American Electric Power 1 Riverside Plaza Columbus, OH 43215 aep.com
Via Electronic Filing July 2, 2018
Kimberly D. Bose, Secretary Federal Energy Regulatory Commission 888 First Street, N.E. Washington, D.C. 20426
Subject: Racine Hydroelectric Project (FERC No. 2570) Notice of Intent and Pre-Application Document
Dear Secretary Bose:
AEP Generation Resources Inc. (AEPGR or Applicant), a unit of American Electric Power (AEP), is submitting to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC or Commission) the Notice of Intent (NOI) to file an application for a new license and Pre-Application Document (PAD) for the Racine Hydroelectric Project (FERC No. 2570) (Project) located on the Ohio River in Meigs County, Ohio. The existing FERC license for the Project expires on November 30, 2023.
The Applicant is distributing this letter to the stakeholders listed on the distribution list in Appendix A of the PAD. For stakeholders listed in Appendix A who have provided an email address, the Applicant is distributing this letter via e-mail; otherwise, the Applicant is distributing this letter via U.S. mail. Stakeholders interested in the relicensing process may obtain a copy of the NOI and PAD electronically through FERC’s eLibrary at https://elibrary.ferc.gov/idmws/search/fercgensearch.asp under docket number P-2570 or on the Applicant’s website www.aephydro.com/HydroPlant/Racine. If any stakeholder would like to request a CD containing an electronic copy of the NOI and PAD, please contact the undersigned at the information listed below. In addition, the Applicant is providing two courtesy paper copies of the NOI and PAD to Commission Staff in the Office of Energy Projects and Office of General Counsel – Energy Projects, as required by the Commission’s filing guidelines. The NOI and PAD are available for review at the Applicant’s business office during regular business hours located at 1 Riverside Plaza Columbus, OH 43215.
Appendix E of the PAD includes a single-line electrical diagram of the Project and existing Exhibit F Project drawings, as required by the Commission’s PAD content requirements under 18 CFR § 5.6(d)(2)(iii)(D). The information contained in these drawings are deemed as Critical Energy Infrastructure Information (CEII) under 18 CFR §388.113, thus Appendix E of the PAD is not being distributed to the public. The Applicant is filing Appendix E under the Commission’s eFiling guidelines for filing CEII.
In accordance with 18 CFR §5.5(e) of the Commission’s regulations, the Applicant requests that the Commission designate AEPGR as the Commission’s non-federal representative for purposes of consultation under Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA), 54 U.S.C. § 306108 and the NHPA implementing regulations at 36 CFR Part 800.
In addition, the Applicant requests that FERC designate AEPGR as the non-federal representative for the Project for the purpose of consultation with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and National Marine Fisheries Service, pursuant to Section 7 of the Endangered Species Act (ESA) and the joint agency ESA implementing regulations at 50 CFR Part 402.
We look forward to working with the Commission’s staff, resource agencies, Indian Tribes, local governments, non-governmental organizations, and members of the public, toward developing a license application for this renewable energy facility. If there are any questions regarding this letter or the NOI or PAD, please contact me at [email protected] or via phone at (614) 716-2240.
Sincerely,
Jonathan M. Magalski Environmental Specialist Consultant American Electric Power Service Corporation, Environmental Services
Racine Hydroelectric Project (FERC No. 2570) Distribution List
Federal Agencies Ms. Lindy Nelson Regional Environmental Officer, Office of Mr. John Eddins Environmental Policy & Compliance Assistant Director US Department of the Interior, Philadelphia Advisory Council on Historic Preservation Region 401 F Street NW, Suite 308 Custom House, Room 244 Washington, DC 20001-2637 200 Chestnut Street
Philadelphia, PA 19106 Ms. Kimberly Bose
Secretary Ms. Liz Pelloso Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Wetland/Environmental Scientist - Region 5 888 1st St NE US Environmental Protection Agency Washington, DC 20426 Ralph Metcalfe Federal Building
77 West Jackson Boulevard FEMA Region 5 Chicago, IL 60604-3590 536 South Clark Street, 6th Floor
Chicago, IL 60605 Mr. Ken Westlake
US Environmental Protection Agency FEMA Region 3 Ralph Metcalfe Federal Building 615 Chestnut Street 77 West Jackson Boulevard One Independence Mall, Sixth Floor Chicago, IL 60604-3590 Philadelphia, PA 19106-4404
Region 3 Mr. John Bullard US Environmental Protection Agency Regional Administrator 1650 Arch Street NOAA Fisheries Service Philadelphia, PA 19103-2029 Greater Atlantic Regional Fisheries Office
55 Great Republic Drive Ms. Alisa Shull Gloucester, MA 01930-2276 Chief, Endangered Species - Midwest
Region (Region 3) Great Lakes and Ohio River Division US Fish and Wildlife Service US Army Corps of Engineers 5600 American Boulevard West, Suite 990 Huntington District Bloomington, MN 55437-1458 502 Eighth Street
Huntington, WV 25701-2070 Ms. Angela Boyer
Field Office Supervisor, Ohio Ecological Mr. Harold Peterson Services Field Office Bureau of Indian Affairs US Fish and Wildlife Service US Department of the Interior 4625 Morse Road, Suite 104 545 Marriott Dr, Suite 700 Columbus, OH 43230 Nashville, TN 37214
Mr. Marty Miller Office of the Solicitor Chief, Endangered Species - Northeast US Department of the Interior Region (Region 5) 1849 C Street, NW US Fish and Wildlife Service Washington, DC 20240 300 Westgate Center Drive Hadley, MA 01035
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Racine Hydroelectric Project (FERC No. 2570) Distribution List
Mr. John Schmidt Hon. Rob Portman Acting Supervisor, West Virginia Field Office US Senate US Fish and Wildlife Service 448 Russell Senate Office Building 694 Beverly Pike Washington, DC 20510 Elkins, WV 26241 Mr. Michael Reynolds Mr. Richard C. McCorkle Acting Director, Headquarters Fish and Wildlife Biologist, Pennsylvania US National Park Service Field Office 1849 C Street, NW US Fish and Wildlife Service Washington, DC 20240 110 Radnor Road, Suite 101 State College, PA 16801 Mr. Cameron Sholly Regional Director, Midwest Region Ohio Office US National Park Service US Geological Survey 601 Riverfront Drive Ohio Water Science Center Omaha, NE 68102-4226 6460 Busch Boulevard, Suite 100 Columbus, OH 43229-1737 State Agencies
District 4, Southeast Ohio Ohio Office Ohio Department of Natural Resources US Geological Survey 360 E. State Street Field Office Athens, OH 45701 1515 Brightwood Road SE
New Philadelphia, OH 44663 Ohio Environmental Council
1145 Chesapeake Avenue, Suite 1 Mr. Jeremy S. White Columbus, OH 43212 West Virginia Water Science Center
US Geological Survey Mr. Harry Kallipolitis 11 Dunbar Street 401 WQC/Storm Water Manager Charleston, WV 25301 Ohio Environmental Protection Agency
50 W. Town Street, Suite 700 Mr. Shaun M. Wicklein Columbus, OH 43215 Virginia Water Science Center
US Geological Survey Ms. Holly Tucker 1730 East Parham Road Chief, Southeast District Richmond, VA 23228 Ohio Environmental Protection Agency
2195 Front Street Hon. Bill Johnson Logan, OH 43138 US Congressman, 6th District
US House of Representatives Ms. Wilma Reip 1710 Longworth House Office Building 401 Certification Program Manager, Division Washington, DC 20515 of Water and Waste Management
West Virginia Department of Environmental Hon. Sherrod Brown Protection US Senate 601 57th Street SE 713 Hart Senate Office Building Charleston, WV 25304 Washington, DC 20510
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Hon. Jay Edwards Mr. Michael Bailey District 94 Chief, Ohio State Parks & Watercraft The Ohio House of Representatives ODNR Division of State Parks & Watercraft 77 S. High Street, 11th Floor 2045 Morse Road, Building C Columbus, OH 43215 Columbus, OH 43229-6693
Mr. Steve Holland Ms. Audrey Blakeman Office of Coastal Management Geologist, Geological Survey Main Office Ohio Department of Natural Resources ODNR Division of Geological Survey 105 West Shoreline Drive 2045 Morse Road, Building C-1 Sandusky, OH 44870 Columbus, OH 43229-6693
Ms. Krista Horrocks Ms. Barbara Sargent Ohio History Center Environmental Resources Specialist State Historic Preservation Office West Virginia Division of Natural Resources 800 E. 17th Avenue PO Box 67 Columbus, OH 43211 Elkins, WV 26241-3235
Mr. Bob Peterson Mr. Jacob Harrell Ohio Senate District 17 West Virginia Division of Natural Resources The Ohio Senate 1110 Railroad Street Senate Building Farmington, WV 26571 1 Capitol Square, 1st Floor Columbus, OH 43215 Mr. Danny Bennett West Virginia Division of Natural Resources Mr. Sam Dinkins 738 Ward Road Technical Program Manager Elkins, WV 26241 Ohio River Valley Water Sanitation Commission (ORSANCO) Mr. Randall Reid-Smith 5735 Kellogg Avenue The Culture Center Cincinnati, OH 45230 West Virginia Division of Culture and History 1900 Kanawha Boulevard E. Ms. Sarah Tebbe Charleston, WV 25305 State Headquarters Ohio Department of Natural Resources Mr. Kent Leonhardt 2045 Morse Road, Building G Commissioner Columbus, OH 43229 West Virginia Department of Agriculture 1900 Kanawha Boulevard E. Mr. Michael Greenlee State Capitol, Room E-28 Fish Management Supervisor Charleston, WV 25305-0170 ODNR Division of Wildlife 360 E. State Street Local Governments Athens, OH 45701 Meigs County Commissioners
Meigs County Ms. Mia Kannik 100 E. Second Street Program Manager, Ohio Dam Safety Pomeroy, OH 45769 Program ODNR Division of Water Resources 2045 Morse Road, Building B Columbus, OH 43229-6693 3
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Mr. J. Scott Hill Seneca-Cayuga Nation Mayor 23701 S. 655 Road Village of Racine Grove, OK 74344 405 Main Street PO Box 399 Miami Tribe of Oklahoma Racine, OH 45771 PO Box 1326 Miami, OK 74355 Mr. George Gibbs Mayor Eastern Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma Town of New Haven PO Box 350 PO Box 217 Seneca, MO 64865 New Haven, WV 25265 Delaware Tribe of Indians Mr. Sam Anderson 5100 Tuxedo Blvd. Mayor Bartlesville, OK 74006 Town of Hartford PO Box 96 Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma Hartford, WV 25247 2025 South Gordon Cooper Shawnee, OK 74801 Mr. Don Anderson Mayor Shawnee Tribe City of Pomeroy PO Box 189 660 E. Main Street, #A 29 S. Hwy 69A Pomeroy, OH 45769 Miami, OK 74355
Mr. Steve Jenkins Non-governmental Organizations Administrator Mr. John Seebach Meigs Soil and Water Conservation District American Rivers 113 East Memorial Drive, Suite D 1104 14th St NW, Suite 1400 Pomeroy, OH 45769 Washington, DC 20005
Mr. Michael Gerlach Mr. Kevin Richard Colburn Mayor National Stewardship Director Village of Middleport American Whitewater 659 Pearl Street PO Box 1540 Middleport, OH 45760 Cullowhee, NC 28779
Tribes Mr. Richard Cogen Mr. Kim Penrod Executive Director Director, Cultural Resources/106 Archives, Ohio River Foundation Library and Museum PO Box 42460 Delaware Nation Cincinnati, OH 45242 31064 State Highway 281 PO Box 825 Nature Conservancy Anadarko, OK 73005 6375 Riverside Drive, Suite 100 Dublin, OH 43017 Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians PO Box 455 Cherokee, NC 28719
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RACINE HYDROELECTRIC PROJECT FERC PROJECT NO. 2570 NOTICE OF INTENT TO FILE APPLICATION FOR NEW LICENSE
AEP Generation Resources Inc. (“AEPGR” or “Licensee”), a unit of American Electric Power (AEP) and the Licensee of the existing Racine Hydroelectric Project (FERC Project No. 2570), hereby notifies the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (“FERC” or “Commission”) of its intent to file an Application for New License for the Racine Hydroelectric Project.
Pursuant to 18 C.F.R. §5.5(b) of the Commission’s regulations, AEPGR provides the following information:
(1) Licensee’s Name, Address, and Phone Number:
AEP Generation Resources Inc. 1 Riverside Plaza Columbus, OH 43215 Phone: (614) 716-2240
(2) FERC Project Number:
FERC Project No. 2570
(3) License Expiration Date:
November 30, 2023
(4) Statement of Intent to File Application for New License:
AEPGR hereby unequivocally declares its intent to file an Application for New License for the Racine Hydroelectric Project on or before November 30, 2021. AEPGR will utilize the Commission’s Integrated Licensing Process (ILP) in support of this relicensing.
