ML13309B036
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| Site: | SHINE Medical Technologies |
| Issue date: | 10/13/2011 |
| From: | AMEC Environment & Infrastructure, SHINE Medical Technologies |
| To: | Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation |
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| 3250115519, SMT-2013-034 | |
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72 pages follow ENCLOSURE 2 ATTACHMENT 22 SHINE MEDICAL TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
SHINE MEDICAL TECHNOLOGIES, INC. APPLICATION FOR CONSTRUCTION PERMIT RESPONSE TO ENVIRONMENTAL REQUESTS FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION AMEC ENVIRONMENT & INFRASTRUCTURE, INC.
SHINE MEDICAL NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION LICENSING APPLICATION ER WORK PLAN IN SUPPORT OF THE ENVIRONMENTAL REPORT DRAFT REVISION A, OCTOBER 13, 2011
SHINE Medical Nuclear Regulatory Commission Licensing Application ER Work Plan in Support of the Environmental Report Prepared by:
AMEC ENVIRONMENT & INFRASTRUCTURE, INC.
3199 Riverport Tech Center Drive St. Louis, Missouri 63043 Revision A October 13, 2011 William J. Elzinga Project Manager Stephen R. Carter Chief Scientist Draft atio Support of the upport of th mental Report tal Report Prepared by:
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SHINE NRC Licensing Application AMEC Project #3250115519 Environmental Report Work Plan i
Revision A October 13, 2011 Table of Contents Section Page 1.0
Introduction....................................................................................................................... 1
1.1
Purpose................................................................................................................. 1
1.2
Scope.................................................................................................................... 1
1.3
Key Contacts......................................................................................................... 1
1.4
Regulatory Basis................................................................................................... 2
1.5
Site and Vicinity Boundaries.................................................................................. 3
1.6
Schedule............................................................................................................... 3
1.7
Daily Check-In/Coordination.................................................................................. 3
2.0
Land.................................................................................................................................. 5
2.1
Objectives.............................................................................................................. 5
2.2
Scope.................................................................................................................... 5
2.3
Regulatory Basis................................................................................................... 6
2.4
Land Use Study Methods...................................................................................... 6
3.0
Surface Water and Groundwater Resources.................................................................... 7
3.1
Purpose................................................................................................................. 7
3.2
Scope.................................................................................................................... 7
3.3
Previous Studies................................................................................................... 8
3.4
Regulatory Basis................................................................................................... 8
3.5
Surface Water Characterization............................................................................ 9
3.6
Groundwater Characterization.............................................................................. 9
3.7
Report.................................................................................................................. 10
4.0
Ecology........................................................................................................................... 16
4.1
Purpose............................................................................................................... 16
4.2
Scope.................................................................................................................. 16
4.3
Previous Studies................................................................................................. 17
4.4
Regulatory Basis................................................................................................. 17
4.5
Ecology Methods................................................................................................. 17
4.5.1
Terrestrial Ecology................................................................................. 17
4.5.1.1
Vegetation Assessment..................................................................... 17
4.5.1.2 Avifauna Assessment........................................................................ 19
4.5.1.3 Faunal Assessment........................................................................... 20
4.5.1.4 Waters of the United States Delineation and Mapping...................... 21
4.5.1.5 Important Species/Natural Areas Assessment.................................. 23
4.5.2
Aquatic Ecology..................................................................................... 23
4.5.2.1
Adult/Juvenile Fish Community Characterization.............................. 23
4.5.2.2 Benthic Invertebrate Characterization............................................... 24
4.5.3
References............................................................................................. 26
5.0
Historic and Cultural Resources...................................................................................... 27
5.1
Objectives............................................................................................................ 27
5.2
Scope.................................................................................................................. 27
5.3
Previous Studies................................................................................................. 28
Draft ods.........................................................................
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Report...................................................................
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cology....................................................................
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4.1 4.1 Purpose....................................................
4.2 4.2 Scope...................................................
4.3 4.3 Previous Studies............................
4.4 4.4 Regulatory Basis..........................
4.5 4.5 Ecology Methods......................
Ecology Methods............
4.5.1 4.5 Terrestrial Ecology..
Ecolog 4.5.1.1 4.5.1 Vegetation Ass ation A 4.5.1.2 Avifauna Ass 4.5.1.2 Avifauna As
.5.1.3 Faunal As
.5.1.3 Faunal A 1.4 1.4 Waters Waters 5
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SHINE NRC Licensing Application AMEC Project #3250115519 Environmental Report Work Plan Table of Contents, continued ii Revision A October 13, 2011 5.4
Regulatory Basis................................................................................................. 28
5.5
Site and Vicinity Boundary.................................................................................. 28
5.6
Historic Properties Assessment........................................................................... 28
5.6.1 Background Research and the Site Location Model.................................. 28
5.6.2
Phase I Survey Methods........................................................................ 28
5.7
References.......................................................................................................... 29
List of Appendices Appendix A Chain-of-Custody Procedures Appendix B Field and Laboratory Data Sheets Appendix C Ecology Laboratory Sample Log-In Procedure Appendix D Ecology Laboratory Sample Sorting Procedure Draft Model...
ets Log-In Procedure le Sorting Procedure
SHINE NRC Licensing Application AMEC Project #3250115519 Environmental Report Work Plan Table of Contents, continued iii Revision A October 13, 2011 List of Tables Table 3-1 Technical Rationale for Surface Water Sampling Program.............................. 11 Table 3-2 Analytical Program Summary - Surface Water Sampling Program................. 12 Table 3-3 Summary of Proposed Observation Well Installation Details and Monitoring Program............................................................................................................ 13 Table 3-4 Technical Rationale for Groundwater Sampling Program................................ 14 Table 3-5 Analytical Program Summary - Groundwater Sampling Program................... 15 Table 5-1 Sample Population Distribution Table.............................................................. 32 List of Figures Figure 1-1 Site Location Figure 1-2 Site and Vicinity USGS Topographic Map Figure 3-1 Proposed Water and Aquatic Ecology Sampling Locations Figure 4-1 Proposed Terrestrial Sampling Locations Draft ng Details Program............
Program...........
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quatic Ecology Sampling Locations gy Sampling Locations Sampling Locations cations
SHINE NRC Licensing Application AMEC Project #3250115519 Environmental Report Work Plan Table of Contents, continued iv Revision A October 13, 2011 Abbreviations and Acronyms AMEC AMEC Environment & Infrastructure, Incorporated APE Area of Potential Effect BBS Breeding Bird Survey bgs below ground surface BLM Bureau of Land Management CDF Confined Disposal Facility CFR Code of Federal Regulations COC chain of custody CSM Conceptual Site Model CWA Clean Water Act EPA Environmental Protection Agency EPT Ephemeroptera, Plecoptera, and Trichoptera ER Environmental Report ESP Early Site Permit GIS Geographical Information System GPS Global Positioning System HASP Health and Safety Plan HPO Historic Preservation Office km kilometer mi mile NEI National Electric Institute NEPA National Environmental Policy Act NPDES National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System NRC U.S Nuclear Regulatory Commission NRCS Natural Resources Conservation Service OHWM Ordinary High Water Mark PACE Pace Analytical Services, Incorporated POD Plan of the Day QAPD Quality Assurance Project Document QA/QC Quality Assurance/Quality Control RCRA Resource Conservation and Recovery Act SHINE Shine Medical Technologies, Inc.
SHPO State Historic Preservation Office SLM Site Location Model SOP Standard Operating Procedure SSAR Site Safety Analysis Report STP Shovel test pits SWANCC Solid Waste Agency of Northern Cook County THPO Tribal Historic Preservation Office TNW Traditionally Navigable Waters USACE U.S. Army Corps of Engineers USEPA U.S. Environmental Protection Agency USFWS U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service USGS U.S. Geological Survey WDNR Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources cy and Trichoptera ation System System ety Plan ervation Office nal Electric Institute stitute ational Environmental Policy Act mental Po National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System ational Pollutant Discharge Elimination System U.S Nuclear Regulatory Commission U.S Nuclear Regulatory Comm Natural Resources Conservation Service Natural Resources Conservation M
Ordinary High Water Mark Ordinary High Water M CE Pace Analytical Services, Incorporated E
Pace Analytical Services, Incorporated OD Plan of the Day D
PD Quality Assurance Project Docume PD Quality Assurance Projec Quality Assurance/Quality Contr Quality Assurance/Quality Resource Conservation and R Resource Conservation a Shine Medical Technologie Shine Medical Technolog State Historic Preservati State Historic Preserva e Location Model e Location Model dard Operating dard Operatin ety Anal ety Ana t pi t p
SHINE NRC Licensing Application AMEC Project #3250115519 Environmental Report Work Plan 1
Revision A October 13, 2011 1.0 Introduction 1.1 Purpose The purpose of this document is to establish a consistent methodology for AMEC Environment
& Infrastructure, Inc. and its subcontractors (hereafter referred to as AMEC) to perform studies in support for the Environmental Report (ER) for the SHINE Medical Technologies, Inc (hereafter referred to as SHINE) Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) Licensing Application Project located in Janesville, Rock County, Wisconsin (Figure 1-1). This document is one of two project control documents intended to guide field data collection activities required to support the characterization of the environmental baseline for the ER. This Work Plan provides technical procedures and methodologies needed to direct field crews in data collection activities. Its companion document, SHINE NRC Licensing Application ER Quality Assurance Project Document (QAPD) in Support of the Environmental Report provides management control of the field data collection activities specified in this Work Plan. The purpose of this second document is to establish expectations and procedures sufficient to ensure data collection accuracy, representativeness, and quality. Any necessary revisions to the procedures detailed in either of these documents must be made with proper review and approval by appropriate members of the Management Team (see Section 1.3 for key contacts).
1.2 Scope The methods presented in this ER Work Plan are applicable to all field sampling activities performed by AMEC personnel. It provides procedures that are specific to the SHINE NRC Licensing Application Project documentation requirements. Work to be performed is required to satisfy regulatory requirements for documenting and characterizing environmental conditions of the project vicinity and site, and in evaluating potential construction phase and operational phase effects. Specific work elements addressed in this ER Work Plan include those for the following ER subject areas:
x Land Use x
Water Resources x
Ecology x
Cultural Resources 1.3 Key Contacts Various personnel are involved in the SHINE NRC Licensing Application Project and will be available to discuss relevant issues, clarify applicability of methodology, and resolve problems.
The following table provides a list of key program personnel and their contact information.
Name Title Office/Cell Phone Number Email Address SHINE Management Personnel Dr. Gregory Piefer, Ph.D.
CEO Shine Medical 608-831-0814 /
608-345-3779 greg.p@shinemed.com Katrina Pitas Operations Support Director 608-831-0814 877-512-6554 katrina.p@shinemed.com Draft odology for AM ogy d to as AMEC) to d to as AMEC) to E Medical Technologies, E Medical Technolog ommission (NRC) Licensing A mmission (NRC) Lice n (Figure 1-1). This document is on gure 1-1). This docume ata collection activities required to supp ection activities required to ne for the ER. This Work Plan provides techn R. This Work Plan provides techn ect field crews in data collection activities. Its in data collection activities. Its sing Application ER Quality Assurance Project R Quality Assurance Project vironmental Report provides management control eport provides management contro d in this Work Plan. The purpose of this second doc k Plan. The purpose of this se ocedures sufficient to ensure data collection accura cient to ensure data collection acc Any necessary revisions to the procedures detaile y revisions to the procedures detaile de with proper review and approval by appropriate eview and approval by appropriate e Section 1.3 for key contacts).
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ented in this ER Work Plan are applicable to all fie R Work Plan are applicable to all fie MEC personnel. It provides proc C personnel. It provide edures that are sp es that are sp plication Project documentation requirements. Wo lication Project documentation requirements. Wo ulatory requirements for documenting latory requirements for documenting and characte ect vicinity and site, and in evaluating potential con ct vicinity and site, and in evaluating pote e effects. Specific work elements addressed in this effects. Specific work elements addressed in owing ER subject areas:
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SHINE NRC Licensing Application AMEC Project #3250115519 Environmental Report Work Plan 2
Revision A October 13, 2011 Name Title Office/Cell Phone Number Email Address Jim Freels Licensing Lead 865-719-5061 Jimfreels525@yahoo.com Sargent & Lundy Project Team Maury Pressburger Project Manager 312-269-3111 224-565-1983 maury.a.pressburger@sargentlundy.com Tim Krause Environmental Supervisor 312-269-6616 timothy.p.krause@sargentlundy.com AMEC Personnel Bill Elzinga ER Manager 314-209-5957/
314-520-1506 wjelzinga@amec.com Steve Carter Chief Scientist 314-209-5911/
314-420-9400 Stercarter@amec.com Jon Omvig Socioeconomics Task Lead 696-386-3800 /
Jon.Omvig@amec.com Wayne Ingram Water Resources-Surface Water Task Lead 309-692-4422 William.Ingram@amec,.com Chris Tedder Water Resources -
Groundwater Task Lead 314-209-5979 /
314-210-7851 Chris.Tedder@amec.com Steve Stumne Ecology Task Lead 314-209-5981/
314-541-4222 Steve.Stumne@amec.com Kari Krause Historic Properties Task Lead 612-252-3790 /
612-787-8380 Kari.Krause@amec.com 1.4 Regulatory Basis The National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) requires federal agencies to integrate environmental values into their decision making processes by considering the environmental impacts of their proposed actions and reasonable alternatives to those actions. The U.S Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) Staff is required by portions of 10 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) 51 (Environmental Protection Regulations for Domestic Licensing and Related Regulatory Functions) Subpart A (NEPA - Regulations Implementing Section) to assess project environmental impacts. In addition the NRC has created many Regulatory Guides. It is anticipated that the studies performed in this ER Work Plan and the final written report (Environmental Report) will satisfy the requirements of NEPA, and the NRC Regulatory Guides.
