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GENERAL
CONFIDENTIAL; PRIVILEGED WORK
PRODUCT PREPARED IN ANTICIPATION
OF LITIGATION; RESTRICltD
0\STRlBUTION
INVESTIGATION MEMORANDUM
Susitna Hydroelectric Project
Social Science Program
Fiscal Yea: 1984
---FL~AL DRAFT
Harza-Ebasco Susitne. Joint Venture
November 1983
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Introductlon. . . • • • (I
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Background . . .
General Objectives .
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2.0 Study Objectives ........................ 2-1
3.0 Identification of Issues ... ~ ................ 3-1
4.0 Previous Studies and Data Availability. • •
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Previous Studies . .
Data Availability •.
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5.0 Delineation of Study Area ..........•........ 5-l
6.0 Study Methodology . . . . . . . . . . . . .
6.1 General Social Science Program ....
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General Investigation Memorandum . . .
Detailed Plan of Study . . . . . . . .
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6.1.3 Progress Reports •...............• 6-1
6.1.4 Quality Assurance. . .•..•......•. 6-2
6.1.5 Responses to FERC Supplemental Information
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6.1.7
Requests •• . . . . . . . . . . . .
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6-2 Settlement Process Input
DEIS Review Memorandum • . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-2
. . . 6-2 6.1.8 Transmission Line Report •.•.....••
6.1.9 Update of the FERC License Application .•. • . . 6-3
6.1.10 Final FY 1985 Work Scopes •. -•....•.... 6-3
6.1.11 Responses to Agency Comments on License
Application. . . . . • . • . . . . . . . • • . . . 6-3
6.1.12 General Licensing Support. • •
Cultural Resources • • • . . . • • • .
6.2.1 Cultural Resources Workshop •.
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6.2.3 Archeological Sensitivity Maps .••. . . . . . . 6-4
6.2.4 Archeological Field Season Report .......•. 6-4
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Recommended Archeological Approach . . . . . . . .
National Park Service Report • • . . . . • . . . .
Updated Cultural Resources Mitigation Report .
Cultural Resources Subtask Annual Report .•.
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Socioeconomics . . . . . . . . . . . . . ~ . ~ . . . . 6-5
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Socioeconomic Workshop . .. . . . . . . . . . . 6-5
. 6-5 Transmission Line Worker Survey Report •
Household, Business and Public S~ctor
Survey Reports • . . . . . . . . . .
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Updated Socioeconomic Projections. . . . . . .. 6-6
. . . . 6-6 Working Papers (Procedures Manuals) ..
Updated Socioeconomic Mitigation Plan .• . . . . 6-6
Socioeconomic Subtask Annual Report ... . . . . . 6-6
Recreation . . . • . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-6 . . . .
6.4.1 Recreation Plan Implementation Report .. . . . 6-6 . .
6.4.2 Recreation Subtask Annual Report ... 6-7 . . . . . .
Aesthetics . • . • • • • 11 • • • • . . . . . . . .
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Aesthetics Mitigation Plan Update. . . .
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Land Use •• . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . .
Land Use Subtask Annual Report . ~ .
Project Alternatives . • • • • . .. . . .
Impact Matrix. . . . . . . . . . . .
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6.7o2 Project Alternatives Subtask Annual F..aport 6-8
Study Coordination and Management • • . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1
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TABLE OF CONTENTS (Cont'd)
7.2 Interaction with Other Study Teams . . . . . . . . . . 7-2
7.3 Subcontrac.tors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-3
7.3.1 University of Alaska Museum. . . . . . . • . . 7-4
7.3.2 Frank Orth and Associates. • . . . . • . . . . 7-4
7.3.3 EDAW, Inc. . • . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-5
7.4 Coordination and Management of Subcontractors. 7-5
8.0 Schedule and Deliverables ....•........•..•.. 8-1 .
9. 0 Bud get . . . . . . . . . . c • • • • • ,. • • " • • • • • • • • .., 9-1
10.0 Attachments ...• . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ~ .1 0-1
Appendix A -Agency Raised Issues
Appendix B -List of Pre,rious Studies
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1.0 INTRODUCTION
1.1 BACKGROUND
The Social Science Program, which is the subject of this General Inves-
tigation Memorandum, focuses primarily on project-related impacts on
cultural, socioeconomic, recr~ation, aesthetic, and land use re-
sources. In addition, the Social Science Program examines environ-
mental impacts associated with alternative project locations, designs,
and energy sources. See Section 2. 0 for a discussion of the general
objectives of each of these subtasks. Specifically, the General Inves-
tigation Memorandum sets forth the objectives, methodology, organiza-
tion and personnel, schedule, deliverables, and budget for accomplish-
ing the Task 4 studies. The Detailed Plan of Study provides more spe-
cific guidance for conducting the major study tasks.
1. 2 GENERAL OBJECTIVES
The Task 4 Environmental Program is designed to meet the following gen-
eral objectives:
1. to evaluate the environmental effects of the proposed Project
in order to recommend modifications and other measures neces-
sary to ensure compatibilty of the Project with the
environment;
2. to ensure that the technical aspects of the environmental
study progra:! allow for compliance with statutory and regula-
tory requir~ments governing project de.velopment;
3. to dev~lop coordinated and relevant data collection and analy-
sis programs which facilitate evaluation of project effects
and mitigation of adverse effects of the proposed Project; and
4. to assist and support engineering activities to ensure proper
and efficient implementation of design features to comply with
environmental cons,traints and objectives.
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The. specific study objectives for the Social Science Program (presented
in Section 2.0) are designed to fulfill the general objectives outlined
above.
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2. 0 STUDY OBJECTIVES
F ollotJing a review of the FERC License Application and other reports
related to the Project and meetings with the ??ower Authoti~y and Social
Science subcontractors, four general study objectives were defined for
the FY 1984 Social Science Program. These study objectives are as
follows:
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concluct environmental planning activities required to support
the FERC licensing process,
provide input to the FERC License Application gpdate,
provide information to support the preparation of the Draft
and Final EISs, and
4. participate in the settlement process.
In addition, specific FY 1984 study objectives were also defined for
each Social S~ience Program subtask.
are outlined below:
These specific study objectives
1. Cultural Resources -The principal objectives of the Cultural Re-
sources Subtask ar~ as follows: to continue identifying historical
and archeological sites within ;:he project area during the 1983
field season; to reevaluate the Susi tna archeological program in
light of current procedures and schedule, the role. of the Advisory
Council on Historic Preservation, and whether identified sites
should be considered individually or the project area should be
considered as an archeological district; and to reevaluate and up-
date the cultural resources mitigation program as necessary.
2. Socioeconomics -The main objectives of the Socioeconomic Subtask
are to revise the projections of socioeconomic baseline and "with
project'' conditions (based on updated secondary data; surveys of
households, businesses, and public sector employers in Cantwell,
Talkeetna, and Trapper Creek; and a survey of Anchorage/Fairbanks
Inter tie workers) and to update the m.i tiga tion plan in accordance
with the revised projections.
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3. Recreation -The primary objective of the Recreation Subtask is to
pr1:1pare a Recreati,')n Plan Implementation Report which will outline
the schedule and steps required to implement Phase I of the Recrea-
tion Plan as identified in Chapter 7, Exhibit E of the License
Application.
4. Aesthetics -The principal objective of the Aesthetics Subtask is
to prepare an Ll.pd&te of the Aesthetics Mitigation Plan recommending
the necessary steps to implement the aesthetics rni tiga tion program
as identified in Chapter 8, Exhibit E of the License Application.
5. Land Use -The main objective of the Land Use Subtask is to update,
as necessary, land use and land status inft1rmation presented in
Chapter 9 of Exhibit E for the License Application revision.
6. Projact Alternatives -The thrust of the Project Alternatives Sub-
task in is to develop a matrix that displays differences in envi-
ronmental impacts between alternative project locations, designs,
and energy sources.
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3.0 IDENTIFICATION OF ISSUES
The first step in pr.eparing the General Investigation Memorandum for
the Social Science Program was to identify issues that must be ad-
dressed in the Susitna licenP 1g process. A preliminary list of issues
•/ was developed following a revieY of correspondence to the Power Author-
ity regarding the Susi tna Project, testimony to the Power Authority
B·;;ard of Direc::-.;rs, agency comments on the Draft License Application,
and workshop summaries. A complete list of those issues is .:ound in
Appendix A of Section 10. 0. This list delineates 'i.Jhich agency raised
~ach issue, the source of the agency's comment (i.e., letter, workshop,
or survey) the status of the issue, and the target date for resolving
the issue, i.f unresolved.
The following is an abbrev2ated list that outlines the principal issues
identified to date for each Social Science Program subtask. These is-
sues will become the focal point for the Social Science Program activi-
ties in FY 1984 as well as in FY 1985.
C.ul tural Resourr'.es
1. The role of the Advisory Council on Ristoric Preservation should be
clarified.
2. The approach for evaluating arc~eological resources (either indivi-
dually or as districts) needs to be determined.
3. Resc-urce significance criteria for evalur.J.ting site or resource
significance needs to be defined.