(5) Principal Works of the Constantine Hydroelectric Project:
The features associated with the FERC-licensed portion of the Racine Project include the water-retaining integral powerhouse/intake structure and a cellular cofferdam non- overflow section connecting the powerhouse to the right abutment. The balance of the development is owned, operated, and regulated by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) and is not part of the FERC-licensed Project. The USACE portions of the development include a short gravity section between the powerhouse and spillway, a 1,717-foot-long spillway, two lock structures at the left end of the spillway, and the left abutment.
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(6) Project Location:
The Racine Project is located on the Ohio River approximately four miles south of the Village of Racine in Meigs County, Virginia.
(7) Plant Installed Capacity:
The Project’s installed capacity is 24 megawatts (MW).
(8)(i) The names and mailing addresses of every county in which any part of the project is located and in which any federal facility that is used by the project is located are:
Perry Varnadoe, Director Meigs County Economic Development Office 238 W. Main Street Pomeroy, OH 45769
(8)(ii)(A) The names and mailing addresses of every city, town, or similar political subdivision in which any part of the project is or is to be located and any federal facility that is or is to be used by the project is located: Letart Township Board of Trustees 49457 State Route 338 Racine, Ohio 45771
(8)(ii)(B) The names and mailing addresses of every city, town, or similar political subdivision that has a population of 5,000 or more people and is located within 15 miles of the Project dam:
Eugene Greene Northern District Representative City Manager Mason County 333 Third Avenue 200 Sixth Street Gallipolis, OH 45631 Point Pleasant, WV 25550
Jim Durst c/o Eastern District Representative Salisbury Township Town Hall Mason County 31359 Noble Summit Road 200 Sixth Street Middleport, OH 45760 Point Pleasant, WV 25550
Lewis District Representative Western District Representative Mason County Mason County 200 Sixth Street 200 Sixth Street Point Pleasant, WV 25550 Point Pleasant, WV 25550
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(8)(iii) The names and mailing addresses of every irrigation district, drainage district, or similar special purpose political subdivision (A) in which any part of the project is located, and any federal facility that is or is proposed to be used by the project is located, or (B) that owns, operates, maintains, or uses any project facility or any federal facility that is or is proposed to be used by the project:
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Huntington District 502 Eighth Street Huntington, WV 25701-2070
8(iv) The names and mailing addresses of every other political subdivision in the general area of the project that there is reason to believe would likely be interested in or affected by the notification:
Scott J. Hill Mayor Village of Racine 405 Main Street Racine, OH 45771
Meigs County Soil and Water Conservation District 113 E. Memorial Drive Pomeroy, OH 45769
8(v) The names and mailing addresses of affected Indian tribes:
Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians Eastern Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma P.O. Box 455 P.O. Box 350 Cherokee, NC 28719 Seneca, MO 64865
Seneca-Cayuga Nation Delaware Tribe of Indians 23701 S. 655 Rd. 5100 Tuxedo Blvd. Grove, OK 74344 Bartlesville, OK 74006
Delaware Nation Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma P.O. Box 825 2025 South Gordon Cooper Anadarko, OK 73005 Shawnee, OK 74801
Miami Tribe of Oklahoma Shawnee Tribe P.O. Box 1326 P.O. Box 189 Miami, OK 74355 29 S. Hwy 69A Miami, OK 74355
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PRE-APPLICATION DOCUMENT
Racine Hydroelectric Project FERC NO. 2570
AEP Generation Resources Inc.
July 2018
RACINE HYDROELECTRIC PROJECT FERC PROJECT NO. 2570 PRE-APPLICATION DOCUMENT
TABLE OF CONTENTS Section Title Page No.
SECTION 1 INTRODUCTION AND BACKGROUND ...... 1-1
SECTION 2 PURPOSE OF THE PRE-APPLICATION DOCUMENT ...... 2-1 2.1 Search for Existing, Relevant, and Reasonably Available Information ...... 2-1 2.2 Description of Consultation Process Undertaken by AEPGR Prior to the Submittal of the PAD ...... 2-1
SECTION 3 PROCESS PLAN, SCHEDULE, AND COMMUNICATION PROTOCOL ...... 3-1 3.1 Overall Process Plan and Schedule ...... 3-1 3.2 Scoping Meeting and Site Visit ...... 3-4 3.3 ILP Participation ...... 3-5 3.4 Communication Protocol ...... 3-5 3.4.1 Distribution of Relicensing Materials ...... 3-5 3.4.2 FERC Communication ...... 3-2
SECTION 4 PROJECT LOCATION, FACILITIES, AND OPERATIONS ...... 4-1 4.1 Authorized Agent ...... 4-1 4.2 Project Location ...... 4-1 4.3 Project Facilities ...... 4-4 4.3.1 Dam and Spillway ...... 4-4 4.3.2 Reservoir ...... 4-5 4.3.3 Water Conveyance Structures ...... 4-5 4.3.4 Bypass Reach...... 4-5 4.3.5 Powerhouse and Intake ...... 4-6 4.3.6 Turbines and Generators ...... 4-7 4.3.7 Transmission ...... 4-7 4.4 Project Operations ...... 4-7 4.4.1 Generation and Outflow Records ...... 4-9 4.4.2 Dependable Capacity ...... 4-10 4.5 Current License Requirements and Compliance History ...... 4-10 4.5.1 Current License Requirements ...... 4-10 4.5.2 Compliance History ...... 4-11 4.6 Current Net Investment ...... 4-11 4.7 Potential for New Project Facilities ...... 4-11 4.8 PURPA Benefits ...... 4-11
SECTION 5 DESCRIPTION OF EXISTING ENVIRONMENT AND RESOURCE IMPACTS ...... 5-1 5.1 Description of the River Basin ...... 5-1 5.1.1 Stream Description ...... 5-1 5.1.2 Major Land and Water Uses ...... 5-1 i TABLE OF CONTENTS CONTINUED Section Title Page No.
5.1.3 Dams and Diversion Structures within the Basin ...... 5-2 5.1.4 Tributary Rivers and Streams ...... 5-5 5.2 Geology ...... 5-6 5.2.1 Physiography and Topography ...... 5-6 5.2.2 Bedrock Geology ...... 5-6 5.2.3 Surficial Geology...... 5-6 5.2.4 Mineral Resources ...... 5-6 5.2.5 Drainage ...... 5-7 5.2.6 Project Area Soils ...... 5-7 5.2.7 Reservoir Shoreline and Stream Banks ...... 5-7 5.2.8 Seismicity...... 5-7 5.3 Water Resources ...... 5-10 5.3.1 Drainage Area...... 5-10 5.3.2 Flows ...... 5-10 5.3.3 Flow Duration Curves ...... 5-10 5.3.4 Existing and Proposed Uses of Project Waters ...... 5-10 5.3.5 Existing Instream Flow Uses ...... 5-12 5.3.6 Federally Approved Water Quality Standards ...... 5-12 5.3.7 Existing Water Quality Data ...... 5-14 5.3.7.1 Designated Use Attainment ...... 5-16 5.3.8 Gradient for Downstream Reaches ...... 5-17 5.4 Fish and Aquatic Resources...... 5-17 5.4.1 Aquatic Habitat ...... 5-17 5.4.1.1 Historic Conditions ...... 5-17 5.4.1.2 Present Conditions ...... 5-18 5.4.2 Existing Fish and Aquatic Resources ...... 5-20 5.4.3 Essential Fish Habitat ...... 5-21 5.4.4 Temporal and Spatial Distribution of Fish Communities ...... 5-21 5.4.4.1 Abundance and Composition ...... 5-21 5.4.5 Spawning Run Timing and Extent and Location of Spawning, Rearing, Feeding, and Wintering Habitats ...... 5-25 5.4.6 Benthic Macroinvertebrates Habitat and Life-History Information ...... 5-26 5.4.7 Freshwater Mussels ...... 5-27 5.4.8 Invasive Aquatic Species ...... 5-27 5.5 Wildlife and Botanical Resources ...... 5-29 5.5.1 Botanical Resources ...... 5-29 5.5.1.1 Commercially, Recreationally, or Culturally Important Resources...... 5-29 5.5.2 Wildlife ...... 5-29 5.5.2.1 Mammals ...... 5-29 5.5.2.2 Avifauna ...... 5-31 5.5.2.3 Reptiles and Amphibians ...... 5-31 5.5.2.4 Invasive Terrestrial Species ...... 5-33 5.6 Wetlands, Riparian, and Littoral Habitat ...... 5-34 5.6.1 Wetland and Riparian Vegetation ...... 5-34 5.6.2 Wetland and Riparian Wildlife ...... 5-34 5.6.3 Wetland, Riparian Zone, and Littoral Maps ...... 5-35 5.6.4 Estimates of Wetland, Riparian Zone, and Littoral Acreage ...... 5-37
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5.6.4.1 Wetland Acreage ...... 5-37 5.6.4.2 Littoral and Riparian Zone Acreage ...... 5-37 5.7 Rare, Threatened, and Endangered Species ...... 5-38 5.7.1 Federally Listed Threatened, Endangered, and Candidate Species .... 5-38 5.7.1.1 Indiana Bat ...... 5-39 5.7.1.2 Northern Long-Eared Bat ...... 5-39 5.7.1.3 Fanshell ...... 5-40 5.7.1.4 Pink Mucket ...... 5-40 5.7.1.5 Sheepnose Mussel ...... 5-41 5.7.1.6 Snuffbox Mussel ...... 5-42 5.7.1.7 Running Buffalo Clover ...... 5-42 5.7.2 Biological Opinions, Status Reports, and Recovery Plans of Threatened and Endangered Species ...... 5-43 5.7.2.1 Status Reports ...... 5-43 5.7.2.2 Recovery Plans ...... 5-43 5.7.3 Critical Habitat ...... 5-43 5.7.4 Temporal and Spatial Distribution of Federally Listed Threatened and Endangered Species ...... 5-44 5.7.4.1 Indiana Bat ...... 5-44 5.7.4.2 Northern Long-Eared Bat ...... 5-44 5.7.4.3 Fanshell ...... 5-44 5.7.4.4 Pink Mucket ...... 5-44 5.7.4.5 Sheepnose ...... 5-45 5.7.4.6 Snuffbox ...... 5-45 5.7.4.7 Running Buffalo Clover ...... 5-45 5.7.5 State-listed Threatened, Endangered, and Candidate Species ...... 5-45 5.7.6 Existing Recreation Facilities and Opportunities ...... 5-47 5.7.7 Current Project Recreation Use Levels and Restrictions ...... 5-47 5.7.8 Existing Shoreline Buffer Zones ...... 5-49 5.7.9 Recreation Needs Identified in Management Plans ...... 5-49 5.7.10 Licensee’s Shoreline Permitting Policies ...... 5-50 5.7.11 Specially Designated Recreation Areas ...... 5-50 5.7.11.1 Wild, Scenic, and Recreational Rivers ...... 5-50 5.7.11.2 Nationwide Rivers Inventory ...... 5-50 5.7.11.3 Scenic Byways ...... 5-50 5.7.11.4 National Trails System and Wilderness Areas ...... 5-50 5.7.12 Regionally or Nationally Significant Recreation Areas ...... 5-50 5.7.13 Recreational Attractions in the Vicinity of the Project ...... 5-52 5.7.14 Non-Recreational Land Use and Management ...... 5-52 5.8 Aesthetic Resources ...... 5-53 5.9 Cultural Resources ...... 5-54 5.9.1 Area of Potential Effects ...... 5-55 5.9.2 Archaeological Resources ...... 5-56 5.9.3 Historic Architectural Resources ...... 5-56 5.9.4 Existing Discovery Measures ...... 5-56 5.9.5 Identification of Indian Tribes and Traditional Cultural Properties ...... 5-56 5.10 Socioeconomic Resources ...... 5-57
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SECTION 6 PRELIMINARY ISSUES, PROJECT EFFECTS, AND POTENTIAL STUDIES LIST ...... 6-1 6.1 Consultation to Date ...... 6-1 6.2 Project Effects, Studies Needed, and Summary of Relevant Issues for the Project Relicensing ...... 6-1 6.2.1 Geology and Soils...... 6-1 6.2.1.1 Potential Issues ...... 6-1 6.2.1.2 Proposed Studies ...... 6-1 6.2.1.3 Potential PM&E Measure ...... 6-1 6.2.2 Water Resources ...... 6-2 6.2.2.1 Potential Issues ...... 6-2 6.2.2.2 Proposed Studies ...... 6-2 6.2.2.3 Potential PM&E Measure ...... 6-3 6.2.3 Fish and Aquatic Resources ...... 6-3 6.2.3.1 Potential Issues ...... 6-3 6.2.3.2 Proposed Studies ...... 6-4 6.2.3.3 Potential PM&E Measures ...... 6-4 6.2.4 Wildlife and Botanical Resources (Including Related RTE Resources) .. 6-4 6.2.4.1 Potential Issues ...... 6-4 6.2.4.2 Proposed Studies ...... 6-4 6.2.4.3 Potential PM&E Measure ...... 6-5 6.2.5 Wetlands and Riparian Habitat ...... 6-5 6.2.5.1 Potential Issues ...... 6-5 6.2.5.2 Proposed Studies ...... 6-5 6.2.5.3 Potential PM&E Measure ...... 6-5 6.2.6 Recreation and Land Use ...... 6-5 6.2.6.1 Potential Issues ...... 6-5 6.2.6.2 Proposed Studies ...... 6-6 6.2.6.3 Potential PM&E Measure ...... 6-6 6.2.7 Aesthetic Resources ...... 6-6 6.2.7.1 Potential Issues ...... 6-6 6.2.7.2 Proposed Studies ...... 6-6 6.2.7.3 Potential PM&E Measure ...... 6-6 6.2.8 Cultural and Tribal Resources ...... 6-6 6.2.8.1 Potential Issues ...... 6-6 6.2.8.2 Proposed Studies ...... 6-7 6.2.8.3 Potential PM&E Measure ...... 6-7 6.2.9 Socioeconomic Resources ...... 6-7 6.2.9.1 Potential Issues ...... 6-7 6.2.9.2 Proposed Studies ...... 6-7 6.2.9.3 Potential PM&E Measure ...... 6-7 6.3 Potential Studies or Information Needs List ...... 6-7
SECTION 7 COMPREHENSIVE PLANS ...... 7-1
SECTION 8 LITERATURE CITED ...... 8-1
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LIST OF APPENDICES
APPENDIX A - PAD QUESTIONNAIRE AND DISTRIBUTION LIST APPENDIX B - CONSULTATION CORRESPONDENCE AND PAD QUESTIONNAIRE RESPONSES APPENDIX C - EXISTING PROJECT BOUNDARY (EXHIBIT G) APPENDIX D - FEBRUARY 25, 1983 USACE AND OHIO POWER OPERATING AGREEMENT APPENDIX E - SINGLE LINE ELECTRICAL DIAGRAM AND EXISTING EXHIBIT F PROJECT DRAWINGS (CEII) APPENDIX F - FLOW DURATION CURVES APPENDIX G - NPDES PERMITS IN MASON COUNTY, WV APPENDIX H - ODNR LIST OF PLANT SPECIES LIKELY PRESENT IN PROJECT VICINITY APPENDIX I - FERC FORM 80
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LIST OF FIGURES Figure Title Page No.