The NRC is currently in the process of developing guidance to support the licensing of non-power reactors such as that proposed by SHINE Medical. The Draft Interim STAFF Guidance for NUREG 1537, Part 1, Section 12.12 will be used as guidance in preparation of the ER.
However, NUREG 1555 is fully implemented and will also be used as guidance to inform the ER preparation under NUREG 1537.
The NRC guidance document, NUREG-1555 (Environmental Standard Review Plan, NRC, 1999), provides guidance to Staff when performing environmental reviews for nuclear power plants pursuant to the provisions of 10 CFR 51 related to new site/plant applications. It is the intent of the environmental studies described in this ER Work Plan to satisfy all terrestrial and aquatic ecosystem data needs to provide sufficient baseline characterization information to allow for a complete and thorough environmental review as required in NUREG-1555. These Draft y.a.pres t
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ated that the studies performed in this E ated that the studies performed in mental Report) will satisfy the requir mental Report) will satisfy the re rrently in the process of d rrently in the process of uch as that propose uch as that propose Part 1, Section Part 1, Section 55 is fully 55 is fully G 15 G 1
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Revision A October 13, 2011 baseline data will be used at a later date to assess the requirements of NUREG-1537 to evaluate the environmental impacts of construction and operations, respectively. Results of this work will also be considered in the formulation of future monitoring programs in accordance with the requirements of NUREG-1537.
1.5 Site and Vicinity Boundaries NUREG-1555 provides guidance to NRC Staff when performing environmental reviews for nuclear power plants and will be used to supplement the Draft guidance in NUREG 1537. The format of NUREG-1555 includes six sections: area of review, acceptance criteria, review procedures, evaluation findings, implementation, and references. The area of review identifies data and information needs for Water (hydrology-wetlands), Ecology (terrestrial and aquatic) and Socioeconomics (historic properties) in addition to other environmental areas. The data and information requirements frequently mention the need to submit data on a site or vicinity basis.
The site and vicinity boundaries defined in NUREG-1555 are larger boundaries than just the footprint of new construction. NUREG-1555 under Section 2.2.1 (The Site and Vicinity) defines site and vicinity as follows:
x Site - The site is defined as that area of land owned or controlled by the applicant for the principal purpose of constructing and operating a nuclear power station. As a general rule, the applicants site boundary should be accepted as defining the site.
x Vicinity - For small sites (on the order of two square kilometers), the vicinity is the area encompassed within a radius of ten kilometers (six miles). For larger irregularly shaped sites, the vicinity is a band or belt ten kilometers (six miles) wide surrounding the plant site. The intent is to investigate land use in an area in which the site makes up no more than 10 percent of the area. If a lake or pond is to be created for use by the station, the entire water-body area should be included in the vicinity. The vicinity considered may follow natural or political boundaries.
In this report, the proposed SHINE property boundary will primarily direct our field terrestrial and aquatic reconnaissance investigations. However, some reconnaissance and data collections will be required off-site in the project vicinity. The project Site is shown in Figure 1-2. A six-mile radius will be used to gather environmental data in the Vicinity. Data will be gathered by obtaining available mapping, literature reviews, talking to local experts and consulting with appropriate agencies. The project vicinity is shown in Figure 1-2.
1.6 Schedule Field data collection and analysis activities performed in conjunction with the ER for the SHINE NRC Licensing Application Project will be conducted in accordance with the project schedule.
Field data collection programs are designed to meet the requirements of Regulatory Guide 4.2 and NUREG 1555 for monthly and seasonal data to sufficiently characterize the resources at the Site and within the Vicinity.
1.7 Daily Check-In/Coordination Field team leaders are required to be the on-site managers of ER field activities.
Responsibilities will include daily briefings as to Plan of the Day (POD), healthy and safety Draft ming environmental re ming environmental Draft guidance in NUREG Draft guidance in NU review, acceptance criteria, revie ew, acceptance criteri d references. The area of review iden rences. The area of revie wetlands), Ecology (terrestrial and aquatic Ecology (terrestrial and a dition to other environmental areas. The data an environmental areas. The data an n the need to submit data on a site or vicinity basis.
bmit data on a site or vicinity basis n NUREG-1555 are larger boundaries than just the boundaries than just the 1555 under Se Section 2.2.1 (The Site and Vicinity) de ction 2.2.1 (The Site and d as that area of land owned or controlled by the ap of land owned or controlled by the a f constructing and operat nd op ing a nuclear power statio g a nuclear power statio site boundary should be accepted as defining the ould be accepted as defining mall sites (on the order of two square kilometers), th the order of two square kilometers), th within a radius of ten kilometers of ten kilometers (six miles). For larg (six miles). For lar nity is a band or belt ten kilometers (six miles) wide or belt ten kilometers (six miles) w ntent is to investigate land use in an area in which stigate land use in an area in which percent of the area. If a lake or pond is to be crea ercent of the area. If a lake or pond is to be crea e water-body area should be included in the vicinity water-body area should be inclu low natural or political boundaries.
ow natural or political boundaries.
s report, the proposed SHINE property boundary report, the proposed SHINE property boundar w uatic reconnaissance investigations. However, so uatic reconnaissance investigations. However, so be required off-site in the project vicinity. The be required off-site in the project vici will be used to gather environmental data will be used to gather environmen available mapping, literature review available mapping, literature re agencies. The project vicinity agencies. The project vicin and analysi and analys on Pr on P
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Revision A October 13, 2011 tailgate briefings, completion of sign in/out forms (see Appendix B), and coordination with SHINE staff.
Field team leaders will be obligated to provide coordination with SHINE regarding scheduled data collection activities. Information to be conveyed/discussed with SHINE staff will include the POD entailing composition of support staff, nature of work to be performed, area in which activities will occur, potential off-site activities, and need for SHINE support regarding security/access.
Personnel to be contacted at the start of every field trip include the following:
SHINE Staff Project Role Office Phone/
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Revision A October 13, 2011 2.0 Land 2.1 Objectives The purpose of this chapter is to establish a consistent procedure to perform land use investigations conducted by AMEC in conjunction with the SHINE NRC Licensing Application Project at Rock County, Janesville, Wisconsin (see Figure 1-1).
2.2 Scope This ER Work Plan is applicable to all data gathering activities in support of the land use analyses performed by AMEC personnel. It provides procedures that are specific to the SHINE NRC Licensing Application documentation requirements. Land use data gathering work elements to be performed are required to satisfy regulatory requirements for documenting and characterizing environmental conditions of the project vicinity and site, and in evaluating potential construction phase and operational phase effects.
Information collected from field reconnaissance will be used to supplement that developed through map analysis/internet searches to support the characterization and assessment of impacts to land use and visual resources. Such information will include the following:
Land Use x
Land uses, both on and offsite, that could be affected by the proposed action; x
Maps of the site showing current and proposed site boundaries, exclusion areas, site structures, restricted areas, and current and proposed facilities; x
Maps showing major land uses in the region, such as U.S. Geological Survey land use categories within 50 mi (80 km) of the facility; x
Special land use classifications (e.g., American Indian or military reservations, wild and scenic rivers, parks, forests, designated coastal zone areas, wildlife and wilderness areas, and U.S. Department of Agriculture Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS)-designated prime and important farmland soils) within 50 mi (80 km) of the facility; x
Federal facilities, including national parks, national forests, national wildlife refuges and wilderness areas, American Indian and/or Bureau of Indian Affairs lands held in trust for American Indians, and Indian tribes lands and distances within 50 mi (80 km) of the proposed site; x
Information from the NRCS on the relative value of the land acquired for the new facility if it involves farmland; x
Principal agricultural products within the area, facilities, agricultural practices, game harvests, or food processing operations; x
Mineral resources within the area; x
Description of the regional setting, transportation corridors, residential areas, airports, industrial and commercial facilities, and railroads; and, x
Land-use plans including current, future, and proposed plans.
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hering activities in support of the land use s in support of the land use provides procedures that are specific to the SHINE dures that are specific to the SHINE requirements. Land use data gathering work d use data gathering work to satisfy regulatory requirements for documenting ulatory requirements for d ons of the project vicinity and site, and in evaluating oject vicinity and site, and in ev operational phase effects.
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Revision A October 13, 2011 Visual Resources x
Description of the visual setting (i.e., viewshed) of the area being affected; x
Identification and description of the height, color, shape and visibility of the tallest proposed structures, as well as direction and distances from which these structures would be visible; x
Identification of residents and visitors to the area who might be affected by the aesthetic impact of the proposed new facility, including any associated tourist or scenic areas of interest; and, x
Rating of the aesthetic and scenic quality of the site in accordance with the U.S. Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Visual Resource Management System.
2.3 Regulatory Basis This assessment will be consistent with the requirements in NUREG-1555 and will include characterization of the land use environment, analysis of plant construction and operation effects on these features, determining and analyzing impacts, and identifying and evaluating mitigation options as needed. Land use categories to be studied include:
x Site and Vicinity x
Region In addition to the requirements of NEPA and NUREG 1555, several other regulatory drivers are applicable to this section. Land use data will be developed in sufficient detail to provide support for non-safety related impacts as required by NRC Regulatory Guide 4.2 (Rev. 2).
2.4 Land Use Study Methods Data will be collected to characterize the nature and extent of present and planned land use within the Site (property boundaries), Vicinity (six miles), and other offsite areas that may be impacted or modified as a result of facility construction and operation. This data will be collected from published reports, reliable internet sources, and local and regional planning agencies.
References U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). 1997. USGS Land Use and Land Cover Data. USGS Earth Resources Observation Data Center, Sioux Falls, South Dakota.
Draft whic might be affected be affecte sociated tourist or sce sociated tourist or s site in accordance with the U.S e in accordance with t e Management System.
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e requirements in NUREG-1555 and will include NUREG-1555 and will include ment, analysis of plant construction and operation s of plant construction a g and analyzing impacts, and identifying and evalu ng impacts, and identifying an d use categories to be studied include:
ries to be studied in ments of NEPA and NUREG 1555, several other re PA and NUREG 1555, several other r on. Land use data will be developed in sufficient d ata will be developed in sufficien ed impacts as required by NRC Regulatory Guide 4 required by NRC Regulatory Guide d Use Study Methods Use Study Meth be collected to characterize the nature and extent be collected to characterize the nature a the Site (property boundaries), Vicinity (six miles the Site (property boundaries), Vicinity (six m pacted or modified as a result of facility constructio acted or modified as a result of facility constructi lected from published reports, reliable internet s ected from published reports, reliable internet s cies.
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Revision A October 13, 2011 3.0 Surface Water and Groundwater Resources 3.1 Purpose The purpose of this section is to establish a consistent procedure to perform water resource investigations conducted by AMEC in conjunction with the SHINE NRC Licensing Application.
Groundwater and surface water samples will be collected to characterize the water resources of the site. Both analytical samples and physical measurements will be collected to support the development of the conceptual site model (CSM).
3.2 Scope This ER Work Plan is applicable to NEPA-related water resource investigations that will be completed in support of the ESP and performed by AMEC personnel. It provides procedures that are specific to the SHINE NRC Licensing Application documentation requirements. Water resource investigation work elements to be performed are required to satisfy regulatory requirements for documenting and characterizing environmental conditions of the project vicinity and site, and in evaluating potential construction phase and operational phase environmental effects.
Information collected from field work will be used to supplement that developed through map analysis/internet searches to support the characterization and assessment of impacts to water resources. The following information will be presented in the ER:
Surface Water:
x A water-use diagram for the reactor and processing facility showing flow rates to and from the various water systems (e.g., circulating water system, sanitary system, radwaste and chemical waste systems, service water systems), points of consumption, and source and discharge locations; x
For freshwater streams potentially affected by the proposed action:
o Water quality (monthly sampling, parameters as specified in NUREG 1555) o Historic monthly flow information, including maximum, average-maximum, average, average-minimum, and minimum flow; and, o Historical drought stages and discharges by month, and the 7-day once-in-l0-yr low flow; Groundwater x
Groundwater characteristics for features that could be affected by the construction, modification, operation, and decommissioning of proposed facilities:
o Monthly trends in groundwater elevation or piezometric levels; o Piezometric contour maps, water table contour maps, and hydraulic gradients (historical, if available, and current)(from SSAR);
o Depth to water table for unconfined aquifer systems(from SSAR);
Draft ure to perform w o perform w SHINE NRC Licensing HINE NRC Licensin ed to characterize the water res to characterize the wa urements will be collected to suppor ents will be collected to s PA-related water resource investigations that will b ater resource investigation d performed by AMEC personnel. It provides proce by AMEC personnel. It provides C Licensing Application documentation requiremen pplication documentation requirem ments to be performed are required to satisfy regu rformed are required to satisfy regu g and characterizing env ing e ironmental conditions of th nmental conditio potential constr nstruction phase and operational phas uction phase and operational pha ed from field work will be used to supplement that work will be used to supplement that t searches to support the characterization and ass earches to support the characterization and ass he following information will be presented in the ER he following information will be presented in the E Water:
Water:
D A water-use diagram for the reactor and process A water-use diagram for the reactor and proc from the various water systems (e.g., circulati from the various water systems (e.g., circulat radwaste and chemical waste systems, ser radwaste and chemical waste sy and source and discharge locations; and source and discharge locatio or freshwater streams potentially aff or freshwater streams potential Water quality (monthly sam Water quality (monthly sa Historic monthly flow info Historic monthly flow inf verage, average-min verage, average-min orical drought st orical drought s w;
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Revision A October 13, 2011 o Historical and current data from site wells (e.g., monitoring, background, corrective action, or other uses) (from SSAR);
o Hydrostratigraphy of the site, including cross sections and hydrostratigraphic unit descriptions; (from SSAR) and, o Qualitative description of groundwater aquifers, including identification of U.S.