4. The ad"!ice of the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation should
be solicited in developing a plan for the continued survey and in-
ventory of cultural resources and for developing a detailed mitiga-
tion plan!,
5. A detailed aitigation Flan $hould be developed and approved by the
Advisory Council on Historical Preservation, the State Historic
PreserV&ti~n Officer, and representatives of appropriate land mart-
agemen~ agencies.
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Socioeconomics
1. Addi tiona! information is Lleeded on worker shift and rotation sche-
dules in order to accurately forecast socioeconomic impacts.
2. Adaitional information is needed on the Project access route in
order to accurately forecast socioeconomic impacts.
3. Additional information is needed on how worker~ will be transported
to and from the Project site in order to accurately forecast socio-
economic impacts.
4. Additional information is need:;d on a hiring program or plan in
order to accurately predict the number of in-migrating workers.
5. Addi.tional information is needed on the type of housing, work force
facilities, and amenities at the cons true tion camp and permanent
village in order to accurately forecast socioeconomic impacts.
6. Responsibilities for prov·ision of services and facilities within
the local project area should be more clearly defined for the
state, the Mat-Su Borough, and the contractor.
7. Impacts of the Project on users of fish and wildlife resources
should be assessed.
8. A detailed mitigation plan should be developed and coordinated with
the fish, wildlife, land use, and recreation resources analyses.
Recreation
1. The primary objectives of the Recreation Plan as they relate to
potential impacts to fish and wildlife resources are not met.
2. Additional clarification is needed on what project ·a.reas will be
open to the public for recreation.
3. The Project sponsor must identify specific mitigation measures and
develop a comprehensive plan which will address proper control by
landowners and land managers.
4. Specific responsibilities for the implementation and operation of
the Recreation Plan should be identified.
5. Construction worker policies regarding use of recreation resources
need to be identified.
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Aesthetics
1. Additional location and design studies are required for the con-
struction camps ahd to-wns.1.te.
2. The north and soura stubs of the transmission line need additional
location studies.
Land Use
1. Proposed mitigation for the loss of public use of project lands
should identify alternatives such as replacing opportunities lost
with launs of equal v~ue.
2. Overall conc~rn about the transmission line rights-of-way and its
effect:s on land disposal actions and land management practices
should be addressed.
3. The status of land for the damsite, access roads, and transmission
corridors should be addressed now.
4. Types of land acquisition procedures should be investigated and
action begun.
5. Concern that the Project will result in trespass on Native lands
zhould be examined.
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4.0 PREVIOUS STUDIES AND DATA AVAILAJ~ILITY
Studies relating to the proposed Susitna Hydroelectric Project have
been ongoing since the 1970s. This work culminated in the ~~bmittal of
the Final License Application to FERC in February 1983. The continued
environmental studies and licensing activities scheduled for FY 1984
will draw upon the Final Licens~ Application and its supporting docu-
ments. Moreover, the FY 1984 work will rely on data generated by the
Social Science Program subcontractors as well as data made available by
public agencies.
4.1 PREVIOUS STUDIES
The Susitna Environmental Program is an ongoing process which builds on
the data, analyses, and conclusions of previously coqtpleted research
activities. The list of princ:Lpa.l project-relatad studies which con-
tain relevant background and/ or baseline information for the FY 1984
Social Science Program is presented in Section 10.0, Appendix B.
4. 2 DATA AVAILABILITY -----,., ... __
The principal Social Science Program work activ·ities in FY 1984 will
occur in the Cultural Resources and Socioeconomic subtasks. Data for
this ~rork will focus on the following primary data collecton activi-
ties: cultural resources field work (July, August, and Septembe~ 1983
and June 1984); household, business, and public. sector surveys in Tal·-
keetna, Trapper Creek, and Cantwell; and Anchorage/Fairbanks Intartie
worker surveys. Secondary data will be collected from the Mat-Su
Borough, Anchorage, Fairbanks, state agencies and the University of
Alaska Institute of Social and Economic Research in order to revise the
baseline socioeconomic forecast&.
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5. 0 DELINEATION OF STUDY AREA
The study areas delineated for the Social Science Program will vary by
subtask. The following discussion briefly describes the study area for
each subtask in FY 1984;
1. The Cultural Resources Subtask will focus on: (a) sensitivity map-
ping and reconnaissance surveying of the transmission lines, access
roads, railroad, and Phase I recreativu sites, and (b) reconnais-
sance surveying and limited systematic testing of di '='ect and in-
direct impact areas associated with the dam sites, impoundment
areas, borrow areas, townsite, and construction camps.
2. The study area for the Socioeconomic Subtask will include the Rail-
belt with emphasis placed on the communities of Cantwell, Talkeet-
na, and Trapper Creek where household, business, and public sector
surveying will occur.
3. The Recreation Plan Implementation Report will focus on the area
identified in Figure E.7.6 in Exhibit E, Chapter 7 of the License
A{: ?lication; i.e., the area generally bounded by the Denali Highway
(to the north), Stephen, Watana, an.d Clarence lakes (to the south),
the Parks Highway (to the west), and the Sus i tna River (to the
east).
4. The Aesthetics Subtask will focus on areas within the viewshed of
each project facility, including the dam sites, impoundment areas,
access roads, railroad, transmission lines, e.nd recreation sites.
5. The Land Use Subtask will focus primarily on the dam sites and im-
pl)undment areas.
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6. 0 STUDY METHODOLOGY
In order to complete the general and specific study objectives for the
Social Science Program in FY 1984, the following activities (which con-
stitute the general methodology) will be conducted.
6.1 GENERAL SOCIAL SCIENCE PROGRAM
6.1.1 General Investigation Memorandum -----
This docu~nt provides an overview of the Social Science Program in-
cluding study objectives, issues to be addressed, study tasks, general
study methodology, program management, schedule~ deliverables, and bud-
get. Harza-Ebasco will prepare the memorandum.
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6.1.2 Detailed Plan of Stud~
A Plan of Study will be developed that describes • t: • spec~ .. J.c Social
Science Program study objectives and work tasks, detailed study method-
ologies, data management and report formats, quality assurance pro-
grams, and detailed schedules and deliverables. Harza-Ebasco will pre-
pare the plan of study; subcontractors will provide input as necessary.
6.1.3 Progress Rep.orts
Progress reports will be developed each month to describe the status of
the Social Science Program based on the previous month r s activities,
including: activities completed, problems and solutions, personnel
considerati.ons, program modifications, status of the budget and sche-
dule, and upcoming activities. Harza-Ebasco will prepare a monthly
Task 4 Progress Report; subcontractors will supply input into the mon-
thly Social Science Progam Progress Report.
6.1.4 Quality Assurance
All major Social Science Program subcontractors will be required to
apply a Quality Assurance Program to their studies. This will include
quality assurance procedures for data collection, checking, storage,
analytical procedures, analyses performed on data, and processes for
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incorporating data into
charts showi.ng lines of
final reports. In addition, organization
authority, identification of the person(s)
responsible f..;r quality assurance, and msthods for ensuring safety of
files and audit programs will be included. Furthermore, Harza-Ebasco
will develop a Quality Assurance Manu.al for studies in which it parti-
cipates. This manual will include an overview of quality assurance
procedures by all Task 4 subcontractors.
6.1.5 Responses to FERC Supplemental Information Requests ---
The Social Science Program has and will continue to provide written
responses to FERC supplemental information requests on cultural re-
sources, socioeconomics, recreation, aesthetics, land use, and project
alternatives. Harza-Ebasco prepares the responses with inpnt as nec~s
sary from the University of Alaska Museum, Frank Orth and Asso~:ia tes,
and EDAW, Inc.
6.1.6 Settlement Process ~nput
The Social Science Program will provide input into the settlement pro-
cess by identifying and reviewing agency issues, participating in set-
tlement process meetings, and initiating appropriate activities to for-
mally resolve each issue. The University of Alaska Museum and Frank
Orth and Associates will provide input as necessary~
6.1.7 DEIS Review Memorandum
The Social Science Program will review appropriate chapters of the DEIS
and provide input into the DEIS Review Memorandum. Harza-Ebasco will
prepare the memorandum; the University of Alaska Museum and Frank Orth
and Associates will provide input as necessary.
6.1.8 Transmission Line Report
The Social Science Program will provide input to the Task 41 Transmis-
sicm Line Report regarding cultural, recreation, aesthetic, and land
use resources, and the potential impacts that alternative transmission
line stub corridors may have on those resources. Harza-Ebasco will
prepare sections of the report.
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6.1.9 Update of the FERC Licens~_Application
Each Social Science ~rogram subtask will review and revise the appro-
priate chapter in Exhibit E of the License Application to reflect
changes due to refinement of the Project concept. Harza-·Ebasco will
prepare the update; the University of Alaska Museum, Frank Orth and
Associates, and EDAW 5 Inc. will provide input as necessary.
6.1.10 Final FY 1~85 Work ~~~~~
Harza-Ebasco will define the general scope of work re~t~ired for each
subcontractor. Each subcontractor will develop a detailed proposal of
specific t;1ork tasks. Harza""Ebasco will review and evaluate eacn pro-
posal and recommend the final work scopes and budgets to the Power
Authority.