Figure 4.2-1 Project Location Map ...... 4-2
Figure 4.2-2 Aerial View of Project ...... 4-3
Figure 5.1-1 Land Use and Cover Map ...... 5-3
Figure 5.1-2 Army Corps of Engineers Locks and Dams on the Ohio River ...... 5-4
Figure 5.2-1 Mapped Soils in the Vicinity of the Project ...... 5-9
Figure 5.3-1 Water Temperature Data Collected at RM 237.5 on the Ohio River from May to October, 2013-2017 (ORSANCO 2017a) ...... 5-15
Figure 5.3-2 Dissolved Oxygen Data Collected at RM 237.5 on the Ohio River from May to October, 2013-2017 (ORSANCO 2017a) ...... 5-16
Figure 5.6-1 USFWS Wetlands in the Vicinity of the Project ...... 5-36
Figure 5.7-1 Location Map of Recreation Areas in the Vicinity of the Project ...... 5-48
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LIST OF TABLES Table Title Page No.
Table 3.1-1 Racine ILP Process Plan and Schedule ...... 3-1
Table 4.3-1 Turbine and Generator Data ...... 4-7
Table 4.4-1 Monthly and Annual Generation (MWh) (January 31, 2012 to December 31, 2016) ...... 4-9
Table 4.4-2 Monthly and Annual Average Project Outflows (cfs) (January 1, 2011 to December 31, 2015) ...... 4-10
Table 5.1-1 FERC Licensed Hydroelectric Projects on the Ohio River ...... 5-5
Table 5.3-1 Daily Flow Data (1987-2016) ...... 5-10
Table 5.3-2 List of Individual NPDES Permits for Meigs County, Ohio (Ohio EPA 2018a)...... 5-11
Table 5.3-3 Water Temperature Criteria (°F) ...... 5-13
Table 5.3-4 Use Support Summary for Project Area Waters ...... 5-17
Table 5.4-1 Characteristics of the Upstream and Downstream Pools, Racine Locks and Dam (Source: USACE 2017) ...... 5-18
Table 5.4-2 Relative Abundance of Collected Fish Community Data in the Vicinity of Racine Locks and Dam1 ...... 5-22
Table 5.4-3 Summary of Dominant Species for Each Survey Period near the Racine Locks and Dam ...... 5-24
Table 5.4-4 Young-of-Year (YOY) fishes collected from Racine Pool in Spring (1985) and Summer (1985 and 1986)1 ...... 5-26
Table 5.4-5 List of Non-Native Species Aquatic Species Potentially Occurring in the Vicinity of Racine Locks and Dam ...... 5-28
Table 5.5-1 Mammals Potentially Occurring in the Project Vicinity ...... 5-29
Table 5.5-2 Amphibians Potentially Occurring in the Project Vicinity ...... 5-31
Table 5.5-3 Reptiles Potentially Occurring in the Project Vicinity ...... 5-32
Table 5.5-4 Terrestrial Invasive Species Potentially Occurring in the Project area ..... 5-33
Table 5.6-1 National Wetlands Inventory Classification System and Estimated Acreage ...... 5-37
Table 5.6-2 Estimated Land Use Acreage within the Project Boundary ...... 5-38
Table 5.7-1 Federally Listed Species Potentially Occurring within the Project Boundary ...... 5-38 vii LIST OF TABLES CONTINUED Table Title Page No.
Table 5.7-2 Animal Species Potentially Occurring within the Project Vicinity ...... 5-46
Table 5.10-1 Ten Largest Employers in Meigs County, Ohio ...... 5-58
viii LIST OF PHOTOS Table Title Page No.
Photo 5.7-1 Picnic Area Downstream of Racine Project Powerhouse ...... 5-47
Photo 5.8-1 Downstream view of Racine Powerhouse and Dam ...... 5-54
ix LIST OF ACRONYMS
°C degrees Celsius
°F degrees Fahrenheit
ACHP Advisory Council on Historic Preservation
ADA American with Disabilities Act
AEP American Electric Power
AEPGR AEP Generation Resources Inc. (Licensee)
AIRs Additional Information Requests
APE area of potential effect
CEII Critical Energy Infrastructure Information
CFR Code of Federal Regulations cfs cubic feet per second
DO dissolved oxygen
DOW Division of Wildlife (ODNR)
DSSCD Drilled Shaft Supported Concrete Dam
EA Environmental Analysis
EIS Environmental Impact Statement
EPA Environmental Protection Agency (Ohio)
EPRI Electric Power Research Institute
ESA Endangered Species Act
FERC or Commission Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
FPA Federal Power Act
FRD Functional Replacement Dam ft2 square feet hp horsepower
HPMP Historic Properties Management Plan
ILP Integrated Licensing Process kW kilowatt m meter m2 square meter mg/L milligram per liter mi2 square mile
x LIST OF ACRONYMS mm millimeter msl mean sea level
MW megawatt
MWh megawatt hour
NEPA National Environmental Policy Act
NGO non-governmental organization
NHPA National Historic Preservation Act of 1966
NMFS National Marine Fisheries Service
NOI Notice of Intent
NPDES National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System
NRHP National Register of Historic Places
NWI National Wetland Inventory
ODNR Ohio Department of Natural Resources
ORSANCO Ohio River Valley Water Sanitation Commission
PAD Pre-Application Document
PCBs polychlorinated biphenyls
PM&E protection, mitigation, and enhancement
PSP Proposed Study Plan
PURPA Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978
RM river mile rpm rotations per minute
RSP Revised Study Plan
RTE rare, threatened, and endangered
SCORP State Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan
SD1 Scoping Document 1
SD2 Scoping Document 2
Section 106 Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966
SHPO State Historic Preservation Office
TCP traditional cultural properties
TMDL Total Maximum Daily Load
USACE U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
xi LIST OF ACRONYMS
USC United States Code
USCB U.S. Census Bureau
USDA U.S. Department of Agriculture
USEPA U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
USFWS U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
USGS U.S. Geological Survey
WVDEP West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection
WVDNR West Virginia Department of Natural Resources
YOY young of year
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Section 1 Introduction and Background
AEP Generation Resources Inc. (AEPGR or Licensee), a unit of American Electric Power (AEP), is the Licensee, owner, and operator of the 47.5 megawatt (MW) Racine Hydroelectric Project (Project or Racine Project) (Project No. 2570), located on the Ohio River near the Town of Racine in Meigs County, Ohio. The Project is located at the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ (USACE) Racine Locks and Dam and is operated in a run-of-river mode.
The Project is currently licensed by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC or Commission) under the authority granted to FERC by Congress through the Federal Power Act (FPA), 16 United States Code (USC) §791(a), et seq., to license and oversee the operation of non-federal hydroelectric projects on jurisdictional waters and/or federal land. The features associated with the FERC-licensed Project include the water-retaining integral powerhouse/intake structure and a cellular cofferdam non-overflow section connecting the powerhouse to the right abutment (looking downstream). There are 23 acres of federal land within the FERC Project boundary.
The remainder of the development is owned, operated, and maintained by the USACE and is not part of the FERC-licensed Project. The USACE portions of the development include a short gravity section between the powerhouse and spillway, a 1,717-foot-long spillway, two lock structures at the left end of the spillway (looking downstream), and the left abutment.
The Project was issued an original, 50-year license by the Commission on December 27, 1973. The current license expires on November 30, 2023. In accordance with FERC’s regulations at 18 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) §16.9(b), AEPGR must file its application for a new license with FERC no later than November 30, 2021.
In support of preparing an application for a new license, AEPGR has elected to use the Commission’s Integrated Licensing Process (ILP). The ILP is designed to bring efficiencies to the licensing process by integrating the applicant’s pre-filing consultation activities with FERC’s National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) scoping responsibilities. The Licensee believes that the ILP will be the most effective and efficient process for this relicensing. The ILP is formally initiated by AEPGR’s filing with FERC this Pre-Application Document (PAD) and Notice of Intent (NOI) to relicense the Project. The PAD and NOI are distributed to federal and state resource agencies, local governments, Indian Tribes, and interested members of the public simultaneously with their filing with FERC. By regulation, AEPGR’s PAD and NOI must be filed with FERC no earlier than May 30, 2018 and no later than November 30, 2018 (18 CFR §§5.5(d), 5.6(a)).
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Under 18 CFR §5.8 of the Commission’s regulations, FERC will review this PAD and associated NOI and, within 60 days of receipt, notice the commencement of the licensing proceeding, request comments on the PAD, and issue Scoping Document 1 (SD1). A public scoping meeting and site visit will then be conducted within 30 days of issuing SD1, or within 90 days of the submittal of the PAD.
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Section 2 Purpose of the Pre-Application Document
The filing of this PAD and the associated NOI by AEPGR marks the formal start of the relicensing process for the Racine Hydroelectric Project. The purpose of the PAD is to provide a description of the existing Project facilities and operations and to provide existing, relevant, and reasonably available information related to the Project area. Further, the PAD is intended to assist the Commission, resource agencies, Indian Tribes, non-governmental organizations (NGOs), and other interested parties to identify potential resource areas of interest and informational needs, to develop study requests, and to establish the information necessary to analyze the license application (18 CFR §5.6(b)).
2.1 Search for Existing, Relevant, and Reasonably Available Information
In support of preparing this PAD, HDR, Inc. (HDR), on behalf of and in collaboration with AEPGR, has undertaken an extensive search to identify and review information that is reasonably available and relevant to the Project. These efforts consisted of the following five primary activities:
1. A comprehensive search of AEPGR’s files and documentation;
2. The distribution of a PAD information questionnaire to 56 parties requesting any information related to the Project, Project area, and the region;
3. A search and review of publicly available sources and databases;
4. Consultation with select resource agencies and other relicensing parties with potential information applicable to the Project area; and
5. A review of the Ohio State and Federal Comprehensive Plans relevant to the Project.
A copy of the PAD information questionnaire and associated distribution list is provided in Appendix A. Copies of completed questionnaires provided by Project stakeholders are included in Appendix B. AEPGR and HDR reviewed the responses and information applicable to the Project. Relevant information has been summarized in the applicable resource sections of this PAD.
2.2 Description of Consultation Process Undertaken by AEPGR Prior to the Submittal of the PAD
AEPGR performed preliminary consultation with potential stakeholders in support of preparing this PAD to obtain available information, to determine the potential relationship between stakeholders’ 2-1 Section 2 Purpose of the Pre-Application Document
interests and Project operations, and to identify potential information gaps and study needs in advance of the formal relicensing process.
AEPGR’s preliminary consultation began with the identification of parties that may have an interest in the Racine Hydroelectric Project relicensing. Based on the information obtained during this process, a stakeholder list of 56 parties was compiled and used as the distribution list for the PAD information questionnaire. Existing, relevant, and reasonably available information regarding the Project and the surrounding environment were requested. Parties were also requested to identify resource areas of interest. Section 6 provides additional details regarding the consultation performed to date and responses to the PAD information questionnaire.
