
Supervised estimates and/or cost control for the following
hydroelectric projects:
Yuba Bear River Development -five dams up to 270 feet high, two
power plants 61 MW, 10-foot horseshoe tunnels 11,000 feet long.
Upper Smith Mountain Pumped Storage Project 170 MW; Yards Creek
Pumped Storage Project -330 MW -780 foot head, power tunnel, 20
feet x 1500 feet in New Jersey.
Noxon Rapids HED -400 MW concrete gravity dam 270 feet high,
earthfill dikes in Montana.
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EMPLOYMENT HISTORY (Cont'd)
North Fork HED -50 ~IW, 205 foot high arch dam -Oregon.
Faraday HED-25 MW, 22 foot horseshoe tunnel, 2600 feet long-Oregon.
Pelton HED -120 MW, 205 foot high arch dam -Oregon.
Piexoto HED -460 MW in three stages -Brazil.
Feasibility studies for hydroelectric plants on the Columbia, Snake, Ohio
and Susquehanna Rivers.
440 MW BWR Nuclear Power Plant. Made reconnaissance of site, port
facilities and access routes in Northern Spain. Collected cost data
and negotiated with contractors which contributed to preparation of
successful competitive bid for the BWR nuclear station. Evaluated
economics of transporting 330 ton reactor vessel from port to site for
comparison with cost of field fabrication.
Construction and Engineering Departments.
Texas: Construction Engineer. Conversion of multi-unit gas-fired
steam electric station circulating water system from cooling towers
to a cooling pond.
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North Carolina: Structural Engineer. Alterations to 850,000 lb/hr
steam generator structure.
Pennsylvania: Field Engineer. Construction of 66,000 kW anthracite
coal-fired steam electric station extension.
North Carolina: Office and Cost Engineer. Construction of
coal-fired 66,000 kW steam electric station extension.
New York Office: Designer in Architectural-Structural Division.
Texas: Office Engineer. Construction of two-unit gas/oil-fired
26,000 kW steam electric station.
New York Office: Designer in Architectural-Structural Division.
EDUCATION
Yale University, Bachelor of Engineering in Civil Engineering -1947
AMA Management Courses
REGISTRATIONS
Registered Professional Engineer in States of California, Michigan and New York
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PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
Fellow, American Society of Civil Engineers
U.S. Army Reserve, Lt Colonel Corps of Engineers (Ret.)
Member, Society of American Military Engineers
TECHNICAL PAPERS
American Power Conference -1973 -System & Project Planning
Electric Light & Power -8/73 -Long-Term Planning; New Rules for a New
Ballgame.
Civil Engineering Magazine -6/73 -Ludington Pumped Storage Project wins 1973
Outstanding CE Achievement Award.
6th Internet Congress -1979 -West Germany -Project Measurement on
Construction of Large Electric Generating Stations.
STEPHEN 0. SIMMONS
Project Manager
SUMMARY OF EXPERIENCE (Since 1968)
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Total Experience -Thirteen years experience coordinating and preparing
energy project license application documents, recreation resources, and
land use studies. Currently manager of projects responsible for
supervising the energy and resource planning staff at the Envirosphere
NW office.
Professional Affiliations -Society of American Foresters
Education -University of Alaska, 1977 -Field Studies in Alaskan
Ecological Systems
BS, University of Michigan, 1969-Forestry, Outdoor
Recreation
BS, University of Michigan, 1967 -Natural Resources
REPRESENTATIVE ENVIROSPHERE PROJECT EXPERIENCE (Since 1979)
Manager of Energy and Resources Planninq, Bellevue Office
Project Manager for Ebasco work effort on Railbelt Electrical Power
Alternatives Studies. Overall responsibility for the study of 15
different energy generation and load management options. As Manager of
Energy and Resources Planning, responsible for staff which plans and
develops licensing strategies, and evaluates the environmental
implications of energy technologies including hydroelectric, coal
fired, combustion turbines, biomass, and other advanced systems such as
solar and wind energy conversion systems.
Project Manager for studies of the hydroelectric development potential
at 36 isolated communities in the Aleutian Islands, Kodiak Island, and
Alaska Peninsula. Project Manager for hydroelectric studies at 67
communities in Northeast and Southcentral Alaska. Studied the
regulatory implications of the Power Plant and Industrial Fuel Use Act
to advise Pacific Power and Light on possibility of addinq combustion
turbine generators for peak and intermediate loads. Overall
responsibility for the study of the economic feasibility of wood-fired
regeneration project in Wyoming. Project manager for studies in the
Philippines. Project Manager for the study of this socioeconomical
impacts of work force relocations in Montana.
STEPHEN 0. SIMMONS (Continued)
PRIOR EXPERIENCE {11 years)
Harza Engineering Company (11 years)
Environmental Engineering Branch
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Acting Project Manager for the Kootenai River Hydroelectric Project,
Montana. Responsibilities included preparation of a Federal Energy
Regulatory Commission License Application. Coordinated preparation of
License Application documents, organized, and conducted meetings with
state and federal resources management agencies, provided public
coordination, and responsed to public inquiries.
Prepared plans and specifications for the reclamation of four million
cubic yard rock disposal site for the Metropolitan Sanitary District.
Reclamation plans included contouring of material to develop a winter
sports area in the heavily used Linne Woods area of the Cook County
Forest Preserve District. Plans and specifications of all construction
and landscaping were prepared.
Studied the potential for recreation development for proposed
reservoirs on the Uribante and Caparo Rivers in Venezuela. Study
objectives included analyses of potential markets for project
recreational users.
Presented expert testimony before the Federal Energy Regulatory
Commission on the Bath County~ Virginia, Pumped-Storage Project with
respect to FERC Exhibit R. Testimony included comments on on land use,
recreation facilities to be provided by the applicant, potential use of
such facilities and the impact of the project on state and federal
facilities surrounding the project. Prepared plans and specifications
for recreation and visitor information facilities.
Studied potential uses of waters of five major river systems in North
Dakota which wil 1 receive return flows from the Garrison Diversion Unit
irrigation project. Evaluations of secondary uses were made for
municipal and industrial water supply, fish, and wildlife management,
agricultural purposes and recreation.
Developed remedial measures to ease visual and aesthetic impacts of dam
and levee construction associated with the Souris River Flood Control
Project near Minot, North Dakota.
Prepared an evaluation of potential visitor center sites and developed
a design memorandum for Lock and Dam No. 1 on the Mississippi River in
Minneapolis, Minnesota. Assessed viewing potentials at visitor center
sits using U.S. Forest Service techniques for visual impact analysis.
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STEPHEN 0. SIMMONS (Continued}
Prepared a evaluation of potential visitor center sites and developed a
design memorandum for Lock Dam No. 1 on the Mississippi River in
Minneapolis, Minnesota. Assessed viewing potentials at visitor center
sites using U.S. Forest Service techniques for visual impact analysis.
Prepared a recreation development and reforestation plan as part of a
design memorandum and contract documents for the proposed Corps of
Engineers Calion Lock and Dam in Arkansas.
Project Manager for the LaSalle and Braidwood Power Station Cooling
Lake recreation plans. Responsible for the study of the recreation
potential of each cooling lake and design and contract document phases
for the LaSalle Cooling Lake.
Developed the detailed plan for recreation development at the Bath
County 2100 MW Pumped-Storage project. Major plan elements included a
visitor center and water-based and water-oriented facilities located on
ponds which are to serve as borrow areas for material to be placed in
the earthfill dam. Also responsible for a visual impact study of
project roads for the determination of aesthetic impact to users of
surrounding national forest lands.
Studies and recreation development potential of land and waterfront
resources including conceptual layouts and benefit and cost estimates
for the Buffalo Metropolitan Study.
Assistant Project Manager for the Stony Creek Pumped-Storage project.
Responsible for the study of the project's terrestrial environment.
Study components included: (1) the project's preconstruction
environment, (2) the projected environmental impact as a result of site
preparation and plant construction and {3) the projected long-term
environmental effect of plant operation.
Evaluated natural lakes and proposed reservoir sites in the St.
Lawrence Basin, New York, for their physical quality and for
water-based recreation.
Participated in the analysis of land use practices including
agriculture, forestry, recreation, and settlements as they relate to
water quality for the Blue Mountian Water Supply project in Kingston,
Jamaica.
Conducted a reconnaissance to determine the environmental effects of
stack emissions from Commonswealth Edison's coal-fired electric
generating station in Central Illinois and participated in a study of
the aquatic environment of the stations' cooling lake.
DON K. SMITH
Mechanical Consulting Engineer
EXPERIENCE SUMMARY
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Reg~ster~d Professional Engineer with over 33 years of mechanical
eng1neer1ng experience, including 25 years in the design and inspection
of hydromechanical equipment and in the planning, design, and
construction phases of hydroelectric and water resources projects.
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
R. W. Beck and Associates, Seattle office, Washington: 1971-1981
Responsible for conducting reconnaissance, feasibility, licensing, and
design phases of development for numerous hydroelectric and water
resources projects. Served as project manager for feasibility level
studies for the Kennebec River Project (68 MW) in Maine and feasibility
and FERC licensing studies for the Black River Hydroelectric Project
(30 MW) in Vermont. Responsibilities included supervision of
preparation of predesign layouts, hydrological analysis, power output
studies, assessment of environmental impact, preparation of cost
estimates and determination of economic feasibility. Served as project
manager during the permitting and design phases of the Spinney Mountain
Dam and Reservoir Project in Colorado (currently under construction)
which includes a 2,100,000 cubic yard embankment dam.
As chief mechanical engineer, he had overall responsibility for
designing and specifying all hydromechanical equipment including
emergency and service gates, outlet valves, turbines, governors, and
turbine shutoff valves. Representative projects include the Green Lake
Hydroelectric Project, Alaska (16.5 MW), Swan Lake Hydroelectric
Project, Alaska (22 MW), Lake Silvis Hydroelectric Project
Rehabilitation, Alaska (2.1 MW), Snowden Hydroelectric Project,
Virginia (7 MW), James River Hydroelectric Project, Virginia (26 MW),
Antilon Lake Pumped Storage Project, Washington (2,000 MW), and other
major projects. Also performed FERC safety inspections for large hydro
generating plants in the Northwest. Other experience includes serving
as project engineer on Methow River Flood Plain Information Study,
Washington, the Lake Washington Ship Canal Fish Ladder (design and
specifications), and siting studies for nuclear and hydroelectric
projects in the northwest and eastern states.
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DON K. SMITH (Continued)
Tipton and Kalmback, Inc., Denver office, Colorado: 1957-1971
Designed and prepared specifications for much of the hydromachinery for
Williams Fork Dam and Powerplant, Roberts Tunnel, and Dillon Dam; which
were designed and constructed for the Denver Water Board. Other
experience on these projects included bid evaluation, procurement
recommendations and administration, and approval of manufacturer's
drawings. Inspection of the equipment for conformity to the
specifications, and consultation with the contractors and client
concerning installation and operation was also a responsibility.
On the Cumbaya Project in Ecuador, was responsible for the design of
the gates and hoists, preparation of specifications for the gates, bid
evaluation, approval of manufacturer's drawings, and supervision of the
procurement and delivery of the gates. Also prepared the specifica-
tions for the turbines, governors, pumps, air compressors, and other
equipment required in this hydroelectric plant, evaluated bids,
approved manufacturer's drawings and supervised its procurement.
Responsible for similar items on the Bocono Project in Venezuela and
the Link Canals project in West Pakistan.
Was project engineer on the Groundwater and Reclamation Program in West
Pakistan, which involved the construction of several thousand
irrigation wells to drain and reclaim waterlogged land. This included
supervision of design, writing specifications, and procurement of the
materials and equipment required for the project.
Rocky Mountain Arsenal, Denver, Colorado: 1955-1957
Was mechanical engineer in charge of all plant utilities and services
and responsible for the operation and maintenance of the process
heating, cooling, and compressed air systems required by the entire
plant.
Responsibilities consisted of reviewing desiqns, overseeing
construction, testing equipment, and operating systems at a new
chemical munitions plant. Evaluated the equipment and, when necessary,
redesigned and modified it to meet the plant requirements.
Gates Rubber Company, Denver, Colorado: 1949-1952
Was a product application engineer whose assignments involved new or
unusual applications in mechanical power transmission as applied to
belts of all types. Applications included high speed, variable speed,
and high horsepower outside the usual range of experience.
DON K. SMITH (Continued)
EDUCATION
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Colorado University-BS, Mechanical Engineering-1949
Graduate Courses -Mechanical Engineering -1950-1953
REGISTRATIONS
Registered Professional Engineer in Colorado, Washington, Alaska,
Virginia, and Maine.
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
Honorary Engineering Fraternities-Tau Beta Pi, Pi Tau Sigma, and
Sigma Tau
TECHNICAL PUBLICATIONS
11 Fiberglass Plastic Casing Overcomes Corrosion Problem in Water Wells
in West Pakistan .. , Transactions of the Society of Mininq Engineers of
AIME, March 1969.
11 Experience with Fiberglass Tubewell Casing .. prepared for the 8th
Congress on Irrigation and Drainage of the International Commission on
Irrigation and Drainage, May 1972.
11 Selection of Hydro-Turbine Machinery for the Green Lake Hydroelectric
Project .. (with W. T. Cornwell), The Winter Annual Meeting of the ASME,
November 1980.
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JAN IS STRAUBERGS
Senior Principal Engineer
EXPERIENCE SUMMARY
Registered Professional Enqineer with over twenty-four years experience
in hydraulic and structural analysis and design of various electric
generating projects -both hydroelectric, fossil, and nu~lear.