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)-designated sole-source aquifers.
o Water quality (monthly sampling, parameters as specified in NUREG 1555) x A description of present and reasonably foreseeable future surface water uses (withdrawals, consumption, and returns, including but not limited to, domestic, municipal, agricultural, industrial, mining, recreation, navigation, and hydroelectric power);
groundwater withdrawals; and nonconsumptive water uses (e.g., recreational, navigational, instream, etc.) that may affect or be affected by construction, facility modifications, operations, and/or decommissioning of the reactor and processing facility, including any bodies of water or aquifers at distances close enough to affect or be adversely affected by the facilities; x
Descriptions of past, present, and reasonably foreseeable pollutant sources with discharges to water that may interact with the facility, including locations relative to the site and the affected water bodies, and the magnitude and nature of the pollutant discharges, including temporal variations.
3.3 Previous Studies No previous studies have been completed at the Site to characterize surface water and groundwater in the area.
3.4 Regulatory Basis In addition to the requirements of NEPA and NRC regulations and guidance documents, several other regulatory drivers are applicable to this section.
The baseline data collected in these studies will also be utilized to support potential future construction and operational activities and to address the concerns of the many agencies and ensure compliance with these laws and regulations. Although not required to collect data to support the ESP, the data collected will be needed to support the required authorizations, permits and/or consultations. These include the following:
x U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) - Clean Water Act (CWA), Section 404 permit is required for fill activities within wetlands and waters of the United States.
x USACE - Rivers and Harbor Act of 1899, Section 10 permit is required for any activities over, under, or through navigable waters.
x Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (WDNR) - CWA, Section 401 water quality certification for discharges under the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit and CWA Section 404 permit.
x WDNR - CWA, Section 402 NPDES permits for land disturbance, point discharges and storm water discharges.
Draft luding ide d
ated sole-sourc sole-sourc as specified in NUR as specified in NUR eable future surface water uses ble future surface wate ding but not limited to, domestic, mu but not limited to, domes navigation, and hydroelectric power);
n, and hydroelectric powe umptive water uses (e.g., recreational, uses (e.g., recreational, affect or be affected by construction, facility ected by construction, facility ecommissioning of the reactor and processing faci the reactor and processing fac aquifers at distances close enough to affect or be stances close enough to lities; nt, and reasonably foreseeable pollutant sources w nably foreseeable pollutant source may interact with the facility, including locations re with the facility, including locations re water bodies, and the magnitude and nature of the the magnitude and nature ng temporal variations.
variations.
udies dies have been completed at the Site to characteriz ompleted at the Site to characteriz n the area.
the area.
Regulatory Basis Regulato ddition to the requirements of NEPA and NRC regu dition to the requirements of NEPA and NRC re her regulatory drivers are applicable to this section er regulatory drivers are applicable to this sectio aseline data collected in these studies will aseline data collected in these stud tion and operational activities and to tion and operational activities an mpliance with these laws and reg mpliance with these laws and SP, the data collected will b SP, the data collected wil consultations. These i consultations. These ps of Engineers (
ps of Engineers ctivities within ctivities with nd Harb nd Harb gh gh
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Revision A October 13, 2011 All field activities will be completed in accordance with state laws and analytical requirements and will also meet WDNR (and subsequently U.S. Environmental Protection Agency [USEPA])
requirements so that data are usable to evaluate current conditions with respect to applicable regulations.
3.5 Surface Water Characterization Surface waters at the Site will be characterized for both water quality as well as physical properties. In addition to characterizing these water resources on the Site and in the surrounding areas, water resources will also be documented within a six-mile radius of the Site.
This documentation will include a geographical information system (GIS) survey of water resources and wetlands, use of previously recorded data, as well as general vicinity reconnaissance observations. Except for sampling performed to evaluate the existing and proposed access roads, AMEC does not propose to collect samples or field measurements from areas outside of Site boundaries. The locations of water resources within project vicinity are shown on Figure 3-1.
For surface water resources identified on the site, as well as appropriate off site areas, water samples will be collected on a monthly frequency from designated locations. Samples will be submitted for laboratory analysis to Pace Analytical Services, Inc. (PACE) of Green Bay, Wisconsin. Water quality parameters are consistent with those listed in NUREG 1555. These locations were selected to obtain data from the prominent water bodies on site as well as from representative locations from the surface waters located around the Site. Sampling rationale for the proposed locations is provided in Table 3-1, and a summary of the sampling program is provided in Table 3-2. Sampling locations are shown on Figure 3-1. All samples will be collected in accordance with the QAPD and the Health and Safety Plan (HASP). Additionally, all samples will be released and transported to the analytical laboratory in accordance with chain-of-custody procedures outlined in Appendix A.
3.6 Groundwater Characterization A total of 4 groundwater observation well will be installed to better characterize both the geology and hydrogeology. These locations are shown on Figure 3-1 and proposed monitoring activities are presented in Table 3-3. If conditions in the field require the characterization of deeper aquifers, nested wells will be installed. The screened intervals will be located so as to allow the collection of representative groundwater samples from both depths.
Groundwater samples will be collected monthly and submitted for laboratory analysis by PACE of Green Bay, Wisconsin. Water quality parameters are consistent with those listed in NUREG 1555 or that would be required by WDNR. The technical rationale for groundwater samples is presented in Table 3-4 and a summary of the proposed analytical program is presented in Table 3-5. All groundwater samples will be collected using the Low Flow (Low Purge)
Groundwater Sampling Methods. Groundwater samples will be collected in accordance with the QAPD. Additionally, all samples will be released and transported to the analytical laboratory in accordance with chain-of-custody procedures outlined in Appendix A.
In addition to collecting data to characterize groundwater quality, depth-to-groundwater measurements will be collected monthly (during the same field event as the monthly surface Draft ter quality as well as ph ter quality as well as urces on the Site and in the rces on the Site and mented within a six-mile radius of ted within a six-mile rad rmation system (GIS n system (GIS) survey of water
) survey of ed data, as well as general vicinity s well as general vicinity pling performed to evaluate the existing and ed to evaluate the existing and pose to collect samples or field measurements fro samples or field measurements fro ations of water resources within project vicinity are urces within project vicinity are ied on the site, as well as appropriate off site areas e, as well as appropriate off site a onthly frequency from designated locations. Samp cy from designated locations. Sam sis to Pace Analytical Services, Inc. (PACE) of Gre ytical Services, Inc. (PACE) of Gre arameters are consistent with those listed in NURE consistent with those listed in NU o obtain data from the prominent water bodies on s from the prominent water bodies on s from the surface waters located around the Site.
face waters located around the Site ns is provided in Table 3-1, and a summary of the d in Table 3-1, and a summary of th 3-2. Sampling locations are shown on Figure 3-1.
locations are shown on Figure 3-1 ordance with the QAPD and the Health and Safety dance with the QAPD and the Health and Safety will be released and transported to the analytical lab ll be released and transported to the analytical la ustody procedures outlined in Appendix A.
stody procedures outlined in Append Groundwater Characterization Groundwater Characterizatio otal of 4 groundwater observation well will be in otal of 4 groundwater observation we ydrogeology. These locations are shown ydrogeology. These locations are ented in Table 3-3. If conditions in th ented in Table 3-3. If conditions ested wells will be installed. The ested wells will be installed. T epresentative groundwater epresentative groundwate ples will be collect ples will be collec onsin. Water onsin. Water required required nd a nd
SHINE NRC Licensing Application AMEC Project #3250115519 Environmental Report Work Plan 10 Revision A October 13, 2011 water measurements) from onsite wells and piezometers. These data will be used to evaluate groundwater flow patterns and to better understand the seasonal variances and the hydraulic communication between both surface and groundwater and between the different water bearing zones beneath the site. These data will also be used to support the groundwater modeling effort.
3.7 Report The hydrology data will be interpreted and presented as a narrative in the Environmental Report. At a minimum, the Environmental Report will include a description of the local and regional geology, groundwater flow directions and estimated velocities, the results of the transport model, groundwater and surface water quality and surface water flow patterns.
Draft rou a narrative in the Environme narrative in the Env include a description of the local ude a description of th stimated velocities, the results of the ed velocities, the results o quality and surface water flow patterns.
surface water flow patter
SHINE NRC Licensing Application AMEC Project #3250115519 Environmental Report Work Plan 11 Revision A October 13, 2011 Table 3-1 Technical Rationale for Surface Water Sampling Program Exploration Type Sample ID Location Analytical Sample/Field Chemistry Frequency Water Flow Rationale Surface Water Survey GIS survey and visual observations will be conducted in the field to verify general surface water conditions.
Surface Water Characterization SM-SW1 and SM-SW2 TBD Monthly Monthly Obtain water quality and flow data from surface waters that may be potentially impacted by the construction of the proposed access road.
Notes:
TBD - to be determined
- 1.
Data will be supplemented by USGS gauging station data, if available.
NA - Not Applicable t
ater Sampling Program Sampling Program ytical ple/Field Chemistry Frequency Water Flow Water F Ra Ra ftft afft ucted in the field to verify general surface water conditions.
the field to verify general surface wa aftft Monthly Monthly hly Monthly Obtain wat Ob surface surfa impac impa pro aftft af af afftf station data, if available.
ailable.
SHINE NRC Licensing Application AMEC Project #3250115519 Environmental Report Work Plan 12 Revision A October 13, 2011 Table 3-2 Analytical Program Summary Surface Water Sampling Program Sample Type Analytical Rationale Total1 Field Measurents2 Hardness TSS/ TDS BOD/ COD XOX3 NOX4 Inorganics5 Organics6 Phyto-plankton Silica, Iron, CO2 and HCO3 Dup7 MS MSD SM-SW1 and SM-SW2 Characterize surface water quality for the site as well as by the current and proposed access roads. Samples to be collected from two location(s) monthly with QA/QC samples collected at a frequency of 5 percent with a minimum of one set of QC samples per event.
2 2
2 2
2 2
2 2
2 2
NA 1
1 1
TOTAL SURFACE WATER SAMPLES 2
2 2
2 2
2 2
2 2
2 N/A 1
1 1
1 = Total includes duplicates and MS/MSD samples.
2 = Field measurements include: temperature, pH, conductivity, dissolved oxygen, color, odor, salinity, and turbidity.
3 = XOX includes total and orthophosphate phosphorus.
4 = NOX includes nitrate, nitrite, ammonia, and organic nitrogen.
5 = Inorganics included Alkalinity, chlorides, sulfate, sodium, potassium, calcium, magnesium, lead, mercury, zinc, and cyanide.
6 = Organic (wastewater parameters) include total coliform, fecal coliform, fecal streptococci.
7 = QA/AC samples (including duplicate samples, and MS/MDS) will be analyzed at the same time as the field sample. Data will be used to validate to evaluate data quality.
CO2 = carbon dioxide HCO3 = bicarbonate Dup. = duplicate sample MS = matrix spike MSD = matrix spike duplicate NA = not applicable TBD = to be determined.
Draftt ce Water Sampling Program r Sampling Program Fie Meas Hardness TSS/ TDS TSS BOD/ COD OD/ C XOX XOX3 NOX4 Inorganics norganic 5
Organics Or 6
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2 2
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MSD samples.
temperature, pH, conductiv emperature, pH, conductivity, dissolved oxygen, color, ity, dissolved oxyg ophosphate phosphorus.
phospha ite, ammonia, and organic nitrogen.
e, ammonia, and organic nitrogen.
alinity, chlorides, sulfate, sodium, potassium, calcium, linity, chlorides, sulfate, sodium, potassium, calcium, meters meters) include total coliform, fecal coliform, fecal
) include total coliform, fecal colif uplicate samples, uplicate s and MS/MDS) will be anal
) will HCO HCO3 3 = bicarbonate MS = matrix spike MS = matrix spike A = not applicable A = not applicable
SHINE NRC Licensing Application AMEC Project #3250115519 Environmental Report Work Plan 13 Revision A October 13, 2011 Table 3-3 Summary of Proposed Observation Well Installation Details and Monitoring Program Hydrogeologic Data Collection - ER Work Plan Well ID Northing US Feet, NAD83 Easting US Feet, NAD83 Approx.
Total Depth 1
ft bgs Proposed Screen Length feet Target Aquifer Water-Level Monitoring Chemical Testing In-situ Hydraulic Conductivity Testing North Site SM-GW1A TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD x
x X
SM-GW1B*
x X
x X
SM-GW2B*
x X
x X
SM-GW3B*
x x
x X
SM-GW4B*
x x
Notes:
1 - Actual screened depth will be determined based on field conditions and locations of target aquifers and/or water bearing zones.