Additionally, AEPGR has conducted initial consultation with the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR), West Virginia Department of Natural Resources (WVDNR) and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) regarding rare, threatened, and endangered (RTE) species. Furthermore, AEPGR has consulted with the ODNR to confirm that the Project is located outside the state’s coastal zone.
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Section 3 Process Plan, Schedule, and Communication Protocol
3.1 Overall Process Plan and Schedule
AEPGR proposes to use the Commission’s ILP in support of obtaining a new license for the Project. As presented in Table 3.1-1, AEPGR has prepared a Process Plan and Schedule that incorporates the overall ILP schedule for this relicensing.
Table 3.1-1 Racine ILP Process Plan and Schedule
Responsible Activity Timeframe Proposed Date Party File NOI and PAD AEPGR As early as 5.5 years, but no later 7/2/2018 (18 CFR §5.5(d)) than 5 years prior to license expiration Initial Tribal Consultation FERC No later than 30 days of filing NOI 8/1/2018 Meeting (18 CFR §5.7) and PAD Issue notice of NOI/PAD FERC Within 60 days of filing NOI and 8/31/2018 and Scoping Document 1 PAD (SD1) (18 CFR §5.8(a)) Conduct scoping meetings FERC Within 30 days of NOI/PAD notice 9/30/2018 and site visit and SD1 issuance (18 CFR §5.8(b)(viii)) Comments on PAD, SD1, Stakeholders Within 60 days of NOI/PAD notice 10/30/2018 and Study Requests and issuance of SD1 (18 CFR §5.9(a)) File Proposed Study Plan AEPGR Within 45 days of deadline for 12/14/2018 (PSP) (18 CFR §5.11) filing comments on PAD Issuance of Scoping FERC Within 45 days of deadline for 12/14/2018 Document 2 (SD2), if filing comments on SD1 necessary (18 CFR §5.10) PSP Meeting AEPGR To be held within 30 days of filing 1/13/2019 (18 CFR §5.11(e)) PSP Comments on PSP Stakeholders Within 90 days after PSP is filed 3/14/2019 (18 CFR §5.12) File Revised Study Plan AEPGR Within 30 days of deadline for 4/13/2019 (RSP) (18 CFR §5.13(a)) comments on PSP Comments on RSP Stakeholders Within 15 days following RSP 4/28/2019 (18 CFR §5.13(b)) Issuance of Study Plan FERC Within 30 days of RSP 5/13/2019 Determination (18 CFR §5.13(c)) Formal Study Dispute Agencies with Within 20 days of study plan 6/2/2019 Resolution Process if mandatory determination requested conditioning (18 CFR §5.14(a)) authority
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Responsible Activity Timeframe Proposed Date Party Dispute Resolution Panel Dispute Within 20 days of notice of study 6/22/2019 Convenes Resolution Panel dispute (18 CFR §5.14(d)) Comments on Study Plan AEPGR Within 25 days of notice of study 6/27/2019 Disputes (18 CFR §5.14(i)) dispute Third Panel Member Dispute Within 15 days of when Dispute 7/7/2019 Selection Due Resolution Panel Resolution Panel convenes (18 CFR §5.14(d)(3)) Dispute Resolution Panel Dispute Prior to engaging in deliberative - Technical Conference Resolution meetings (18 CFR §5.14(j)) Panel, AEPGR, Stakeholders Dispute Resolution Panel Dispute No later than 50 days after notice 7/22/2019 Findings and Resolution Panel of dispute Recommendations (18 CFR §5.14(k)) Study Dispute FERC No later than 70 days after notice 8/11/2019 Determination of dispute (18 CFR §5.14(1)) Conduct First Season of AEPGR -- March to Studies (18 CFR §5.15) September 2019 Study Progress Reports AEPGR AEPGR will provide summary June 2019 to (18 CFR §5.15(b)) updates every 3 months September 2020 Initial Study Report AEPGR Pursuant to the Commission- 5/12/2020 (18 CFR §5.15(c)) approved study plan and schedule provided in §5.13 or no later than 1 year after Commission approval of the study plan Initial Study Report AEPGR and Within 15 days of filing the Initial 5/27/2020 Meeting Stakeholders Study Report (18 CFR §5.15(c)(2)) File Initial Study Report AEPGR Within 15 days of study results 6/11/2020 Meeting Summary meeting (18 CFR §5.15(c)(3)) File Meeting Summary Stakeholders Within 30 days of study results 7/11/2020 Disagreements meeting summary (18 CFR §5.15(c)(4)) File Responses to Meeting AEPGR Within 30 days of filing meeting 8/10/2020 Summary Disagreements summary disagreements (18 CFR §5.15(c)(5)) Resolution of FERC Within 30 days of filing responses 9/9/2020 Disagreements to disagreements (18 CFR §5.15(c)(6)) Conduct Second Season of AEPGR -- March to Studies (if necessary) September 2020
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Responsible Activity Timeframe Proposed Date Party File Updated Study Report AEPGR Pursuant to the Commission- 5/12/2021 (18 CFR §5.15(f)) approved study plan and (if necessary) schedule provided in §5.13 or no later than 2 years after Commission approval Updated Study Report AEPGR and Within 15 days of filing Updated 5/27/2021 Meeting (18 CFR §5.15(f)) Stakeholders Study Report (if necessary) File Updated Study Report AEPGR Within 15 days of Updated Study 6/11/2021 Meeting Summary Report Meeting (18 CFR §5.15(f)) (if necessary) File Meeting Summary Stakeholders Within 30 days of filing study 7/11/2021 Disagreements results meeting summary (18 CFR §5.15(f)) File Responses to Meeting AEPGR Within 30 days of filing meeting 8/10/2021 Summary Disagreements summary disagreements (18 CFR §5.15(f)(5)) Resolution of FERC Within 30 days of filing responses 9/9/2021 Disagreements to disagreements (18 CFR §5.15(f)) File Draft License AEPGR No later than 150 days prior to the 7/3/2021 Application (18 CFR deadline for filing a new or §5.16(a)) subsequent license application Comments on Draft Stakeholders Within 90 days of filing 10/1/2021 License Application Preliminary License Proposal or (18 CFR §5.16(a)) Draft License Application File License Application AEPGR No later than 24 months before 11/30/2021 (18 CFR §5.17) the existing license expires Tendering Notice FERC Within 14 days of filing of License 12/14/2021 (18 CFR §5.19) Application Commission Decision on FERC Within 30 days of filing of License 12/30/2021 Any Outstanding Pre-filing Application Additional Information Requests (AIRs) (18 CFR §5.19) Notice of Acceptance and FERC Within 60 days of issuance of 2/12/2022 Notice of Ready for Tendering Notice Environmental Analysis (EA) (18 CFR §5.22) File 401 Water Quality AEPGR Within 60 days of issuance of 4/13/2022 Certification Application Notice of Ready for EA with Ohio Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and proof of application with FERC (18 CFR §5.23) Comments, Interventions, Stakeholders Within 60 days of issuance of 4/13/2022 Preliminary Terms and Notice of Acceptance and Ready Conditions (18 CFR §5.23) for EA Parties Submit Alternatives Stakeholders Within 30 days of Comments, 5/13/2022 and AEPGR Interventions, Preliminary Terms and Conditions
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Responsible Activity Timeframe Proposed Date Party Parties Request Trial-Type Stakeholders Within 30 days of Comments, 5/13/2022 Hearing and AEPGR Interventions, Preliminary Terms and Conditions Reply Comments Stakeholders Within 45 days of Comments, 5/28/2022 and AEPGR Interventions, Preliminary Terms and Conditions Interventions and Stakeholders Within 15 days of Parties 5/28/2022 Responses Requesting Trial-Type Hearing Agency Response to Trial- Mandatory Within 30 days of Interventions 6/27/2022 Type Hearing Conditioning and Responses Agency Agency Hearing Referral Mandatory Within 5 days of agency response 7/2/2022 Conditioning to trial-type hearing Agency Trial-Type Hearing Mandatory Within 90 days of agency hearing 9/30/2022 Decision Conditioning referral Agency Commission issues Non- FERC Within 75 days of reply comments 8/11/2022 Draft EA (18 CFR §5.24) deadline Comments on Non-Draft Stakeholders Within 30-45 days of Commission 9/25/2022 EA (18 CFR §5.24) issuance of Non-Draft EA or Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) Modified Terms and Stakeholders Within 60 days of filing of 11/24/2022 Conditions Based on Any comments on Draft EA or EIS Hearing Decision, Comments, and Proposed Alternatives (18 CFR §5.24) Commission issues FERC -- 11/30/2023 License Order (18 CFR §5.25) 1. If the due date falls on a weekend or holiday, the deadline is the following business day. 2. All Director’s determinations are subject to request for rehearing to FERC pursuant to 18 CFR § 375.301(a) and 385.713. Any request for rehearing must be filed within 30 days of determination. 3. Shaded actions are not necessary if there are no study disputes. 4. This schedule is based upon FERC’s issuance of a Non-Draft EA. FERC can also issue a Draft EA, which would modify the schedule slightly.
3.2 Scoping Meeting and Site Visit
Pursuant to 18 CFR §5.8(b), FERC will hold a Scoping Meeting and Site Visit to the Project within 30 days of issuing notice of the PAD and NOI (estimated to be on or before September 30, 2018) in accordance with its responsibilities under NEPA. The Scoping Meeting will be held at a location to be selected by FERC in the general vicinity of the Project. FERC will issue a public notice regarding the Scoping Meeting and Site Visit that will include the meeting date, meeting location, and additional instructions for attending the meeting and Site Visit. Additional information may also be obtained by contacting either Aaron Liberty or Jay Summers at FERC at (202) 502-6862 or (202) 502-8764.
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3.3 ILP Participation
AEPGR has provided this PAD to representatives of relevant agencies, local governments, Indian Tribes, NGOs, and members of the public included on the distribution list attached to the cover letter transmitting this PAD. Any party that desires to be added to or removed from the distribution list should send a request to either of the individuals listed below:
Mr. Jonathan Magalski Ms. Elizabeth Parcell Environmental Specialist Consultant Process Supervisor c/o Indiana Michigan Power Company c/o Indiana Michigan Power Company 1 Riverside Plaza 40 Franklin Road SW Columbus, OH 43215 Roanoke, VA 24011 (614) 716-2240 (540) 985-2441 [email protected] [email protected]
3.4 Communication Protocol
During the course of the Project relicensing process, communication will take place through public meetings, conference calls, and/or written correspondence. In order to establish the formal consultation record, all phases of formal correspondence require adequate documentation. The intent of the Communication Protocol is to provide a flexible framework for the dissemination of information and for documenting consultation among the participants throughout the relicensing proceeding. The Communication Protocol will remain in effect until issuance of the Project’s New License by the Commission.
3.4.1 Distribution of Relicensing Materials
AEPGR will distribute relicensing materials via email (informal communications) or by mailing notifications (to the established mailing list) of the availability of formal relicensing filings and documents online. If AEPGR has not been provided with a stakeholder’s email address, AEPGR will mail notification of the availability of documents online via regular mail. Documents filed with the Commission will be available on AEPGR’s public relicensing website (www.aephydro.com) and from FERC’s eLibrary at www.ferc.gov/docs-filing/elibrary.asp by searching under Docket P-2570.
Requests for hard copies of relicensing documents should be sent to Mr. Jonathan Magalski using the contact information provided in Section 3.3 and should clearly indicate the document name, publication date (if known), and FERC Project No. 2570. A reproduction charge and postage costs may be assessed for hard copies requested by the public. Federal, state, and tribal entities will not be subject to document processing or postage fees.
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Certain documents are restricted from general distribution. These documents include: (1) those covered under the FERC’s regulations protecting Critical Energy Infrastructure Information (CEII) (18 CFR §388.113); (2) archaeological survey reports or other information identifying the locations of historic properties; and (3) reports that contain information regarding the locations of RTE species.
3.4.2 FERC Communication
FERC has presently assigned Aaron Liberty and Jay Summers of its staff to serve as the relicensing coordinators in support of this relicensing process. The role of the FERC relicensing coordinators will be in accordance with the rules and regulations for the ILP. For questions related to FERC communications, please contact Aaron Liberty at [email protected] or at (202) 502-6862 or Jay Summers at [email protected] or at (202) 502-8764.
All communications to FERC regarding Project relicensing must reference the Racine Hydroelectric Project FERC No. P-2570 - Application for New License.
FERC strongly encourages paperless electronic filing of comments and interventions through its eFiling or eComment systems. Information and links to these systems can be found at the FERC webpage http://www.ferc.gov/docs-filing/ferconline.asp. In order to eFile comments and/or interventions, interested parties must have an eRegistration account. After preparing the comment or motion to intervene go to www.ferc.gov and select the eFiling link. Select the new user option and follow the prompts. Users are required to validate their account by accessing the site through a hyperlink sent to the registered email account.