Recently Project Engineer and Assistant Project Manager on evaluation
of selected aspects of the 2100 MW Bath County pumped-storage project,
currently under construction. Responsible for the hydroelectric
engineering input on a 400 MW pumped-storage feasibility study and on a
small hydro prefeasibility study in Alaska. Project Engineer for the
Noxon Rapids fifth unit addition that added 120 MW to an existing
powerhouse. Professional experience includes 20 years on all aspects
of hydroelectric engineering, such as hydrology and hydraulics,
including model testing, foundation exploration and design, dams,
instrumentation, bridges, wastewater treatment, hydraulic structures
and powerhouses, as well as generating equipment.
REPRESENTATIVE EBASCO EXPERIENCE
A -DESIGN ENGINEERING
Hydroe lee tri c
Client
A 11 egheny Power and Light Company
Devlet Su Isleri, Turkey
Oevlet Su Isleri, Turkey
Pacific Power and Light Company
The Washington Water Power Company
Project
Davis Pumped Storage Project-4x250 MW
Gokcekaya HEP-3x100 MW
Keban HEP-4x160 MW
Yale HEP Extension Study-4x120 MW
Noxon Rapids Units No. 5-120 MW
Fossil
Arizona Power and Light Company
Pacific Power and Light Company
Companhia de Eletricidade de
Manaus, Brazil
Centrais Eletricas Brasileirias,SA
Houston Lighting and Power Company
Chell a Unit No. 4 -350 MW
Dave Johnston Unit No. 4-350 MW
Manus Unit Nos. 3 and 4 -2x50 fvlW
Recife-6x25 MW gas turbines
Salvador-6x20 MW gas turbine barge
Cedar Bayou, Greens Bayou and
T.H. Wharton Fuel Oil Conversion
Portland General Electric Company Bethel-2x50 MW, Harborton-
4x50 MW gas turbines and Beaver-
450 MW combined cycle
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REPRESENTATIVE EBASCO EXPERIENCE (Cont'd)
Carolina Power and Light Company
Florida Power and Light Company
Nuclear
H.B. Robinson Unit No. 2-700 MW
St. Lucie Unit No. 2-890 MW
Miscellaneous
Centromin, Peru
Princeton University
La Oroya-Pachachacha Transmission
Line and Substations
Tokamak Fusion Test Reactor
B -CONSULTING ENGINEERING
Puget Sound Power and Light
Company
U.S. Corps of Engineers,
A 1 ask a Oi strict
Allegheny Power Service
Corporation
Utah Pmver and Light Company
U.S. Corps of Engineers, Alaska
The washington Water Power
Company
Montana Power Company
Studies
Small Hydro/
Reconnaissance
NE and SC Alaska Small Hydro
Reconnaissance
2100 MW Pumped Storage/
Engineering and Construction
Feasibility Review
400 MW Pumped Storage
Feasibility
Alaska Peninsula and Aleutian Small
Hydro Reconnaissance
240 MW Prefeasibility
Small Hydro Prefeasibility
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
Ebasco Services Incorporated 196 Present
o Consulting Engineering (2 years)
Responsible for small hydro and pumped storage reconnaissance
and feasibility
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Project Engineer and Assistant Project Manager on review of
main civil, mechanical, electrical aspects of a 2100 MW
pumped-storage project currently under construction.
o Civil Engineer (13 years)
Project Engineer and Lead Civil Engineer. Responsible for all
technical aspects and also for engineering of civil and
mechanical items on a 120 MW hydro extension.
Lead Civil Engineer on various hydroelectric, fossil, and
transmission projects. Responsible for all civil aspects for
a 480 MW hydroelectric pumped-strage expansion and a 400 MW
location study, and for soils, foundations, tunnel, and dams
with associated spillway and outlet works on a 1000 MW pumped-
storage project.
Responsible for civil aspects of design during the
construction of a 300 MW hydroelectric project, including a
500 foot high double curvature arch dam.
Responsible for civil aspects on five fuel oil conversion and
fuel oil storage tank projects, on various gas turbine
projects, including a barge-based project involving piers and
mooring facilities and on transmission line projects.
Responsible for civil aspects of preparation of bid documents,
evaluation of bids, and subsequently of continuous review of
design during construction of 120 MW turnkey fossil project.
Assistant Lead Civil Engineer on a 640 MW hydroelectric
project involving a 700 foot high rockfill embankment.
Civil Engineer on various hydroelectric, fossil, and nuclear
jobs. Responsible for powerhouse and pump-turbines and
spherical valves on a 1000 MW pumped-storage project.
Responsible for soils and foundation including settlement
studies on various gas turbine and fuel tank projects.
Responsible for containment structure on a 700 MW nuclear
project.
Responsible for shielding concrete selection on a fusion
project.
Snmvy Mountains Hydroelectric Authority, Australia (1957-1967}
Different branches of Civil Engineering Design on hydroelectr1c
projects:
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o Project Engineer
Responsible for preparation of construction drawings, design
·report and for coordination with construction personnel on a
220 foot high earth and rockfill dam project.
b Lead Civil Engineer
Responsible for selection of type of dam and for a 120 foot
high penstock intake structure with six 18 foot diameter
penstock intakes and adjacent service spillway. Responsible
for circulating water intake structure, incorporating concrete
desanding and earth embankment desilting structures, for a
fossil project makeup system. Responsible for bridges on
various projects.
o Civi 1 Engineer
Responsible for design and layout and stress analysis on a 200
foot high arch d~m and of in situ stress in foundations; for
preparation of computer program for earth dam stability
analysis; and for cut-off in deep gravel foundations.
Carried out hydraulic model testing of movable bed erosion for
super-elevated spillways; earthquake design of gravity dams;
design of buildings, bridges, towers and footings and water
supply and sanitary works; various civil aspects of a 900 foot
head, 320 MW underground power station.
United States Bureau of Reclamation, 1960-1961
In-service training on design and construction of earth,
concrete gravity and arch dams. Hydraulic model testing.
Construction of a 700 foot high arch dam and a 400 foot high,
30 million cubic yard earthfill dam.
EDUCATION
Melbourne University, Australia, Bachelor of Civil Engineer-1956
University of New England, Australia, BA (Economics and Geography) -
1959
REGISTRATIONS
Registered Professional Engineer in the State of New York
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PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
Member-International Commission of Large Dams, American
Society for Civil Engineers and Association of Professional Engineers,
Austr a 1 ia
FOREIGN LANGUAGE SKILLS
From previous project experience in Peru and Brazil, full reading
knowledge and conversational ability in Spanish and Portugese. Reads
and speaks Turkish. Fluent in French and German. Complete mastery of
Swedish, having attended high school in Stockholm.,
EBASCO
RESUME-NORMAN R TILFORD
Consulting Engineering Geologist
SUMMARY OF EXPERIENCE (Since 1958)
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Total Experience-Twenty-one years experience in civil engineering projects, geological studies,
and research, including siting investigations and safety studies for nuclear plants.
Professional Affiliations-Member-Association of Engineering Geologists-
Vice Chairman of Carolinas Section
Geological Society of America
International Association of Engineering Geologists
Georgia Geological Society
Philippine Association of Geologists
U.S. Committee on Large Dams
N.C. Geological Society
Education-MS, Geology, Arizona State University-1966
BS, Geology, Arizona State University-1958 (With Distinction)
Licensed-Registered Professional Geologist in the States of Arizona, Idaho, California,
Georgia and Oregon
Registered Engineering Geologist in the States of California. Idaho and Oregon
REPRESENTATIVE EBASCO PROJECT EXPERI~NCE
National Power Corporation of
the Philippines
Comision Federal de Electricidad
Princeton Plasma Physics Lab.
ERDA
Carolina Power & Light Company
Houston Power & Light Company
Potomac Electric Power Co.
Washington Public Power Supply
System
Consumers Power Company
Nuclear
Philippine Nuclear Plant No. 1
Laguna Verde Unit Nos. 1 & 2
Tokamak Fusion Test Reactor
Shearon Harris
Aliens Creek
Douglas Point
WPPSS Unit Nos. 3 & 5
Enrico Fermi Unit No. 3
NORMAN R TILFORD
REPRESENTATIVE EBASCO PROJECT EXPERIENCE (Continued)
Niagara Mohawk Power Corp.
Pennsylvania Electric Co.
W.R. Grace Co. (ERDA)
Jacksonville Electric Authority
Houston Power & Light Company
Washington Water Power
Allegheny Power Service Corp.
Devlet Su lsleri
Devlet Su lsleri
Public Service of Greece
Centrais Electricas Brasileiras
Portland General Electric
Portland General Electric
Carolina Power & Light
Montana Power Company
Montana Power Company
Energy Development Corp.
Fossil
Lake Erie
Seward
Coal Gasification Plant
Clay County
Freestone County
Spokane
Hydroelectric
Davis Pumped Storage
Keban Dam
Gokcekaya Dam
Kastraki Reservoir
Peti Dam
Round Butte Dam (FPC Inspection)
Pelton Dam (FPC Inspection)
Walters Dam (FPC Inspection)
Morany Dam (FPC Inspection)
Madison Dam (FPC Inspection)
Coal Resources
Vanguard Mines
EBASCO EXPERIENCE (Since 1969)
Consulting Geologist
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In responsible charge of Earth Science aspects of Ebasco projects and proposals. Projects have
included coal-fired plant siting studies for British Columbia Hydro .. Minnesota Power & Light
Company and Houston Power & Light Company as well as a coal mine geotechnical study for
Energy Development Company which dealt with problems of groundwater seepage and fault
offsets of coal beds. Technically responsible for geology/seismology, siting and PSAR studies for
Philippines' Nuclear Reactor No.1 and specific geological hazards studies for Laguna Verde NPP.
Mexico. Consulting geologist on PSAR studies and preparation for PEPCO Douglas Pomt NPP,
Maryland: Washington Public Power System Satsop Nuclear Plant Nos. 3 and 5: Houston Power
and Light Nuclear Power Plant at Aliens Creek and Enrico Fermi Unit No.3 for CPC. During late
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NORMAN R TILFORD
EBASCO EXPERIENCE (Since 1969) (Continued)
1974 and early 1975, led an intensive investigation into the capability of a fault disclosed in
foundation excavation for the Shearon Harris Nuclear Plant for Carolina Power and
Light Company. Consulting geologist on dam inspection at the Peti Hydroelectric Project (Brazil)
for Centrais Electricas Brasileiras, S.A. Resident engineering geologist on Kebah Hydroelectric
Development (Turkey), Unit Nos. 1-4, 620 000 kW, including 680ft high rockfill dam, twin 51ft
diversion tunnels, 278ft high concrete gravity intake section, and 525 000 cfs concrete agee and
chutes spillway. In charge of all foundation treatment involving removal of 246 882 cum of poor
rock material from underground areas through 10596m of adits and shafts. Exploration required
93 537 m of cored borings. Large diameter borings for placement on concrete slurry totalled
14 288m. Groundwater was controlled by grouting, drainage, and lining of shafts and adits as
needed. When completed, 97 220 tons of grout solids had been injected beneath the dam to form a
cutoff of 354000m 2 which extended 165meters below the river channel.
Geotechnical studies for inspection of hydroelectric projects, as required by Federal Power
Commission regulation, performed for Carolina Power and Light Company. Geotechnical studies
for Pacific Power and Light Company and Public Power Corporation, Athens, Greece. Quarry
source investigations for Carolina Power and Light Company.
PRIOR EXPERIENCE (11 Years)
Philadelphia Port Corporation;
Resident Engineering Geologist (3 years)
For planning and construction of a seven berth marginal marine terminal. Site selection studies
encompassed environmental impact, foundation, conditions, and engineering economic
considerations. The terminal consisted of a permanent steel sheet cellular bulkhead, dredged land
filling, pile supported relieving platform, and abovegrade elements including cranes, paving, rail
facilities, and transit sheds.
Arizona State University (1 year)
Holder of Inspiration Copper Company Graduate Scholarship. Completed studies for Master of
Science Degree.
Harza Engineering Company, Chicago, Illinois;
Engineering Geologist (5 years)
Overseas projects in West Pakistan and Ethiopia involving groundwater development,
hydroelectric and irrigation planning and construction, and construction materials processing.
Projects included Mangla Dam, Tarbela Dam investigation, West Bank Indus Groundwater Project,
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NORMAN R TilFORD
PRIOR EXPERIENCE (11 years) (Continued)
Tanda Dam, Dhok Pathan Dam,Gomal River Scheme and Finchaa Hydroelectric Project. Contracts
Manager for the Central Quarrying Contract for the Indus Basin Scheme. In the United States,
acted as resident representative for the excavation and grouting of the Markland Powerhouse
foundation.
U.S. Arm)' Corp of Engineers, Los Angeles District;
Engineering Geologist (2 years}
Inspected foundation preparation and grouting treatment for Corps flood control projects and
explored for missile sites.
Participated as geologist in coal exploration at Eden Ridge, Oregon. Field geological mapping and
logging of exploratory boring led to detection of small scale faulting which suggested development
costs would be excessive for this low Btu deposit.
PUBliCATIONS
"Cavernous limestone as the foundation for a high dam, Keban, Turkey", 1971: Geological Society
of America Abstracts with Programs. Vol. 3, No.4, pp. 732-733.
"Unsatisfactory performance of dams due to inadequate geological investigation",
1974: International Congress of the International Association of Engineering Geology, 2nd,
Sao Paulo, Aug. 18-24, 1974; Proceedings. V. VI, pp.4.1-4.5
"Cost factors of seismic design for nuclear power plants", with J.J. Gilmore. 1976: Geological
Society of America Abstracts with Programs, Vol. 8, No.2, pp. 287-288.
"Seismic events at Keban Reservoir, Turkey", 1975: Association of Engineering Geologists. 18th
Annual Meeting, Lake Tahoe, Cal.. Nos. 2-8. 1975; Program and Abstracts, p. 48.