6.1.11 Responses to Agen~y Comm.ents on License Application -~--------------·-..~<..A.-__ ....;;...;......-
The Social Sci1::mce Program will provide wei. tten responses to agency
con tnents on the License Application. The University of Alaska My.seum,
Frank Orth and Associates, and EDAW, Inc. will provide input to
Harza-Ebasco as necessary.
6.1.12 General Licensing Support
General licensing support encompasses level-of-effort activities that
do not include presently identified deliverables, such as: weekly
staff meetings, budget revisions, coordination activities, review of
previous data and reports, site reconnaissance tours, preparation for
and participation in the FERC site visit, non-FERC permit support, spe-
cific requests by the Power Authority, and other general and: adminis-
tra.ti ve tasks.
6.2 CULTURAL RESOURCES
6.2.1 Cultural Resources Workshop --------
This workshop was held to outline and describe the Cultural Resources
Subtask to interested agencies and to seek comments concerning the di-
rection of the program. Harza-Ebasco organized and participated in the
workshop; the University of Alaska Museum also participated.
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6. 2. 2 ~~iminary Archeo~t?_g,ical Repprt
This preliminary report briefly summarizes the results of the 1983 ar-
cheological field season. Harza-Ebasco provided review; the University
of Alaska Museum drafted the report.
6.2.3 Arch~ological Sensiti~ity Mae~
These maps indicate the general level of archeological sensitivit7 of
the access routes, railroad, Phase 1 recreation sites, and the trans-
mission line stub alternatives ar:.d License Application route.
Harza-Ebasco provided technical guidance and review; the University of
Alaska Museum conducted the field research and prepared the maps.
6.2. 4 Archeological ~ield S~on Ret>ort
This rP-port will provide a detailed description of the work completed
during the 1983 field season. The University of Alaska Museum con-
ducted the resaarch and will prepare the report; Harza-Ebasco will pro-
vide r~view.
6.2.5 R3~~~~ed Archeol~gic~l A£proach
The Susitna archeological program will be reevaluated in light of cur-
rent procedures and schedules, the role of the Advisory Council on His-
toric Preservation, and the overall strategy of the miti.gation pro-
gram. Harza-Eba.sco will conduct the reevaluation in cot'junction with
the Power Authority and appropriate agencies; the University of Alaska
Museum will participate in the meetings as requested .
6.2.6 National Park Service Report _________ , • t -, --
This report will be prepare(,{ and provided in accordance with the Uni-
versity of Alaska Museum's conditions of their antiquities permit.
Harza-Ebasco will provide review; the University of Alaska Museum will
prepare the report.
6 .. 2. 7 Upd~ted Cultural Resources Mitig,ation Report
The cul tui:al resources mitigation program will be reevaluate~ and up-
dated based em .feedback from the Advisory Council on Historic Preserva-
tion and other agencies. Harza-Ebasco will conduct the review and pro-
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vide technical assistance; the University of Alaska Museum will prepare
the updated report.
6.2.8 Cultural Resources Subtask A~l Rep~rt
This report will summarize the work ;ompleted as of the end of FY 1984
in the Cultural Resources Subtask, the status of outstanding issues,
and the approach for continuing the subtask work in FY 1985.
Harza-Ebasco will prepare this report.
6.3 SOCIOECONOMICS
6. 3.1 Socioeconomic _Worksho-2.
This workshop was held to facilitate a broader understanding by inter-
ested agencies and the general public of the analytical approach and
techniques used to forecast potential socioeconomic impacts of the Pro-
ject. Harza-Ebasco organized and participated in the workshop; Frank
Orth and Associates also participated.
6.3.2 Transmission Line Worker Survey Report --·---..--------
1'his report will summarize the characteristics of the work force in-
volved in the construction of the Anchorage-Fairbanks Intertie Trans-
mission Line. Harza-Ebasco developed the survey instrument and inter-
viewing procedure and will provide technical guidance and review of the
analysis and report. The analysis and report will be prepared by Frank
Orth and Associates.
6.3.3 Household, Busine~E!_s and ~ublic Secto_r Survey Reports.
These reports will summarize baseline socioeconomic conditions for
households, businesses, and public sector employers in potentially-
affected project area communi ties for the purpose of updating sc-cio-
econom.ic forecasts and mitigation planning. Harza-Ebasco will previae
technical guidance and review for the survey instruments, interview
procedures, and reports. With the exception of the public sector sur-
vey, the survey instruments, interview procedures, and survey reports
will be developed and conducted by Frank Orth and Associates.
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Socioeconomic projections will be updated to reflect the revised Alaska
and Rail belt economic and demographic projections prepared for Exhibit
Band tt.~ data collected in the household, business, public sector, and
transmi s~; ion 1.:.ne worker surveys. Harza-Ebas co will provide technical
guidance and review; Frank Orth and Associates will prepare the updated
projections.
6.3.5 ~king ~apers (Proce~~~s Man~lsL
Working Paper No. 1 will provide information on socioeconom.ic pro jec-
tion assumptions and methodologies. Working Paper No. 2 will provide
information on socioeconomic input data, variables, equations, coeffi-
cients, and output formats used in the socioeconomic model.
Harza-Ebasco will provide technical guidance and teview; Frank Orth and
Associates will draft both working papers.
6.3.6 ~pdated ~ocioeconomic Mitig~t~~ Plan
The updated plan, wb~ch will be based on the revised socioeconomic pro-
jections, will address the potentially adverse socioeconomic impacts of
the Project both on residents in the proje.ct area and on construction
and operation workers. Harza-Ebasco will provide technical guidance
and review; Frank Orth and Associates will draft the updated plan.
6.3.7 ~cioeconomic Subtask Annua~_Report
This report will summarize the work completed as of the end of FY 1984
in the SocioeconoLtic Subtask, the status of outs tanding issues, and the
approach for continuing the subtask work in FY 1985. Harza-Ebasco will
prepare this report.
6. 4 RECREATION
6.4.1 Recrea~on Plan ImEleme_~tation ~epor~
This report will recommend the necessary approach to implement: the
Phase I Recreation Plan and the development of recreation faciliti~s
for constructi~n and operation workers as outlined in Chapter 7, Exhi-
b.it E of the License Appl.ication, including policy issues, recreation
management, and facility design. Harza-Ebasco will prepare this update.
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This report will summarize the work completed as of the end of FY 1984
in the Recreation Subtask, the status cf outstanding issues, and the
approach for continuing the subtask work in FY 1985. Harza-Ebasco will
prepare this report.
6.5 AESTHETICS
6.5.1 Aesth~tics Miti&_at.ion P,1;_an Upd~
This update will recommend the necessary steps to implement the aesthe-
tics mitigation program as identified in Chapter 8, Exhibit E of the
License Application, including the structure, compos! tion, and objec-
tives of the Inderdisciplinary Design Team. Harza-Ebasco will prepare
this update.
6.5.2 Aesth~ics Subtask Annua_~ Re~~
This report will summarize the work completed as of the end of FY 1984
in the Aesthetics Subtask, the status of outstanding issues, and the
approach for continuing the subtask work in FY 1985. Harza-Ebasco will
prepare this r~port.
6.6 LAND USE
6~6.1 Land .1!.~ Subtask Ann~L!,r:_port
This report will summarize the work completed as of the end of FY 1984
in the Land Use Subtask, the status of outstanding issues, and the ap-
proach for continuing the subtask work in FY 1985. Harza-Ebasco ~vill .
prepare this report.
6.7 PROJECT ALTERNATIVES
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6.7.1 Impact Matri~
The matrix will illustrate in a comprehensive manner the potential dif-
ferences in environmental impacts between alternative prg ject loca-
tions, designs, and energy sources in order to facilitate decision
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making processes and to communicate the project's environmental impli-
cations to interested groups and individuals. Harza-Ebasco will pre-
pare this matrix.
6.7.2 Projec~_Alternatives Subtask Annual ~eEo~t
This report will sum.mar;.ze the work completed as of the end of FY 1984
in the Project Alternatives Subtask, the status of outstanding issues,
and the approach for continuing the subtask work in FY 1985.
Harza-Ebasco will prepare this report.
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The organiza tion~l structure of the Social Science Program was devel-
oped to ensure that the objectives of the program are accomplished.
This structure provides for overall coordination and management of the
FY 1984 Social Science Program by Harza-Ebasco with support from sub-
contractors and other study teams.
description of this structure.
This section provides a general
7 .1 HARZA-EBASCO
The Social Science Program will be conducted under the overall direc-
tion and supervision of Dr. G. Lawley the Harza-Ebasco Environmental
Regulatory Operations Manager. Specific responsibilities for the So-
cial Science Program subtasks are as follows:
Social Science Group Leader
Social Science Group Coordinator
Cultural Resources Subtask Leader
Socioeconomic Subtask Leader
Rec1: aa tion Subtask Leader
Aesthetics Subtask Leader
Land Use Subtask Leader
Project .4lternatives Subtask Leader
W. Hutchinson
P. Bergmann
P. Bergmann
E. Cunningham
R. Suttle
R. Suttle
C. Lawson
R. Suttle
The Social Science Group Leader is responsible for the on-time and
within budget delivery of high-quality products from each Social
Science Program subtask leader and for overall program quality assur-
auee. The Social Science Group Coordinator is directl} responsible for
interfacing with subtask leaders, ensuring coordination between Social
Science Program subta.sk leaders, coordinating interaction between So-
cial Science Program staff and members of other study teams, preparing
and monitoring subtask and subcontractor workscopes, budgets, and ex-
penditures, preparing monthly progress reports, arranging and partici-
pating in agency meeting~ and workshops as necessary, and ensuring that
the general and specific Social Science Program objectives are
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met. Subtask leaders are responsible for reviewing their respecti v~
worksco~e. and budget, interfacing with subcontractors, and producing
high quality deliverables.