An additional method to eFile comments is through the “Quick Comment” system available via a hyperlink on the FERC homepage. “Quick Comments” do not require the users to have a subscription; the comments are limited to 6,000 characters and all information must be public. Commenters are required to enter their names and email addresses. They will then receive an email with detailed instructions on how to submit “Quick Comments.”
Stakeholders without internet access may submit comments to FERC at the address below via hard copy, but should be aware that documents sent to FERC by regular mail can be subject to docket- posting delays:
Honorable Kimberly D. Bose, Secretary Federal Energy Regulatory Commission 888 First Street, NE Washington, D.C. 20426
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Section 4 Project Location, Facilities, and Operations
4.1 Authorized Agent
The exact name, business address, telephone number, and email address of each person authorized to act as an agent for AEPGR is listed below.
Mr. Robert A. Gallimore, Plant Manager Hydro c/o Mr. Jonathan Magalski, Environmental Specialist Consultant American Electric Power Service Corporation 1 Riverside Plaza Columbus, OH 43215-2373 (614) 716-2240 [email protected] 4.2 Project Location
The Racine Hydroelectric Project is located at River Mile (RM) 237.5 on the Ohio River, approximately four miles south of the Village of Racine in Meigs County, Ohio. Figure 4.2-1 provides an overview of the Project location and setting. Figure 4.2-2 provides an overview of the Project facilities described further in Section 4.3. The Project area is primarily agricultural, with a small amount of low- to medium- intensity development. The existing Project boundary map for the Racine Project is provided in Appendix C.
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Figure 4.2-1 Project Location Map
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Figure 4.2-2 Aerial View of Project
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4.3 Project Facilities
The construction of the USACE’s Racine Locks and Dam began in 1966 and the Racine Locks and Dam went into service in 1969. The hydroelectric facilities were completed in 1983 by the Ohio Power Company, a wholly-owned subsidiary of AEP. The Project was designed by AEP and constructed by Dravo. The Project is operated as a run-of-river hydroelectric generating facility in accordance with a February 25, 1983, operating agreement with the USACE (Appendix D).
The features associated with the FERC-licensed portion of the Racine Project include the water- retaining integral powerhouse/intake structure and a cellular cofferdam non-overflow section connecting the powerhouse to the right abutment. The balance of the development is owned, operated, and regulated by the USACE and is not part of the FERC-licensed Project. The USACE portions of the development include a short gravity section between the powerhouse and spillway, a 1,717-foot- long spillway, two lock structures at the left end of the spillway, and the left abutment.
The Racine Project facilities and structures listed above are detailed further below and are also depicted in the project drawings included in Appendix E, which is filed as CEII in accordance with 18 CFR §388.112. The average annual production for the Project typically ranges between 138,384 and 251,042 megawatt hours (MWh).
4.3.1 Dam and Spillway
The water-retaining structures at the dam are comprised of the gated spillway, lock structures, powerhouse, and sheet pile cells. The locks and spillway structures are owned and operated by the USACE and are not part of the Project. Other than the powerhouse and the sheet pile (right) abutment, the Project does not have any dams, spillways, or dikes as water-retaining structures.
The sheet pile cells are located between the powerhouse and right abutment and consist of an approximately 155-foot-long, non-overflow section comprised of two 70-foot-diameter steel sheet pile cells filled with granular soil material specified to be compacted to at least 105 pounds per cubic foot. The cells are capped with concrete (top elevation 584.0 feet) and joined by a similarly filled and capped connecting arc section.
A Functional Replacement Dam (FRD) was initiated at the Project in early 2017. The FRD consists of a new Drilled Shaft Supported Concrete Dam (DSSCD) with a drilled secant pile seepage control wall that will be a stand-alone structure and not rely on the existing cell or cell fill. The FRD is designed to retain the pool for all FERC and USACE loading cases and be independent of the existing cellular sheet pile system. The DSSCD will be located upstream of the distressed cellular steel cells and designed as a new structure founded on reinforced concrete drilled shafts socketed into bedrock. The 4-4 Section 4 Project Location, Facilities, and Operations
DSSCD is independent of the existing cellular structure with a crest matching the existing dam, elevation 584.0 feet. The DSSCD monolith will extend from the right (east) side of the powerhouse to the right abutment with cutoff extending into the abutment up to elevation 584.0 feet. The alignment of the secant pile wall will extend from the right (east) side of the powerhouse across the DSSCD into the right abutment to limit seepage under and around the dam and will be extended below the DSSCD concrete block through the overburden and socketed several feet into the siltstone and interbedded siltstone and claystone. In the DSSCD footprint, the secant pile wall will extend vertically from within the siltstone and interbedded siltstone and claystone layer up into the DSSCD. To the right (east) of the DSSCD, the secant wall will extend vertically from the indurated clay layer up to the top of the parapet, elevation 584 feet, to retain the pool up to this elevation. All secondary secant piles will be steel beam reinforced to provide ductility and shear strength. The secant wall will extend into the abutment as required to retard end-run seepage through overburden materials, limit excess seepage discharge, and maintain low exit gradients.
4.3.2 Reservoir
The gated spillway structure is owned and operated by the USACE and is not part of the FERC- licensed Project. Similarly, the reservoir formed by the Racine Locks and Dam is not a FERC-licensed facility and is not a component of the Racine Project.
The reservoir has a surface area of 5,300 acres at maximum normal pool elevation 560.0 feet. The reservoir surface elevation is regulated by the eight Tainter gates of the spillway. Each gate is about 110 feet long and 34 feet high (top elevation 562 feet when closed), spanning between the 15-foot- wide concrete piers. River flow of up to about 32,000 cubic feet per second (cfs) (maximum hydraulic capacity of the turbines depending on head across the structure) is generally released through the Project. The Project does not have any low-level outlet gates or trash gates (of any significant size) in which to release flows. Flows above approximately 32,000 cfs are released by the USACE through the Tainter gates.
4.3.3 Water Conveyance Structures
The Project does not contain a penstock, canal, or other form of water conveyance. The upper pool flows directly to the units from the forebay through the intake, which is part of the powerhouse structure.
4.3.4 Bypass Reach
There is no bypass reach associated with the Project.
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4.3.5 Powerhouse and Intake
The integral intake/powerhouse structure has a deck at elevation 584.0 feet mean sea level (msl), 24 feet above the maximum normal upper pool. There are two 21.75–foot-wide by 60-foot-high intake openings, invert elevation 490.25 feet msl, for each of the two generating units (four openings total). Each intake opening has a set of steel trashracks. The intakes can be sealed using stoplogs. There are two sets of stoplogs, so both units can be dewatered at the same time.
The powerhouse is a water-retaining structure approximately 132 feet long and 210 feet wide. The powerhouse was constructed in 1982 of reinforced concrete founded on bedrock. The heel of the powerhouse (beneath the intake structure) is at elevation 484.0 feet msl, resulting in a 100-foot–high, water-retaining structure to develop the site’s 22 feet of gross head at maximum normal reservoir elevation 560.0 feet msl. The powerhouse’s roof is also constructed of reinforced concrete supported by structural steel beams. The top deck of the powerhouse (roof) is at elevation 584.0 feet, 24 feet above the normal upper pool. The main entrance into the powerhouse, elevation 584.0 feet, is sealed with a flood door.
The powerhouse contains two horizontal bulb turbines; each turbine has an installed capacity of 24 MW at a flow of 16,000 cfs under a gross head of 22 feet. The turbines were manufactured by Esher-Wyss and the generators were manufactured by Elfin. Generation is ceased for flows less than 4,000 cfs (1 MW); also when differential head is less than 8 feet (river flow of 150,000 cfs or above).
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4.3.6 Turbines and Generators
Table 4.3-1 Turbine and Generator Data
Turbines
Number of Units 2
Type Esher-Wyss
Design Head 22 feet
Rated Capacity 24,000 kilowatts (kW) (each)
Rated Horsepower 29,502.5 horsepower (hp) (each)
Rated Speed 160 rotations per minute (rpm)
Minimum Hydraulic Capacity 4,000 cfs
Maximum Hydraulic Capacity 16,000 cfs
Generators
Type AC generators manufactured by Elin
Rated Capacity 24,000 kW (each)
Phase 3-phase
Voltage 6,900 volts
Frequency 60 Hertz
Synchronous Speed 160 rpm
4.3.7 Transmission
The transmission line is not included in the existing license and is not considered part of the FERC- licensed Project. The Project’s single-line electrical diagram is included as Appendix E (CEII).
4.4 Project Operations
The Project is operated as a run-of-river facility for the purpose of generating electric power. The Project is not staffed full time. The generating units are started locally by computer or manually and then operated by AEPGR’s Columbus Operation Center in Columbus, Ohio. The generating units can be stopped locally or by the Columbus Operation Center. The Project is also monitored remotely by AEPGR’s Columbus Operation Center in Columbus, Ohio.
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The Project is operated as a run-of-river hydroelectric generating facility in accordance with a February 25, 1983, operating agreement between Ohio Power Company, a subsidiary of AEP, and the USACE. Under normal operation, the upper pool level shall remain at approximately elevation 560.0 feet (+1.0- 0.0 feet) and the lower pool shall not fall below 12.0 feet on the lower gage (elevation 538.0 feet) due to operation of the powerplant, unless otherwise directed by the USACE Huntington District. During normal operation, the Project will generate with one or two of the units, 24 hours a day when favorable river flows exist. The approximate flow range is from 4,000 cfs (minimum turbine discharge) to about 150,000 cfs (flow at which units are shut down due to loss of operating head). River flows from approximately 4,000 cfs to 31,300 cfs (hydroelectric plant discharge capacity) normally will be passed through the turbines but may be passed through both plant and dam in a coordinated effort, if required.
AEPGR is responsible for maintaining the Racine pool elevation during the time that all flow is discharged through the turbines. For river flows between approximately 31,300 cfs and 150,000 cfs, discharges are made through both the dam and the Racine Hydroelectric Project. For river flows between approximately 150,000 cfs (maximum turbine capacity above which the hydroelectric plant is shut down) to approximately 225,000 cfs (open river conditions when all Tainter gates are raised clear of the water), discharges are made through the dam only. If the flow is less than the minimum discharge, the hydroelectric plant is shut down and the flow is passed through the dam. The Huntington District maintains the Racine pool elevation when discharging any flow through the dam. The sequence of Tainter gate openings is ordinarily in accordance with the Huntington District’s Gate Operating Schedules (provided in Appendix D). The RC Byrd pool (formerly known as Gallipolis pool) is not to be adversely affected by the operation of the Racine Hydroelectric Project.
AEPGR coordinates the starting and stopping of all units with the Racine Locks and Dam Lockmaster or his designee as far in advance as reasonably practical and as soon as possible whenever a generating unit is subject to a forced outage. AEPGR keeps the Lockmaster or his designee advised of any change in generation that will significantly affect the flow of water through the Racine Hydroelectric Project or cause significant fluctuations in the Racine and RC Byrd pools.
The Huntington District makes every reasonable effort to give advance notification to AEPGR’s remote control personnel for any scheduled changes in discharge, such as but not limited to, ice passage, trash passage, or maintenance. Notification is made promptly after the fact for any unscheduled changes in the discharge or discharge capacity pertaining to the Racine Locks and Dam.
The Huntington District and AEPGR permit the Lockmaster, when the Racine Hydroelectric Project is being remotely operated, to take whatever emergency action is needed to prevent or reduce a hazard to human life and to prevent significant fluctuation of the Racine and RC Byrd pools. Under these emergency conditions, AEPGR operates the units as directed by the Lockmaster. 4-8 Section 4 Project Location, Facilities, and Operations
4.4.1 Generation and Outflow Records
The Project operates in a run-of-river mode and inflows to the Project are controlled by upstream flows. Table 4.4-1 provides a summary of monthly and annual Project generation for a period of five years in gross MWh. Average annual generation at the Project from 2012 through 2016 is 198,948 MWh.
Table 4.4-1 Monthly and Annual Generation (MWh) (January 31, 2012 to December 31, 2016) Average Period 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 Monthly January 7,402 15,421 16,016 27,964 14,815 16,324
February 12,273 19,124 9,096 17,659 0 11,630
March 9,491 23,778 23,017 6,277 2,476 13,008
April 15,598 19,234 20,896 12,822 25,765 18,863
May 12,884 15,629 16,942 25,134 25,074 19,133
June 12,616 12,097 25,392 19,346 19,850 17,860
July 11,915 12,861 26,841 18,579 11,670 16,373
August 11,361 23,159 27,450 11,419 14,821 17,642
September 11,147 16,844 15,294 9,899 9,056 12,448
October 11,717 16,302 21,003 17,343 18,837 17,040
November 13,756 26,991 24,574 24,617 22,463 22,480
December 8,224 13,897 24,522 19,073 15,016 16,146 Gross Annual 138,384 215,337 251,042 210,131 179,844 198,948 Generated Source: AEPGR, 2017, personal communication.