"Nuclear plant siting in volcanic terrain", 1976: Association of Engineering Geologists. 19th
Annual Meeting, Cherry Hill. New Jersey. Oct. 4-7. 1976; Program and Abstracts, p. 33.
"Keban Dam: preconstruction groundwater study-prediction to performance",
1976: Association of Engineering Geologists, 19th Annual Meeting, Cherry Hill, New Jersey,
Oct. 4-7, 1976; Program and Abstracts, p. 33.
"Alignment of grout drill holes", 1977: Association of Engineering Geologists. 20th Annual
Meeting, Seattle. Oct. 29-Nov. 5, 1977; Program and Abstracts. p. 36.
"Estimation of rain, typhoon, and volcanic activity in the Philippines", with J.J. Gilmore, I.N. Gupta.
and R.G. Westcott, 1976, in Proceedings of the Topical Meeting, Probabilistic Analysis of Nuclear
Reactor Safety, Vol. II: American Nuclear Society Publications, LaGrange Park, Ill.
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NORMAN R TILFORD
PUBLICATIONS (Continued)
"Nuclear plant siting and safety studies-costs and penalties", with P. Scheible, 1978: Association
of Engineering Geologists, 21st Annual Meeting, Hershey, Pa., Oct. 16-21, 1978; Program and
Abstracts, p. 38.
"Nuclear plant siting in volcanic terrains, an example from Luzon Island, Philippines", with
F.R. Snider. 1978: International Congress of the International Association of Engineering Geology,
3rd, Madrid, Sept. 4-8, 1978; Proceedings, Sec. II I, Vol. 2, pp. 211-223.
"Remote sensing for nuclear power plant siting, Bataan Peninsula, Republic of the Philippines",
with B.S. Siegal and F.R. Snider, 1978: Twelfth International Symposium on Remote Sensing of
Environment, Manila, April20-26, 1978; Proceedings (in press).
"Seismic risk study for a nuclear power plant site in the Philippines", with I. Gupta.
1978: Seismological Society of America. eastern Section, 50th Annual Meeting, Weston, Mass.,
Oct. 16-18. 1978; Program and Abstracts, p. 15.
FEI-FAN YEH
Consulting Chief Engineer
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SUMMARY OF EXPERIENCE (Since 1962)
Total Experience-Nineteen years in the field of Civil Engineering.
Experience included teaching, studies and projects pertaining to
surface and ground water hydrology, hydraulic power plant site
selection and development, water resources engineerng, dam failure
analyses, flood insurance studies, nuclear power plant safety analysis
reports, flood wave hazard analyses of potential landslides, hydraulic
design and technical specifications, probable maximum events,
sedimentation, and scour analysis, et al.
Education-BS, National Taiwan University, 1962 -Hydraulic Engineering
MS, Colorado State University, 1965-Agricultural
Engineering
PhD, Colorado State University, 1969-Civil Engineering
Professional Affiliations-Amercian Society of Civil Engineers
American Society for Engineering Education
The Society of Sigma XI
Standards Committee, American Nuclear
Society, (Working Groups ANS 2.8 and
ANS 2.13)
REPRESENTATIVE EBASCO PROJECT EXPERIENCE
Hydrologic studies for site investigations
Houston Lighting and Power Company
Potomac Electric Power Company
Washington Public Power Supply System
The Dayton Power and Light Company
Kansas Gas and Electric Company
PRIOR EXPERIENCE (12 years)
Tectra Tech Inc., Pasadena, California
Associate Director of Engineering and Manager
Water Resources Engineering and Systems Planning (5 years)
Responsible for hydrologic engineering studies, basin-wide dam failure
analyses, coastal flood insurance studies, unsteady 3-dimensional
stream flow studies, flood wave hazard analysis of potential
landslides, consultation on flood control studies, design, technical
specifications and contractual documents for international competitive
bidding. These responsibilities were exercised for a variety of
clients including the governments of the USA and the Philippines, Puget
Sound Power and Light Company, and others.
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FEI-FAN YEH (Continued)
Ebasco Services, Incorporated, New York
Prinicipal Hydrologic/Hydraulic Engineer (3 years)
Functioned as lead engineer on the hydrologic/hydraulic aspects of the
projects in process at the time. (See representative Ebasco projects
above). The projects involved hydrologic-related studies related to
the investigations, probable maximum flood, civil engineering, and
reservoir operation studies.
Academic (4 years)
Assistant orofessor of research for engineering hydraulics and
hydrology, City College of New York.
Publications
Yeh, F.F. June 1980. A note on joint probability of surge and
rainfall proceedings of National Symposium on urban storm water
management in coastal areas.
Yeh, F.F. 1978. Storm surge i1l Manila Bay: proceedings of USA-SE Asia
Symposium on National Hazard.
Yeh, F.F. July 1976. Geometrical model for storm surge proceedings.
15th International Conference on Coastal Engineering.
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RESUME-JAMES F ZEARFOSS
Principal Engineer-Estimating Department
SUMMARY OF EXPERIENCE (Since 1948)
Total Experience-Thirty years experience in construction, estimating and civil engineering of
various industrial and utility projects.
Education-BS.,--Civil Engineering-Catholic Un iversity-1948
REPRESENTATIVE EBASCO PROJECT EXPERIENCE
Houston Lighting & Power Company
Florida Power & Light Company
Comision Federal de Electricidad
Washing_ton Public Power Supply
System
Carolina Power & Light Company
Louisiana Power & Light Company
Minnesota Power & Light Company
Arizona Public Service Company
Penn Electric Corp
Niagara Mohawk Power Corp
Iowa Public Service Company
General Public Utilities Services
Princeton Plasma Physics
Laboratory
Brookhaven National Laboratory
Aliens Creek Unit Nos. 1 &2
(Nuclear)
Greens Bayou (Oil/Gas)
W A Parish Unit Nos. 5&5
(Coal-Lignite)
St Lucie Unit Nos. 1 &2 (Nuclear)
Laguna Verde Unit Nos. 1 &2
Nuclear)
Rio Escondido Cooling Pond
(Coal-Lignite)
Equador H.E.D. (Hydro)
SATSOP Unit Nos. 3&5
(Nuclear)
Shearon Harris Unit Nos. 1-4
(Nuclear)
Waterford Unit No.3 (Nuclear)
Clay Boswell Unit No. 4
(Coal-Lignite)
Cholla Unit Nos. 2, 3 & 4
(Coal-Lignite)
Homer City Unit Nos. 1, 2 & 3
(Coal-Lignite)
Lake Erie Unit Nos. 1 &2
(Coal-Lignite)
George Neal Unit No. 4
(Coal-Lignite)
Seward unn No.7 (Coal-Lignite)
Tokamak Test Reactor (Fusion)
Isabelle (Magnet)
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JAMES F ZEARFOSS
REPRESENTATIVE EBASCO PROJECT EXPERIENCE (Continued)
Allegheny Power System
Washington Water Power Company
Pacific Power & Light Company
Utah Power & Light Company
Ohio Power Company
British Columbia
Davis Pumped Storage Project
(Hydro)
Noxon Rapids Unit No.5 (Hydro)
Katka H.E.D. (Hydro)
Long Lake Dam (Hydro)
Yale Pumped Storage (Hydro)
H.E.D.-Site Studies (Hydro)
Racine H.E.D. (Hydro)
H.E.D.-Estimate (Hydro)
EBASCO EXPERIENCE (Since 1973)
Principal Engineer, Estimating Department
Responsible for the preparation of the civil portion of estimates for nuclear. fossil and hydroelectric
generating stations. Types of estimates range from budget to detailed, specializing in civil
estimates for site preparation, excavation, concrete, underground and water~ront work.
PRIOR EXPERIENCE (25 Years)
Water Tunnel Contractors;
Claims Engineer and Assistant Project Engineer (3 years)
Responsible for setting up budget for project. and cause of charges against the City of New York.
Assistant Project Engineer at Van Cortlandt Park Valve Chamber and Tunnels.
Poirier & Mclane Corp.;
Senior Civil Estimator (6 years)
Estimating heavy and highway, underground and utilities.
Johnson Drake & Piper Inc.;
Construction Superintendent (1 year)
Construction Superintendent. Van Wyck Expressway, Flushing. New York.
Conduit & Foundation Corp.;
Construction Superintendent (2 years)
Construction and Estimating, ductwork, oil-a-static and steam lines for New York City,
Westchester, Rockland and Long Island.
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JAMES F ZEARFOSS
PRIOR EXPERIENCE (25 Years) (Continued)
Yonkers Contracting Company:
Engineer-Superintendent (9 years)
Construction and Estimating; McGuire Air Force Base, New York State Thruway, Yonkers Raceway
Utilities and transmission lines for Con Edison, Rockland Power and Light.
Brennen & Sloan Corp.;
Project Engineer (1 year)
Construction, Administration Building and 28 Reinforced Concrete Barracks, Fort Dix, New Jersey.
Edward H. Ellis & Sons, Inc.;
Field Engineer and Estimator (3 years)
Construction Texaco Oil Refinery. Calso Oil Refinery, Mobil Oil Refinery and City Service Oil
Refinery, United States Steel Company.
ROBERT A. ZYLMAN
Lead Hydroelectric Engineer
EXPERIENCE SUMMARY
Registered Professional Engineer with over nine years experience in hydroelectric
planning and water resources engineering including project management, cost
estimating, river basin planning and resident engineer assi~nments on projects
from Alaska to South America. Responsibilities have included project management
and hydroelectric engineering for reconnaissance, pre-feasibility, and feasibility
studies of conventional hydro, hydro pumped storage, small package diesel, and
small hydro projects involving development of project layout schemes, quantity
take-offs, construction cost estimating and scheduling. Specific assignments
have included: layout and cost enqineer on small hydro reconnaissance study;
layout planning engineer for master plan study of river hydro development in
Venezuela; conceptual planner and site reconnaissance enqineer for addition
of hydro pov1er to existing U.S. Army Corps of Engineers flood control projects;
and general participation in orefeasibility study of total river hydro development
of Rio Lempa in El Salvador.
Other Water Resources engineering assignments have included irrigation engineer
with responsibility of organization of design criteria, procedures, and personnel
for comoletion of detailed design and construction drawings of a 37,000-acre
irrigation system in Iran, and municipal engineer with resoonsibility of design
and construction inspection of sanitary and storm sewer projects, bi-monthly
progress payments to contractors, and supervision of drafting, surveyinq, and
inspection technicians.
REPRESENTATIVE EXPERIENCE
Client Project
Puget Sound Pov1er &
Liqht Snohomish Basin Recon
Alaska Pm<~er Authority Tyee Lake Cost Estimate
Alaska Power Authority SE Alaska Hydro Recon
U. S. Army Corps Atka HED
(Alaska District)
American Electric Power Brumley Gao Pumped
Service Corporation Storage
Empresa Nacional de
Enerqia Electricia,
Honduras, C.A.
ENEE Generation System
Expansion (1979-1982)
Comision Ejecutive CEL System
Hidroelectrica del Rio Expansion
Lempa, El Salvador, C.A.
Size
5 to 55 MW
20 MW
0.5 to 20 MW
50 kW
3000 MW
22. 5 M~J hydro
30 MW diesel
50 to 200 MW
Position
Project Manaqer
Project Manager
Layout Engineer
Lead Engineer
Asst. Proj. Manager
Project Manaaer
Hydro Planning
Engineer
Khuzestan Water and
Power Authority
Behbahan Irrigation
System
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
37,000 acre
irrigation
System
Ebasco Services Incornorated, Bellevue, WA; 1980-present
·. o Senior Engineer
Harza Engineering Company, Chicago, Ill. 1974-80
o Engineer IV 1978-1980
o Engineer III 1975-1978
o Engineer II 1974-75
Department of Public Works, City of Portage; 1972-1974
o Civil Engineer I
EDUCATION
Michigan State University -BSCE -1972 (Honors)
REGISTRATIONS
Professional Engineer-Illinois, Alaska, Washington, Oregon
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
Lead Engineer
ASCE -Associate Member; Tau Beta Pi Fraternity; Chi Epsilon Fraternity;
Phi Lamda Tau Fraternity
TECHNICAL PAPERS
Cunningham, E. S. and Zylman, R. A.; Small Hydror.>ower Potential in Remote
Alaska; American Society of Civil Engineers,Soecialty Conference on the
Northern Community, Seattle, Washington, April 8-10, 1981, p. 602-612.
R & M CONSULTANTS
STEPHEN R. BREDTHAUER SENIOR CIVIL ENGINEER
,.•
Current Responsibilities
Senior Civil Engineer 1 involved in the direction and analysis of a
wide variety of hydrology and hydraulic related projects
throughout Alaska. Efforts include streamflow and floodplain data
gathering and analysis, hydroelectric project feasibility analysis,
watershed runoff evaluations, erosion studies and water supply
investigations.
Alaskan Task Assignments
R&M Consultants, Inc.:
Hydrology Coordinator for the Susitna Hydroelectric Project.
Activities include coordination of all aspects of the program to
include climatological data acquisition, stream gauging 1 water
quality, river cross section surveys, streamflow and drainage
runoff prediction, sediment transfer, hydraulics, floodplain
analysis, and glacial hydrology. Areas of in-depth
concentration involve river morphology and downstream flow
characteristics.
Alaska District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Hydrology Section;
Anchorage:
Civil Engineer, conducted hydrologic studies for Bradley Lake
Hydroelectric Project, Hydrology Design Memorandum. Studies
included derivation of Probable Maximum Flood and Standard
Project Flood using the SSAR R model on a glaciated basin;
estimation of flood flow frequencies; and adjustment of
streamflow records as necessary for basin changes. Conducted
power regulation and power economic studies for Bradley Lake.
Conducted hydrologic analysis for feasibility studies on
hydropower sites near Cordova and Tenakee Springs.