7. 2 INTERACTION WITH OTHER STUDY TEAMS
The Social Science Program will work closely with Task 6, Licensing
Support and Permitting, to provide necessary information to comply with
FERC and other agency licensing and permitting requirements as well as
requests for additional information. The assessment of Social Science
Program impacts and updating of mitigation plans will be coordinated
with the Aquatic and Terrestrial study teams in Task 4. The Social
Science Program will also coordinate with the en,Tironmental evaluation
and review of engineering operations and design modifications under-
taken by members of Task 3, Engineering, and Task 40, Need for Power.
The Social Science P ogram will coordinate logistical requirements for
each sub task with Task 39, Logistics. Furthermore, the Social Science
Program will prc~vide input as required to Task 41, Transmission System,
and Task 8, Public Participation.
7. 3 SUBCONTRACTORS
Three subcontractors will be utilized to meet: the obJectives of the
Social Science Program in FY 1984. These subcontractors and their area
of responsibility include:
1. Uni,:rersity of Alaska Museum
2. Frank Orth and Associates
3. EDAW Inc.
Cultural Resources
Socioeconomics
Recreation and
Aesthetics
Specific subcontractor responsibilities are discussed below. In
addition, Table 8-1 in Section 8.0 illustrates subcontractor parti-
cipation in Social Science Program deliverables.
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7.3.1 University of Alaska Mus~
During FY 1984, the University of Alaska Museum will conduct archeo-
logical field studies, which will be summarized in both preliminary
and final reports, will obtain archeological clearances as requested
for project activities, and will prepare a report for the National
Park Service. In addition, the Museum will prepare the cultural
resources section of the Social Science program Detailed Plan of
Study, the Museums's Quality Assurance Program, and the Updated Cul-
tural Resources Mitigation Report. Likewise, the Museum will parti-
cipate in a cultural resources workshop and in thf=.' reevaluation of
the Susitna archeological program. The Museum will also assist in
completing responses to FERC supplemental information requests and
agency comments on the License Application. Furthermore, the Museum
will provide input, as required, to the DEIS Review Memorandum, the
Settlement Process, the Transmission Line Report, and the update of
the FERC License Application.
7 .3. 2. Frank Orth and Associates
Principal responsibilities for Frank Orth and Associates during FY
1984 will include: participating in a socioeconomic workshop; sur-
veying households and businesses in Cantwell, Talkeetna, and Trapper
Creek; updating socioeconomic projections! and preparing Working
Paper No. 1, Working Paper No. 2, a Quality Assurance Program, a
transmission line worker survey report, and an updated socioeconomic
mitigation plan. Additionally, Frank vrth and Associates will as-
sist in completing responses to FERC surplemental information re-
quests and agency comments on the License Lpplication and will pro-
'llide input as required to the License Application update, the DE IS
~iemr an.dum, and the settlen:rent process.
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During FY 1984, EDAW, Inc., will provide assistance in completing
responses to FER.C supplemental information requests regarding re-
creation and aesthetics. Moreover, EDAW will assist in completing
:-e:~sponses to agency comments on the License Application and updating
the License Application.
7.4 COORDINATION AND MANAGEMENT OF SUBCONTRACTORS
In order to accomplish the objectives of the Social Science Program
in FY 1984, Harza-Ebasco will enter into contractual agreements with
the subcontractors identlfied above. One of the major roles of the
Social Science Program is to coordinate and manage subcontractor
activities. This will be accomplished through a review of each sub-
contractor's works cope, budget, schedule, detailed plan of study,
quality assurance manual, and deliverables. In addition, Social
Science Program staff will conduct routine coordination meetings
with subcontractors to monitor budget expenditures, program pro-
gress, quality assurance, and potential problems.
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The overall Social Science Program schedule will conform to the major
milestones indentified in the FERC licensing process. The deliverables
and due dates for completion are presented in Table 8-1 by subtask.
TABLE 8-1
SOCIAL SCIENCE PROGRAM
DELIVERABLES AND DUE DATES BY SUBTASK
GENERAL SOCIAL SCIENCE PRO GRAM
Deliverable
1. Reponses to FERC Supplemental Information
Requestsabc
2. General Investigation Memorandum
3. Detailed Plan of Studya
4. Responses to Agency Comments on License
Application abc
5. Update of FERC License Applicationabc
6. FY 1985 Work Scope abc
7. DEIS Review Memorandum ab
8. Settlement Process Input ab
9. General Lieense Support
10. FEIS Input
11. Progress Reports ab
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November 18, 1983
December 15, 1983
January 19, 1983
February 15, 1983
May 1, 1984
May 30, 1984
June 30, 1984
June 30, 1984
June 30, 1984
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' I ,, CULTURAL RESOURCES
I Deliverable
1. Cultural Resources Workshopa
a 2. Preliminary Archeological Reporta
3. Archeological Sensitivity Mapsa
I 4. Recommended Archeological Approacha
5. Transmission Line Report Inputa
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7. National Park Service Reporta
8. Updated Cultur.al Resources Mitigation Reporta
I 9. Cultural Resources Subtask Annual Report
I SOCIOECONOMICS
Deliverable
1. Working Paper No. 1 (Procedures Manual)b I
2. Socioeconomic Workshopb
3. Working Paper N: • 2 (Procedures IJ1anual) b ' I . I
4. Transmission Line Report Input
I 5. Household, Business, and Publlc Sector
Survey Reportsb
I 6. Updated Socioeconomic Projectionsb
7. Transmission Line Worker Survey Reportb
I 8. Updated Socioeconomic }litigation Planb
9. Socioeconomic Subtask Annual Report
I RECR.EAT ION __ __.. __
I Deliverable
1. Transmission Line Report Input
~ 2. Recreation Plan Implementation Report
3. Recreation Subtask Annual Report
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July 22, 1983
September 1, 1983
September 15, 1983
November 15, 1983
December 13, 1983
January 1, 1984
January 1, 1984
May 1, 1984
Hay 1 1984 ..L.,
Due Date
July 15, 1983
July 19-20, 1983
November 1, 1983
December 13, 1983
December 11, 1983
January 31, 1984
March 1, 1984
April 1, 1984
May 1, 1984
Due Date
December 13, 1983
April 1, 1984
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AESTHETICS
Deliverable
1. Transmission Line Report Input
2. Aesthetics Mitigation Plan Update
3. Aesthetics Subtask Annual Report
LAND USE
Deliverable
1. Transmission Line Report Input
2. Lafid Use Subtask Annual Report
PROJECT ALTERNATIVES
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Deliverable
1. Impact Matrix
2. Project Alternatives Sub task Annual Report
Indicat~s input by University of Alaska Museum
Indicates input by Frank Orth and Associates
Indicates input by EDAW, Inc.
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December 13, 1983
May 1, 1984
May l, 1984
Due Date
December 13) 1983
Y.tay 1, 1984
Due Date
January 30, 1984
May 1, 1984
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Table 9-1 below presents the FY 1984 budget for the Soc.ial Science Pro-
gram. This budget provides one person year for manag<!ment of the pro-
gram and 2.1 person years for technical input from the Harza-Ebasco
staff.
TPJ3LE 9-1
FY84 SOCIAL SCIENCE PROGRAM BUDGET
POSITION
Group Manager
Group Coordinator
Management Support
Senior Resources Planner
Resources Planners
TOTAL
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WORK HOURS
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300
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APPENDIX A -AGENCY RAISED ISSUES·
APPENDIX B -LIST OF PREVIOUS STUDIES
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ISSUE
SC-1
SC-2
SC-3
SC-4
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SC-6
sc-7
The role of th~ Advisory Council on
Historic Preservation &hould be
cladfied.
Need to ~~teraine approach for
evaluating archeological reaouccea,
lnd1vidually or ~s districts.
Ne~ t~ define resource si9nificance
criteria for evaluating site or
re•ource aignificAnce.
C01111ents oi. Advisory Co.Jncil on
Historic Pceservdtion should be
solicited for developing ~ plan foe
future aucvey and inventory and for
the aitigation plan.
A~visory Council on Historic
Presecv~tlon shauld be invol~~d in the
cultural res~urces mitigAtion progra•
at the earliest possible tiae~
The role of the Advisory Council on
Hiotocic Preservation should be better
deve!oped and clarified.
The detailed .aitigation plan should be
develnped and approved by SHPO and
represenl:ati vea of appco,pr !ate land
aanag~•ent agench:s •
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PRELIKHIARY
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AGENCY
NPS and ADP
NPS and ADP
NPS and ADP
NPS
ADP
NPS
NPS
SOORCt:
1. Cultural Resourcea
Workshop
2.
3.
4.