- - B series wells will only be installed if required/necessary TBD = to be determined ft bgs = feet below ground surface Chemical testing consists of the following parameters:
Field Measurements Laboratory Testing Temperature Total Suspended Solids (TSS)
Sodium Carbon Dioxide Turbidity Total Dissolved Solids (TDS)
Potassium Bicarbonate pH Hardness Calcium Alkalinity Conductivity Biological Oxygen Demand (BOD)
Magnesium Chlorides Dissolved Oxygen Chemical Oxygen Demand (COD)
Heavy Metals (Hg, Pb)
Sulfates Color Phosphorus, Total Total Coliform2 Odor Phosphorus, Orthophosphate Fecal Colforms2 Salinity Ammonia Fecal Streptococci2 Nitrate Alkalinity Tritium Nitrite Chlorides Silica Organic Nitrogen Sulfate Iron Draft et uifer Water-Level Water Monitoring Mon C
ftftftft TBD x
x TBD x
ftftftftt BD TBD x
x TBD x
x ftftftftt TBD TBD x
x TBD x
x ftftftftt TBD TBD x
x X
TBD x
x X
ftftftftt TBD TBD x
x X
TBD x
x X
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x x
TBD x
x x
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x x
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eters:
Laboratory Testing Total Suspended Solids (TSS)
Solids (TSS)
Sodium Total Dissolved Solids (TDS) d Solids (TD Potassiumm Hardness Calcium Biological Oxygen Demand (BOD) l Oxygen D Magnesium esium Chemical Oxygen Demand (COD) cal Oxygen D Heavy Metals Heavy Metal Phosphorus, orus, Total Total Total Colif Total Colif Phosphorus, Phosphorus, Orthophosphate Orthophos Fecal C Fecal C Ammonia m
Fec Nitrate Nitrate Alkalinity T
Nitrite Chlorides Nitrite Chlo Organic Organic Nitrogen Nitro Sulfate Sulfate Dr Dr
SHINE NRC Licensing Application AMEC Project #3250115519 Environmental Report Work Plan 14 Revision A October 13, 2011 Table 3-4 Technical Rationale for Groundwater Sampling Program Exploration Type Sample ID Location Analytical Sample Frequency Groundwater Elevations Measurement Rationale Observation Well Sampling SM-GW1A and GW1B*
through SM-GW4A and GW4B
- Wells installed on the Site - TBD Monthly Monthly1 Obtain water quality data to characterize groundwater. Obtain water elevation data to assess gradients and the hydraulic communication between water bearing zones and surface water bodies.
Notes:
- 1.
Monthly measurements will be collected manually;
- - B series wells will be installed and sampled if necessary/required NA = not applicable; TBD = to be determined.
Draft Monthly Monthly Monthly1 Obtain water quality Obtain water quality d aftt ater Sampling Program ampling Program ical mple requency Groundwater Groundwat Elevations Elevatio Measurement Measureme ftft groundwater. Obta er Obt assess gradient a
communicatio com and surfac and su ft af af af aft af required
SHINE NRC Licensing Application AMEC Project #3250115519 Environmental Report Work Plan 15 Revision A October 13, 2011 Table 3-5 Analytical Program Summary Groundwater Sampling Program Sample Type Analytical Rationale Total1 Field Measurents2 Hardness TSS/TDS BOD/COD XOX3 NOX4 Inorganics5, 6 Organics7 Tritium8 Silica, Iron, CO2 and HCO3 Dup MS MSD Groundwater Samples (low flow)
SM-GW1A, SM-GW2A, SM-GW3A, and SM-GW4A Characterize groundwater quality in the surficial aquifer below the Site. Samples to be collected monthly.
4 4
4 4
4 4
4 4
4 4
4 1
1 1
SM-GW1B*, SM-GW2B*, SM-GW3B*, and SM-GW4B*
Characterize groundwater quality in the aquifer below the Site.
Samples to be collected monthly.
4 4
4 4
4 4
4 4
4 4
4 1
1 1
TOTAL GROUNDWATER SAMPLE ANALYSIS 8
8 8
8 8
8 8
8 8
8 8
2 2
2 Notes:
- = B series wells will be installed, sampled, and analyzed if necessary/required.
1 = Total includes duplicates and MS/MSD samples.
2 = Field measurements include: temperature, pH, conductivity, dissolved oxygen, color, odor, salinity, and turbidity.
3 = XOX includes total and orthophosphate phosphorus.
4 = NOX includes nitrate, nitrite, ammonia, and organic nitrogen.
5 = Inorganics included Alkalinity, chlorides, sulfate, sodium, potassium, calcium, magnesium, lead, and mercury.
6 = Additional inorganics include silica, iron, carbon dioxide, bicarbonate.
7 = Organic/wastewater parameters include total coliform, fecal coliform, fecal streptococci.
8 = Tritium samples may be analyzed on site.
CO2 = carbon dioxide HCO3 = bicarbonate Dup. = duplicate sample MS = matrix spike MSD = matrix spike duplicate NA = not applicable Draftt dwater Sampling Program er Sampling Program T
Field Measuren Hardness TSS/TDS TS BOD/COD D/COD XOX OX3 NOX NOX4 Inorganicss5, 6 5, 6 Organics ganics7 ritium tium8 ftftftftftftftftftt af af aft aftftftt aft ality w the ected 4
4 4
4 4
4 4
4 4
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e collected monthly.
hly.
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8 8
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d, and analyzed if necessary/required.
MSD samples.
SD sample mperature, pH, conducti mperature vity, dissolved oxygen, color, y, dissolved oxygen, color, odor, sa phosphate phosphorus.
hosphate e, ammonia, and organic nitrogen.
ammonia y, chlorides, sulfate, s y, chloride odium, potassium, calcium, magnes m, calcium, magne ilica, iron, carbon dioxide, bicarbonate.
ilica, iron, carbon dioxide, bicarbonate.
nclude total co nclude tot liform, fecal coliform, fecal strepto m, feca n site.
n site.
SHINE NRC Licensing Application AMEC Project #3250115519 Environmental Report Work Plan 16 Revision A October 13, 2011 4.0 Ecology 4.1 Purpose The purpose of this chapter is to establish a consistent methodology to perform natural resources field and laboratory studies conducted by AMEC in conjunction with the SHINE NRC Licensing Application Project.
4.2 Scope The methods presented in this ER Work Plan are applicable to all field and laboratory sampling analysis by AMEC personnel. It provides procedures that are specific to the SHINE NRC Licensing Application Project documentation requirements. Natural resources work elements to be performed are required to satisfy regulatory requirements for documenting and characterizing environmental conditions of the project vicinity and site, and in evaluating potential construction phase and operational phase effects.
Information collected from field work will be used to supplement that developed through map analysis/internet searches to support the characterization and assessment of impacts to ecological resources. The following information will be presented in the ER to support the description of ecology:
x Wetlands and Riparian Areas x
Region x
Site and Vicinity x
History x
Places and Entities of Special Interest x
Aquatic Communities and Potentially Affected Water Bodies x
Terrestrial Communities x
Invasive Species x
Procedures and Protocols x
Studies and Monitoring x
Cumulative Impacts x
Threatened, Endangered, and Protected Species and Essential Fish Habitat Specific work elements addressed in this ER Work Plan include the following:
Terrestrial Ecology x
Vegetation community assessment x
Avifaunal assessment x
Faunal assessment x
Waters of the United States delineation x
Important species/natural areas Aquatic Ecology x Adult/juvenile fish assessment x Benthic invertebrate assessment Draft dology to perform ology to perform in conjunction with the in conjunction with t are applicable to all field and laboratory sampling to all field and laboratory sampling rocedures that are specific to the SHINE NRC re specific to the SHINE NRC tion requirements. Natural resources work elemen ts. Natural resources work elemen gulatory requirements for documenting and uirements for documenting a ions of the project vicinity and site, and in evaluatin oject vicinity and site, and in eva operational phase effects.
hase effects.
eld work will be used to supplement that developed ed to supplement that deve s to support the characterization and assessment o he characterization and assessment The following information will be presented in the E nformation will be presented in the E y:
and Riparian Areas reas and Vicinity nd Vicinity story story Places and Entities of Special Interest Places and Entities of Special Interest Aquatic Communities and Potentially Affected W Aquatic Communities and Potentially Affected x
Terrestrial Communities Te Invasive Species Invasi Procedures and Protocols Procedu udies and Monitoring udies and lative Impacts lative Im ned, Endangered, and ned, Endangered, and addres addres
SHINE NRC Licensing Application AMEC Project #3250115519 Environmental Report Work Plan 17 Revision A October 13, 2011 assessment 4.3 Previous Studies To the extent that they exist and are relevant, previous terrestrial and aquatic ecology studies will be used in conjunction with studies outlined in this ER Work Plan to identify baseline ecologic conditions of the SHINE site and vicinity.
4.4 Regulatory Basis In addition to the requirements of NEPA and NRC regulations and guidance documents, several other regulatory drivers are applicable to this section. NRC Regulatory Guide 4.11 (Terrestrial Environmental Studies for Nuclear Power Stations) will also be used to guide the development of technical data to support the analysis of potential impacts to terrestrial ecosystems.
Regulatory Guide 4.11 provides technical information for the design and execution of terrestrial environmental studies for nuclear power stations, but where appropriate, this guide will also be used for performing aquatic environmental studies.
The responsibility for protection of the environment has also been assigned to many other agencies. As a prerequisite to plant licensing and construction, it is important to identify and assess the many environmentally related authorizations required by federal, state, regional, local and affected Native American tribal agencies. The baseline data collected in these studies will also be utilized to support potential future construction and operational activities and to address the concerns of the many agencies and insure compliance with these laws and regulations. Major required authorizations, permits or consultations include the following:
x USACE - CWA, Section 404 permit is required for fill activities within wetlands and waters of the United States.
x U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) - Endangered Species Act, Section 7 consultation is required on project impacts to endangered species during construction and operation.
x WDNR - CWA, Section 401 water quality certification for discharges under the NPDES permit and CWA Section 404 permit.
x WDNR - CWA, Section 402 NPDES permits for land disturbance, point discharges and stormwater discharges.
4.5 Ecology Methods 4.5.1 Terrestrial Ecology 4.5.1.1 Vegetation Assessment Objectives The specific objectives of this work plan are as follows:
- 1. Characterize terrestrial vegetative communities in the project vicinity and within the project site;
- 2. Develop a current land cover map; and
- 3. Provide a basis for evaluating project effects due to construction and operation.
Draft and aqua Plan to identi n to regulations and guidance documents, s ons and guidance docum ction. NRC Regulatory Guide 4.11 (Terrestri Regulatory Guide 4.11 (Terrestr tions) will also be used to guide the development be used to guide the development potential impacts to terrestrial ecosystems.
to terrestrial ecosystems.
al information for the design and execution of terres or the design and execution of terre wer stations, but where appropriate, this guide will a but where appropriate, this g mental studies.
es.
n of the environm ment has also been assigned to ma ent has also been assigned to m to plant licensing and construction, it is important to and construction, it is import mentally related authorizations required by federal, ted authorizations required by federa ve American tribal agencies. The baseline data co ibal agencies. The baseline data co o support potential future construction and operatio ential future construction and opera erns of the many agencies and insure compliance w ny agencies and insure compliance ajor required authorizations, permits or consultation r required authorizations, permits or consultation CE E - CWA, Section 404 permit is required for fill ac CWA, Section 404 permit is ters of the United States.
ers of the United States U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS)
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) - Endang E
consultation is required on project impacts to en consultation is required on project impacts to and operation.
and WDNR WDN
- CWA, Section 401 water quality wate permit and CWA Section 404 permit.
permit and CWA Section 404 per DNR DNR - CWA, Section 402 NPDES CWA, Section 402 NPD mwater discharges.
mwater di ethods ethods ogy ogy
SHINE NRC Licensing Application AMEC Project #3250115519 Environmental Report Work Plan 18 Revision A October 13, 2011 Methodology Walking surveys will be conducted over the entire Site for the terrestrial vegetation assessment (Figure 4-1). To account for seasonal variability of the vegetation within the site, surveys will be assessed in the growing season during the fall of 2011 and the spring of 2012.
The project will consist of the following components:
x Photographic documentation; x
Qualitative inventory of flora; and x
Report presenting the study results.
AMEC will prepare GIS (aerial and topographic) base maps. AMEC field crews will be responsible for conducting field surveys and plant species identifications for the project.
Incorporation of GIS land cover data, as available, will be used to identify land cover types within the project site and vicinity (six-mile radius). This work will be done using a GIS query of established data. Limited qualification assessments will be performed within the project vicinity to characterize land cover types.
Qualitative characterizations of current land cover on the project site and its immediate surrounding areas will be performed to provide a more accurate tabulation of land cover characteristics. Specific areas that will be considered in this characterization are shown in Figure 4-1 includes:
A: Proposed Site B: Airfield area C: Developed Lands D: Agricultural Lands E: Riparian/Drainage Corridors A qualitative inventory of the site flora will be documented during the 2011-12 growing seasons.
The qualitative inventory will, to the extent practical, record the presence of each plant species growing on the Site (see data collection form in Appendix B).
Due to the varying phenology (life cycles) of plant species and the need to observe plants in proper reproductive condition necessary to permit species identification, spring, summer and fall inventories will be performed to identify plant species occurring on the site. This approach will require pedestrian surveys during the growing season to observe and record plants occurring in various habitats on the site. Particular emphasis will be given to those areas potentially affected by future disturbance (construction sites, drift zones, etc.).