Established watershed runoff component of flood regulation
model for the Chena River Lakes Project near Fairbanks.
Monitored the Tanana River Research & Monitoring Program
being conducted by the Alaska Projects Office -Cold Regions
Research and Engineering Laboratory.
U.S. Army Cold Regions Research and Engineering Laboratory,
Alaska Project Office; Fairbanks:
Research Civil Engineer, conducted basic watershed research
defining differences in runoff characteristics between
permafrost and non permafrost areas in subarctic Alaska.
Assisted in water supply studies for native villages on the
Bering Sea coast and in riverbank erosion studies on the
Tanana River.
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Task Assignments Outside Alaska
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, North Pacific Division, Power
·section; Portland, Oregon:
Hydraulic Engineer, conducted power regulation studies of the
Columbia River hydroelectric power system. Studies included
the analysis of the effect of large thermal plants being added
to the system. Conducted studies to establish rule curves for
large Corps 1 storage projects.
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Waterways Experiment Station;
Vicksburg, Missouri:
Education
Civil Engineer, conducted laboratory and field tests of a jet
pump sand bypassing system for use in small coastal inlets.
M.S.C.E., 1976, Civil Engineering, Colorado State University.
B.S.C. E., 1972, Civil Engineering, Texas A&M University.
Additional postgraduate coursework in Arctic Engineering and
Engineering Science Management, University of Alaska, Fairbanks
and Anchorage, with emphasis in Arctic Hydrology.
Certifications/Registrations
Professional Engineer, 1978, Alaska
Professional Affiliations
Chairman, Interagency Hydrology Committee for Alaska, 1980-1981.
Member, American Society of Civil Engineers.
Member, Chi Epsilon.
Member, Tau Beta Pi.
Publications
Bredthauer, S.R., Kane, D.L., & Stein, J. (1981). "Subarctic
Snowmelt Runoff Generation", ASC E Cold Regions Specialty Conf. 1
Seattle, WA 1 April 8-10, 1981.
_____ , Santeford 1 .. H.S., & Marchegiani, E.A. (1981). "Data
Acquisition Utilizing Meteor Burst Telemetry 11
1 ASCE Cold Regions
Specialty Conf., Seattle, WA, April 8-10 1 1981.
Stephen R. 3reathauer
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-----, McFadden, T., & Collins, C. (1979). 11 Unusual Water
Supplies for Alaskan Coastal Villages 11 , 3rd International Conf. on
Water Resources, Mexico City, Mexico, April, 1979.
-----' and Hoch, D. (1979). Drainage Network Analysis of a
Subarctic Watershed, CR R EL Report.
JIM McCASLIN BROWN, Ph.D.
Current Responsibilities
TECHNICAL SERVICES MANAGER,
ANCHORAGE FLUOR-NW PROJECT OFFICE
SENIOR ENGINEERING GEOLOGIST
Technical Services Manager, responsible for the management, planning and
scheduling of all geological, geotechnical, and engineering support tasks
performed at the R&M Anchorage Fluor -NW Project Office. Responsible
for all administration and all personnel actions for the professional and
technical staff. Also responsible for data collection, synthesis, and
anatys·is in the Project Office including management of efforts to develop
and implement quality control systems.
Senior Engineering Geologist, specializing in projects requtrmg expertise in
rock slope stability 1 structural geology, groundwater monitoring and
control, bedrock mapping, and airphoto interpretation including terrain
unit mapping.
Alaskan Task Assignments
R&M Consultants, Inc.:
Project Manager and Project Geologist for the Atigun Pass Tunnel
Investigation Project. This multiphase investigation, funded at the
1.5 million dollar level, was performed for Fluor -Northwest, Inc.,
and is the geological and geotechnical portion of a Tunnel Feasibility
Study for the Northwest Alaskan Gas Pipeline Route. This tunnel,
located near Atigun Pass in the Central Brooks Range, Alaska, would
be a route alternative to the conventional "over-the-pass" pipeline
ditch.
Phase I of this project consisted of detailed bedrock mapping at
a scale of 1 11 = 500' of a 2 by 3 mile area including Atigun Pass
and two proposed tunnel alignments. A five-person crew spent
one month in the field, performing detailed stratigraphic and
structural analyses to determine and document geologic conditions
to be expected along the proposed alignments.
Phase II of the project was a preliminary subsurface investiga-
tion which consisted of two diamond-drilled 1 continuously-cored
drill holes located along the selected tunnel alignment to deter-
mine lithologic, structural, groundwater, and permafrost
conditions at tunnel depth. Drilling was performed by heli-
portable Longyear 38 drill rigs during the months of September
and October. Despite the inclement weather and cold-rock
conditions the drill holes were completed to 1448-foot and
111 0-foot depths. Additionally, groundwater instrumentation and
thermistor strings were installed. Down hole geophysical logging
included natural gamma, density, temperature, and caliper
logging. The obtained core was described lithologically with
particular emphasis placed on rock mechanics parameters. A
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preliminary subsurface analysis was performed to describe and
document the geologic and rock mechanics conditions to be
expected at the level of the tunnel.
Project Manager, rock slope stability consultant to the City of Kodiak
for the Pillar Mountain Slope Study. The southeast slope of Pillar
Mountain is slowly progressively failing by a combination of toppling
arid rockfall mechanisms, and is designated as a potential geologic
hazard. A comprehensive investigation was conducted to determine
the size and extent of the failed portion of the slope and to devise
remedial measures. The geologic investigation fncludes surface and
subsurface examination of bedrock, soils, and water (including
installation of inclinometers and piezometers).
Project Geologist, as part of a Fluor-Northwest task force involved in
a slope stability reconnaissance of the proposed gasline route of
Northwest Alaskan Pipeline Company. The project consisted of an
aerial reconnaissance of the 741 mile pipeline route from Prudhoe Bay
to the Canadian Border. Documentation of visual evidence of slope
instability and geologic evidence of potential instability was made.
The written report documented those slopes which were apparently
stable and flagged those which require detailed investigation.
Project Manager and Geologist for the FERC Project-Bedrock Geology
of the Northwest Alaskan Gasline Route. The project performed for
Fluor-Northwest documented the bedrock geology in suitable detail for
the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission ( FERC) filing. Those
areas along the 741 mile route between Prudhoe Bay and the Canadian
Border where bedrock might be encountered ·within trenching or
grading depths were delineated. Where data permitted, the rock
types were described in terms of strength, rippability, blasting re-
sponse, and groundwater/aquifer conditions.
Senior Foundation Inspector, performed Quality Control inspection and
documentation of foundation conditions for Hargis Engineers, con-
struction managers, under contract to the Lower Kuskokwim School
District. Inspections took place at the villages of Kwethluk and
Tuluksak. Excavations were examined to insure that footings
designed for frozen soils were emplaced on frozen soils, and
conversely 1 that footings designed for unfrozen soils were emplaced
on unfrozen soils.
Project Geologist for the Drilling Site Permit Compliance Verification
Project performed for Fluor-Nor·thwest, Inc., and Northwest Alaskan
Pipeline Company. This project, conducted during July of 1979,
certified that the drill sites from the previous winter 1s progr·am met
all State and federal permit environmental stipulations. Approximately
180 drill sites along the NWAP proposed centerline were inspected
between Delta and the Canadian Border.
Project
Nenana
Valley
effects
Manager and Geologist for the Geologic Evaluation of the
River Canyon Slide Area. This project, performed for Golden
Electric Association of Fairbanks, investigated the potential
of the construction of an electrical powerline from Healy,
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Alaska, to Mt. McKinley National Park Headquarters. The poweriine
route crosses several active slide areas, including the well-known
Moody Slides which affect the Alaska Railroad. Recommendations
produced by the study included re-routes to avoid unstable areas and
right-of-way conflicts, drainage measures to limit instability, con-
struction and clearing methods to minimize erosion and instability.
Rock Mechanic for the Bedrock Evaluation of the Northwest Alaskan
Pipeline Company route from Delta to the Canadian Border. This
project examined those areas where bedrock will be excavated during
pipeline construction. Bedrock types were examined and described in
the field, including fracture density and degree of weathering. In
addition, preliminary judgements were made concerning the likely
excavation method required, that is, ripping versus drilling and
blasting.
Operations Coordinator for the Northwest Alaskan Pipeline Company
centerline soils investigation along the Alaska Highway from Delta
Junction to the Canadian Border. This investigation performed in the
spring of 1979 for Fluor-Northwest Inc., utilized 5 drillrigs,
thermistor installations, and geophysical methods to obtain
geotechnical data required for the Federal Energy Regulatory
Commission permitting processes, and for design and financing
purposes. The Operations Coordinator was responsible for sample
storage and shipping; scheduling of the downhole permafrost density
and moisture content determination by gamma-gamma response and
neutron-thermal-neutron response techniques; thermistor installation;
resistivity surveys employing Geonics EM 31 resistivity units to locate
anomalies prior to drilling; scheduling of special drilling techniques
for large sample recovery for frost heave studies; and final
environmental inspection of drill sites.
Field Supervisor for resistivity survey of selected sites along the
Northwest Alaskan Pipeline Company gas line route from Eielson Air
Force Base to Livengood. The geophysical traverses totaled about 20
miles in length and were performed for Fluor-Northwest Inc., by a
five man party utilizing the Geonics EM 31 and EM 34 survey units to
measure ground resistivity, and to allow subsequent interpretation of
subsurface conditions such as soil type and unfrozen versus frozen
thermal state. Later acted as Geotechnical Consultant to Fluor-
Northwest evaluating and planning of future resistivity field
programs.
Project Geologist, Preliminary Site Investigations for 16 proposed high
school sites at villages within the Lower Kuskokwim School District.
Through the use of available well log data combined with airphoto and
topographic map interpretation described the soils, permafrost, and
seasonal frost conditions likely to prevail at the proposed school
sites. Also responsible for a discussion of the regional geology,
permafrost, and seismic conditions.
Senior Engineering Geologist, responsible for the preparation of
terrain unit maps based upon published soils data and air photo
interpretation as a part of a number of projects in southcentral and
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western Alaska. These terrain unit maps plus accompanying tables
and text describe the soils and their engineering and groundwater
characteristics for the areas involved. These projects include:
Sewer and Water Feasibility Study, City of Wasilla, Alaska; Eagle
River Water Study, Alaska Department of Environmental Con-
servation i Upper Trail Lake Fish Hatchery Water Study and Fort
Richardson Fish Hatchery Expansion Water Study: F. R. E. D.,
Alaska Department of Fish and Game; Matanuska Glacier Park -
Planned Unit Development, P&D Company, . Anchorage, Alaska;
Nancy Lake Marina -Planned Unit Development 1 Nancy Lake
Marina, lnG.., Anchorage, Alaska; Hillside Park Subdivision, The
Parkwood Company! Anchorage r Alaska i School Site I Mountain
Village Alaska, GDM Associates; Gravel Resources, Dead horse
Airfield Area, North Slope Borough; State Homesite Disposal,
Glennallen, Alaska, Department of Natural Resources.
Resident Geologist during construction of the Valdez Terminai of the
Trans-Alaska Pipeline 1 primarily responsible for subsurface explora-
tion, documenting bedrock formations, geotechnical investigation and
design of rock slopes, design and field modification of rock slope
reinforcement, design and field modification of groundwater control
measures. Also responsible for implementing the use of shotcrete to
reinforce rock slopes and seal containment areas, inspecting concrete
aggregates, assessing potential material sources, and developing plans
for quarry sites and borrow pits. Secondary responsibilities included
inspecting placement of earth and rock fill materials; monitoring close
proximity blasting; inspecting placement of plastic and non-plastic soil
cements; and developing structures and methods to control erosion,
stream siltation and surface runoff.
Project Geologist, responsible for the 1977 Terrain and Geotechnics
Investigation of the South Willow Capital Site. This surficial geology
and subsurface soils investigation, using the terrain unit method of
terrain analysis, provided geologic data and engineering evaluation of
the geotechnical conditions at the designated development area. This
information was required for the initial physical planning and design
tasks of the State of Alaska Capital Site Planning Commission.
Project Geologist, responsible for the 1978 Geotechnical Studies -
Geologic Materials and Hazards Analysis of the new State Capital Site
at South Willow, Alaska. This investigation, applying the techniques
of terrain unit analysis to a 100 square mile area, was performed as
part of the Environmental Assessment Program -Phase 1. These
techniques allowed the collection of considerable geotechnical data to
be used for an environmental assessment of the Capital Site.
Project Manager, rock slope stability consultant to the Alaska
Department of Highways on the Keystone Tunnel Bypass Project.
Services provided included construction inspection of bedrock
conditions, blasting, and slope stability. Performed a stability
analysis of the partially excavated rock slope west of the Lowe River.
Participated in a Value Engineering Study of alternative plans for
continuation of the project.
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Project Geologist, responsible for the geologic reconnaissance, terrain
unit mapping, and soils investigation portions of the Goose Bay -
Point MacKenzie Highway Corridor Route Reconnaissance. This study
performed for the Matanuska Susitna Borough defined possible
highway route corridors, evaluated geologic and soil conditions along
each corridor, and estimated construction costs for roads within each
corridor.
Project Geologist, responsible for the field investigation and site
analyses of the Quarry Site Selection Study, for the University of
Alaska Seward Marine Shore Station.
Senior Engineering Geologist, participated in a mile-by-mile frost
heave potential assessment of the Northwest Alaska Pipeline Company
gas line route from Prudhoe Bay to the Alaska Border.
Project Manager, provided geologic documentation of the cathodic
protection borings at the Alyeska Pipeline Terminal in Valdez.
U.S. Geological Survey:
Geologist, investigated the structure and stratigraphy of the southern
part of Kodiak Island, the Trinity Islands, and Chirikof Island,
Alaska.