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( 22 July 198ll
Cultural Resources
Workshop
(22 July 198"ii
Cultural Resources
Wockstlop
( 22 July 1983)
:Letter to APA,
3 Dec 1902
(Vol. lOD)
Letter to APA,
J Dec 1982
(Vol. lOB)
6. Letter to Al'A
4 Feb 1983
(Vol. lOB)
7. Letter to APA
.t Ff!b 1983
(Vol. lOB)
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STATUS
In cooperation with PERC, det~raine
existin~ information that has been
forwarded to Advisory council; obtain
working guidelines from PERC~ define
role of Advisory Council in licensing
process; define appropriate relation•&
solicit PERC and Advisory Council
concurrence.
Determine alternatives; legal and
licensing implications of each
alternative, relative advantages,
mitigation implications.
I~ conjunction with preceding action,
interp~et tederal r~gulationa to Susitna
Project'• archeological ~••ourcaa.
Role of Advisory Council ia being
assessed.
Role of Advisory Council is being
assessed.
Role of ~dvisory Council is being
assessed.
Pc~ccduces for developing and approving
the detailed mitigation plan are
being assessed.
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SS-10
SS-11
SS-!2
Additional infor~ation ia needed on
~ocker ahift and rotation ftchedulea in
order to accurately forecaat
soc ioecono.ic i11pacta of the Suaitr.a
Project.
Additionu inform~tion ill needed on
the project access route in order to
~ccurately forecast aoc!oeconoalc
i•p~cta of the susltna Project.
Additional .inforr:aation is needed on
how workers will be transportad to and
fcc. the Project site in order to
accurately forecast socioecona.ic
l~pacta of the Susitna Project.
Addition~l information is needed on
the type of housing, work force
facilities, and a•enities at the
construction camp and permanent
village in order to accurately
forecast socioeconomic i•racta of the
suaitna Project.
Concern was expressed ah~~t the need
for a hiring plan/proglam.
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SOSITHA HYDROELECTRIC PROJECT: AGEHClC-RAISED ISSD£S
AGENClC
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SOURCE
8. Socioeconomic
Workshop
(19 July H8l).
9. Socioeconomic
Workshop
(19 July 1983)
10. Socioeconomic
Works top
(19 July 1981)
11. Socioeconomic
Workshop
(19 July i98l)
12. Socioeconomic
~or~~nop
(19 July 1961)
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STATOS
TWo alternative courses of action ere
propooed: 1) conduct studies to
evaluate the access route, transportation
of workers, construction camp and
penaanent village; 2} conduct extensive
seneitivity analyses in ord~r to
forecast potential socioecono~ic i•pacts
associated ~ith these key factors.
B-E will investigate the Remote Rural
Bir~ Dispatch Pilot PrograQ& and any
other job training programs that have
b~en iapleaented for energy resource
devflopaent projects in Alaska.
rage 2 of _ti
COKPLETIOH DA.TE
Spdng 1984 for
Alternative 2
1985 foe
Alternative 1
Kay UU
(pact of the
Mitigation
Plan)
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How the seasonality of Susitna
construction work will affect the
nu•bec of workera who relocate
per•anently and what thoae people will
do for work when they are te•porarily
laid off (during the winter) ahould be
exaained.
The effects of project-related tn-
•i~ration on groundwater aupply and
quality should be explored.
The costs of educating the
project-induced population need to be
examined as well aa the effects of the
educatioti costa on Hat-Su Sorough tax
ratea.
Impacts to fish and wildlife users
have not been adequatell addressed.
Some description should be provided on
the relative i~r~portance of natural
resourc• barveeta as part of household
.. l!~~a.e.
Indirect and direct impacts to
coaaercial businesses dependent upon
fish ~nd wildlife resources are
undefined.
I•pacta to subsistence and recreation
uaer groups and to fish ~nd wildlife
reaoucces should be addressed.
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AGENCY
HS8
HS8
ADPG
ADPG
ADPG
ADPG
ADPG
SOURCE
13. Socioeconomic
Workshop
(19 July 1983)
14. Socioeconom!c
Workshop
( 19 July 1983)
15. Socioeconomic
Workshop
(19 July 1983)
16. Letter to APA,
13 Jan 1983
(Vol. lOB)
17. Letter to APA,
13 Jan J.98.3
(Vol. 108)
18. Letter to APA,
lJ Jan 1983
{Vol. 108)
19. Letter to APA.
13 Jan 1983
(Vol. 108)
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STATUS
H-E will investigate this issue to enauce
that it hau been adequately addcesaed.
U-E will outline altecnativa appcoachca
for the communities for exa•ining thla
concern.
The per pupil cost of education will ~e
investigated for. each of the locally
impacted communities.
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COH.fLETIOH DATE
Revhed
Proje-:tlon11
'teltl
Nov•.t.•r 198l
xeviaed
Pcojectiona
(tut)
Nove•ber 196 l
Revised
Project lone
(text)
Nove•ber 1983
Information on use patterns will b~ Pall 1981 (1)
supplemented through surveys of local
residents (1). Inforaatlon on guiding Pall 1984 (2)
service& will be obtained through aucveya
ot guidea (2).
Information on use patterns and the
importance of subsistence fishing,
hunting, and trapping will be obtained
through a survey of local resident&.
Deceaber 1983
InforMation on the dependency of Pall 1984
businesses on fish and wildlife resources
wil\ be obtained through a survey of
local businesses and project area
guides and lodge operators.
Suppleaenta1 lr.for•ation on the effecta
of the project on subsistence and recre-
ational use of fish and wildlife resource&
Will be obtained through survey• of
project area residents, guides, and
lodge operato~s.
Pall 1913
(Survey of
Reaidenta)
Pall 1984
(Survey of
guld,es, lodge
op4!r.Atoc•)
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tssu.e
SS-20 A survey of community usage of
wildlife resources by cantwell
residents would be useful in aaeeasing
level• of use and i•portance of
aal•on, •oose, and caribou~
SS-21
SS-22
SS-23
SS-24
SS-25
SS-26
SS-27
Additional assess .. nt of user groups
should be •ade for the da.eatic uae of
sal .an.
The assessment of trapping activity
and ita i11portance to usecs in the
Local Impact Area should be •ore
extensive.
A .onitoring program should be
estab!iahed Co assess i•pacts and
cec011111end •odifications to the
•itigation progra•.
Modification of base case population
projections ~ould dramatically change
the i•pacts predicted and ul t tma tely
the •itigatio'~ requireJ~~~ent.
A •iti.~,:<ltion plan should be pr<epared
that c~l~tea to an~icipated impacts
based upon ~ broadly accepted data
b ....
-'SaUI'Iptiona upon which population
projection& are based should be
dhcuaaed.
Cl~rify whether the assumption that
full public access would be provided
by the project thcough ~he uppec
Su•itna basin has been •ade.
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l'RELlHINARlC
' oc .. ubec }"'l!l
SUSXTNA HYDROELECTRIC PROJECT: AGENCY-RAISED ISSU2S
AGENCl
ADPG
ADPG
ADPG
PWS
PHS
PWS
nilS
FWS
SOURCE
20. Letter to APA,
ll Jan 1983
(Vol. lOB)
21. Letter to APA,
l3 Jan 1983
(Vol. 1GB)
22. Lett~r to APA,
13 Jan 1983
(Vol. lOB)
23. Letter to APA,
14 Jan 1983'
(Vol. lOB)
24. Letter to APA,
14 Jan 1983
(Vol. lOB)
25. Letter to APA,
14 Jan 1983
(Vol. lOIS)
25. Letter to APA,
l4 Jan 1983
(Vol. lOB)
27. Lett~r to APA,
14 Jan 1983
(Vol. lOB)
10-5
Page .!f._ of fl_
STATUS CO"PLE'riOtl DATE
lnfor•ation on "se patterns of flab
and 'llildlife of r.an!:well res!i.&ente
will be obtained through a ou;rve·y of
local residents.
Information on subsistence fi~hing
will be obtained through a survey of
residents of Talkeetna, Trap,per Creek,
and Cantwell.
Information on use p~ttcrns of trapper•
will be collected through a survey of
local residen.ts.
A monitoring ~rogram of the local
residents and buaineaae~ ia currently
underway and will be updated periodically.
The baseline forecasts will be revised
to reflect the most current statewide
·econo~ic and demographic conditions.
A mitigation plan will be prepared and
updated p~·riodically.
A detailed explanation of the •••u•ptiona
ua;d in the population projection• ia
pr~vided in Wock Paper i! (Projection
Assumptions, Hethodology, and Output
Por•at).
Policies en public access to the
upper Suaitna basin will be mad~
at a later date.
PAll 1983
1'&11 uu
P.all 1983
Pall 1983 and
On-going
Hinter 1984
Spring 1984
ana On-going
N/A
'!'O be detec-
•ine:d
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~SSU£
SS-28 The proposed adainistrat!on of the
construction caap and villAge needa to
be reevAluated.
SS-29 If local hiring as::1wnptions are hl:gh,
the iap4cta of project-induced
population increases Ace low.
ss-30 If aost businesses in the upper basin
are dependent. upon fish, big gaac, i.lnd
furbeaJer •pecies and the project ••r
severely iapact these species throuq,lh
eliaination of their hab,itat,s, then aost
of the businesses !loiOUld suffer severe
adverae iapacts.
ss-n The iaportance of the Susitna aystea to
subsistence, and how potential losaea
and altigation pcop~sals would affect
subsistence use should be addre~sed.