In order to effectively characterize plant communities of the site, the relative abundance of each species occurring along the terrestrial transects (same as those used for faunal inventories) and proposed access road causeway will be assessed. Plant species will be visually scored as follows: A-abundant, C-common, O-occasional, U-uncommon, or R-rare.
Draft g of ase maps. AMEC field crews will be
- s. AMEC field crews will b nt species identifications for the project.
entifications for the project ailable, will be used to identify land cover types ed to identify land cover types le radius). This work will be done using a GIS que is work will be done using a GIS que n assessments will be performed within the project ts will be performed within th f current land cover on the project site and its imme over on the project site and its imm erformed to provide a more accurate tabulation of la e a more accurate tabulation reas that will be considered in this characterization be considered in this characterizatio ed Site d area ea eveloped Lands veloped Lands Agricultural Lands Agricultural Lands E: Riparian/Drainage Corridors E: Riparian/Drainage Corrido ualitative inventory of the site flora w ualitative inventory of the site flora will be docum ualitative inventory will, to the extent practi ualitative inventory will, to the exte on the Site (see data collection form on the Site (see data collection arying phenology (life cycles arying phenology (life cycle ctive condition necessa ctive condition necess performed to iden performed to ide urveys during urveys durin site. P site. P st
SHINE NRC Licensing Application AMEC Project #3250115519 Environmental Report Work Plan 19 Revision A October 13, 2011 Particular attention will be given to identifying any listed (rare, threatened or endangered) species. Data recorded will be maintained by date and location and will be compiled into the final Site flora inventory.
Reporting A separate individual report will not be written. Rather, reporting for the terrestrial vegetation assessment will be included in the SHINE NRC Licensing Application Project Environmental Report, Section 3.5, Ecology.
4.5.1.2 Avifauna Assessment Objectives The objectives the avifaunal (bird) survey are to:
- 1. Characterize bird communities in the project vicinity and within the project site; and
- 2. Provide a basis for evaluating project effects due to construction and operation.
Methodology Avifaunal occurrence will be evaluated by multiple methods to facilitate an inventory of bird species that utilize the site and that occur in the project vicinity.
For the project vicinity, the North American Breeding Bird Survey (BBS) will be a primary source of bird population trends and distribution. The typical survey unit is a roadside route, which is 39.4 kilometers (24.5 miles) long. With respect to the SHINE Site, the nearest established BBS route will be used as a basis to report long term trends within the region. Historical data will be used to report relative abundances of birds along the route.
To document seasonal avifaunal use within the project Vicinity, one roadside survey route has been established and will be sampled seasonally using a modified BBS methodology (see Figure 4-1). Accordingly, two observers will stop at 0.8 kilometer (0.5 mile) intervals along an established route, and record all birds seen or heard at each stop during a three-minute sampling period. Data recorded at each stop will include habitat type, weather conditions, wind speed, bird species observed, and sex (see Appendix B). The route will be driven on two separate dates during each season (two different days).
Characterization of avifaunal use of the Site will be performed using a qualitative meander approach. This method will be focused on deriving relative abundance information on avifauna within the site boundary. No density determinations will be made.
Weather: When conducting a transect survey, general climatic conditions will be recorded such as wind intensity (estimate its strength: calm, light air, light breeze, gentle breeze, moderate breeze, fresh breeze), temperature (Fahrenheit), and estimate percent of cloud cover (e.g.,
50 percent cloud cover). This is important because climatic variables are known to affect bird activity. Bird counts will not be performed during heavy rains or extreme wind.
Reporting A separate individual report will not be written. Rather, reporting for the avifauna assessment will be included in the SHINE NRC Licensing Application Project Environmental Report, Section 3.5, Ecology.
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SHINE NRC Licensing Application AMEC Project #3250115519 Environmental Report Work Plan 20 Revision A October 13, 2011 4.5.1.3 Faunal Assessment Objectives The specific objectives of the mammal surveys are as follows:
- 1. Characterize mammal communities in the project vicinity and within the project site; and
- 2. Provide a basis for evaluating project effects due to construction and operation.
Methodology Occurrence of the fauna (mammals, reptiles, amphibians) will be evaluated by multiple methods to facilitate an inventory of mammal species that utilize the site and that occur in the project vicinity.
Recorded range and distributional records will be used to compile a list of species historically known to occur in the project vicinity. Coordination will be conducted with regional WDNR staff to validate the species included on the project vicinity lists.
Records will be obtained from WDNR for game and furbearing species to tabulate relative harvest rates from the region to establish general context information for each species.
Recorded occurrences of uncommon species will also be obtained through consultation with NJDEP or review of state databases.
In addition, roadside survey routes used for characterizing avifauna within the project site and vicinity will also be used to record faunal presence in the project area. Specifically, any road kills observed along the roadside while conducting bird surveys will be recorded and tabulated.
Characterization of faunal use of the SHINE site will be performed by direct and indirect observational methods (see Appendix B). Indirect methods will include recording species presence based on signs including tracks, scat, nests, or other indicated evidence (e.g., road kills). Indirect evidence will be recorded during all field faunal and vegetation inventories.
In addition to these indirect methods, seasonal pedestrian surveys will be conducted on the site using a qualitative meandering approach (see Figure 4-1). Results of pedestrian surveys will be documented in field notebooks.
When conducting a survey, general climatic conditions will be recorded such as wind intensity (estimate its strength: no wind, slight, gusty, strong wind), temperature (Fahrenheit), and estimate percent of cloud cover (e.g., 50 percent cloud cover).
A separate individual report will not be written. Rather, reporting for the mammal assessment will be included in the SHINE NRC Licensing Application Project Environmental Report, Section 3.5, Ecology.
Draft d withi ruction and ctio will be evaluated by mult will be evaluated by the site and that occur in the p e site and that occur in e used to compile a list of species historically mpile a list of species historically nation will be conducted with regional WDNR staff onducted with regional WDNR staf ect vicinity lists.
for game and furbearing species to tabulate relativ d furbearing species to tabul ablish general context information for each species al context information for each spe mon species will also be obtained through consulta will also be obtained through consul bases.
ey routes used for characterizing avifauna within th ed for characterizing avifauna within t d to record faunal presence in the project area. Sp nal presence in the project area. S the roadside while conducting while co bird surveys will be rd surveys will b n of faunal use of the SHINE site will be performed f faunal use of the SHINE site will be performed l methods (see Appendix B). Indirect methods will methods (see Appendix B). Indirect methods wi based on signs including tracks, scat, nests, or oth ased on signs including tracks, scat, ndirect evidence will be recorded during all field fau direct evidence will be recorded during all addition to these indirect methods, seasonal pedes ddition to these indirect methods, seasonal pede ng a qualitative meandering approach (see Figu ng a qualitative meandering approach (see Figu mented in field notebooks.
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SHINE NRC Licensing Application AMEC Project #3250115519 Environmental Report Work Plan 21 Revision A October 13, 2011 4.5.1.4 Waters of the United States Delineation and Mapping Objectives The objective of the Clean Water Act (CWA) is to maintain and restore the chemical, physical, and biological integrity of the waters of the United States. Section 404 of the CWA authorizes the Secretary of the Army, acting through the Chief of Engineers, to issue permits for the discharge of dredged or fill material into the waters of the United States, including wetlands.
Methodology The USACE issued the Corps of Engineers Wetlands Delineation Manual in January of 1987 to provide the methodology to determine whether a given area is a wetland for purposes of CWA Section 404 compliance. The 1987 Manual is the generally accepted guidance document for making wetland determinations. The State of New Jersey however, has adopted the Federal Manual for Identifying and Delineating Jurisdictional Wetlands (Federal Interagency Committee for Wetland Delineation, 1989) (hereafter referred to as the 1989 Manual) for use as the guiding document in identifying and mapping wetlands within the State. Accordingly, the 1989 Manual will be the guiding document to be used on SHINE NRC Licensing Application Project.
Wetlands are defined as those areas that are inundated or saturated by surface or ground water at a frequency and duration sufficient to support, and under normal circumstances do support, a prevalence of vegetation typically adapted for life in saturated soil conditions.
Wetlands have general diagnostic characteristics with regard to each of three parameters:
hydrophytic vegetation, hydric soil and wetland hydrology. According to the 1989 Manual, characteristics of three wetland parameters are used in order for the site to be considered a wetland.
The following represents the approach for the identification and delineation of project area wetlands using the Routine On-Site Investigation Approach of the 1989 Manual.
Initial activities required in support of a defensible wetland determination and delineation include the acquisition and review of all available mapping, hydrologic, and soils data. Typical information considered during this initial review process includes the following:
x National Wetland Inventory maps; x
U.S. Geological Survey topographic maps; x
Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) soil survey mapping; x
NRCS lists of hydric soils; x
NRCS Food Security Act wetland mapping; x
Federal Emergency Management Agency Flood Insurance Rate Maps; x
Detailed topographic mapping (1-2 contour intervals); and x
Current aerial photography (1=400, prefer digital).
Stream Identification The field determination of streams as jurisdictional resources will be based upon the presence of an ordinary high water mark, bed and bank, and the presence of documented surface water connections to navigable waters of the United States. According to 33 CFR 328.3, the term ordinary high water mark (OHWM) means the line on the shore established by the fluctuations of water and indicated by physical characteristics such as clear, natural line impressed on the Draft 404 of to issue pe is ed States, includ d States, includ Delineation Manual ineation Manual in January o in Jan l
en area is a wetland for purposes of ea is a wetland for purpos generally accepted guidance document fo accepted guidance docum New Jersey however, has adopted the owever, has adopted the Federal Federal dictional Wetlands ds (Federal Interagency Committee (Federal Interagency Committee referred to as the 1989 Manual) for use as the guid anual) for use as the gui etlands within the State. Accordingly, the 1989 Ma n the State. Accordingly, t sed on SHINE NRC Licensing Application Project.
E NRC Licensing Application P areas that are inundated or saturated by surface o inundated or saturated by surface ration sufficient to support, and under normal circum support, and under norma egetation typically adapted for life in saturated soil ically adapted for life in saturated so diagnostic characteristics with regard to each of th aracteristics with regard to each of th on, hydric soil and wetland hydrology. According to and wetland hydrology. According hree wetland parameters are used in order for the parameters are used in order for the ng represents the approach for the identification a ng represents the approach for the id s using the Routine On-Site Investigation Approach using the Routine On-Site Investigation A al activities required in support of a defensible wet al activities required in support of a defensible we e acquisition and review of all available m acquisition and review of all availabl
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SHINE NRC Licensing Application AMEC Project #3250115519 Environmental Report Work Plan 22 Revision A October 13, 2011 bank, shelving, changes in the character of soil, destruction of terrestrial vegetation, the presence of litter and debris, or other appropriate means that consider the characteristics of the surrounding areas. In general, the OHWM for a stream will be determined through an examination of the recent physical evidence of surface flow in the stream channel. Water-courses that contain bed and bank and exhibit an OHWM will be classified as jurisdictional waters of the United States. Coordination with the USACE is typically necessary for all identified waters of the United States as the USACE will make final determinations on jurisdictional waters.
Potential wetlands associated with the creeks and streams will be distinguished by field observations to determine the extent of adjacent wetlands (see Wetland Data Sheet, Appendix B). Vegetated areas located within stream channel boundaries will be considered part of the stream channel, and therefore, not adjacent wetlands.
Streams and stream crossings will be photographed and documented to characterize the composition of the stream channel, stream width, and adjacent vegetation. GPS and aerial photographic interpretation will be used to determine impacted stream lengths. This information will be subsequently quantified using a geographical information system. A final quality control check will be performed to insure that the impacted stream estimated lengths are accurate.
Wetland Identification Wetlands will be delineated in accordance with the Routine On-Site Investigation Approach of the 1987 Manual within the construction footprint of the new unit and the proposed access road corridor. Potential wetland areas will be considered jurisdictional wetlands if they have observable indicators that meet all three wetland criteria of:
x hydrophytic vegetation x
hydric soils, and x
wetland hydrology In order for a wetland to be considered a jurisdictional water of the United States, the 2001 Supreme Court decision in Solid Waste Agency of Northern Cook County (SWANCC) versus USACE requires that a wetland be hydrologically connected to a jurisdictional water of the U.S.
Further guidance has been given subsequent to the 2006 Supreme Court decision in Rapanos
- v. United States. In accordance with the Rapanos decision, the USACE and USEPA will assert jurisdiction over:
x Traditionally navigable waters (TNW) and wetlands adjacent to TNWs; x
Waters that are not TNWs provided they are relatively permanent waters (i.e., it flows year-round, or at least seasonally, and includes wetlands adjacent to such water bodies if the wetlands directly abut the water body); and x
Waters that are neither TNWs nor relatively permanent waters provided that a significant nexus exists between the water (including adjacent wetlands) and a TNW.
Wetlands will be photographed, documented (vegetation, hydrology and soils) and classified according to the system of Cowardin et al. (1979). The boundary of the wetlands will be mapped with GPS and impacts quantified by GIS.
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SHINE NRC Licensing Application AMEC Project #3250115519 Environmental Report Work Plan 23 Revision A October 13, 2011 The wetlands within a given study area will be identified and illustrated using appropriate mapping and graphics. Cultivated palustrine emergent wetlands (i.e., farmed wetlands) will also be shown on NRCS wetland inventory.