University of Alaska:
Research Assistant, investigated bedrock and .ore deposits of the
Fairbanks Mining District, Alaska.
Pan American Petroleum ·Corporation:
Junior Geologist, assisted in the field exploration for petroleum in
Interior Alaska.
Task Assignments Performed Outside Alaska
Indiana University/Purdue University; Indianapolis, Indiana:
Assistant Professor of Geology, responsible for conducting research in
structural geology and teaching graduate and undergraduate level
courses in structural geology and air-photo interpretation.
Saint Louis University; St. Louis, Missouri:
Assistant Professor of Geology and Geological Engineering, teaching
graduate and undergraduate level courses in structural geology,
mineralogy and petrology.
University of Wisconsin; Madison, Wisconsin:
Instructor, teaching courses in structural geology.
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Teaching and Research Assistant, instructing courses in introductory
geology, and researching rock deformation.
Ontario Department of Mines; Ontario, Canada:
Education
Senior· Assistant Geologist, investigated the structure and strati-
graphy of iron deposit formations in the Lake St. Joseph area of
Northern Ontario.
Ph. 0., 1968, Geology (Metallurgical Engineering minor), University of
Wisconsin, Madison.
M.S., 1963, Geology, University of Alaska.
B.S., cum laude, 1960, Geology, University of Alaska.
Registrations/ Certifications
Licensed Professional Geologist, 1981, Alaska
Registered Professional Geologist, 1978, Oregon
Certified Engineering Geologist, 1978, Oregon
Certified Professional Geologist, 1978, American Institute of Professional
Geologists
Professional Affiliations
Fellow, Geological Society of America
Member, Alaska Geological Society
Member, American Institute of Mining, Metallurgical, and Petroleum
Engineers
Past President, Vice President, and Secretary-Treasurer, 1970-1973,
Indiana Geologists
Member, Valdez City School Board, 1975-1976
Member, American Institute of Professional Geologists. Vice President of
Alaska Section, 1979-1980. Secretary-Treasurer of Alaska Section, 1980 -
1981
Publications
Brown, J.M., and R.B. Forbes. 1961. A Preliminary Map of the Bedrock
of the Fairbanks Mining District, Alaska. Alaska Division of Mines and
Minerals. I nv. Report 194-1.
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Brown, J. M. 1963. "Bedrock geology and ore deposits of the Pedro Dome
Area, Fairbanks Mining District, Alaska.11 University of Alaska,
Fairbanks. M.S. thesis. 125 p.
Brown, J. M. 1967. The Grenville Front South of Coniston, Ontario in
Geoloqy of Parts of Eastern Ontario and Western Quebec: Guidebook for
Fieldtrips, Fall meeting of the Geological Association of Canada and the
Mineral Association of Canada. pp. 11-12, pp. 280-283.
Brown, J. M. 1968. 11 Nature and origin of the Grenville Front, SE of
Sudbury, Ontario. 11 University of Wisconsin, Madison. Ph.D. thesis. 250
p.
Brown, J.M., Dalziel, I.W.D., and T. E. Warren. 1969. The structural
and metamorphic history of the rocks adjacent to the Grenville Front near
Sudbury, Ontario, and Mount Wright, Quebec in Age Relations in High
Grade Metamorphic Terrains. H. R. Wynne-Edwards, ed. Geological
Association of Canada. Special Paper No. 5. pp. 207-224.
Brown, J.M. 1970. Deformation and Movement Within Mylonitic Rocks of
the Grenville Front, Southeast of Sudbury, Ontario (Abstract). Geological
Society of America, North-Center Section. pp. 378-379.
Brown, J.M., et al. 1975. Design Considerations for the Rock Slope at
the Powerhouse and Vapor Recovery Building, Valdez Terminal. Rock
Slope Stability Report RSS-001. Alyeska Pipeline Service Company. 175
p.
Brown, J .M., 1977. Terrain and Geotechnics in Natural Site Conditions,
Background Report No. 4, State of Alaska, Capital Site Planning
Commission. pp. 1-20.
Smith, T.L., Brown, J.M. et al. 1977. Energy Conservation Technology
Study --Identification of Environmental Impacts of Energy Conservation
Technologies for Proposed New Capital Site ~ Willow, Alaska. Prepared
for the Alaska Division of Energy and Power Development and the U. S.
Energy Research and Development Administration. R&M Consultants, Inc.,
Anchorage. 59p.
Brown,
Materials
J. M.,
and
Davison,
Hazards
Assessment Program
Studies. State of Alaska,
B.E., and R.L. Schraeder.
Analysis in New Capital City
Phase 1, Source Document No.
Capital Site Planning Commission.
1978. Geologic
Environmental
3 Geotechnical
195 p.
Brown, J. M., 1978. Quarry Site Selection Study in Pre-design
Investigation Seward Marine Shore Station Erosion Control Project.
Prepared for the University of Alaska. R&M Consultants, Inc.,
Anchorage. pp 1-14.
Brown, J.M., et. al. 1979. Goose Bay to Point MacKenzie Route
Reconnaissance. Prepared for the Matanuska -Susitna Borough, Palmer,
Alaska. R&M Consultants, inc., Wasilla. 68 p.
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Smith, G.A., Brown, J.M. et al. 1979. Raoid Detection of Water .;;;.S_;;;;o-:-u...;....;....;;...;..
in Cold Reo ions - A Selected Bibliography of Potential Techniques. Corps
Engineers, CRREL Special Report 79-10, 75 p.
Brown, J. M. 1979. Geologic Materials and Hazards Analysis of the
Proposed New State Capital Site at Willow, Alaska in Proceedings of
30th Alaska Science Conference, AAAS -AK Div., pp. 42 -44.
Brown, J.M., and L.S. Lau. 1980.
Applications for Decision-Making in
Proceedings of 31st Alaska
p. 109.
Awat·ds
Analysis of Terrain Units-Diversified
Land-Use Planning and Development in
Science Conference, AAAS-AK Div.,
Listed in American Men of Science -12th ed., 1971.
BOB A. DORTCH, L.S. VICE PRESIDENT
CHIEF OF SURVEYS
Current Responsibilities
Vice President, Chief of Surveys, Anchorage Office, R&M
Consultants, Inc.
Alaskan k Assignments
R&M Consultants, Inc.:
Task Manager, Susitna Hydroelectric Project Feasibility Study
Surveys. Included activities were:
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Establishment of primary trilateration control network
(Second order, Class 1) covering entire upper
Susitna River Basin.
Establishment of approximately 130 miles of first
order level circuit through previously unsurveyed
wilderness.
Cross sections of the Susitna River and floodplain
between Talkeetna, Alaska, and Watana Canyon.
Photogrammetric surveying and mapping of proposed
Watana and Devil Canyon Reservoirs.
Photogrammetric surveying and mapping of approx-
imately 150 miles of alternative access corridor.
Photogrammetric surveying and mapping of trans-
mission routes.
Project Manager of three subdivisions for the State of Alaska,
Division of Technical Services involving the planning, sur-
veying and platting of 2,100 acres into approximately 5 acre
lots during 1980.
Project Manager, small subdivisions (20 lots ±) on the Aleutian
Chain for housing developments in Unalaska 1 Nikolski 1 Sand
Point, King Cove, Akutan and Cold Bay.
Project Team Member, Fourth of July Creek Access Road Route
Reconnaissance team investigating various routes between the
terminus of Nash Road, Seward 1 Alaska 1 and Fourth of July
Creek Proposed Boat Basin and Industrial Development Area
which is east, across Resurrection Bay 1 of Seward 1 Alaska.
BOB A. DORTCH, L.S. VICE PRESIDENT
CHIEF OF SURVEYS
Current Responsibilities
Vice President, Chief of Surveys, Anchorage Office, R&M
Consultants, Inc.
Alaskan Task Assignments
R&M Consultants, Inc.:
Task Manager, Susitna Hydroelectric Project Feasibility Study
Surveys. Included activities were:
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Establishment of primary trilateration control network
(Second order, Class 1) covering entire upper
Susitna River Basin.
Establishment of approximately 130 miles of first
order level circuit through previously unsurveyed
wilderness.
Cross sections of the Susitna River and floodplain
between Talkeetna, Alaska, and Watana Canyon.
Photogrammetric surveying and mapping of proposed
Watana and Devil Canyon Reservoirs.
Photogrammetric surveying and mapping of approx-
imately 150 miles of alternative access corridor.
Photogrammetric surveying and mapping of trans-
mission routes.
Project Manager of three subdivisions for the State of Alaska,
Division of Technical Services involving the planning, sur-
veying and platting of 2,100 acres into approximately 5 acre
lots during 1980.
Project Manager, small subdivisions (20 lots ±) on the Aleutian
Chain for housing developments in Unalaska, Nikolski, Sand
Point, King Cove, Akutan and Cold Bay.
Project Team Member, Fourth of July Creek Access Road Route
Reconnaissance team investigating various routes between the
terminus of Nash Road, Seward, Alaska, and Fourth of July
Creek Proposed Boat Basin and Industrial Development Area
which is east, across Resurrection Bay, of Seward, Alaska.
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Project Manager, Fourth of July Creek Access Road "P" Line
survey, Seward, Alaska. Approximately two miles of 11 P 11 Line
traverse, property ties, profile levels, bridge topography and
cross sections.
Project Manager, various easement, right-of-way surveying and
mapping, and lease parcel stake-outs in the Matanuska
Telephone Association's se1~vice area on an on-going, on-call
basis for M.T.A.
Supervising Surveyor, Anchorage Municipal Light and Power,
1979 additions to Generating Station Nos. 1 and 2 and trans-
former Station No. 14. Site stake-out and stake-out of all
structures and ground grid.
Consulting Surveyor to a major Alaska fish processing company
involving a significant property line dispute. Project entailed
re-establishment of 1907 Mission Survey and determination of
lands gained by accretion.
Project Manager, City of Emmonak, Alaska, the subidivision
and platting of 20 lot subdivision for housing development.
Project Manager, trespass survey for the Bureau of Indian
Affairs. Project invoived extensive boundary survey near
Trading Bay in Cook Inlet and determination of extent of road
trespass on property.
Task Manager, Pillar Mountain Slide Area, Kodiak, Alaska.
Performing control surveying and supervising photogrammetric
mapping of slide areas for the use of earth scientists in
determining the stability of Pillar Mountain slopes.
Project Manager, topographic survey for the design of
improvements to the Public Health Service Hospital at Bethel,
Alaska.
Project Manager, construction staking of improvements to Air
Force Base at Shemya, Alaska.
Supervising Surveyor, University of Alaska, Anchorage
Campus, topographic surveying and mapping of megastructure
area for parking lot expansion.
Project Manager, Alaska Division of Lands Cadastral Survey at
Glennallen, Alaska. Boundary survey involving 14 Sections of
land including aerial topography and tentative subdivision of
State ownership parcels. Final subdivision platting of approx-
imately four square miles into parcels of appropriate size.
Chief of Surveys, responsible for the field surveying,
computing and mapping of 16 remote village high school sites
within the Lm·ver Kuskokwim School District. Conducted public
hearings in 8 remote villages assisting in the public selection
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of school sites in the L. K. S. 0. Prepared real estate transfer
procedure and resolution documents for execution by Village
Councils, Village Corporations and Regional Corporations for
the villages within the L.K.S.D.
Project Supervisor in the research and surveying of various
lease tracts in the Prudhoe Bay area for the North Stope
Borough.
Project Manager 1 Southwest Region Schools Boundary surveys
at Togiak, Koliganek, Portage Creek, Ekwok and Alegnagik.
Complete boundary and topographic surveys and mapping.
Project Manager 1 single family residence subdivision portion of
Turpin Road Planned Unit Development consisting of approxi-
mately 35 fully improved lots.
Performance of various boundary and tot surveys in and
around Anchorage, Eagle River and Mat-Su Valley areas.
Supervising Surveyor of Matanuska Glacier Park, a planned
unit development.
Project Manager of numerous site civil surveys in and around
Anchorage, Kenai and Mat-Su Valley.
Supervisory Surveyor of various fly-in subdivisions in Mat-Su
Vatiey.
Project Supervisor, Alaska Division of Lands Cadastral Survey
G.S.C.-131, Glennallen, Alaska. Approximately 35 miles of
boundary line in 14 sections and ground contour for photo-
grammetric contour mapping.
Supervising Surveyor, Old Sev.·ard Highway between Huffman
and Nev-: Seward Highway. Pre-design survey including cen-
terline and right-of-way establishment, profiling and location
of all above and below ground features.
Project Manager and Chief Surveyor in the performance of
numerous open-to-entry surveys in remote areas of Alaska.
Consulting Surveyor to Bureau of Indian Affairs concerning
boundary disputes and trespass.
Task Manager and Chief Surveyor, Susitna Hydroelectric
Project. Responsible for all project surveying and photogram-
metric mapping including primary horizontal control covering
over 4, 000 square miles. Established secondary horizontal
control covering approximately 85 miles of the Upper Susitna
River. Project includes 130 miles of first order levels.
Project Supervisor of surveys and pile location for schools at
Tanacross and Eagle, Alaska.
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Project Supervisor of Surveying and Photogrammetric Mapping
of. the City of Wasilla area for the design and construction of
Municipal Water System.
Task Assianments Outside Alaska
Dortch-Gresdel & Associates, Klamath Falls, Oregon:
Special Consultant to Weyerhaeuser Co., Bly, Oregon, capital
improvement project including Project Manager in design and
construction of 15 acre deep strength asphalt log sort yard
over aggregate and lime treated base. Project Manager for
design and construction of 60 single family unit housing pro-
ject.
Consultant to Pacific Power and Light Co., monitoring lateral
movement and subsidence of John Boyle Dam on an on-going
basis for over five years.