SS-32 Discussion should be '.':'lcluded on the
possible decrease !n the area's
attractiveneaa for remote, wilderness
hunting given the increase in access and
huaan activities in conjunction with
project developaent.
SS-Jl
SS-34
The discussion ~bould consider relative
de=~nds •nd values for corn•eccial,
recccational, and aubsist~nc~ hunting
for each apeclea in coMp•ri~on to other
aper.i••·
Socioecono:dc •·iltigation ahould be
established with r~gard for impacts on
fish and wildlife resource user groups.
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SUSlTNA HYDROELECTRIC PROJECT: AGENCY-RAISED ISSUES
AGENCY
PWS
PWS
PWS
PWS
PWS
FWS
PWS
SOURCE
28. Letter to· APA,
14 Jan 1983
(Vol. 106)
29. Letter to APA,
14 Jan 198:1
(Vol. lOB)
30. Letter to APA,
U Jan 1983
(Vol. 108)
31. Letter to APA,
H Jan 1983
(Vol. 108)
32. Letter to APA.
14 Jan 1983
(Vol-lOB)
33. Letter to APA,
14 Jan .198]
('J'Qo). 100)
34. Letter to APA,
U Jan !983
(Vol. lOB)
10-6
Page _S of /.3
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STATUS
Further studies of the siting, type,
administration, and other aspect& of
the construction camp and villog&
will be exa£ined.
Poe discussion at assumptiona
r~gardinq populat1on influx refer to
Working Paper 11.
COMPLETION DATE
Piacal Year
l91S
Information on the dependency of Deceabec 1983
businesses on fish and wildlife resources
will be obtained through a survey of local
businesses.
Infor•ation on use patterns and the Pall 1983 (1)
importanc~ of aubaiatence flahing will
be obtained in three comaunitiea through
a survey of local residents (1). A Pre-Aprll 198t (2)
liminary Impact ' Mitigation Plan will be
d~veloped and updated as appropr14te (2).
Infor•ation on guiding servic~a will
be obtained through a survey of guidea.
Infor•ation on comaercial, sport, and
sub~stence hunting will be obtalned
through a survey of local reaidents.
The sitigation plan will be (~~pensive
to this comment.
Fall 1984
and on-going
Pall U8l
Spring 1984
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JSSUB
~-35 Policies on access routes and
cestcictiona on access need to be
delineated in ocdec to aaaeaa iapacta to
us~ca.
SS-36 Infora~tion on trappeca ahould be
accuaulate~, impacta analyzed,
aitigation proposed and then ceevalueted.
SS-37 1111pacts to lish and! wildlife reoouccea
and their usera ace related ~o the t¥Pe
of construction caap eat~oliahed, Mcceaa
provided, and the •~ulis~o.ation of
these facilitie~.
SS-38 A detailed ail~~4tion plan ahould be
developed and coordinated with fiah and
wildlife ceaoucces analyaea.
SS-39
SS-40
ss-u
SS-42
A conitoring panel should be established
conalating of C~?taaentativea of
appropriate agencies to asseQs impacts
and ceca..end aodificationa to the
aitigetion progcaa.
A aore appropriate location foe the
p~c•anent t~~nsite should be identified.
If 1n-aigration is seriously
underestiaated then a wide range of
aocioeconaaic iapacts is also
undeceatiaated.
A clearly defined and leyal program will
be needed to enauce that unemployed
local ceaidenta get • chance to obtain
project jobs.
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SUSITNA HYDROELECTRIC PROJECT: AGENCY-RAISED ISSUES
AGENCY
P'WS
PHS
P'WS
I'WS
P'WS
ADl.R
ADNR
ADNR
SOURCE
35. Letter to APA.
14 Jan 1983
(Vol. lOB)
36. Letter to APA,
!4 Jan 1983
(Vol. lOB)
31. Letter to APA,
14 Jan 1983
(Vo1l. lOB)
38. Letter to APA,
H Jan 1983
(Vol. lOB)
39. Letter to APA,
U Jan 1983
(Vol. lOB)
40. Letter to APA,
13 Jan 1983
(Viol. lOB)
41. Letter to APA,
13 Jan 1983
(Vol. lOBi
42. L~ttec to APA,
13 Jan U83
(Vol. lOB)
10-7
STATUS
Policies on public a.ccess to the upper
susitna basin will be made at a later
d4te.
Additonal inforaation on trapping will
be obtained through a aucvey of local
residents.
The siting, type, ad~inistration, and
other aspects of the construction ca•p
and village will be ex~mined in futuc~
studies in conjuncticn with fish and
wildlife resource cespresentativea.
A aitig~tion plan will be developed
and updated in cooperation with fiah
and wildlife resource representatives.
A aonitoring ?rogram is being
impleaented, but does not include
agency representatives.
The siting and design of the townsite
will be examined in future Btudies.
Pag11 -'-.of ..J:1..
COHIILETIOH DAU
To be
dete:ra1ned
Pall Ull
Piacal Ye•ir
1985
Spcin~ 1914
Septellher 1983
Piscal Year
1985
Refer to Alaska Power Authority reaponae N/A
to letter fco11 Alaska Department of
Natural Resources (Volu11e lOB) and
Alas~a Depart~ent of Community and
Regional Affairs (August 2, 1983) •
Thia ia1ue will be addr@aaed •• part
of the •itigation planning effort.
Spcing 19114
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Subtask: Social Sciences
lSSUS
SS-U In order to clarify the relationship
betwt~n assu.ptiona of the socioeconaaic
iapact aodel and unreaolved atate
policie3, the Power Aut~ority should
provide • pcoceaa for key atate agencies
to beco.c actively involved in the
Methodology ~nd uae of the •odel.
ss-u The nocioecono:aic iapa~::ta resulting fro•
the Susitna project ace aignlficantly
under•tAted.
Ss-•s Resp~nsibili~ies foe provision of
aervicea and facilities Within the local
project area ~hould be aoce clearl~
defined foe the atate, borough, and the
contractor.
ss-u Leg•l responaibilit:iea for accesa to the
project site both during and after
conatruction need to be clearly defined.
SS-t7 Hore inforaation needs to be provided
about the proposed per~anent townaite.
ss-u All assumptions, standards, and in9ut
variables uaed in the impact aod~l
ahould be auaaarized.
ss-•g I•pacts )f the Project on users of fish
and viidlife resources (such as
coa•ercial fishery use, big game and
pcofeasional guides, subsistence use,
trappers, ~nd river guides) should be
aaaeaaed.
ss-so Effecta of project construction ~nd
operation on instreaa flow aa it relate~
to aocioecona.ica should be examined.
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PRELIMINARY
SUSITNA UYDRO£LEC1'RIC PROJECT: AGENCY-RAISED ISSUES
AGENCY
ADCRA
ADCRA
ADCRA
ADCRA
ADCRA
ADCRA
PWS
ADFG
SOURCE
43. Letter to APA,
16 Mar 1983
44. Lett~r to APA,
16 Hac 1983
4S. Letter to APA
16 Mac 1983
46. Letter to APA
16 Mar 1983
47. Letter to APA
16 Hac UBJ
4B. Letter to APA
16 Hac 1983
49. Letter to APA
5 Oct 1982
SO. Dwight • Trihey
81 SllCVey
10-8
STATUS
Le~!ter response se.nt 3 Aug 1983.
Letter response sent 3 AUg 1~83.
Letter response sent 3 i\ug 1983.
:,etter: response sent 3 Aug 198J.
Letter response sent 3 Aug 1983.
Letter response sent 3 l.ug 1981.
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Pag.a .3:_ of _fJ_
COHPLITIOM DATI
H/A
H/A
N/A
H/A
H/A
H/A
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SUSITNA HYDROELECTRIC PROJECT: AGENCY-RAISED ISSUES
Page L ot _13._
ISSUE ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
ss-51
SR-52
The possibility of daa failure •hould be
taken into consideration, particularly
for areas downatreaa of the daa.
Hany of the recreational u•e projection•
ace undere•ti•ated.
SR-53 Hanagement of lands for public
recreation and appreci~tion require•
additional clarification.
SR-54 The discussion of wildlife and
recreation f~ils to address i•pacta to
inundated tributac ie• to the Su•itna
River.
SR-55 Thee~ is inadequate discussion of
const;ruction worker policies reg•cding
u•e of recreation resources.
SR-56
SR-57
SR-58
SR-59
A definition of wildlife species and
recreational u•es ia needed.
The primacy objectives of the Recreation
Plan a• they relate to potential impacts
to fi•h and wildlife resources ace not
aet.
Discuss ill!p·acts on recreation to
east-• ide tcibutar ies below Talkeetna.