Reporting A separate individual Preliminary Jurisdictional Determination Report will be written to document waters of the United States on the project site. Information from the PJD will be included in the SHINE NRC Licensing Application Project Environmental Report, Section 3.5, Ecology.
4.5.1.5 Important Species/Natural Areas Assessment NUREG-1555 (NRC, 1999) defines important species as: (1) species listed or proposed for listing as threatened, endangered, candidate, or of concern in 50 CFR 17.11 and 50 CFR 17.12 (CFR, 2007a), by the USFWS, or the state in which the project is located; (2) commercially or recreationally valuable species; (3) species essential to the maintenance and survival of rare or commercially or recreationally valuable species; (4) species critical to the structure and function of local terrestrial ecosystems; or (5) species that could serve as biological indicators of effects on local terrestrial ecosystems. Important Species potentially occurring within the site boundary and its vicinity will also be evaluated.
Consultation will be conducted with the WDNR (Natural Heritage Program) and USFWS to identify natural areas and species of concern. Furthermore, field observations of rare, threatened and endangered species will be performed in conjunction with other planned field inventories for mammals, birds, herpetofauna, terrestrial vegetation and aquatic biota. Any rare, threatened and endangered species observed as part of the field studies will be photographed, their locations recorded, and the number of individuals will be recorded.
A separate individual report will not be written. Rather, reporting for the Important Species and Natural Areas Assessment will be included in the SHINE NRC Licensing Application Project Environmental Report, Section 2.4, Ecology.
4.5.2 Aquatic Ecology 4.5.2.1 Adult/Juvenile Fish Community Characterization Objectives The objective of the adult and juvenile fish community is to: characterize typical communities in ponds, small streams, and rivers on the Site and in the Vicinity establish baseline conditions and evaluate project effects.
Field Fish supporting habitats are expected to be limited or absent on the SHINE Site. However, field surveys for adult and juvenile fish will be collected quarterly at two locations in the small streams that receive drainage from the Site. (see Figure 3-1). These include:
Two locations on the unnamed tributary of the Rock River.
Fish will be collected by seining, (6-foot by 6-foot) seine or dip nets will be used to collect fish.
Fish sampling stations will be marked using a GPS receiver and depths will be recorded.
Draft eport will be w rt w om the PJD will be om the PJD will be Report, Section 3.5, Eco Report, Section 3.5, E ment t ies as: (1) species listed or proposed fo (1) species listed or propo r of concern in 50 CFR 17.11 and 50 CFR 17.
n 50 CFR 17.11 and 50 CFR 17.
which the project is located; (2) commercially or ect is located; (2) commercially or s essential to the maintenance and survival of rare maintenance and survival of rare species; (4) species critical to the structure and fun pecies critical to the stru species that could serve as biological indicators of could serve as biological indic portant Species potentially occurring within the site es potentially occurring within the ated.
ted with the WDNR (Natural Heritage Program) an DNR (Natural Heritage Program) d species of concern. Furthermore, field observatio concern. Furthermore, field observati gered species will be performed in conjunction with will be performed in conjunction mals, birds, herpetofauna, terrestrial vegetation an erpetofauna, terrestrial vegetation a ndangered species observed as part of the field st cies observed as part of the field st recorded, and the number of individuals will be rec ecorded, and the number of individuals will be rec e individual report will not be written. Rather, repor e individual report will not be written. R Areas Assessment will be included in the SHINE N Areas Assessment will be included in the S ronmental Report, Section 2.4, Ecology.
onmental Report, Section 2.4, Ec Aquatic Ecology Aquati Adult/Juvenile Fish Community C Adult/Juvenile Fish Commun f the adult and juvenile f the adult and juvenile ams, and rivers on ams, and rivers on cts.
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SHINE NRC Licensing Application AMEC Project #3250115519 Environmental Report Work Plan 24 Revision A October 13, 2011 All specimens will be identified. Fish will be identified to the lowest practical taxonomic level -
typically species - and the first 20 individuals of each species will be counted, measured (total length or fork length for species with forked tails, in mm) and examined for external abnormalities. Other large aquatic organisms that may be encountered in adult/juvenile fish surveys (e.g., snapping turtles, etc.) will also be measured by carapace length. Except for reference specimens, fish will be processed immediately after sampling in an effort to return as many to the system alive as possible. Certain specimens (small individuals or those of questionable identity) will be preserved in 10 percent formalin and returned to the laboratory for processing. A reference collection of each species encountered in the study will be prepared and maintained. The exceptions will be species listed as threatened or endangered in Wisconsin or in the United States. Field data will be kept separate by gear type, sampling date, and station.
Report and Data Analysis A separate individual report will not be written. Rather, reporting for the aquatic ecology assessment will be included in an annual report submitted to WDNR in support of the scientific collecting permit and in the SHINE NRC Licensing Application Project Environmental Report, Section 3.5, Ecology.
4.5.2.2 Benthic Invertebrate Characterization Objectives The objectives the benthic macroinvertebrate surveys are to:
- 1. Characterize typical communities in small creeks on the Site or in the Vicinity to establish baseline conditions and evaluate project effects.
Field Procedures Macroinvertebrate samples will be collected on two occasions (spring and fall) at the following locations as illustrated in Figure 3-1:
Two locations on the unnamed tributary of the Rock River.
Benthic macroinvertebrates will be collected by petite ponar or Eckman dredge samplers. Two separate samples will be collected from each station in each survey period. A sample will consist of a single grab with the dredge. Samples will be sieved through a No. 35 (approximately 500 mesh) wash frame or sieve bucket, and will be preserved with 10 percent formalin. Samples will be placed in labeled (interior and exterior) 1 liter plastic jars and transported to the AMECs St. Louis laboratory.
Habitat data will also be collected at each sample location. Water depth, temperature, conductivity, and substrate characteristics will be recorded. A waypoint designation with a hand-held GPS instrument in latitude/longitude coordinates will be collected for all sample locations.
Laboratory Processing Upon arrival in the laboratory, samples will be assigned a project-specific code and a sample number in accordance with the Sample Log-In Procedures of Appendix C (Ecology Laboratory Sample Log-In Procedure). Processing of samples will follow the procedures provided in Appendix D (Ecology Laboratory Sample Sorting Procedure).
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sampling in an e pling in an mall individuals or th mall individuals or t alin and returned to the la alin and returned to t ountered in the study will be pr ntered in the study wi d as threatened or endangered in threatened or endangere be kept separate by gear type, sampling d eparate by gear type, sam written. Rather, reporting for the aquatic ecology
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vertebrate samples will be collected on two occasio ertebrate samples will be collected on tw ons as illustrated in Figure 3-1:
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SHINE NRC Licensing Application AMEC Project #3250115519 Environmental Report Work Plan 25 Revision A October 13, 2011 In the laboratory, samples will be rinsed through a 500 mesh sieve to remove preservative and fine sediments. Large organic material not removed in the field will be rinsed and visually inspected. Samples will be sorted under a 10x magnifier lamp. Organisms will be separated from debris and placed in vials containing 80 percent isopropyl. One of the vials will contain slide-mountable organisms (oligochaetes and Chironomidae), and the other will contain all other organisms. Samples will be sorted to a fixed-number target of 200 identifiable (i.e., not including damaged organisms or very early instars) organisms. If over 250 organisms, are anticipated to be in the sample, subsampling may be performed. This procedure will be conducted using a gridded pan from which numbered grids will be randomly selected. However, if subsampling is used, the unpicked portion of the sample will be briefly (10 - 15 minutes) examined for large and/or rare taxa that may not have been encountered in the subsample.
Sorting efficiency will be monitored throughout the project. After samples are sorted, the debris will be placed back in the sample jar and retained until the sorter passes a quality control check.
Organisms will be identified to the lowest practical taxon, typically genus, using keys in Merritt, Cummins, and Berg (2007) and other taxonomic literature for insects, Thorp and Covich (2002),
and/or Pennak (1989) and other taxonomic literature for non-insects such as crustaceans and mollusks. Oligochaetes will be identified using Kathman and Brinkhurst (1998). A reference collection for the project will be prepared and maintained, and will be available for examination by agency personnel, or interested parties designated by SHINE.
QA/QC Procedures In accordance with AMECs Ecology QA Procedures, 14 percent of each sorters completed samples will be checked for thoroughness. If less than 95 percent of the organisms were found by the sorter, the samples will be resorted and rechecked until at least 90 percent (overall) efficiency is achieved. Additionally, a project voucher collection shall be made containing specimens of all identified taxa. Voucher specimens shall be verified by a second taxonomist to ensure accuracy.
Additional Considerations Macroinvertebrate data will be summarized by calculating the following characteristics for each sample:
x Abundance (Density for ponar samples) x Total richness; x
Ephemeroptera, Plecoptera, and Trichoptera (EPT) richness; x
Shannon diversity; and x
Hilsenhoff biotic index.
Taxa richness will be calculated by counting all taxa, including those only encountered in the large and rare search. Likewise, EPT richness will be calculated by counting each taxon in these three orders, including those only encountered in the large and rare search. Biotic index values will be calculated using the formula:
BI = (XiTi/n) where Xi = number of individuals in taxon i, Ti = tolerance value of taxon i, and n = number of organisms in the sample. Tolerance values used for this calculation will be based on multiple Draft e of t d the othe 200 identifiable identifiable ms. If over 250 organ ms. If over 250 orga ormed. This procedure w rmed. This procedu rids will be randomly selected.
s will be randomly sel ample will be briefly (10 - 15 minute e will be briefly (10 - 15 m have been encountered in the subsample n encountered in the subs the project. After samples are sorted, the debr fter samples are sorted, the debr ained until the sorter passes a quality control check orter passes a quality control chec t practical taxon, typically genus, using keys in Me on, typically genus, using keys in M taxonomic literature for insects, Thorp and Covich terature for insects, Thorp an xonomic literature for non-insects such as crustace ature for non-insects such as crust dentified using Kathman and Brinkhurst (1998). A r Kathman and Brinkhurst (1998). A e prepared and maintained, and will be available fo maintained, and will be available f erested parties designated by SHINE.
es designated by SHI AMECs Ecology QA Procedures, 14 percent of ea ogy QA Procedures, 14 percent of e hecked for thoroughness. If less than 95 percent o oughness. If less than 95 percent o he samples will be resorted and rechecked until at e samples will be resorted and rechecked until at achieved. Additionally, a proj achieved. Additionally, a project voucher collectio ect s of all identified taxa. Voucher spec s of all identified taxa. Voucher specimens shall b im accuracy.
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croinvertebrate data will be summarized by ca croinvertebrate data will be summari e:
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bundance (Density for ponar sample bundance (Density for ponar sa l richness; l richnes eroptera, Plecoptera, and eroptera, Plecoptera, an diversity; and diversity; and otic index.
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SHINE NRC Licensing Application AMEC Project #3250115519 Environmental Report Work Plan 26 Revision A October 13, 2011 information sources. These include Hilsenhoff (1987), Lenat (1993) and Bode et al. (1996).
Tolerance values, and thus the biotic index, range from 0 to 10, with higher values indicating more pollution tolerance by the taxon or community. Finally, Shannon diversity index will be calculated using the formula:
SDI = - (pi)(ln pi) where p = the proportion of the sample belonging to taxon i. Sample characteristics will be compared between stations and between seasons. For stream samples, the data will be used to establish baseline conditions in and near the study area.
Vulnerable (pollution-intolerant) species that are encountered in samples will be noted.
Additionally, a literature search of the results of other surveys conducted in the sampling area will be performed. State listed (threatened or endangered) species will likewise be noted.
Reporting A separate individual report will not be written. Rather, reporting for the aquatic ecology assessment will be included in an annual report submitted to WDNR in support of the scientific collecting permit and in the SHINE NRC Licensing Application Project Environmental Report, Section 3.5, Ecology.
4.5.3 References Bode, R.W., M.A. Novak, and L.E. Abele. 1996. Quality assurance work plan for biological stream monitoring in New York state. Unpublished report prepared for New York State Department of Environmental Conservation.
Hilsenhoff, W.L. 1987. An improved biotic index of organic stream pollution. Great Lakes Entomologist 20:31-39.
Kathman, R.D. and R.O. Brinkhurst. 1998. Guide to the freshwater oligochaetes of North America. Aquatic Resources Center, College Grove, TN. 264 pp.
Lenat, D.R. 1993. A biotic index for the southeastern United States: derivation and list of tolerance values with criteria for assigning water quality ratings. Journal of the North American Benthological Society 12:279-290.
Merritt, R.W., K.W. Cummins, and M.L. Berg (eds.). 2007. An introduction to the aquatic insects of North America. 4th edition. Kendall/Hunt, Dubuque, IA.
Pennak, R.W. 1989. Freshwater invertebrates of the United States - Protozoa to Mollusca, 3rd edition. John Wiley & Sons, New York. 628 pp.
Thorp, J.H. and A.P. Covich. 2001. Ecology and classification of North American freshwater invertebrates. Academic Press, San Diego, CA.
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ed in samples will be noted f other surveys conducted in the sampling area s conducted in the sampling area or endangered) species will likewise be noted.
species will likewise be noted.
be written. Rather, reporting for the aquatic ecology ather, reporting for the aquatic e annual report ssubmitted to WDNR in support of the ubmitted to WDNR in support of NE NRC Licensing Application Project Environmen sing Application Project Environme Novak, and L.E. Abele. 1996. Quality assurance w E. Abele. 1996. Quality assurance monitoring in New York state. Unpublished report p oring in New York state. Unpublished report p rtment of Environmental Conservation.
ment of Environmental Conse off, W.L. 1987. An improved biotic index of organi ff, W.L. 1987. An improved biotic index Entomologist 20:31-39.