Daily average outflows from the Project were estimated based on the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) Gage 03216600 Ohio River at Greenup Dam, which was linearly prorated to the Project based on the drainage area. Monthly and annual daily average Project outflows from 2011 through 2015 are shown in Table 4.4-2.
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Table 4.4-2 Monthly and Annual Average Project Outflows (cfs) (January 1, 2011 to December 31, 2015) Monthly Period 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 Average January 40,165 104,422 83,684 75,322 47,617 70,242
February 79,969 68,953 93,411 103,332 48,660 78,795
March 199,418 107,883 82,411 72,817 132,185 118,943
April 187,955 38,829 70,400 83,337 139,122 103,929
May 121,580 66,478 46,296 94,978 31,352 72,137
June 33,023 14,288 49,218 51,166 61,004 41,740
July 17,192 16,125 74,606 28,271 84,417 44,122
August 13,037 12,275 36,683 32,772 12,795 21,512
September 29,206 13,397 20,093 17,825 11,835 18,471
October 52,593 16,640 16,014 27,241 22,763 27,050
November 87,259 44,581 39,731 32,466 33,004 47,408
December 116,300 83,943 112,464 57,487 70,248 88,088
Annual Average 68,069 58,391 58,346 60,457 57,209 60,990
4.4.2 Dependable Capacity
Dependable capacity is generally defined as the amount of load a hydroelectric plant can carry under adverse hydrologic conditions during a period of peak demand; for example, during the hot, dry conditions typical in late summer in the Project area. Under the current license, the Project’s estimated dependable capacity is approximately 46 kW.
4.5 Current License Requirements and Compliance History
4.5.1 Current License Requirements
The Project’s current license was issued by FERC on December 27, 1973. Based on the license order, the primary compliance requirements associated with the operation of the Project are to provide a minimum flow of 6,300 cfs immediately below the Racine Dam and operate the Project in a run-of- river mode in cooperation with the USACE.
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4.5.2 Compliance History
Based on a review of historical records, there have been no reoccurring license violations. The most recent FERC Environmental Inspection occurred in April 2004, in which it was noted that there were no issues of noncompliance.
4.6 Current Net Investment
The current net investment in the Racine Hydroelectric Project (through the end of 2016) is approximately 23.7 million. This value should not be interpreted as the fair market value of the Project.
4.7 Potential for New Project Facilities
While AEPGR does not presently propose any new Project facilities or upgrades, AEPGR continually evaluates the potential for such improvements. If AEPGR intends to propose any new Project facilities or upgrades in the final license application that would affect the scope of relicensing studies, AEPGR will inform the FERC and licensing participants of this proposal at a time early enough in the pre-filing consultation process to ensure that the effects of any new facilities or upgrades are appropriately evaluated as part of the relicensing process.
4.8 PURPA Benefits
AEPGR will not be seeking benefits under Section 210 of the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act (PURPA) of 1978 for qualifying hydroelectric small power production facilities in §292.203 of this chapter.
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5.1 Description of the River Basin
The Project is located in the northeastern third of the Ohio River Basin, the most extensive drainage area in the eastern United States. The Ohio River is formed by the junction of the Allegheny and Monongahela Rivers at Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and flows generally southwesterly to its confluence with the Mississippi River near Cairo, Illinois. The Ohio River basin has a drainage area of 203,900 square miles. The basin includes portions of 13 states and encompasses most of the area lying between the crest of the Alleghany Mountains on the southeast, the southern border of the Great Lakes, and the Mississippi River on the west. Major tributaries joining the mainstem include, in addition to the Allegheny and Monongahela Rivers, the Little Kanawha, Kanawha, Guyandot, Big Sandy, Licking, Kentucky, Muskingum, Hocking, Scioto, Little Miami, Miami, and Wabash Rivers (AEP 2007).
5.1.1 Stream Description
The Ohio River is approximately 981 miles long, starting at the confluence of the Allegheny and the Monongahela Rivers in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and ending in Cairo, Illinois, where it flows into the Mississippi River. The Ohio River flows through or borders six states: Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia. In addition, water from parts of New York, Virginia, North Carolina, Tennessee, and Alabama drain into tributaries that empty into the Ohio River (Ohio River Foundation undated). The drainage area above the Racine Dam site is 40,130 square miles (AEP 2007). The Racine pool has an area of 5,300 acres.
5.1.2 Major Land and Water Uses
Agriculture and forestry are the dominant land uses in the Project vicinity. The Ohio River is used primarily for navigation and transportation, recreation, domestic and industrial water supply, cooling water for steam electric plants, and receiving water for domestic and industrial wastewater discharges. The river supplies drinking water to more than five million people and cooling water for five percent of the country’s electric generating capacity (ORSANCO 2016). The single largest user group of Ohio River water is the utility industry (FERC 2015). Over 25 million people, almost 10 percent of the U.S. population, live in the Ohio River Basin (Ohio River Foundation undated).
Land use in the Project area is mainly agricultural with a small amount of open space and low- to medium-intensity development (Figure 5.1-1). The majority of land use on the east side of the river,
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outside of the Project boundary, is for cultivated crops and pasture/hay. The west side of the river is mainly pasture/hay and deciduous forest.
5.1.3 Dams and Diversion Structures within the Basin
There are 20 USACE locks and dams located along the Ohio River, spanning across six states from Pennsylvania to Illinois (Figure 5.1-2). The Racine Locks and Dam is one of the 20 stair-step USACE dams used to facilitate navigation. It forms the 33.6-mile-long Racine pool, which extends upstream to the Belleville Locks and Dam at RM 203.9. The downstream pool (RC Byrd pool) extends from the Racine Locks and Dam to the RC Byrd Locks and Dam at RM 279.2. Eleven of the 20 USACE locks and dams have FERC-licensed hydroelectric facilities associated with them and are listed in Table 5.1-1. The RC Byrd Hydroelectric Project (FERC No. 12796) received an original FERC license on August 30, 2017, and has not yet been constructed.
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Figure 5.1-1 Land Use and Cover Map
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Figure 5.1-2 Army Corps of Engineers Locks and Dams on the Ohio River
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Table 5.1-1 FERC Licensed Hydroelectric Projects on the Ohio River
Authorized Project No. Project Name Capacity Licensee State (kW)
Emsworth Locks and P-13757 24,000 FFP Missouri 5, LLC PA Dam1 Montgomery Locks and Solia 6 Hydroelectric, P-13768 42,000 PA Dam LLC
Willow Island Lock and American Municipal P-6902 35,000 WV Dam Power, Inc.
American Municipal P-6939 Belleville Locks and Dam 42,000 WV Power, Inc.
AEP Generation P-2570 Racine Locks and Dam 47,500 OH Resources Inc. P-12796 RC Byrd Locks and Dam2 50,000 City of Wadsworth OH American Municipal P-2614 Greenup Lock and Dam 70,560 OH Power, Inc. American Municipal P-12667 Meldahl Locks and Dam 105,000 OH Power, Inc. Duke Energy Indiana, P-2211 Markland Locks and Dam 64,800 IN Inc. Cannelton Locks and American Municipal P-10228 84,000 KY Dam Power, Inc. P-12962 Newburgh Lock and Dam 56,700 Newburgh Hydro., Inc. KY
American Municipal P-6641 Smithland Lock and Dam 72,000 KY Power, Inc. 1 The Emsworth Locks and Dam Hydroelectric Project was issued an original license on May 5, 2017, but has not yet been constructed. 2 The RC Byrd Locks and Dam Hydroelectric Project was issued an original license on August 30, 2017, and has not yet been constructed.
5.1.4 Tributary Rivers and Streams
Most of the Ohio River Basin is drained by tributaries; less than five percent of the basin runoff drains directly into the mainstem. The runoff characteristics of the tributaries, therefore, determine the quantity of flow in the Ohio River at any time. The USACE operates numerous reservoirs in the Ohio River Basin. Most were built for flood control and navigational purposes; many are also used to provide flow augmentation at critical periods. This has resulted in an increase in the quantity of flow that could otherwise be expected in the dry weather months (ORSANCO 2017c).
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The Racine Project is located at RM 237.5, with several tributaries entering the Ohio River upstream and downstream of the Project. The major tributaries in the vicinity of the Project are the Shade River in Ohio (RM 210.6), Shady Creek in WV (RM 220.6), Mill Creek in WV (231.5), Leading Creek in Ohio (RM 254.2), and the Kanawha River in WV (RM 265.7) (ORSANCO 2017c).
5.2 Geology
5.2.1 Physiography and Topography
The Ohio River Valley in the area of the Racine Project is located in the Kanawha Section of the Appalachian Plateaus physiographic province. The area is a maturely dissected countryside of moderate to strong relief. Regional relief is approximately 450 feet with the upland rising to approximately 1,200 feet above msl. The average width of the Ohio River Valley in the Racine area is about one mile (AEP 2007).
The rock strata of the region consists of indurated clays, clay shales, silt shales, sandstones, siltstones, coal, and thin limestones of late Pennsylvanian and early Permian ages (AEP 2007).
5.2.2 Bedrock Geology
The uppermost bedrock surface at the Project varies from approximate elevation 495 feet to approximate elevation 520 feet msl. The bedrock at the Project consists of indurated clays, sandstones, shales, and coal. The strata at the Project are variable in character and composition (AEP 2007).
The Racine locks, dam, and powerhouse are founded on rock. Borings made for the locks and dam were used to design the foundation for the powerhouse. Based on the data in the boring logs, the powerhouse foundation consists of siltstone, claystone, and shale (AEP 2007).
5.2.3 Surficial Geology
The major geologic structure in the general vicinity of the Racine Project is the Parkersburg Syncline. Dips in the rock strata vary from about 20 to 100 feet per mile toward the southeast. No major faulting in the surface strata is known. The overburden at the Project consist of granular material which varies in thickness from about 20 feet in the stream bed to as much as 100 feet in the flood plain (AEP 2007).
5.2.4 Mineral Resources
There are no known oil, gas, or mineral resources located within the Project’s boundary.
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5.2.5 Drainage
Ohio lies along the topographic divide between the Lake Erie drainage and the Ohio River drainage. The relatively low divide is about 750 feet above msl at Fort Wayne, Indiana, and rises irregularly across Ohio toward the northeast, approaching Lake Erie closely in the northeast corner of the state. About 70 percent of the land in Ohio is in the Ohio River Basin. Land draining to the Ohio River in the eastern half of the state is in the Allegheny Plateaus and Glaciated Allegheny Plateaus. Land draining to the Ohio River in the western half of the state is mainly in the Till Plains. All of the land in the state beyond the glacial margin drains to the Ohio River (ODNR 2002).
5.2.6 Project Area Soils
The majority of Meigs County is located in the Gilpin-Upshur-Lowell-Guernsey soil region. The soils in Meigs County formed predominantly in residuum, colluvium, outwash, lacustrine, or alluvium sediments. In many areas there is also a thin veneer of loess deposits which generally overlies residuum. Bedrock residuum is the most extensive kind of parent material in the county (U.S. Department of Agriculture [USDA] 2000). According to the USDA, the mapped soils in the vicinity of the Project are mainly gravelly loam with a small amount of silt loam (Figure 5.2-1).
5.2.7 Reservoir Shoreline and Stream Banks
The Project’s reservoir is controlled and operated by the USACE. The shoreline area immediately upstream of the powerhouse is overlain by approximately 500 feet of riprap. The remaining shoreline upstream of the Project included within the Project boundary is wooded. The Project area immediately downstream of the powerhouse is overlain by approximately 950 feet of riprap. The riprap was placed upstream and downstream of the Project to stabilize the shoreline and minimize erosion. No signs of erosion are present along the shorelines of the Project.
AEPGR does not own or operate any recreational facilities that provide access to the Racine pool. However, there is a public boat ramp located approximately 16 miles upstream in Ravenswood, WV. There is also a public boat ramp located approximately 3.5 miles downstream in Racine, OH. Tailwater fishing access, a parking area, a picnic area, and American with Disabilities Act (ADA)-accessible restrooms are provided by AEPGR immediately downstream of the Project’s powerhouse.
5.2.8 Seismicity
There are no known faults in the vicinity of the Racine Project. The nearest seismic source zone is the Anna, Ohio, zone 108 kilometers northwest of the Project. There are nine seismic source zones, which have been identified, in the Midwestern United States. In addition to these nine zones, there is a residual event zone (AEP 2007).
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Based on the location of the seismic source zones and the location of the Racine Project, it was determined that four of the nine source zones plus the residual events zone could experience earthquakes, which would have an effect on the Project. These four zones are the Anna, Ohio; the Wabash Valley; the Northern Illinois; and the New Madrid A Zones.
The Midwestern United States seismic source zones have very few identifiable surface fault traces. Also, the faulting generally is very complex in these zones. As a result, it is assumed that an earthquake could occur anywhere within a Seismic Source Zone (AEP 2007).
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Figure 5.2-1 Mapped Soils in the Vicinity of the Project
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5.3 Water Resources
5.3.1 Drainage Area
The Ohio River is approximately 981 miles long, starting at the confluence of the Allegheny and the Monongahela Rivers in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and ending in Cairo, Illinois, where it flows into the Mississippi River. The drainage area above the Racine Dam site is 40,130 square miles (AEP 2007).