Contract Surveyor on Roger Peak Cadastral Survey for
Fremont National Forest consisting of approximately 12 sections
of land along the crest of the Warner Mountains.
County Surveyor on contract to Lake County, Oregon, for five
years performing all of the county road surveying, boundary
dispute surveying, corner remonumentation, and served as
advisor· to County Commissioners.
Contract Surveyor to Fremont, Winema and Rouge River
National Forests for the survey of approximately 125 miles of
timber access roads and highways over a period of eleven
years.
Consulting Surveyor to Bureau of Land Management for the
surveying and photogrammetric mapping of Sterling Reservoir
in eastern Oregon.
Project Manager of Sprague River Ranchos, a 2,000 acre plan-
ned unit development. Responsible for design and concept
plan.
Project Manager for the photogrammetric contour mapping for
the City of Klamath Falls, Oregon, of the northerly portion of
the city.
Surveyed and mapped known geothermal resource areas being
explored for hot water source for use in large scale geothermal
greenhouse complex in Lakeview, Oregon.
Performed numerous geothermal wellhead position surveys for
San Juan Oil Company in eastern Oregon.
Served as sw·veyor and consultant for Western Nuclear, loca-
ting approximately 30 uranium claims in development of mining
plan.
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Education
Performed crime scene surveys for State of Oregon, Depart-
ment of Justice, and for Klamath County Sheriff's Department;
prepared exhibits for court display and served as expert
witness in trial courts.
Surveyed microwave network route and established transmitter
and reflector sizes for Pacific Northwest Bell utilizing long
range microwave electronic measuring devices (tellurometers) to
establish position control.
Consultant to the City of Chinoquin, Oregon, for the design
and construction of 600,000 gallon per day sewage treatment
plant, an E.P.A. funded project.
Project Manager for the City of Tulelake, California, in the
construction of an aerated lagoon sewage treatment facility and
two sewage lift stations.
Performed numerous vehicle and train related accident surveys
throughout Oregon and California, prepared court exhibits and
served as expert witness in related court trials on behalf of
companies such as Union Pacific Railroad, Greyhound and
others.
Designed, computed and staked approximately 40 subdivisions
in and around southern Oregon and northern California con-
taining· a total of approximately 6,000 Jots over a 10 year
period from 1967 to 1977.
Selected as a Governor's special task force member created for
the study of subsurface disposal of sewage effluent and pro-
mulgation of Oregon State rules governing the subsurface
disposal of septic tank effluent.
Designed and supervised installation of numerous experimental
subsurface sewage disposal systems under the direction of the
State of Oregon, Health Division.
Performed large scale on-the-ground cadastral and highway
control surveys utilizing field points digitized from aerial
photogrammetry in experimental project conducted jointly by
U.S. Forest service and Weyerhauser Co.; evaluated various
techniques for use of this type of survey in timber resource
area application.
Surveyed and mapped representative test plots for use in the
evaluation of damage to pine timber stands caused by beetle
infestation. Selected test plots were used as bench mark
material for the classification of beetle damage using infrared
aerial photogrammetry techniques.
Associate Degree in Surveying, Oregon Technical Institute, 1959.
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Rea i stration /Certifications
Professional Land Surveyor,
Professional Land Surveyor,
Professional Land Surveyor,
Professional Land Surveyor,
Professional Affiliations
1964, Oregon.
1966, California.
1966, Nevada.
1976, Alaska.
Fellow Member, American Congress on Surveying & Mapping
Charter Member, Professional Land Surveyors of Oregon
BJARNE HOLM GEOLOGIST
Current Responsibilities
Geologist for road project along the Glenn Highway.
Alaskan Task Assignments
R&M Consultants, Inc.
Field Geologist, investigating soils in Emmonak for road
project. Inspected material sites upstream along the Yukon
River at Mountain Village and St. Marys.
Field Geologist, Prudhoe Bay, logging soil and ice conditions
in holes being drilled for piles which will support modular
housing. Calculated bearing strength of holes and determined
where excessive ice conditions required longer foundation
piling.
Geologist, researching coastal geomorphology, physical
processes, currents, ice and permafrost conditions, spring
breakup, material sites, and environmental affects upon some
of the projected oil related developments along the North Slope
between the Colville and Kuparuk Rivers. Findings summaried
in report.
Field Geologist, participating in the soils drilling program for
the Northwest Alaskan Gas Pipeline Project, Delta Junction to
Prudhoe Bay.
Field Geologist, logging soils and ice conditions on the drilling
program for the Alyeska Pipeline between Prudhoe Bay and
Valdez.
Supervisory Geologist for subdivision suitability field investiga-
tions, Alaska Division of Technical Services Remote Land
Disposal Program Projects at Fish Lakes, Canyon Lake and
Quartz Creek, Southcentral Alaska. Responsibilities included
evaluation of water table conditions, subsurface soil character-
istics, and septic system feasibility.
Geologist in charge of field soil and bedrock drilling operations
for the Nash Road Extension Project, Seward. Bedrock
geology was mapped in detail and a resistivity survey was
conducted. Report writing included slope failure evaluation
and recommendations for cut slope angles in bedrock.
Geologist, preparing a Terrain Unit Map analysis of potential
State Land Disposal property in the vicinity of Fairbanks,
Alaska. This process will allow a preliminary evaluation of the
area's suitability for land disposal.
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Resource Exploration Consultants; Fairbanks:
Field Geologist, provided geologic interpretation, mapping and
general uranium exploration work on two large prospects in the
Yukon-Tanana Uplands, near Fairbanks.
Geologist, conducted geological and geophysical evaluations -
to include claim staking -on several prospects.
Steller Alternative School, Anchorage School District; Anchorage:
Teacher, grades 9-12, taught a variety of courses for three
years, to include: geology, earth science, mathematics, moun-
taineering, and other physical education courses.
WGM; Anchorage:
Geologist, participation in a helicopter supported mineral
exploration program on land set aside for selection by the
Doyon Native Corporation. Minerals evaluated included
copper, lead, zinc, uranium, gold, silver and tungsten.
C. C. Hawley & Associates; Anchorage:
Party Chief for a reconnaissance mineral exploration program
in the central Brooks Range. In addition to logistical prepa-
rations, field work included mapping, geochemical sampling,
claim staking and prospect evaluation.
Cities Service Minerals Corporation; Anchorage:
Party Chief for a mineral exploration program in Southcentra!
Alaska. Efforts included both logistical planning and procure-
ment as well as field efforts. The program was helicopter -
supported. Another geologist and two field assistants were
supervised. A petrographic study of rocks collected from
within the study area, a compilation of geologic information as
well as a regional mineral potential evaluation were all com-
pleted prior to submittal of the final report.
Geologist, participation in several mineral exploration programs
in Central, Southcentral and Southeast Alaska. Potential
economic deposits were located, identified, mapped, staked and
evaluated.
Resource Associates of Alaska; Fairbanks:
Geologic Assistant, participation in a mineral exploration pro-
gram in central Alaska. Efforts included geologic mapping,
staking and geochemical sampling.
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Education
M.S., 1973, Geology, University of Alaska, Fairbanks
8. A., 1970, Geology, San Francisco State College, San Francisco
Secondary Teaching Certificate, 1976, Education, University of
Alaska, Anchorage
Professional Affiliations
Member, Alaska Geological Society
Publications
Holm, 8. 1973. 11 Bedrock geology and mineralization of the Mount
Prindle Area, Yukon -Tanana Upland, Alaska.11 Master 1 s thesis,
University of Alaska, Fairbanks (abstract).
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GARY A. SMITH SENIOR GEOLOGIST
Current Responsibilities
Project Manager for the scheduling and coordination of multidisci-
plined projects.
Geologist, specializing in engineering and environmental geology.
Alaskan Task Assignments
Project Manager for geotechnical investigations for the Susitna
Hydroelectric Feasibility Study. R&M Consultants, Inc., is
currently involved in a 21-z year feasibility study for a two dam
complex on a remote section of the Susitna River in Southcentral
Alaska. Mr. Smith is supervising drilling, surface geologic mapping
and seismic refraction surveys, bedrock competency, slope stability,
geotechnical evaluations of access routes, and terrain unit mapping
efforts on this major project.
As part of a two-man team, prepared a water study to identify
potential water sources for the City of Eagle River, Alaska. A
final report for the State of Alaska, Department of Environmental
Conservation was prepared following field efforts which included
shallow resistivity surveys, surface water hydrology analysis,
terrain unit mapping and three test wells.
Editor-in-Chief in charge of preparation of school site investigation
reports for sixteen (16) villages in the Lower Kuskokwim School
District. The published reports included detailed regional and site
conditions and comprehensive design determinants necessary for
design and construction planning in remote areas where very little
information existed previously.
Involved in office coordination of three drilling rigs dispatched to
seventeen ( 17) remote villages in the Lower Kuskokwim region, and
responsible for the preparation of geotechnical reports outlining
subsurface conditions and providing recommendations for foundation
selection and design at each village.
In charge of subsurface investigation for ARCO's proposed Kuparuk
River Pipeline Crossing. The study involved a resistivity survey
and drilling program, and resulted in the preparation of a report
for application submitted to the Corps of Engineers.
Project Manager for study to inventory and evaluate State of Alaska
owned facilities in 14 villages on the Alaska Peninsula. Mr. Smith
and the project team, an architect, electrical, mechanical, and civil
engineers, and a graphics specialist are producing a 17 volume
computer compatible report.
Office coordination for seven field geologists on a two month drilling
program for the proposed Northwest Alaskan Gas Pipeline.
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Participation in the preparation of an environmental impact assess-
ment of various energy conservation technologies utilizable in the
construction and operation of Alaska's proposed new capital at
Willow.
Project Manager, responsible for a project to drill 300 foot deep
holes and install cathodic protection apparatus at the Trans Alaska
Pipeline Terminal, Valdez 1 and four pump stations. The $255 1 000
project came-in 10% under budget.
Conductea a literature search and prepared an evaluative report
with annotated bibliography on the subject of Rapid Detection
Techniques for Water Sources in Arctic Regions. Report prepared
for CRREL, Army Corps of Engineers.
Prepared preliminary analysis of water supply sources and eval-
uations of development alternatives for the Trans Alaska Pipeline
Terminal at Valdez.
Developed terrain-unit map from aerial photographs and literature
search data for 185 proposed State offered homesites at three re-
mote areas in Alaska. Resultant maps and recommendations pro-
vided necessary soils information for approval of the sites by the
Department of Environmental Conservation.
Instrumental in land-use feasibility and selection analysis for Cook
Inlet Region, Inc., under the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act;
$140,000 project.
Developed critical path method scheduling for the construction
management phase of a $450,000 water system for the village of
Beaver. The project resulted in a cost savings to the Alaska
Department of Public Works of 15-20%.
Land desirability and usability analysis for evaluation of potential
land selection and development in Southcentral Alaska for the Knik
Village Corporation.
As the final phase of a soils evaluation for a major Anchorge Hill-
side subdivision, Mr. Smtih represented the developer in a presen-
tation to the Planning and Zoning Commission.
Prepared development and restoration plans 1 and made client's
permit application submittal for a gravel pit in an environmentally
sensitive area.
Evaluation of potential quantities of suitable materials and rough
projected operating costs of a particular gravel pit development in
the Anchorage area.
Directed a complete geotechnical study for a Cattle Research Cen-
ter, Kalsin Bay, Kodiak Island, involving coordination of site work,
performing subsurface investigations, and preparation of a compre-
hensive report which included design recommendations for building
foundations 1 roadway foundations, sewage disposal, water supply
well, and special considerations for remote site development.
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Evaluation, with written and graphic presentations, of geotechnical
constraints related to the location of short segments of the Trans
Alaska Pipeline route for permit applications.
Major participation in a hydrology study involving analysis of all
small drainage basins on the Trans Alaska Pipeline route.
Involved in the systematic evaluation of soil erodabifity along pro-
posed Trans Alaska Pipeline access roads 1 material and disposal
sites, in order to facilitate the formulation of soil protection pro-
grams.
Edited and revised the Environmental Protection Manual for AI yes ka
Pipeline Service Company.
I nvoived in the development of erosion control
related environmental design considerations for
Service Company.
procedures and
Alyeska Pipeline
Project Manager, scheduling and coordinating multidisciplinary
projects involving the phasing of work efforts for both internal
departments and outside participants involved in a project.
Geologist, routinely involved in subsurface studies for the evalu-
ation of potential development sites, roadways 1 and building found-
ations.
Coordinates many small site investigations and their report prepara-
tion dealing with soils suitability for on site septic systems --to
assure conformation with state and local environmental regulations.
Manager of the Alaska Branch office, Pacific Testing Laboratories,
responsible for soils investigations for foundation studies, con-
struction inspection and materials testing.
Education
B.S., 1968, Geology, UniversityofOregon.
Registrations/Certifications
Registered Professional Geologist, 1978, Oregon
Professional Affiliations
Member, Alaska Geological Society.
Member, Alaska Ground Water Association.
Publications
R&M Consultants, Inc. 1978. Raoid Detection of Water Sources in
Cold Regions. Prepared for the Cold Regions Research and Engi-
neering Laboratory, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Manuscript.
75 p.
Gary A. Smith
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Smith, T. L. et al. 1977. Enerqy Conservation Technology
Study--Identification of Environmental Impacts of Energy
Conservation Technologies for Proposed New Capital Site at Willow ..
Alaska. Prepared for the Alaska Division of Energy and Power
Developmnt and the U.S. Energy Research and Development
Administration. R&M Consultants, Inc., Anchorage. 59p .
..
CHARLES L. VITA, P.E. HEAD GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEER
Current Responsibilities
Head Geotechnical Engineer, responsible for geotechnical engineer-
ing including earthquake site response evaluations and environ-
mental studies. In-house geotechnical engineering consultant to
Fluor Engineers and Constructors, Inc., for the proposed North-
west Alaskan Gas Pipeline.