Describe the relative proportion of
i•pacta on recreation above and below
Talkeetna •
AGENCY
ADCRA
ADFG
ADFG
ADFG
ADPG
ADFG
FWS
ADPG
PWS
SOURC&
51. Let~~r to APA
16 Ha:: 198J.
52. Letter to APA,
ll Jan 19SJ
{Vol. 108)
53,. Letter to APA,
ll Jan 1983
(Vol. lOB)
54. Letter to APA,
13 Jan 1983
(Vol. 108)
55. Letter to APA,
}.3 Jan 1983
(Vol. lOB)
56. Letter to APA,
13 Jan 1983
(Vol. lOB)
57. Letter to APA,
14 Jan 1903
(Vol. lOB)
58. Dwight ' Trihey
81 Survey
59. Dwight ' Trihey
81 survey
10-9
STATUS
Honitoring and optional development
phases woul~ ensure agatnst under-
estiaation.
Incorporeted in Feb 1983 License
Application.
Collllllents addressed in P.xhibit ·£, Chaptu
3 and Chapter 7, Sections 2.1 ~nd 2.2 cf
Peb 1983 License Application.
CollUllent addressed in \f'eb .\983 LicentU!'
Application.
Species descriptions and mitigation
p~ovided in Exhibit £, Chapter l of Feb
1983 License Applic~tion.
COHPLETlOH DATE
fhcal Yeat'
uas and
Qn going
H/A
H/IJ,
H/A
N/A
Comment incorporated in Feb 1983 LiGense April 1'84
Application. Additional inforaation on
RecceatLon Pla~ iaplementatio~ will be
outline~ in the ~ecceation Plan I•pleaen-
tation Report.
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ISSUE
SR-60 Project-related in-aigration should be a
aajor conatderation in the Re~reation
Plan ea well •• uae control aeaaurea.
SR-61 Identificati9n of specific
responsibilities f~Pr iaple11enhtion a;nd
operation of ~he Recreation Pl~n ahould.
be. includeil.
SR-62 The Recreation Plan fails to recognize
the differences between aport, trophy,
and aubsiatence use of particular
wildlife re~ourcea.
SR-63 The co•petition between resources users
and the supply and d~•and of fiah and
wildlife needa to be expanded.
SR-64 Appropciate aitigation should be
addreaaed for reduced water CJUlllity due
'to the propoaed flow regiae as it
relatea to fiahing opportuniti•es.
SR-65
SR-66
SR-67
SR-68
Additional clarification ia needed on
wh<at areas Will be open to ttu~ public
for. recreation.
The project sponsor aust idemtify
specific aitigation measures and develop
a ca.pcehenaive plan which will address
proper control by landowner&i and
••nageca.
Kitigation for the excav~tion of borrow
areaa ahould be specificallr identified
and incorporated •• part of the
~•creation Plan.
Kanageaent prograas during construction
ahould be identified and ~iacussed along
with aaaoct•ted coats.
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PRELIHINARY
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SUSITNA HYDROELECTRIC PROJECT: AGENCY-I>".ISiD ISSUES
AGENCY
FWS
FWS
PWS
FWS
PWS
PWS
FWS
FWS
FWS
SOURCE
6~. Letter to APA,
l4 Jan 1983
(Vol. lOB)
61. Letter to APA,
U Jan 1983
(Vol. 108)
62. Letter to APA,
14 Jan 1983
(Vol. lOB}
63. Letter to APA,
14 Jan 1983
(Vol. lOB)
64. Letter to APA,,
U Jan 1983
(Vol. 108)
65. Letter to APA,
14 Jan 1983
(Vol. 108)
66. Letter to APA,
H Jan 1983
(Vol. lOB)
67. Lett~r to APA,
14 Jan 1983
(Vol. lOB)
68. Letter to APA,
14 Jan l98J
(Vol. 108)
10-10
"
STATUS
Generally incorporat«Jd in reb 1983
License Application. Controls on uae
to be considered in the Recce:atton Plan
I•ple~entAtion Report.
To be addreaaed•in the Recreatlon Plan
I•pleillentat.ion Report.
Comment refer~nced to appropriate
discussions in Exhibit E, Chapteca 3
and 5 of Feb 1983 License Application.
This issue will be addressed through an
interdi&ciplinuy teaa orgAnized bi'
·H-E.
PAge _9_ of /~
COKl'LETIOM Df:.TE
Aprll U14
ApcU 19U
N/A
rhcal year uu
Col'lllent adequately •lddreaaed in Exhibit 1, On-going
Chapter& 3 and 11 of Feb 1983 Licenae
Application. Develop•ent of •itlgatlon
measures will continue.
Will be considered in the Recr•ation Plan April 1984
I•pleaentation Report.
To be addressed in th~ Recreation Plan April 1984
Iapleentation Report.,
Incorporated in Feb 19.83 Lic,enag
Application.
Operation COSt/S incorporated in Peb 198)
License Application. Kanagement cespon-
•ibllitlea will be considered in th~
RecreAtion Plan Iaplernentation Report.,
N/A
April 1984
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ISSUE
SR-~9 Before constructiorn begins, exiating
river conditions fro• upstre11a af the
project to Gold Cceek ahould be record~d
on fil•.
SR·-70 Conaidention ahoulld be giv1an to
providing public a•:ceaa to 'the Suaitna
River below Watana daa pri!!IC to the
co.apletion and ope;ration ofl Devil C&nyota
Da•.
SR-71 consideration ahou1ld be g/Lvtm to
providing public &Jcceas t:' '0• the project
transpQrtation cor.ridor ~~ Portage Cceek
f.or fi&hing and/or. kal{akil.ng.
SR-72 Appropriate day use and/or overnight
facilitiea should be considered for Gold
Creek.
SR-73 I•ubHc ac!:eaa to lche Talkeetna River via
''he Stephan LakeHPrAide Creek corridor
.ia an i•portant i:saue that needs t,() be
SR-74
SH-75
SR-76
. resolved early.
The Power Authority •nould con~lder a
leasing or concesaion arrangHient with
CIRI to facilitat• public recreation use
on Stephan Lake.
The Recreational Plan should add three
aitea adjacent to the Alaska Railroad:
Indian River, Gold Creek, and Curry.
A decision is needed on whether or not
the access road will be open to the
public.
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AGENCX
NPS
NPS
NPS
HPS
HPS
ADHR
ADNR
ADNR
SOURCE
69. Letter to A:PA,
U Jan 198Jl
(Vol. lOB)
10. Letter to APA,
14 Jan 1983
(Vol. 101!,)
71. Letter to APA,
14 Jan 1983
(Vol. lOB)
72. Letter to APA,
1.-t Jan 1983
(Vol. lOB)
73. Letter to APA,
14 Jan 1983
(Vol. lOB)
74. Letter to APA,
ll Jan 1983
(Vol. lOB)
75. Letter to APA,
13 Jan 1983
(Vol. lOB}
76. DHR Heu1orandu•
23 Dec 1982
(Vol. lOB)
10-11
STATUS
To be considered during design develop.ent
for Devil Canyon visitor center.
~o be considered in design develop•ent
for Phase II (Watana I•plementation
Phaae) of the 7ecreat} ~n plan.
co .. ent adequately addreaaed in
Exhibit E, Chapter 11 of reb 1983
License Application.
Should be investigated with response
letter to HPS.
Comment adequately addreosed in
Exhibit £, Chapter 11 of reb 1983
License Applic~tion •
Will be exa;llinGd in Recreation Plan
I•pleaentlatlon Report.
Indian River, Gold Cre~k, and curry
should be investigated ~ith response
lettrr to DNR.
Peb 1983 License .Application clearly
assuea that ac.cess road will be
open to public use, but leaves isaue
open by 5tclting that find deciaion
will be made in 1993; resolution
req~irea policy decision by the Power
Authority, prefera~ly duri~g 1986.
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ApcU 1984
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,ISSUE
SR-77 The tranaldaaion line croaaing of Willow
Cr~ek State Recreation Area conflicta
with aite developaent plana and i•pa~~a
the •ite•a recreation qualitiea.
SR-71 Effecu of project conatructlon and
operation on inatreaa flow •• it relate•
to recreation reaourcea abould be
ex.tlline4.
SA-79 Mitigation ••surea have not been
~reclfically ldentifi•d and incotpor.ated
into project plana. .
SiA-80
SA-Il
Sil-82
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Additional location and deaign atudiea
are required for the conatruct1on ca•p•
and townaite.
The north and south •tuba of the
trana•iaaion line need additional
location atudiea.
The trans•iaaion line crossing of Willow
Creek seate Recreation ll.rell conflicts
with ~ite developsent plana and iMpacts
the alt••• acenic qua\itlea.
Effecta of project construction and
operation on inatrea• flow as it relates
to aeathetlc resources should be
exallined.
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AG!!NCI
ADNR
ADPG
rws
ADNR
ADNR
ADNR
ADFG
SOURCE
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11. Task U. Meeting,
10 Kay 1963
78. Dwight • Tribey
81 survey
79. Letter to APA,
14 Jan 1983
(Vol. 108)
80. Ae:athetll.cs
Workshop
(l DIN~ Jl982)
81. Aesthetica
Workshop
(1 Dec 1982)
82. Task 41 Meeting,
10 Kay 1983
83. ~~lght ' Tribey
81 survey
10-12
STATDS
Conaider alternative routing or route
refine11ent. Will be addressed in
supple.ental trans•ission line .studiea.