5.3.2 Flows
Table 5.3-1 Daily Flow Data (1987-2016)
90% 10% Average Maximum Period Minimum (cfs) Exceedance Exceedance (cfs) (cfs) (cfs) (cfs) January 9,075 22,000 80,103 172,171 311,211 February 12,624 32,861 87,993 175,148 279,879 March 18,078 41,360 105,765 201,362 336,394 April 16,265 35,599 90,321 176,119 289,564 May 6,406 21,541 71,428 151,523 286,000 June 2,548 10,939 42,851 90,681 225,260 July 3,081 8,803 30,465 68,027 225,882 August 2,862 7,314 21,959 48,421 110,501 September 1,926 6,537 22,544 46,428 273,085 October 1,774 7,443 23,992 50,292 174,986 November 3,449 10,609 41,737 85,503 232,380 December 4,639 19,159 68,310 132,688 278,247 Annual 1,778 10,291 57,062 127,510 333,394
5.3.3 Flow Duration Curves
Annual and monthly flow duration curves have been developed for the Project using flow data from the USGS Gage 03216600 Ohio River at Greenup Dam. These flow duration curves can be found in Appendix F.
5.3.4 Existing and Proposed Uses of Project Waters
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generating capacity. The Ohio River is important for commercial navigation and over 280 million tons of cargo are transported down the river annually (ORSANCO 2016).
Municipal, industrial, or other discharges to surface water of the state must obtain a National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit from the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency (Ohio EPA) and West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection (WVDEP) for point source discharges in the respective states. NPDES permits regulate wastewater discharges by limiting the quantities of pollutants to be discharged and imposing monitoring requirements and other conditions. In addition to the NPDES permit issued for the Project, there are 19 other NPDES permitted facilities within Meigs County (Ohio EPA 2018a) (Table 5.3-2), but do not discharge directly into the Project area (Ohio EPA 2018b). There were 169 NPDES permits found in Mason County, WV (Appendix G) (U.S. Environmental Protection Agency [USEPA] 2017).
Table 5.3-2 List of Individual NPDES Permits for Meigs County, Ohio (Ohio EPA 2018a).
Facility Name NPDES Number
Racine Hydroelectric Project 0IB00019 Arbors at Pomeroy 0PX00014 Cheshire Dock 0IL00025 City Ice and Fuel 0PR00151 CONSOL Mining Co Meigs Mine #31 0IL00027 CONSOL Mining Co Meigs Mine Division Office 0IM00003 CONSOL Mining Co Meigs Mine No 2 0IL00028 Eastern Local School Dist. 0PT00046 G & M Fuel Co Inc. 0IN00280 Gatling Ohio LLC - Yellowbush Mine 0IL00145 Leading Creek Conservancy Dist. 0IY00023 Martin Marietta Aggregates - Apple Grove Plant 0IJ00015 Meigs Co Landfill 0IN00254 Middleport WWTP 0PB00025 Pomeroy WTP 0IY00102 Pomeroy WWTP 0PB00032 Rutland Regional SD 0PA00052 Shelly Materials Inc. - Portland Sand & Gravel 0IJ00050 Syracuse-Racine Regional SD WWTP 0PQ00003 Tupper Plains Chester Water District WTP 0IZ00063
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5.3.5 Existing Instream Flow Uses
Existing instream flow uses of waters of the Ohio River within the Project boundary include various recreational activities (e.g., fishing and boating) and hydroelectric generation.
5.3.6 Federally Approved Water Quality Standards
The Ohio River Valley Water Sanitation Commission (ORSANCO) is an interstate agency representing multiple states and the federal government. ORSANCO is responsible for abating existing pollution in the Ohio River basin and preventing future degradation of its waters (ORSANCO 2016). It establishes water use designations, water quality standards, and effluent discharge standards for the mainstem of the Ohio River (FERC 2015). Designated uses for the Ohio River established by ORSANCO, Ohio EPA, and WVDEP include fish and other aquatic life; contact recreation; public, agricultural, industrial, and wildlife water supply; water transport; cooling and power; and fish consumption (ORSANCO 2015b, FERC 2015).
The criteria established by ORSANCO to protect these uses are identified in the 2015 Revision of the Pollution Control Standards. Although ORSANCO establishes water quality standards and uses for the Ohio River, individual states have the right to adopt and apply more stringent criteria; otherwise they need to be at least as stringent as those identified by ORSANCO. In Ohio, water quality criteria for the Ohio River are found in Ohio Administrative Code 3745-1-32 and in West Virginia they are found in 47 C.S.R. 2. Although there are some slight differences in the wording between the dissolved oxygen (DO) criteria among ORANSCO, Ohio EPA, and the WVDEP, the required values are the same for each entity. For DO, the average concentration shall be at least 5.0 milligrams per liter (mg/L) for each calendar day; the minimum concentration shall not be less than 4.0 mg/L; and from April 15 to June 15, a minimum concentration of 5.0 mg/L shall be maintained at all times.
Water temperature criteria vary throughout the year and are based on daily maximum water temperature, period average, and instantaneous maximum temperatures. Water temperature criteria for the Ohio River are the same for the Ohio EPA and WVDEP, but differ from those for ORSANCO. Water temperature criteria are summarized in Table 5.3-3.
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Table 5.3-3 Water Temperature Criteria (°F)
ORSANCO a,b Julian Day Daily maximum water temperature calculation 1 – 49 47.1 – 0.086 * Julian Day 50 – 166 26.6 + 0.328 * Julian Day 167 – 181 87 182 – 243 89 244 - 258 87 259 - 366 160.8 – 0.300 * Julian Day Month Monthly average daily maximum water temperature January 45.7 February 43.9 March 51.2 April 61.2 May 71.2 June 1 - 15 78.8 June 16 - 30 87.0 July 89.0 August 89.0 September 1 - 15 87.0 September 16 - 30 81.0 October 74.1 November 65.0 December 55.8 Ohio EPA & WVDEP Month/Date Period Average Instantaneous Maximum January 1 - 31 45 50 February 1 - 29 45 50 March 1 - 15 51 56 March 16 - 31 54 59 April 1 - 15 58 64 April 16 - 30 64 69 May 1 - 15 68 73 May 16 - 31 75 80 June 1 - 15 80 85 June 16 – 30 83 87 July 1 - 31 84 89 August 1 - 31 84 89 September 1 - 15 84 87 September 16 - 30 82 86 October 1 - 15 77 82 October 16 - 31 72 77 November 1 – 30 67 72 December 1 - 31 52 57 a Outside mixing zone (under revision for aquatic life use per ORSANCO 2015c). b MP 0 to MP 341 5-13 Section 5 Description Of Existing Environment And Resource Impacts
5.3.7 Existing Water Quality Data
In accordance with Article 49 of the current license, the Licensee installed air injection facilities for the admission of air into the draft tubes as a means of providing aeration to maintain DO concentration in the water below the dam. In 1987, a study was performed which determined that the air injection system was not capable of providing measurable increases in downstream DO. The objective of the study then shifted to determining the impact on DO levels downstream from discharges through the dam only and when discharging all of the river flow through the Project. These results of the study also indicated that the hydroelectric units increased DO levels downstream as much as the dam releases and sometimes more. The study concluded that although the design of the air injection system installed is not adequate to significantly increase DO levels downstream, the operation of the Racine Project itself provides more than sufficient aeration to replace the USACE’s means of aeration when utilizing all of the river flow (AEP Service Corporation and Ohio Power Company 1988).
Historically, water quality in the Ohio River was severely degraded due to point source discharges, intensive land use, and urban development (FERC 2015). Over the last 25 years, water quality has improved, but nonpoint source pollution from both urban and agricultural areas continues to impact water quality (FERC 2015). ORSANCO has collected a substantial amount of data along the Ohio River including a site at RM 237.5 upstream of the Project near the lock section of the dam. Hourly water temperature and DO data were collected from May through October over multiple years at RM 237.5. The minimum, maximum, and daily average water temperature and DO collected over the past five years (2013 - 2017) at RM 237.5 were compiled and are presented in Figure 5.3-1 and Figure 5.3-2. Water temperatures ranged from 62.0 degrees Fahrenheit (°F) to 83.9°F. Water temperatures were below the Ohio and West Virginia instantaneous maximum criteria throughout this period, but exceeded the ORSANCO daily maximum standard on twelve days. DO concentrations ranged from 4.22 mg/L to 12.64 mg/L and were well above instantaneous criteria, except on two days during this period.
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Figure 5.3-1 Water Temperature Data Collected at RM 237.5 on the Ohio River from May to October, 2013-2017 (ORSANCO 2017a)
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Figure 5.3-2 Dissolved Oxygen Data Collected at RM 237.5 on the Ohio River from May to October, 2013-2017 (ORSANCO 2017a)
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5.3.7.1 Designated Use Attainment
Clean Water Act sections 305(b) and 303(d) require the states to conduct biennial water quality assessments to determine the degree to which surface water resources are attaining their designated uses. Every two years, ORSANCO completes a report that assesses the water quality of the Ohio River. These data are used to develop a state-wide list of impaired waterbodies, which typically require the development and implementation of a Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL). A TMDL is used to determine the total amount of a pollutant that a waterbody can handle without resulting in the impaired status of that waterbody.
Four beneficial uses are assessed for the Ohio River including aquatic life, public water supply, contact recreation, and fish consumption. The most recent report provides the water quality status using data collected from 2010 to 2014; however in some cases, historical data outside of this period were also used in assessments. At RM 237.5, water temperature did not exceed the ORSANCO maximum water
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temperature criteria from 2010 to 2014. Approximately 3.0 percent of the days did not meet DO criteria during this same period (ORSANCO 2016). However, the aquatic life use was supported upstream and downstream of the Project (Table 5.3-4). Similarly, the public water supply use was also supported upstream and downstream of the Project. Contact recreation was not supported due to elevated levels of bacteria in these reaches; however, approximately two-thirds of the Ohio River is classified as impaired, either partially supporting or not supporting contact recreation use (ORSANCO 2016). Fish consumption use for polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) and dioxin is impaired along the entire Ohio River, including the reaches upstream and downstream from the Project. There is insufficient data regarding mercury as it relates to the fish consumption use (ORSANCO 2016).
Table 5.3-4 Use Support Summary for Project Area Waters
Contact Fish Consumption Use Support Aquatic Public Water Recreation RM Life Use Supply Use Use Support Support PCBs Dioxin Mercury Support
Impaired – Impaired – Impaired – Designated Designated Insufficient 203.2-237.5 TMDL TMDL TMDL use met use met Data needed completed needed
Impaired – Impaired – Impaired – Designated Designated Insufficient 237.5-303.6 TMDL TMDL TMDL use met use met Data needed completed completed Source: ORSANCO 2016
5.3.8 Gradient for Downstream Reaches
The USACE operates 20 lock and dams along the Ohio River. The Racine Locks and Dam is one of the 20 stair-step USACE dams used to facilitate navigation. Within approximately 75 miles, the river only drops 67 feet leading to a near flat slope. The river bed slopes at an average rate of approximately 0.89 feet per mile.
5.4 Fish and Aquatic Resources
5.4.1 Aquatic Habitat
5.4.1.1 Historic Conditions
The Ohio River was formed by glacial and drainage activity approximately 10,000 years ago and was used as a major resource by Native Americans and European settlers (City of New Martinsville 1987). Prior to anthropogenic alterations, the river exhibited a variety of aquatic habitats such as pools and riffles and was known for an abundance of fish species (City of New Martinsville 1987). During the 5-17 Section 5 Description Of Existing Environment And Resource Impacts
same period, the area surrounding the Ohio River was dominated by forests of chestnut and oak, providing stream bank stability, shade, and habitat.
Beginning in the early 1800s, river traffic increased and the public soon lobbied for “improvements” to the river for navigational purposes (ODNR 2003). The navigational modifications consisted of dredging, snag removal, and installation of dams. The modifications culminated in 1979 with the completion of the last 20 modern high-lift locks and dams, which increased the navigational depth of the Ohio River to 9 feet and essentially eliminated the existing riffle and shallow riverine habitat (ODNR 2003). The alterations resulted in noticeable declines of Paddlefish (Polyodon spathula), Lake Sturgeon (Acipenser fulvescens), Shovelnose Sturgeon (Scaphirhynchus polatorynchus), Blue Catfish (Ictalurus furcatus), and Muskellunge (Esox masquinongy). In their place, silt- and pollution-tolerant species increased in number, those typically found in slow-moving impoundments such as Gizzard Shad (Dorosoma cepedianum), Emerald Shiner (Notropis atherinoides), Freshwater Drum (Aplodinotus grunniens), and introduced carp species including Common Carp (Cyprinus carpio) and Asian Carp, Bighead Carp (Hypophthalmichthys nobilis), Silver Carp (H. molitrix), and Grass Carp (Ctenopharyngodon idella) (Mississippi Interstate Cooperative Resource Association 2015).