Areas of emphasis include foundation engineering, earthquake engi-
neering, thawed and frozen ground soil mechanics, and thermal
geotechnics.
Directly Related Task Assignments
R&M Consultants:
Responsible for geotechnical evaluation of a wide variety of
sites and numerous major and minor structures for industrial,
commercial, and governmental projects.
Conducted geotechnical earthquake engineering evaluations for
many' sites including dynamic ground response analysis for
several major structures.
Developed and applied a probabilistic geotechnical seismic risk
method accounting for potential liquefaction and permanent
slope movements for the University of Alaska's Seward Marine
Shore Station, Seward, Alaska.
Established conceptual and analytical model of seepage-induced
erosion phenomena as well as related preventative measures for
the Trans Alaska Pipeline.
Analytically modeled and evaluated aspects of thawing ground
slope stability for the Trans Alaska Pipeline.
Past Manager, R&M Consultants, Seattle branch office.
Conducted subsurface soil investigations and foundation inspec-
tions on a wide variety of projects.
Conducted analysis of various short and long term thermal
regimes as influenced by structures in and above permafrost.
Lyon Associates, Inc:
Private Consultant, responsible for the foundation investigation
and geotechnical evaluation of the olympic sized Dammam
Stadium, Sports City of Dammam, Saudi Arabia.
Charles L. Vita
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Dames & Moore:
On-site
Pacific
Alaska.
responsibility
Alaska LNG
for subsurface soil investigations for
Company liquefaction plant, Nikiski,
On-site responsibility for subsurface soil and rock investiga-
tion and pile and pier foundation inspections for a major Allied
Chemical Plant Expansion, Green River, Wyoming.
Conducted field exploration program and monitored procedures
for identification of potential groundwater source industrial
pollution of Blacks Fork River, Wyoming.
On-site responsibility for subsurface investigation of proposed
Southern California Gas Company gasification plant, Oxnard,
California.
Los Angeles County Flood Control District:
Responsible for performance of water quality analysis;
participated in operational engineering aspects of L. A.
County 1 s sea water intrusion barrier program.
University of Washington, Seattle:
Education
Instructor, 11 Foundation Practices in Cold Regions ,11 University
of Washington Cold Regions Engineering Course.
B.S. with Highest Honors, Civil Engineering, University of
California, Berkeley.
M.S., Civil Engineering (Geotechnical), University of California,
Berkeley.
Ph. C., Civil Engineering, University of Washington.
Registrations/Certifications
Professional Engineer (Civil), Washington, No. 16996
Professional Engineer (Civil), Alaska, No. 4406
Awards
Civil Engineering Departmental Citation, University of California,
Berkeley.
Tau Beta Pi, Chi Epsilon, University of California, Berkeley.
Charles L. Vita
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Publications
11 Seepage-l nduced Erosion Along Buried Pipelines. 11 Proc, ASCE
Cold Regions Specialty Conference, Anchorage, Alaska, May, 1978.
11 Chi!led Pipeline Frost Heave Mitigation Concepts. 11 Proc, ASC E
Pipelines in Adverse Environments, New Orleans, LA ~anuary,
1979.
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ARCTIC ENVIRONMENTAL DATA
AND INFORMATION CENTER
ARNDT, KATHERINE, Archeologist
Soc. Sec. No.
395-56-2088
Education
State University of New York, Binghampton, N.Y., PhD in Anthropology, in
progress. PhD program, completed through to dissertation. Dissertation
title: Strategies and stratagems--Native Alaskans and the Middle Yukon
Fur Trade, 1833-1867.
University of Alaska, Fairbanks. M.A. 1977. Major: Anthropology with
specialty in Archeology. Thesis title: Structure of cache pits at
GUL077--A Late Prehistoric Archeological Site near Gulkana, Alaska.
University of Wisconsin, Madison. B.A. 1974. Major (dual): Russian (with
honors); Anthropology.
Experience
Stikine Area Archeologist, Tongass National Forest, Petersburg, Alaska.
October 1977·to August 1979.
Archeological clearance job for the University Museum, University of
Alaska, on Little Diomede Island and at St. Michael, Alaska. June
1980 to July 1980.
Archeological Laboratory Foreman, Field School at Dry Creek, Alaska. Uni-
versity of Alaska. June 1977 to September 1977.
Field Foreman, Gulkana Archeological Site, Pipeline Salvage Survey. May 1976
to June 1976.
Archeological Study at Cloud Lake Archeological Site, Seward Peninsula,
Alaska. University of Alaska. July 1975 to September 1975.
Archeological Study, Gulkana Archeological Site, Gulkana, Alaska. May 1975
to June 1975.
Laboratory Foreman at Bismarck, N. Dakota. June 1973 to August 1973.
Student at Archeological Field School, Bismarck, N. Dakota. June 1972
to August 1972.
HENSEL, RICth\RD J., Adjunct Associate in Wildlife Biology
Position Description
}~intains comprehensive, up-to-date knowledge of sources of information
on biotic resources of Alaska and maintains first-hand knowledge of
these resources, their use by man, and factors that affect them. Syn-
thesizes information into reports and information documents. Responds
to specific requests for information. Functions as advisor to the
Director.
Born
January 2, 1930
Soc. Sec. No.
186-28-4003
Education
Utah State University, B.S., 1956.
University of Alaska, Post Graduate Studies, 1958 through 1960.
Experience
Adjunct Associate in Wildlife Biology with Arctic Environmental Informa-
tion and Data Center, Anchorage, Alaska, April, 1980 to present.
One year as Wildlife Biologist for Arctic Environmental Information and
Data Center on the assessment of environmental effects of construc-
tion and operation of the proposed Terror Lake hydroelectric facility,
Kodiak, Alaska.
Six months as Wildlife Biologist and consultant to Dowl Engineers on
environmental reconnaissance of the Beluga Methanol Project,
Placer Amex Incorporated.
Two years as Wildlife Biologist on proposed national parks in northern
Alaska with the U.S. Department of Interior; National Park Service.
Two years as Wildlife Biologist for land classification studies with the
U.S. Department of Interior; Fish and Wildlife Service, Anchorage,
Alaska.
Two years as Research Biologist for polar bear studies with the
U.S. Department of Interior; Fish and Wildlife Service, National
Fish and Wildlife Laboratory, Anchorage, Alaska.
Two years as Native Involvement Coordinator for the Alaska Area Director,
U.S. Department of Interior; Fish and Wildlife Service, Anchorage,
Alaska.
Three years as Assistant Refuge Supervisor (Operations) for national
wildlife refuges in Alaska with the U.S. Department of Interior;
Fish and l~ildlife Service, Anchorage, Alaska.
Ten years as Refuge Manager of Kodiak National Wildlife Refuge with the
U.S. Department of Interior; Fish and Wildlife Service, Anchorage,
Alaska.
Professional Memberships
National Refuge Association
Nature Conservancy
Trumpeter Swan Society
The Wildlife Society
Alaska Conservation Society
American Society of Mammalogists
Selected Publications
Berns, V.D., and R.J. Hensel. 1970. Radio Tracking Brown Bears on
Kodiak Island. In bears -their biology and management. Inter-
national Union for Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources,
Morges, Switzerland, New Series No. 23:19-25.
Erickson, A.W., H.W. Moosman, R.J. Hensel, and W.A. Troyer. 1969.
The Breeding Biology of the Male Brown Bear (Ursus arctos).
Zoologica, 53(3):85-105.
Lentfer, J.W., R.J. Hensel, C.H. Miller, L.P. Glenn, and V.D. Berns.
1970. Remarks on Denning Habits of Alaska Brown Bears. In bears -
their biology and management. International Union for Conservation
of Nature and Natural Resources, Morges, Switzerland, New Series
No. 23:125-132.
Lentfer, J.W., and R.J. Hensel. 1970. Alaskan Polar Bear Denning.
Submitted for publication in Proceedings: In bears -their biology
and management. International Union for Conservation of Nature and
Natural Resources, Morges, Switzerland, February, 1977.
Lentfer, J.W., R.J. Hensel, J.A. Gilbert, and F. Sorenson. 1978.
Population Characteristics of Alaskan Polar Bears. Submitted for
publication in Proceedings: In bears -their biology and management.
International Union for Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources,
Morges, Switzerland, February, 1977.
Hensel, R.J. and W.A. Troyer. 1964.
Eagle in Alaska. The Condor.
Nesting Studies of the Bald
66(4):282-286.
Hensel, R.J., W.A. Troyer, and A.W. Erickson. 1969. Reproduction
in the Female Brown Bear. J. Wild. Mgt. 33(2):357-365.
Hensel, R.J. and T.G. Grubb. 1977. Food Habits of Nesting Bald
Eagles on Kodiak Island, Alaska. Submitted for publication to the
Condor, December, 1976.
Hensel, R.J. and F.A. Sorenson. 1978. Age Determination in Captive
Polar Bears. Submitted for publication in Proceedings: In bears -
their biology and management. International Union for Conservation
of Nature and Natural Resources, Morges, Switzerland, 1977.
Sprunt, A., ~J.B. Robertson, Jr., S. Postupalsky, R.J. Hensel,
C.E. Knoder, and F.J. Ligas. 1973. Comparative Productivity
of Six Bald Eagle Populations. Trans. 38th North American Wild
and Natural Resources Conference. Published by Wild. Mgt. Insti-
tute, Washington, D.C.
Troyer, W.A., R.J. Hensel, and K.E. Durley. 1962. Live Trapping
and Handling of Bro\vn Bears. J. Wild. Mgt. 26-330-331.
Troyer, W.A. and R.J. Hensel. 1962. Cannibalism in Brown Bear
Under Stress. J. Mamm. (45(3)):488-489.
Troyer, W.A. and R.J. Hensel. 1965. Nesting and Productivity of
Bald Eagles on the Kodiak National Wildlife Refuge, Alaska. The
Auk. 82(4):636-638.
Wiemeyer, S.N., B.M. Mulhern, F.J. Ligas, R.J. Hensel, J.E. Mathisen,
F.C. Robards, and S. Postupalsky. 1972. Residues of Pesticides,
Polychlorinated Biphenyls, and Mercury in Bald Eagle Eggs and
Changes In Shell Thickness -1969 through 1970. Pest. Manit. J.
6(1):50-55.
Spencer, D.L. and R.J. Hensel. 1980. An Assessment of Environmental
Effects of Construction and Operation of the Proposed Terror Lake
Hydroelectric Facility, Kodiak, Alaska -Brown Bear Studies,
~fountain Goat Studies. Prepared by Arctic Environmental Information
and Data Center, University of Alaska, Anchorage, Alaska.
TRIHEY, E. (I.JOODY). , Hydraulic Engineer
Position Description
Provides hydrologic and hydraulic engineering expertise to the inter-
disciplinary resource science staff. Conducts specific research tasks
and prepares reports on the natural environments and resources of
Alaska. Participates in contractual analysis, synthesis, and/or
problem-solving for various agencies or firms. Maintains up to date
knowledge of water resource issues in Alaska, especially those in-
volving instream flow allocation problems.
Born
May 3, 1945
Soc. Sec. No.
534-40-2710
Education
Everett Community College, Forestry Technician Degree, 1965.
Washington State University, B.S. Civil Engineering, 1971.
Washington State University, M.S. Civil Engineering, 1972.
USAC, HEC Training Center, Flood Plain Analysis, 1974.
University of Idaho, Miscellaneous Coursework, 1975-1978.
University of Alaska, Miscellaneous Coursework~ 1981.
Experience
Hydraulic Engineer, Arctic Environmental Information and Data Center,
University of Alaska, Anchorage, Alaska, March 1980 to present.
Training Officer and Special Projects Engineer (Intergovernmental Personnel
Act), Cooperative Instream Flow Service Group, U.S. Fish and Wildlife
Service, Ft. Collins, Colorado, 1978 to 1980.
Assistant Director, Idaho Water Resources Research Institute, University
of Idaho, Moscow, Idaho, 1974 to 1978.
Administrative Assistant and Research Associate/Surveying Instructor,
Idaho Water Resources Research Institute, University of Idaho/Department
of Civil Engineering, University of Idaho, Moscow, Idaho, 1972 to
1973.
Field Engineer, Didco Corporation, Lynnwood, Washington, 1968 to 1969.
Engineering Aide, U.S. Forest Service, Olympic National Forest, Olympia,
Washington, spring and summer seasons from 1964 to 1966.
Professional Nemberships
Registration as Professional Engineer in Alaska expected June 1981.
Registered Professional Engineer, Idaho and Colorado.
Registered Land Surveyor, Idaho.
American Society of Civil Engineers.
Phi Kappa Phi.
Society of American Foresters
Inland Empire Section, Youth Camp Chairman
Inland Empire Section, Member Executive Council (1976-1978)
Professional Committees and Work Groups
Vice Chairman, Soil and Water Group, Northwest Scientific Association,
1976 to 1977.
Member, Water Supply and Water Pollution Control Committee, Pacific Northwest
River Basin Commission, 1977 to 1978.
Member, Idaho State Forest Practices Act, Technician Review Team,
1977 to 1978.
Selected Publications
Well Head Elevation Survey in the Hoscow Sub-Basin, Idaho. Submitted
to the Pullman-Hoscow Water Resources Committee and the U.S.
Geological Survey, June, 1973.
Techniques for Determining Amount and Distribution of Precipitation
in Nountain Valleys of Idaho. Technical termination report,
project A-034-IDA. Idaho Water Resources Research Institute,
June, 1974.
Regional Problem Analysis in the Pacific Northwest; Part A -Instream
Flow Needs, Part B -Basalt Groundwater Aquifers, Part C -Wild
and Scenic Rivers. Technical completion report, project B-056-WASH,
March, 1975.
