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FISH HABITAT PERMIT APPLICATION
Alaska Department of Fish and Game - Habitat Section
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A. APPLICANT
Mailing Address:PO BOX 47024
Email Address: j.baalke@bedrobay.com
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(Office Use Only)
AGENT / POINT OF CONTACT:
Name: -Joel Groves, Polarconsult Alaska, Inc.
Mailing Address: 1503 West 33rd Avenue, Suite 310 / Anchorage, AK 99503
Email Address:)oel@polarconsuIt.net
Phone: 907-258-2420 x204 Alt Phone: 907-300-9042
B. PROJECT DESCRIPTION:
Run of River hydroelectric project on Knutson Creek to generate electricity for village of
Pedro Bay. Project will supply —95% of village electric demand, displacing existing
diesel -fired power generation.
C. PROJECT TIME FRAME: 2021
D. PROJECT LOCATION:
Water body name: Knutson Creek
to 2025 /2075 (const / ops)
Anadromous stream number: 324-10-10150-2301
Latitude & longitude in decimal degrees: 59.80N x 154.14W
Section 16,20,21 Township Range28W Meridian
USGS Quad I LI D354
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Water body width: '�-30 feet
Water body depth: "' 1 4 feet
Substrate type (Boulder, cobble, gravel, sand, mud): Bedrock at main work site, boulder I cobble at secondary sites.
Stream gradient: "'3% (Part E data for ISM 2.59 diversion sitel
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F. IN -WATER WORK:
Will you place a structure or any fill below ordinary high water? ❑ Yes ❑ No
Will you remove material from below ordinary high water? ❑ Yes ❑ No
Type and amount: Please see plans for RM 1.82 bridge abutments and RM 2.59 diversion sturcture.
Will you alter the bed or banks of the water body? ❑ Yes ❑ No
How? Please see plans for RM 1.82 bridge abutments and RM 2.59 diversion structure.
Will you use tracked or wheeled equipment below ordinary high water? ❑ Yes ❑ No
What type? At contractor discretion per compliance with Habitat Permit.
Will you drive piles below ordinary high water? ❑ Yes ❑ No
How many and what type? N of applicable.
Pile installation method: ❑ vibratory hammer ❑ impact hammer ❑ drilled
❑ other:
Will you divert the stream around the work area? ❑ Yes ❑ No
How long will the stream be diverted? Construction diversion at contractor discretion. Permanent diversion for project.
How will you divert the stream? Construction diversions at contractor discretion per compliance with Habitat Permit.
Project will divert up to 20 cfs design flow at RM 2.59, returning water at RM 1.29.
Will you be placing a coffer dam or silt fencing to isolate the work area? ❑ Yes ❑ No
Will you dewater the work area with a pump? ❑ Yes ❑ No
Who will trap fish and remove them from the work area? To be determined.
Capture and relocation offish will require an Aquatic Resource Permit from the ADF&G Division of Sport Fish.
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G. STREAM CROSSINGS:
What type of vehicles or equipment will cross the stream or lake?
At contractor discretion per compliance with Habitat Permit.
How many crossings (one-way) will be required? U n known .
Will you build ice bridges for winter crossing? ❑ Yes ❑ No
H. WATER WITHDRAWAL:
Pump intake size (inches)
Total daily amount (gal):
Maximum pumping rate (gpm): 20 cfs
Total seasonal amount (gal): <14,000 ac-ft
Water withdrawal from fish -bearing waterbodies will require appropriate intake screening to avoid
impacts to fish. Screening criteria can vary by location depending on the species of fish and life stages
present at the time of withdrawal.. Contact the Habitat Section for more information on intake screens.
Intake screening specifications (attach photos if available):
Construction water withdrawal method at contractor's discretion per compliance with Habitat
Permit. Permanent water withdrawal or project will e through a coan a- ype screen with
1.0 mm slot opening.
Please attach plans, specifications, aerial photographs, site rehabilitation plans, or other
information in support of your application. Submit your completed application by
postal mail, email, or in person at the appropriate Habitat Section office.
I certify all information provided in my application and supporting documents is true and complete to the best of
my knowledge.
Applicant Signature
September 23, 2020
Date
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