Entomologist 20:31-39.
thman, R.D. and R.O. Brinkhurst. 1998. Guide hman, R.D. and R.O. Brinkhurst. 1998. Guide America. Aquatic Resources Center, Co America. Aquatic Resources Ce R. 1993. A biotic index for the so R. 1993. A biotic index for the nce values with criteria for a nce values with criteria for n Benthological Societ n Benthological Socie Cummins, an Cummins, an Americ Ameri
SHINE NRC Licensing Application AMEC Project #3250115519 Environmental Report Work Plan 27 Revision A October 13, 2011 5.0 Historic and Cultural Resources 5.1 Objectives The purpose of this chapter is to establish a consistent procedure to perform historical and cultural resources investigations conducted by AMEC in conjunction with the SHINE NRC Licensing Application at Rock County, Janesville, Wisconsin (see Figure 1-1).
5.2 Scope This ER Work Plan is applicable to all historic properties investigations performed by AMEC personnel. It provides procedures that are specific to the SHINE NRC Licensing Application Project documentation requirements. Historic properties inventory work to be performed is required to satisfy regulatory requirements for documenting and characterizing environmental conditions of the project vicinity and site, and in evaluating potential construction phase and operational phase effects.
Information collected from field work will be used to supplement that developed through map analysis/internet searches and consultation to support the characterization and assessment of impacts to historic resources. Such information will include the following:
x Description of known archaeological and cultural resources conducted in the vicinity of the proposed action and provide an overview of the area's cultural history, including summaries of historical and cultural resource surveys conducted in the area and the types of resources discovered; x
Summarized results of archaeological or historical surveys conducted at the proposed site, including the following:
o Map and description of the physical extent of the survey, and/or the area of potential effect (APE). If the entire site was not surveyed, the basis for the limited survey is needed; o Brief description of the survey techniques used to conduct the survey; o Qualifications of the surveyors; and, o Survey findings in sufficient detail to permit an assessment of the potential impact of the proposed action on archaeological and historic resources; x
Description of any reconnaissance or pedestrian surveys of the proposed site, and consultation efforts with the State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO), American Indian Tribe(s), and/or members of the public used to assess the presence of historic and cultural resources within the APE; x
List of cultural and historic properties located within the proposed site or within the APE (These properties are included in State or local registers or inventories of historic and archaeological resources. Guidance can be found on the U.S. National Park Service website at http://www.cr.nps.gov/nr/publications);
x A statement of the significance or importance of each cultural resource potentially affected; and, x
Comments from SHPO, Tribal Historic Preservation Office (THPO), or any organizations and individuals contacted by the applicant/licensee who provided significant information concerning the location of cultural and historic properties.
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n with t e Figure 1-1 gu es investigations performed by A nvestigations performe o the SHINE NRC Licensing Applicat SHINE NRC Licensing A operties inventory work to be performed is ventory work to be perform documenting and characterizing environmental and characterizing environmental d in evaluating potential construction phase and potential construction phase and will be used to supplement that developed through to supplement that developed t nsultation to support the characterization and asse upport the characterization and ass Such information will include the following:
n will include the followi archaeological and cultural resources conducted i nd cultural resources condu on and provide an overview of the area's cultural h de an overview of the area's cultural h storical and cultural resource surveys conducted in ultural resource surveys conducted i urces discovered; red; ed results of archaeological or hi chaeolog storical surveys co rical surveys c luding the following:
ding the following:
Map and description of the physical ext Map and description of the phy ent of the f th potential effect (APE). If the entire site wa potential effect (APE). If the entir s no survey is needed; survey is needed; o Brief description of the survey technique Brief description of the survey techniq o Qualifications of the surveyors; and, he surveyors; and, o Survey findings in sufficient detail to ufficie impact of the proposed action on ed ac escription of any reconnaissance or escription of any reconnaissanc sultation efforts with the State H sultation efforts with the Stat
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SHINE NRC Licensing Application AMEC Project #3250115519 Environmental Report Work Plan 28 Revision A October 13, 2011 5.3 Previous Studies No information is currently available regarding cultural resources investigations conducted at the SHINE Site location.
5.4 Regulatory Basis In addition to the requirements of NEPA and NUREG 1555, several other regulatory drivers are applicable to this section. The responsibility for protection of historic properties has also been assigned to the HPO in accordance with Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966. The baseline data collected in these studies will also be utilized to support potential future construction and operational activities and to address the concerns of the many agencies and insure compliance with these laws and regulations.
5.5 Site and Vicinity Boundary In this study element the site boundary definition outlined in Chapter 1 will be used. The site boundary generally coincides with properties currently owned by SHINE, LLC. However, as required by NUREG-1555 part 2.5.3 a description of historic properties will be required within a radius of 10 miles of the site.
5.6 Historic Properties Assessment 5.6.1 Background Research and the Site Location Model AMEC will conduct a background literature search prior to any fieldwork. Previously identified archaeological sites and National Register historic properties will be identified within a 10 mile radius of the plant location. This information will be used to produce a Site Location Model (SLM). The SLM will be constructed from information gleaned from the background research including (but not limited to) cultural resource reports on file at the HPO, National Register Files, aerial photographs, and local county histories.
5.6.2 Phase I Survey Methods Field Methodology Phase I survey methodology will be consistent with the methodology established by the Wisconsin SHPO for conducting Phase I surveys. Specific methodology will be determined following consultation with the SHPO. However, field investigations are expected to include visual assessment and shovel testing to identify potential unrecorded sites.
Accessible areas on the site that exhibit sufficient surface visibility will be examined by pedestrian survey. If sites are identified during the pedestrian survey, horizontal boundaries will be mapped and recorded. Shovel test pits (STPs) will be excavated within the site to determine if the vertical distribution of artifacts extends below the plow zone.
Laboratory Analysis Artifacts will be washed and air dried and placed in archival bags with permanent provenience designation and listed in an artifact inventory. Artifact analysis will focus on attributes that can define site chronology, cultural affiliation and function. Each artifact will be entered into an Draft everal other regula everal other regula of historic properties has of historic properties the National Historic Preserva e National Historic P ill also be utilized to support potent so be utilized to support o address the concerns of the many age ss the concerns of the man lations.
y definition outlined in Chapter 1 will be used. The utlined in Chapter 1 will be u properties currently owned by SHINE, LLC. Howev rently owned by SHINE, LLC. Ho 5.3 a description of historic properties will be requi ion of historic properties will be requ ties Assessment ment Research and the Site Location Model d the Site Location Mod ct a background literature search prior to any fieldw d literature search prior to any fieldw sites and National Register historic properties will sites and National Register historic properties will e plant location. This information will be used to pro plant location. This information w The SLM will be constructed from information glean he SLM will be constructed from inform ng (but not limited to) cultural resource reports on f ng (but not limited to) cultural resource report al photographs, and local county histories.
al photographs, and local county histories.
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urvey methodology will be consiste urvey methodology will be con HPO for conducting Phase I HPO for conducting Phase ltation with the SHPO.
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SHINE NRC Licensing Application AMEC Project #3250115519 Environmental Report Work Plan 29 Revision A October 13, 2011 artifact access database with each artifact assemblage described and manipulated by site and presented in tabular format in the draft and final reports.
Reporting A Draft Report will be prepared following the guidelines for Phase I Reports as outlined by the Wisconsin SHPO. The Draft Report will include the results of the background research, a discussion of the culture history of the area, field and laboratory methodology, descriptions of sites, any re-visitation of previously identified sites, the National Register eligibility recommendation for each site, and an assessment of projects effects for each site. Site maps, project maps, photographs of each site and an artifact database will be included with the Draft Report. The Draft Report will be submitted by the client for review by the Wisconsin SHPO.
Agency comments will be included in the Final Report that will be submitted upon the completion of the Draft Report review process and results will also be incorporated into the ER.
5.7 References U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission. 1999. NUREG-1555: Environmental Standard Review Plan. Standard Review Plans for Environmental Reviews for Nuclear Power Plants.
Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation. Washington, DC. 1137 pp.
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effects for each ts fo ase will be included ase will be included r review by the Wisconsin review by the Wisco t that will be submitted upon the t will be submitted upon results will also be incorporated into the will also be incorporated i 1999. NUREG-1555: Environmental Standard R EG-1555: Environmental s for Environmental Reviews for Nuclear Power P mental Reviews for Nuclear P Regulation. Washington, DC. 1137 pp.
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SHINE NRC Licensing Application AMEC Project #3250115519 Environmental Report Work Plan Revision A October 13, 2011 Appendix A Chain-of-Custody Procedures Draft ndix AA ustody Procedures dy Procedures
SHINE NRC Licensing Application AMEC Project #3250115519 Environmental Report Work Plan A-1 Revision A October 13, 2011 Sample Custody Scope and Applicability The Chain of Custody procedures will be followed whenever samples are transported to a laboratory for processing and analysis.
Chain of Custody Form The Chain of Custody (COC) Form (Figure A-1) documents the custody transfer of samples from the sampler to another person, to the courier, or to/from a designated project laboratory.
The chain of custody form will be filled out in ink, signed or initialed, and dated. No erasures should be made. If an incorrect entry is made, the information will be crossed out with a single strike mark that is signed or initialed and dated by the sampler. The chain of custody form will be completed to include date and time of sample, number of containers submitted, collectors initials, and any comments regarding sample condition. The chain of custody form requires appropriate signatures for the sample cooler preparer and the individual relinquishing sample custody to the courier. Information required on the custody form includes the following:
- 1.
Project information (reference name and number),
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Names of the individuals collecting the samples,
- 3.
Place the office phone number and fax number on the form,
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Project location,
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Client name, address, and name of client project manager,
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Sample information:
a) Sample identification/name b) Sample date and time c) Collection method d) Sample contents or type of sample collected e) Number of containers for the sample f) Comments regarding any samples
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Page number of total number of pages,
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Signatures, date, and time of sample custody and sample relinquishment.
The signatures of all individuals that retain the custody of the samples are required to maintain a continuous chain of custody from field collection through laboratory processing. The signatures, dates and times of relinquishment and receiving are required as follows:
- 1. Individual that prepared the sample cooler for sample collection,
- 2. Individual that collected the samples and maintains samples during collection,
- 3. Individuals receiving the samples from the collectors (any additional individual that the collectors have turned the samples over to maintain before arriving at the laboratory), and
- 4. Laboratory personnel that accept the samples upon delivery into the laboratory for processing.
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Revision A October 13, 2011 Project Reference SHINE NRC Licensing Application Project Project No.
3250115519 Sample Contents Number of Containers Submitted Comments Collectors Signature:
Phone:
Project Location (city, county, state)
Fax:
Client Name:
Client Proj. Mgr.
Client Address:
Sample Collection Method Sample ID DATE TIME X
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Sample Cooler Prepared By:
Date Relinquished By: (Signature)
Date Time Received By: (Signature)
Date Time Relinquished By: (Signature)
Date Time Received for Laboratory By:
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SHINE NRC Licensing Application AMEC Project #3250115519 Environmental Report Work Plan A-5 Revision A October 13, 2011 Sample Packaging and Shipment The following sample packaging and shipment procedures are to ensure that the samples will arrive at the laboratory with the chain-of-custody and sample bags intact.
- a. The field sampler will be personally responsible for the care and custody of the samples until they are transferred or properly dispatched.
- b. Sample containers will be identified by use of sample labels with sampling location (PLANT NAME Plant), AMEC Project Number, collection method, date and time of collection, the collectors initials, and the number of sample containers.
- c. Sample labels will be completed using waterproof ink unless prohibited by weather conditions. If an incorrect entry is made, the information will be crossed out with a single strike mark that is signed or initialed and dated by the sampler.
- d. Samples will be accompanied by a properly completed chain-of-custody form that contains the associated sample information. When transferring the possession of samples, the individuals relinquishing and receiving will sign, date, and note the time on the form.
- e. Sample bags will be placed in a sample cooler along with enough ice to ensure that the bags/specimens remain preserved and do not get damaged. Additional insulation material such as Styrofoam peanuts or additional bubble pack may be used to ensure the sampling bags are secure or fill any remaining void space in the sample cooler.
- f.
Sample cooler lids will be securely closed and taped across with custody tape (placed on the front right and rear left of the cooler lid). The sample cooler will then be sealed shut with shipping tape to ensure the cooler doesnt open during shipment to the AMEC Laboratory. If the cooler has a drain, ensure that it has been closed and taped over for shipment.
- g. Affix properly completed shipping label to the cooler and send sample cooler to the appropriate laboratory for analysis.
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sample containers.
of ink unless prohibited by wea ink unless prohibited nformation will be crossed out with mation will be crossed o ated by the sampler.
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erly completed chain-of-custody form that d chain-of-custody form th mation. When transferring the possession of transferring the possession of ng and receiving will sign, date, and note the time ll sign, date, and note the time n a sample cooler along with enough ice to ensure ooler along with enough ice to e reserved and do not get damaged. Additional insu do not get damaged. Additional ins oam peanuts or additional bubble pack may be use additional bubble pack may be use e secure or fill any remaining void space in the sam y remaining void space in th s will be securely cl rely c osed and taped across with cus ed and taped across with cu ht and rear left of the cooler lid). The sample coole of the cooler lid). The sample coole pping tape to ensure the cool ensure er doesnt open durin oesnt open dur
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propriate laboratory for analysis.