Distribution of Precipitation in Little Long Valley and Dry Valley,
Caribou County, Idaho. Information circular No. 30, Idaho Bureau
of Mines and Geology, December, 1975.
A Low Profile Precipitation Gage for Reconnaissance Networks. Paper
presented at 49th Annual Hceting of the Northwest Scientific
Association, March 25-27, 1976, Cheney, Washington.
Applying Minimum Flows to the Real World --Is it Possible? Round
Table Discussion; Instream Flow Needs Specialty Conference,
Hay 3-6, 1976, Boise, Idaho. Sponsored by Western Division,
American Fish. Soc. and the Power Div., American Society of
Civil Engineers.
The Role of State Water Institutes in Their States. Administrative
Hanagement Workshop/Conference, November, 1976, Denver, Colorado.
Sponsored by the Office of Water Research and Technology.
Idaho's ivater: \Vho' s Claiming It? Information supplement for IWRRI
Newsletter. Vol. 5, No. 1. January, 1978. 6 pp.
Interacting Effects of Minimum Flow and Fluctuating Shorelines on
Benthic Stream Insects. Technical completion report, OWRT Project
No. A-053-IDA. Idaho Water Resources Research Institute.
August, 1978. 85 pp.
Water Use Guidelines for Parks and Campgrounds. Park Maintenance and
Campgrounds Hanagement. Vol. 31, No. 11. November, 1978. 8 pp.
An Approach to Quantifying Impacts of Reservoir Releases on Tailwater
Fisheries. Presented at U.S. Army Engineers (EQUOS) Taihvater
Seminar, July 10-11, 1979. Campbellsville, Kentucky.
The IFG Incremental Methodology. In: Proceeding of the Instream Flow
Criteria and ~1odeling Workshop. Colorado Water Research Institute,
Colorado State University, November, 1979.
Field Data Collection Procedures for use with the IFG-2 and IFG-4
Hydraulic Simulation Models. Office of Biological Services,
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Draft January 1981). 150 pp.
Field Data Reduction and Coding Procedures for Use with the IFG-2
and IFG-4 Hydraulic Simulation Models. Office of Biological Services,
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (to be published). 325 pp. pp.
Calibration and Application of the IFG-2 Hydraulic Model. Office of
Biological Services, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (to be
published).
WILSON, WILLifu~ J., Supervisor, Resource and Science Services Division;
Senior Research Analyst in Fisheries
Position Description
Supervise the activities of the Resource and Science Services staff, an
interdisciplinary group of physical and biological scientists who con-
duct applied research or investigation of Northern natural resource
issues. Participate as senior fishery biologist in marine and fresh-
water fishery research in response to university, agency, industry, or
other contractual requests. Maintain comprehensive knowledge and current
awareness of arctic and subarctic research in marine and freshwater
fishery sciences, aquaculture, instream flow assessment, and other
related disciplines. Compile and synthesize available knowledge into
environmental reports or special papers dealing with Alaskan aquatic
resource issues. Provide the public or agencies with science infor-
mation or advisory services.
Born
October 3, 1947
Soc. Sec. No.
540-58-4966
Education
Gonzaga University, Spokane, Washington, B.S., Biology, 1969.
Oregon State University, Corvallis, Oregon, M.S., Fisheries and Wild-
life, 1973.
Experience
Supervisor, Resource and Science Services Division, and Senior Research
Analyst in Fisheries, University of Alaska, Arctic Environmental
Information and Data Center, Anchorage, Alaska, July 1, 1980 to
present.
Senior Research Analyst in Fisheries, University of Alaska, Arctic
Environmental Information and Data Center, Anchorage, Alaska, July
1, 1978 to July 1, 1980.
Collaborator, U.S. National Park Service, Alaska Area Office, Anchorage,
Alaska, April, 1979.
Research Analyst in Fisheries and Wildlife Biology, University of
Alaska, Arctic Environmental Information and Data Center, Anch-
orage, Alaska, August 1, 1975 to July 1, 1978.
Research Assistant in Biology, University of Alaska, Arctic Environ-
mental Information and Data Center, Anchorage, Al9ska, August 1,
1974 to July 31, 1975.
Independent Consultant, Water Quality Biologist, Puget Sound Oil Base-
line Studies, Daniel, Mann, Johnson, Mendenhall/Hilton, Portland,
Oregon, May 1 to July 1, 1974.
General Science Instructor, Lincoln County School District, Newport,
Oregon, February to June, 1974.
Aquatic Biologist and Research Assistant, Pesticide Toxicity to Dunge-
ness Crab and Thermal Tolerance of Estuarine Organisms Studies,
Oregon State University, Marine Science Center, Newport, Oregon,
1973-1974.
Environmental Protection·Agency Trainee in Water Quality, Suspended
Sediments Study, Oregon State University, Marine Science Center,
Newport, Oregon, 1970-1973.
Fisheries Laboratory Assistant, Freshwater Stream Productivity Studies,
Oregon State University, Oak Creek Fisheries Research Laboratory,
Corvallis, Oregon, 1970.
Professional Memberships
American Fisheries Society 1975-present
Certified Fisheries Scientist (1976)
Alaska Chapter 1975-present
Fish Culture Section 1977-present
American Institute of Fishery Research Biologists 1978 to present.
Anchorage Fish and Game Advisory Committee 1980-82.
Significant Projects
Co-Author. University of Alaska, Arctic Environmental Information and
Data Center. 1974-1976. Alaska Regional Profiles. Report for Alaska
Office of the Governor, Juneau. 6 vols.
Co-Author. Anadronous Fish Inventory. Summary of commercial, sport, and
subsistence fishery information, habitat and spa\vning areas, and
harvest data for proposed National Wildlife Refuges in Alaska. Re-
port and maps for U.S. Fish and \vildlife Service, Anchorage. 1975.
Co-Author. Evaluation and synthesis of chemical, physical, and biolo-
gical oceanographic features of Chukchi Sea. LaBelle, J.C. et al.
1975. Chuckchi Sea. Bering Strait to Icy Cape; Physical and Bio-
logical Character of the Alaskan Coastal Zone and Marine Environ-
ment. AEIDC Publication A-75. 54 pp. 31 maps (1:1,000,000).
Participant. Environmental assessment of a proposed natural gas pipeline,
Prudhoe Bay to the U.S.-Canada Border. Report for Gulf Interstate
Engineering Company. 1976.
Participant. Environmental evaluation of a proposed Outer Continental
Shelf oil support facility, Cape Chiniak, Kodiak Island, Alaska.
Prepared for Koniag, Inc. 1976.
Co-Author. Community Planning and Engineering Map Folios for Eleven
Northwest Alaska villages. Prepared for Alaska Department of Com-
munity and Regional Affairs. 1976.
Project Leader. Evaluation of physical and biological constraints on
siting of proposed marine ports to serve mineral and fishery in-
dustries in the Outer Continental Shelf region of western Alaska.
1977.
Participant. Fishery resource evaluation, statewide Alaska, of lands
within National Wildlife Refuges selected pursuant to the Alaska
Native Claims Settlement Act (section 22-e). 1977.
Co-Chairman. Fisheries Information Needs Workshop. Working group to
assess needs and to address solutions for management of Alaskan
fishery data. 27th Alaska Science Conference and Report to Special
Advisor (fisheries) to the Governor of Alaska. 1977.
Project Leader. Collect, synthesize, and computerize detailed historical
and physical data about inland water bodies of Alaska. Information
relates to historic use of waters for travel, trade, and commerce
(navigability issues). Study for U.S. Bureau of Land Management.
1977-79.
Co-Author. Assemble available information, synthesize knowledge, and
prepare a comprehensive report on bowhead, black right, and gray
whale habitat in the Bering, Chukchi, and Beaufort Seas. Report for
Naval Arctic Research Laboratory, Barrow, Alaska. 1979.
Particpant. Evaluation of information on vessel superstructure 1c1ng po-
tential in Alaskan marine waters. Report for Pacific Marine Environ-
mental Laboratory, Seattle, Washington. 1980.
Project Leader. Evaluation of two proposed hydroelectric facilities and
their effects on fish and wildlife resources: Terror Lake, Kodiak,
and Tyee Lake, Petersburg/Wrangell. 1979-1981.
Member. Susitna Hydroelectric Project Steering Committee. Interagency
group to coordinate and review information relating to studies of
the Susitna Hydro Project. Alaska Power Authority. 1980-81.
Co-Project Leader. General review of environmental considerations of the
proposed Beluga coal mining and methanol extraction facilities. Re-
port for 00\fL Engineers, Anchorage, and Cook Inlet Region, Inc./Placer
Amex, Inc. 1980.
Selected ~ublications
Wilson, W.J. 1974. Effects of concentration and particle size of sus-
pended materials on growth and condition of the Pacific oyster
(Crassostrea gigas). Oregon State University, Corvallis, M.S.
thesis. 65 pp.
Buck, E.H., W.J. Wilson, et al. 1975. Kadyak--A Background for Living.
Arctic Environmental Information and Data Center, University of
Alaska, Anchorage. Sea Grant Report 75-9. 324 pp.
Wilson, W.J., and E.H. Buck. 1977. The Comprehensive Resource Inventory
as a Management Tool -A Case Study Inventorying the Anadromous
Fish Resources of Nine Proposed National Wildlife Refuges. Paper
presented at 27th Alaska Science Conference. August 4-7, 1976.
Fairbanks, Alaska (Abstract). 2 pp.
Fathauer, T., and W.J. Wilson. 1977. Alaska tornadoes. Weatherwise.
30(3):106-110.
Wilson, W.J. 1977. Red tides. Part 1. Alaska. 43(5):23,60 •
-----• 1977. Red tides and paralytic shellfish poisoning. Conclusion.
Alaska. 43(6):32-33.
Wilson, W.J. 1977. Winter Water Availability and Use Conflicts as
Related to Fish and Wildlife in Arctic Alaska. Paper presented at
3d Annual Meeting, Alaska Chapter, American Fisheries Society.
February 22-24, 1977. Cordova, AK. 12 pp.
Wilson, et al. 1977. \vinter Water Availability and Use Conflicts as
Related to Fish and Wildlife in Arctic Alaska--A Synthesis of
Information. Arctic Environmental Information and Data Center,
University of Alaska, Anchorage. Report for Office of Biological
Services, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. FWS/OBS-77/06. 222 pp.
Wilson, tv.J., and E.H. Buck. 1977. Anchorage Sport Fishing Guide.
Arctic Environmental Information and Data Center, University of
Alaska, Anchorage. AEIDC Publication A77. Map/brochure.
Buck, E.H., et al. 1978. Bibliography, Synthesis, and Modeling of Nak-
nek River Aquatic System Information. Arctic Environmental Infor-
mation and Data Center, University of Alaska, Anchorage. Report for
U.S. National Park Service, Anchorage. 244 pp.
Evans, C.D., W.J. Wilson, et al. 1978. An Assessment of Environmental
Effects of Construction Operation, and Abandonment of a Man-made
Gravel Island. Niakuk Well No. 3 in Stefansson Sound, Alaska.
Arctic Environmental Information and Data Center, University of
Alaska, Anchorage. Report for Sohio Petroleum Company, Anchorage.
Wilson, W.J., and E.H. Buck. 1978. Status Report on Salmonid Culture in
Alaska. Fisheries. 3(5):10-19.
Wilson, W.J. 1979. Evaluation of information and ecological modeling
of the Naknek River aquatic system, Katmai National Monument,
Alaska. 6th Annual Science and Resource Management Conference,
Pacific Northwest Region, National Park Service. April 17-19, 1979,
Corvallis, OR. 25 pp.
Wilson, W.J. et al. 1979. An Assessment of Environmental Effects of
Construction and Operation of the Proposed Terror Lake Hydroelectric
Facilitv, Kodiak, Alaska. Arctic Environmental Information and Data
Center, University of Alaska, Anchorage. Report for Kodiak Electric
Association, Inc. 334 pp.
Evans, C.D., W.J. Wilson et al. 1980. Environmental Review of Summer
Construction of Gravel Islands: Sag Delta No. 7 and No. 8 in
Stefansson Sound, Alaska. Arctic Environmental Information and Data
Center, University of Alaska, Anchorage. Report for Sohio Petroleum
Company, Anchorage. 83 pp.
Wilson, W.J. 1980. Instream Flow and Fishery Research Associated with
the Proposed Terror Lake Hydroelectric Project, Kodiak Island.
Paper presented at 7th Annual Meeting, Alaska Chapter, American
Fisheries Society. November 18-21, 1980, Girdwood, Alaska.
Wilson, W.J. et al. 1980. An Assessment of Environmental Effects of
Construction and Operation of the Proposed Terror Lake Hydroelectric
Facility, Kodiak, Alaska. Raptor Studies. Intragravel Water Tempera-
ture Studies. Arctic Environmental Information and Data Center,
University of Alaska, Anchorage. Report for Kodiak Electric Associ-
ation, Inc. 57 pp.
Wilson, W.J. et al. 1980. An Assessment of Environmental Effects of Con-
struction and Operation of the Proposed Terror Lake Hydroelectric
Facility, Kodiak, Alaska. Instream Flow Studies. Arctic Environ-
mental Information and Data Center, University of Alaska, Anchorage.
Report for Kodiak Electric Association, Inc. 197 pp.
Wilson, W.J. et al. 1981. An Assessment of Environmental Effects of Con-
struction and Operation of the Proposed Terror Lake Hydroelectric
Facility, Kodiak, Alaska. Instream Flow Studies. Final Report. Arctic
Environmental Information and Data Center, University of Alaska,
Anchorage. Report for Kodiak Electric Association, Inc. 419 pp.
. .