Adoptii)O and i111ple111entation of
aesthetic •1tigation ·measures will
be addressed by inte;cdiscipl1nacy
design tea• to be fO[IIUlated during
lats UU.
Issue not adequately addressed. Needs
additional study.
Concern uill be addressed in
suppleJaental tcansaiasion line
atudiea.
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COtiPL£TlOM Dh'JI!:
Nuv UU
On-going
riac.t.l Y•ac
1985
Hov 1983
COI',aider alternative route or routing Nov 15181
• fine.ent. Concern will be addreaaed
aupple~~ental tran&Ci.l n:~ ion line atud1eo.
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subtask: Social Sciences
ISSUE
SL-84
SL-85
Potential railroad iapacta to land use
and accesa downstrea• froa Gold Cceek
should be add~:·eaaed.
Proposed aitigation aeaauces and their
iapl•entation need to be aore clearly
outlined.
SL-86 Proposed aitigation for the loaa of
public uae of project land• ahould
Identify 11lternat1vea auch aa replacing
opportunities lost with landa that
provide equal value.
SL-87 Discussions of wetlands and floodplains,
including aitigation aeaaurea, ahould be
expanded.
SL-88 Specific aeasu::ea to aitigate il"'pacta
froa tho tranaais ion line ahould be
addceaaed.
SL-89 Concern about the Healy to Fairbanks
tranaai•aion line right-of-way and it•
iapacta on l~nd diapoaal ahould be
addreaaed.
SL-90 Overall concern about the tranaaiaaion
line rlgbt-~f-vay and ita effecta on
land disposal actions and land
aanageaent pract·cea should be addressed.
SL-91
53.-92
The atatua of land for the daasite,
acceaa coada, and transmiasion corridors
ahould be addressed now.
Typ~a ~f land acquisition proced~res
ahould be inleatigated and action begun.
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SOSITHA HYDROELECTRIC PROJECT: AGEHCY-RAIS£D ISSUES
AGEtlCY
ADfG
ADFG
ADl'G
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ADNR
ADNR
ADHR
ADHR
SODRCE
84. Letter to APA,
13 Jan 1983
(Vol. 108)
65. Letter to APA
13 Jan 1983
(Vol. lOB)
86. Letter to APA,
13 Jan l98J
(Vol. 108)
87. Letter to APA,
U Jan 1963
(Vol. lOB)
88. Letter to APA,
14 Jail 1983
(Vol. 108)
89. Letter to APA,
3 Feb 1983
(Vol. lOB)
28 Jan 1983
90. Letter to APA,
3 Feb 1983
(Vol. lOB)
91. ONR Hemorandua,
23 Dec 1982
(Vol. lOB)
92. DHR Hemorandua,
23 Dec 1982
(Vol. lOB)
10-13
STATOS
Gegerally incorporated in Feb 1983
License Applica'tion.
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Adoption and implementation of
aitigat1on aea~tues is unresolved
haue, cequirirag policy aeciaion
by the Power Authority.
Incorporated in Feb 1983 License
Application.
Generally incorporated in Feb 1983
License Application. Additional
wetl~nda aapping ic plann•d.
Incorporated in Feb 198J Licenae
Application. Also to be addreaaed
in aupple•ental transMiaaion atudiea.
ConCQLR to be addressed in aupp!eaent~l
trans•isaion line atudiea.
Concern to be addreaaQd in auppleaental
tranaaiaaion line studiea.
Wo~ is currently being perforaed
by ?ower Authority contractor•
responsible for land use AU!tllnr:hationa
and land acquisitions.
Work ia cu.nently being .t>erioraed
by Power ,~uthodty contractors
responsible foe land use authocizationa
and lanJ use acquisitiona.
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Nov 1983
HOY 1913
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Subtaak: Social Sciences
ISSUE
SL-93
SL-94.
SL-95
SS-96
T~tt tr<tnaalaaion line ccoealng of
Willow Creek State Recreation Area
confllct~J wltlh site developaent plana.
Concern that the project Will result
in trespass on Natlvtt lands should be
el4JP.lned.
Concern about the ~ompatibility of the
access plan with the benali Scenic
Higbw•v plan ahould be addressed.
Th•r• is a need to eatiaate
•peculative tn-aig~ation.
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SUSITNA H~DROELEC~AIC PROJECT: AGEHC~-RAISED ISSU!S
AGENCY
ADHR
ABTHA
ABTNA
ADCRA
SOURCE
93. Task U
Meeting,
10 Hay 1983
9,. Land Use Workshop
30 Nov 1982
95. Land Use Workshop
30 Nov 1982
96 •. Socioeconomic
Workshop
(19 July 1981)
10-14
S'tATOS
Consider alt•,native CQuting or ~oute
refineaf!nt. Concern wi.H be addreaaed
F.~i• /3 of 1.3
CO"PLE'UOH DATE
Movl!ll
in aupplaaental tr•naaLaaion line atudi••·
Iasuf! has not been resolved. 11echaniea
needs to be established to outline bow
conc~rn will be addreaaed.
The developae-.t otf the pl,!Sn needs to ba
110nitoced and evi\lUated when adopted.
B-£ will esti•ate the number of people
who -~ill .ave into the area to find
work on the Susitna Project but who are
not successful in obtaining a job. Thia
will be accoapl~ahed by contacting
e.e. Hydro and other utilities, ••
neceaaary, to evaluate what their
experience has been with apeculative
in-aigcation on l4rge ecale energy
development projects, hydro in
particular.
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Ait.PENDIX B -LIST OF PREVIOUS STUDIES
1. Acres American Incorporated. 1981. Susitn~Hydroelectric Project,
Development Selection Report. Prepared for the Alaska Power
Authority.
2. March 1982. Susitna Hydroelectr,ic
Project, Transmission Line Selection Route. Final Draft.
Prepared for the Alaska Power Authority.
3. August 1982. Susitna Hydroelectric
Project, Access Plan Recommendation ReEort. Prepared for the
Alaska Power Authoritye
4. March 1982. Susitna Hydroelectric
Project, !_easibilitz. Report. Volumes 1-7, Final Draft. Pre-
pared for the Alaska Power Authority.
5. Acres American Incorporated/Terrestrial Euvironmental Specialist~,
Inc. 1981. Sus~tna Hydr~~~ctric Project, Environmental Stu-
dies Subt§LSk 7. 07 : Land Use Analysis. Prepared for the
Alaska Power Authority, Anchorage, Alaska.
6. Braund, Stephen R. and Associates. March 1982. Susitna
Hydroelectric Project, S.~btask 7. 05, Socioeconomic Analz.s is,
Sociocultural ReEot~· Final Draft. Prepared for Acres Ameri-
can Incorporated.
7. Commonwealth Associates, Inc. January 1982. Anchorage-Fairbank~
,lransmi,ssion Intertie Route Selection _R.eport. Prepared for
Alaska Power Au~hority, January 1982.
8. March 1982. Environmental
1055B
Assessment: ~port:_, An~horage-Fairbanks Transmi~~ion Intertie.
Prepared for the Alaska Power Authority.
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9. Dixon, E,J., Jr., G.S. Smith, and D.C. Plaskett. May 1980.
Procedures Manual/Research Design, Sub task 7. 06 Cultural Re-
sources Investigation far tl}.~ .. ~usitna Hydropower. Projec.t .•
University of Alaska Museum. Fairbanks, Alaska.
10. Dixon, E.J., Jr., G.S. SmithJ R.M. Thorson, and R.C. Betts.
May 1981. Annual Report, . Subtask 7. Oc Cultural Resources I~
vestigations for the ~Susitna Hydroelectric Project, 1980.
University of Alaska Museumc Fairbanks, Alaska.
11. Dixon, E.J., G.S. Smith, M.L. King, and J.D. Romick.
December 1982. Final Report 1982 Field Se~son Subtask 7. 06
Cultural Resources Investigation for the Susit:na Hydroelec.~:ri.~
Pr?ject. University of Alaska ~useum, Fairbanks, Alaskac
12. Frank Orth and Associates, Inc. April 1982. Sus~t~ Hydroelectric
Froject ~nvironmental Stud~es, Su?task 7.05: Socioeconomic
Analysis Phas~ I Report. Prepared for Acres American Incor-
porated and th~ Alaska Power Author1.ty.
13. Jones and Jones. March 14, 1975. Upper. Sus,.!£na River-An
Inventory and Evaluation of the Environmental, Aes the tic and
Reciea tiona'i "Resources. PJi'epared for D. 0. A., Alaska Distri1=-t -;
Corps of Engine@rs.
14. Unive.t:sity of Alask~ Agricultural Experiment Station.
June 24, 1981. Exhibit E, ~eyort on Recrea_tion ~sources, ,Subtas~
7.08. Undated draft. Prepared for Acres American Incorpct"ated!
15. April 1982. The Recr~ati~n Plan f~~ the ---· ----~-~~-"-~ ~reposed Sus itna H_ya rocle_c.t r~~ Pr?,je<:,~~·
16. University of Alaska Museum. !t!arch 1S~3. Susitna Hydroelectric
Project !_982 Gul tural Resol:lrcgs Sur~ey F_~al R-ep_ort. Prepared
for the Alaska Power Authority.
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