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SHINE NRC Licensing Application AMEC Project #3250115519 Environmental Report Work Plan B-1 Revision A October 13, 2011 Vegetation Monitoring Data Sheet Terrestrial Community:
Date:
Transect #:
Personnel:
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SHINE NRC Licensing Application AMEC Project #3250115519 Environmental Report Work Plan B-2 Revision A October 13, 2011 Aviformes Survey Data Sheet - Walking Survey (Transect)
AMEC Engineering and Consulting, Inc.
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Location:
Date:
Time:
Personnel:
Sky Code 0 - Few clouds 1 - Partly cloudy - scattered or variable sky 2 - Cloudy - cloudy or overcast 3 - Fog or smoke 4 - Drizzle or light rain (not affecting hearing ability) 5 - Snow 6 - Showers - showers affecting hearing ability - do not conduct survey Wind Speed: Beaufot Scale 0 - Calm - (<1 mph) smoke rises vertically 1 - Light Air - (1-3 mph) smoke drifts, weather vane inactive 2 - Light Breeze - (4-7 mph) leaves rustle, can feel wind on face 3 - Gentle Breeze - (8-12 mph) leaves and twigs move around, small flag extends 4 - Moderate Breeze - (13-18 mph) moves thin branches, raises loose papers 5 - Fresh Breeze - (>19 mph) small trees begin to sway Site Name/No.: __________ Time: __________ Temperature: __________
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Date:
Time:
Personnel:
Sky Code 0 - Few clouds 1 - Partly cloudy - scattered or variable sky 2 - Cloudy - cloudy or overcast 3 - Fog or smoke 4 - Drizzle or light rain (not affecting hearing ability) 5 - Snow 6 - Showers - showers affecting hearing ability - do not conduct survey Wind Speed: Beaufot Scale 0 - Calm - (<1 mph) smoke rises vertically 1 - Light Air - (1-3 mph) smoke drifts, weather vane inactive 2 - Light Breeze - (4-7 mph) leaves rustle, can feel wind on face 3 - Gentle Breeze - (8-12 mph) leaves and twigs move around, small flag extends 4 - Moderate Breeze - (13-18 mph) moves thin branches, raises loose papers 5 - Fresh Breeze - (>19 mph) small trees begin to sway Site Name/No.:
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SHINE NRC Licensing Application AMEC Project #3250115519 Environmental Report Work Plan B-4 Revision A October 13, 2011 DATA FORM ROUTINE WETLAND DETERMINATION (1987 COE Wetlands Delineation Manual)
Project/Site:
Date:
Applicant/Owner:
County:
Investigator:
State:
Do normal circumstances exist on the site?
Yes No Community ID:
Is the site significantly disturbed (atypical situation)?
Yes No Transect ID:
Is the area a potential problem area?
Yes No Plot ID:
(If needed, explain on reverse)
Remarks:
VEGETATION Dominant Plant Species Stratum Indicator
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Percent of Dominant Species that are OBL, FACW, or FAC (excluding FAC-):
Hydrophytic Vegetation?
Yes No Remarks:
HYDROLOGY Wetland Hydrology Indicators:
Recorded Data (describe in remarks):
Primary Indicators Stream, Lake, or Tide Gauge Inundated Aerial Photographs Saturated in upper 12 inches Other Water Marks Drift Lines No Recorded Data Available Sediment Deposits Drainage Patterns in Wetlands Field Observations:
Secondary Indicators (2 or more required)
Depth of Surface Water:
(in.)
Oxidized Root Channels in Upper 12 Inches Depth to Free Water in Pit:
(in.)
Water-Stained Leaves Depth to Saturated Soil:
(in.)
Local Soil Survey Data FAC-Neutral Test Wetland Hydrology?
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Drainage Class:
Taxonomy (Subgroup):
Field Observations Confirm Mapped Type?
Yes No Profile Description Depth (inches)
Horizon Matrix Color (Munsell Moist)
Mottle Color (Munsell Moist)
Mottle Abundance/Contrast
- Texture, Concretions, Structure, etc.
Hydric Soil Indicators Histosol Concretions Histic Epipedon High Organic Content in Surface Layer in Sandy Soils Sulfidic Odor Listed on Local Hydric Soils List Aquic Moisture Regime Listed on National Hydric Soils List Reducing Conditions Other (Explain in Remarks)
Gleyed or Low Chroma Colors Is the hydric soil criterion met?
Yes No Remarks:
WETLAND DETERMINATION Hydrophytic Vegetation Present?
Yes No Wetland Hydrology Present?
Yes No Hydric Soils Present?
Yes No Is this Sampling Point Within a Wetland?
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Revision A October 13, 2011 AMEC FISHERIES FIELD DATA FORM (PAGE 1 OF 2)
Project No.:
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Investigators:
Site:
Creek Designation:
Gear:
Tide Stage*:
F1 F2 FS E1 E2 ES Other Weather:
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Wind:
N NE E SE S SW W NW Wave Height**: 1 2 3 4 5 Start Time:
End Time:
Air Temperature:
Surface Water Temperature:
Surface Salinity:
Surface Dissolved Oxygen:
Depth of Water: Min.
Max.
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Max.
Depth Strata:
Water Clarity:
Start Lat: E Start Long:
E Stop Lat:
E Stop Long:
E YSI #
YSI Calibrated:
Yes No Dockside Check List:
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Species (Common Name)
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Weight (g)
Condition (Live, Dead, etc.)
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Proof 2 by: Date:
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Species (Common Name)
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Weight (g)
Condition (Live, Dead, etc.)
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Proof 2 by: Date:
Input by: Date:
- Tide Stage F1 - Flood 1 - First half of the flood tide F2 - Flood 2 - Second half of the flood tide FS - Flood Slack E1 - Ebb 1 - First half of the ebb tide E2 - Ebb 2 - Second half of the ebb tide ES - Ebb Slack Other - Extremely high or low tides (provide detail in notes Weather 1 - Clear/Sunny 6 - Fog 2 - Partly Cloudy 7 - Snow 3 - Overcast 8 - Other 4 - Light Rain 9 -- Hazy 5 - Heavy Rain
- Wave Height 1 - Calm (0 inches) 2 - Slight (0 to 6 inches) 3 - Moderate (6 to 18 inches) 4 - Rough (18 inches to 4 feet) 5 - Very Rough (4 to 8 feet)
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Revision A October 13, 2011 AMEC BENTHIC MACROINVERTEBRATES FIELD DATA FORM (PAGE 1 OF 2)
Project No.:
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Investigators:
Site:
Creek Designation:
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Revision A October 13, 2011 AMEC BENTHIC MACROINVERTEBRATES FIELD DATA FORM (PAGE 2 OF 2)
Sample Number Site/Station/Replicate Date Method Number of Jars QC Page of Proof 1 by: Date:
Proof 2 by: Date:
Input by: Date:
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SHINE NRC Licensing Application AMEC Project #3250115519 Environmental Report Work Plan B-10 Revision A October 13, 2011 Project Personnel Identification Sheet Project Name: SHINE NRC Licensing Application Project Number:
3250115519 Printed Initials*
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Voucher Collection Specimen Location:
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Date:
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SHINE NRC Licensing Application AMEC Project #3250115519 Environmental Report Work Plan Revision A October 13, 2011 Appendix C Ecology Laboratory Sample Log-In Procedure Draft ndix CC oratory Sample Log-In y Sample Log-In Procedure edure
SHINE NRC Licensing Application AMEC Project #3250115519 Environmental Report Work Plan C-1 Revision A October 13, 2011 Ecology Laboratory Sample Log-In Procedure Scope and Applicability This SOP is applicable to all aquatic ecological samples being sent to the Ecology Laboratory for sample processing conducted by AMEC personnel. This SOP governs treatment of samples after they are received by the laboratory via chain of Custody or direct transport by field sampling teams.
Procedures Sample Logging Field Team Leader Responsibilities When the samples are brought into the lab, the Field Team Leader will:
9 Put all samples in order according to sampling station and date of collection.
9 Check all samples to make sure they are preserved properly and lids are on tight.
9 Make sure all field collection sheets are filled out properly with date, initials, sample locations, etc.
9 Inventory samples to make sure all field sheets and labels on jars agree.
9 Leave all samples and data sheets in the order in which they are to be logged in the lab (This is important, as the lab personnel may not be familiar with the project and station sample numbering scheme).
9 Make sure a log book is available for the project.
Logging Procedures Fill out sample log completely. Appendix B provides an example of logbook data forms.
Fisheries Sample Naming Convention This information should be on the sample jar and on the data sheet. Sampling sites and stations are project specific and typically use five separate fields to create unique sample identification numbers. Prior to any field data collection, the AMEC Project Manager, in consultation with the AMEC QA/QC Officer will devise and agree upon a project specific naming convention which will be used by all field crews.
Number of Jar Fill in the number of jars used when the sample was collected. The number of jars used should be on the jar label. If more than one jar is used, jar labels should indicate 1 of 2, 2 of 2 for two jars. The data sheets should also indicate the number of jars used for the sample.
Collection Method This refers to how the sample was collected and should be indicated on the field data sheet.
Example:
1
= Electrofishing 2
= Gill net 3
= Trawl 4 = Seine 5
= Ichthyoplankton - Sled (bottom)
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= Ichthyoplankton - Push nets (top) 7
= Impingement 8
= Entrainment 9
= Hoop Net Collection Date Collection date refers to the date the sample was collected. This information will be on the jar label and on the field data sheet. All dates will be listed in the order of month, day, and year.
Collectors This refers to the personnel who collected the sample. Their initials should be on the jar label and on the field data sheet.
Sample Labels A label indicating the sample code will be placed inside and outside of each jar. From this point on all samples will be referred to by the sample code.
Outside Label On each jar place a circular tag indicating the sample code the sample was given in the log book. If more than one jar was used for the sample, place a tag on each jar.
x For ichthyoplankton samples use green tags.
x For fish samples use yellow tags.
x Write sample code legibly with a waterproof pen.
x Make sure the number on the tag agrees with the number in the log book.
Inside Label Inside of each jar place a label indicating the sample code.
x Use waterproof paper.
Write in pencil (or waterproof ink) only.
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SHINE NRC Licensing Application AMEC Project #3250115519 Environmental Report Work Plan Revision A October 13, 2011 Appendix D Ecology Laboratory Sample Sorting Procedure Draft pendix DD boratory Sample Sort ory Sample So Procedure rocedure
SHINE NRC Licensing Application AMEC Project #3250115519 Environmental Report Work Plan D-1 Revision A October 13, 2011 Ecology Laboratory Sample Sorting Procedure Scope and Applicability This SOP is applicable to sample sorting conducted by the ESCI laboratory personnel.
Procedures Sample Sorting Initiation Check log book for project. Projects will have separate logbooks. All samples should be sorted by numerical order. Find the number of the next sample to be sorted. This should be apparent by a blank in sorted column of the log sheets. Place initials in the appropriate sorted/picked columns at the beginning of the sample sorting process and place the completion date in the column when you have completed sorting the sample.
Find the appropriate sample on the project shelf. Take the next sample in the numerical order of the samples that needs to be processed (Do Not Skip Samples).
Sample Rinse Rinse contents of sample into the project appropriate size sieve if the sample contains mostly detritus or light material such as silt or clay.
x Rinse jar and lid thoroughly.
x Use a 35 for all benthic invertebrate sample sorting.
x Subsampling will be performed using a gridded pan. Grids will be numbered and will be randomly selected and completely picked until 200 identifiable (excluding very early instars and changed damaged specimens) are obtained.
Sorting Preparation Get clean vials out of lab supplies for sample processing.
x Label each vial with the sample code.
x Fill each vial 1/2 full of 75 percent (%) alcohol for benthic samples.
Sample Starting Place a small amount of sample from the sieve in to a white sorting pan with enough water to cover the material. Usually 1/4 inch of water is enough.
x AT LEAST 3/4 of the white pan should be visible in the bottom of the pan.
Sample Sorting Sort through the white pan completely while looking through the magnifier lamp. Move all detritus and sand around with forceps. The white pan has sections on the bottom of it that can be used as a grid to follow to ensure that the entire pan has been sorted. Once the entire pan has been sorted through then swish the pan contents around and sort through it again. Repeat the swishing and sorting of the pan until the pan has been sorted through twice without finding any animals.
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SHINE NRC Licensing Application AMEC Project #3250115519 Environmental Report Work Plan D-2 Revision A October 13, 2011 Sample Sorting Cycle Rinse remaining contents (debris and sand) of the white pan after it has been sorted into a separate sieve. Put a waterproof label in this sieve indicating the sample code and that it is the sorted material. Continue steps above until entire unprocessed sample sieve contents have been sorted and are in the processed/sorted sieve.
Sample Processing Completion Rinse all debris in the sample processed sieve back into the original sample jar. Put an additional label on the jar indicating the following information - sorters initials, date sorted, and the number of organisms obtained from the sample. Place the jar on the project specific shelf marked for QA/QC jars. Place jars back on the shelf in numerical order.
Place the sample vials in to vial rack marked for the project. Put the empty labeled vial in slot if no animals were found.
Sorting Documentation Fill out appropriate log book accordingly indicating:
x Your initials and date.
x Time required for sorting.
x Total number of organisms collected from the sample.
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