5.4.1.2 Present Conditions
The Racine Project is part of the Ohio River Navigation Dam System, a series of 20 dams located along the 981-mile-long Ohio River mainstem and its associated tributaries (City of New Martinsville 1987). The Racine Project, located at RM 237.5, is bracketed by Belleville Locks and Dam (34 miles upstream) and RC Byrd Locks and Dam (41 miles downstream) (USACE 2017). Aquatic habitat within the Racine Project vicinity consists of the 5,300-acre Racine pool (upper pool) and the 12,600-acre RC Byrd pool (formerly Gallipolis pool, lower pool).
Table 5.4-1 Characteristics of the Upstream and Downstream Pools, Racine Locks and Dam (Source: USACE 2017)
Characteristic Racine Pool RC Byrd Pool Pool Length 33.6 miles to Belleville Dam 41.7 miles to RC Byrd Dam Normal Pool Elevation 560.0 feet msl 538.0 feet msl Area 5,300 acres 12,600 acres
As stated in Volume II of the “Fish Passage Studies at the Racine Project and New Martinsville Hydroelectric Projects” (City of New Martinsville 1987), Ohio Power, a subsidiary of AEP, maintains pond elevations by utilizing flow up to 31,300 cfs with the USACE’s Tainter gates closed. At flows
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greater than 31,300 cfs and less than 150,000 cfs, Ohio Power, a subsidiary of AEP, utilizes the maximum flow able to pass through the turbines and the USACE operates the Tainter gates to maintain pool elevation. At flows greater than 150,000 cfs, the Racine Project is not operated because of loss of head and the USACE regulates the entire river flow by releases through the Tainter gates.
Available habitat in the Racine pool and RC Byrd pool can be summarized by seven types: main channel, main channel border, shore-debris zone, tailwaters, side channels, sloughs and embayments, and creek mouths and flooded channels (City of New Martinsville 1987). The main channel consists of the navigation channel maintained by the USACE. It is, at a minimum, 9 feet deep and 300 feet wide. The substratum is scoured due to navigational traffic; however, gravel, rubble, bedrock, silt, and debris are also found. No rooted plants are found in the main channel. The main channel border is positioned between the main channel and the shore-debris zone (City of New Martinsville 1987). It is a narrow strip with sand or silt substrate, and rubble and debris deposits are common. This zone is likely used by fish species characterized as non-guarding broadcast spawners and nesters.
The shore-debris zone extends 5 to 150 feet from the shoreline and exhibits numerous anchored or semi-anchored logs, snags, and other debris (City of New Martinsville 1987). The substrate is generally sand or silt and occasional rooted plants are present. Shorelines dominated with woody vegetation such as willows (Salix spp.), sycamores (Platanus occidentalis), cottonwoods (Populus deltoides), and box elders (Acer negundo) provide suitable spawning habitat for fish species associated with vegetation and cover preferences, guarders, and cavity spawners. Shoreline with rock and gravel is preferred by guarding and non-guarding nest builders.
The tailwater of the Racine Dam extends for approximately 0.5 miles downstream and exhibits elevated DO concentrations and turbulent, well-mixed waters (City of New Martinsville 1987). Approximately 115,500 square feet (ft2) (2.6 acres) of riffle habitat was created in the Racine tailrace during Project construction when the river bank and river bottom were riprapped for scour protection. Habitat was further improved by altering bank and river bottom contours, adding 17,300 ft2 of surface on the draft tube for algae to colonize and forage fish to graze and vertical structure for more habitat diversity (AEP 1989). Rooted aquatic plants are absent and substrate is comprised of sand, gravel, and bedrock. As a small portion of the Ohio River Navigation Dam System, tailwaters are not considered significant for spawning; however, they provide some habitat for guarding and non- guarding nesting species.
Side channels are located between near-shore islands and the mainland (City of New Martinsville 1987). They usually have steep, eroded banks with soft, silty bottoms. Trees are usually present and slumping. The obstruction of flow caused by the near-shore islands increases current velocities, 5-19 Section 5 Description Of Existing Environment And Resource Impacts
exposing coarse sand and gravel substrates. Side channels are also sheltered from turbulence produced by boating activity. Cavity spawners, species associated with vegetation, and nest-guarders are often found in this habitat type.
Sloughs and embayments are typically connected to the main channel during high-flow periods (City of New Martinsville 1987). Embayments are also connected during low-flow periods, but sloughs are not. No significant current exists during normal flow conditions, thus standing and submerged trees and aquatic vegetation are frequent. Nest-spawning species, especially sunfishes such as Largemouth Bass (Micropterus salmoides), Smallmouth Bass (Micropterus dolomieu), and Bluegill (Lepomis machrochirus) spawn in these areas.
Habitat provided by creek mouths and flooded channels depends on floodplain topography, stream gradient, and creek discharge (City of New Martinsville 1987). Tributaries with low gradients usually exhibit steep banks and soft bottoms and mouths often blocked by silt bars. High-gradient streams contain coarser substrates and higher flow velocities. These habitats are valuable for smaller fishes and nest-building species.
5.4.2 Existing Fish and Aquatic Resources
Historically, 159 fish species were present in the Ohio River mainstem (ODNR 2003). Ongoing monitoring data collected after the construction of dams in the 1800s to 1900s showed a shift toward species tolerant of siltation and increased turbidity, such as Gizzard Shad, Black Bullhead (Ameiurus melas), goldeye (Hiodon alosoides), Skipjack Herring (Alosa chrysochloris), and Spotted Bass (Micropterus punctulatus) and a decline in numbers for large river species such as Shovelnose Sturgeon, Paddlefish, Muskellunge, and Blue Sucker (Cycleptus elongatus) (City of New Martinsville 1987). Furthermore, large inputs of domestic sewage, industrial effluents, and acid mine drainage supported the expansion of pollutant-tolerant species, although water quality has improved over the last 25 years due to the Clean Water Act (ODNR 2003; FERC 2015).
The Ohio River now supports several popular sport fish species, including Sauger (Sander canadensis), Walleye (S. vitreus), Channel and Flathead Catfish (Pylodictis olivaris), temperate basses (Striped [Morone saxatilis], White [M. chrysops], and hybrid basses [M. saxatilis x M. chrysops]), black basses (Largemouth, Smallmouth, and Spotted basses), White and Black Crappies (Pomoxis nigromaculatus), and Freshwater Drum (ODNR 2003; FERC 2015). In a survey of approximately 50,000 anglers by the Ohio Division of Wildlife, many anglers reported a preference of concentrating fishing effort in the tailwaters below dams, as well as in the embayments and other tributaries targeting these desirable sport fish species (ODNR 2003).
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The Ohio River also supports rare species such as the Bluebreast Darter (Etheostoma camurum) and Tippecanoe Darter (Etheostoma tippecanoe). Both species have been documented within the Racine Project tailrace habitat (Honick et al. 2017). Additionally, the American Eel (Anguilla rostrata), a catadromous species, has also been documented in the Ohio River and tributaries, including at the Racine Project (Stauffer et al. 2016).
5.4.3 Essential Fish Habitat
Based on a review of the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) online database, no essential fish habitat, as defined under the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act of 1976, or established by NMFS (NOAA 2017), was identified within the Racine Project boundary or its immediate vicinity.
5.4.4 Temporal and Spatial Distribution of Fish Communities
5.4.4.1 Abundance and Composition
ORSANCO has conducted fish sampling in the Ohio River for decades using various gear methods (e.g., rotenone, electrofishing, and trawling) (ORSANCO 2017b). Several data sets were evaluated to summarize the fish community of the Ohio River mainstem in the vicinity of the Racine Project. These include rotenone surveys from 1978 to 1980 at RM 100-300; electrofishing and netting (gillnetting, hoop netting, and seining) in the Racine pool from 1985 to 1986; and electrofishing conducted in the Racine pool in 2010 and 2015 (City of New Martinsville 1987; ORSANCO 2017b).
In addition to sampling performed by ORSANCO, the Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI) has also conducted electrofishing and seining fish surveys in conjunction with several power plants located along the Ohio River as part of the Ohio River Ecological Research Program. The most recent of these studies, performed at the Kyger Power Plant (RC Byrd Pool) in 2014 and 2015, were evaluated below (EPRI 2016, 2017).
Fish surveys across the decades show a prevalence of shiners and Gizzard Shad, as well as a mixture of sport fishes such as Bluegill, black bass, and temperate basses (Table 5.4-2). Species richness (number of distinct taxa) has maintained general consistency, however slightly lower (on average) in the RC Byrd Pool compared with the Racine Pool (Table 5.4-2). However, more recent electrofishing data also shows an increase in species richness and decrease in dominance of shads and shiners with incorporation of centrarchids and other invertivores in the shoreline zones in the Racine Pool.
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Table 5.4-2 Relative Abundance of Collected Fish Community Data in the Vicinity of Racine Locks and Dam1
RM 100-300 Racine Pool RC Byrd Pool Species 1978-1980 1985-1986 2010 2015 2014 2015 Emerald Shiner 39.28 9.07 5.68 37.98 24.81 58.25 Mimic Shiner 38.84 38.92 Gizzard Shad 8.24 18.17 35.48 3.07 62.42 0.61 Channel Catfish 3.78 3.90 3.75 1.73 0.25 0.69 Freshwater Drum 3.19 1.00 7.50 8.92 1.43 1.48 Common Carp 2.07 2.07 1.86 0.37 0.06 0.20 Ghost Shiner 1.78 0.04 White Crappie 0.76 0.23 0.07 0.06 Sauger 0.23 0.71 1.96 0.53 0.25 0.29 Flathead Catfish 0.21 0.35 1.09 0.71 0.07 0.28 Smallmouth Buffalo 0.19 0.06 1.51 1.09 0.15 0.46 Brown Bullhead 0.18 Silver Chub 0.16 0.77 0.07 0.01 Bluegill 0.13 5.68 10.17 12.18 2.00 3.12 Golden Shiner 0.13 0.16 0.04 White Bass 0.10 0.77 0.25 0.14 0.06 0.05 Skipjack Herring 0.07 0.74 0.01 Longnose Gar 0.06 0.42 2.31 1.48 0.28 0.37 Sand Shiner 0.06 0.29 Spotted Bass 0.05 2.16 0.70 1.32 0.32 1.12 River Shiner 0.05 3.39 Black Crappie 0.04 0.23 0.25 0.11 0.01 Silver Redhorse 0.04 0.14 0.46 0.07 0.20 River Carpsucker 0.04 0.16 1.02 0.96 0.03 0.13 Bluntnose Minnow 0.03 4.03 0.39 1.13 0.05 0.09 Quillback 0.03 0.58 0.14 0.18 0.04 0.13 Golden Redhorse 0.03 0.06 1.16 1.37 0.21 0.36 American Eel 0.02 0.01 Largemouth Bass 0.02 0.81 2.95 0.49 0.11 0.07 Walleye 0.02 0.01 0.03 0.03 White Catfish 0.02 0.23 Yellow Bullhead 0.01 0.04 Black Redhorse 0.01 0.03 0.11 Goldeye 0.01 0.58 Green Sunfish 0.01 0.06 0.11 0.18 0.09 0.15 Bigmouth Buffalo 0.01 Mooneye 0.01 0.68 0.07 0.01 0.03 Trout-Perch 0.01 0.04 Yellow Perch 0.01 0.13 0.04 0.05 0.01 5-22 Section 5 Description Of Existing Environment And Resource Impacts
RM 100-300 Racine Pool RC Byrd Pool Species 1978-1980 1985-1986 2010 2015 2014 2015 Black Buffalo 0.01 0.12 Log Perch 0.01 0.06 0.21 0.24 0.08 0.08 Pumpkinseed 0.01 0.10 0.12 Shorthead Redhorse 0.01 0.03 Silver Lamprey 0.01 0.01 0.01 Spotted Sucker 0.01 0.16 0.25 0.12 0.01 White Sucker 0.01 Banded Killifish 0.04 0.01 0.01 0.01 Brook Silverside 0.05 0.01 Bullhead Minnow 0.08 0.004 0.16 Central Stoneroller 0.03 0.11 0.004 Channel Darter Channel Shiner 6.38 16.75 5.47 21.44 Goldfish 0.03 Highfin Carpsucker 0.13 0.23 Hybrid Gar 0.004 Hybrid Saugeye 0.52 0.01 Hybrid Striped Bass 0.03 0.32 0.05 0.20 0.30 Hybrid Sunfish 0.03 0.04 0.01 0.05 Johnny Darter 0.004 Longear Sunfish 0.26 0.32 0.39 0.06 0.30 Muskellunge 0.03 Northern Hogsucker 0.10 0.13 0.02 0.09 Ohio Lamprey Orangespotted Sunfish 0.18 0.66 0.01 0.11 Redear Sunfish 0.13 0.04 0.06 Redfin Shiner 0.01 River Darter 0.04 0.04 0.004 River Redhorse 0.03 0.04 0.12 0.01 0.01 Rock Bass 0.03 0.11 0.02 0.01 0.01 Silver Shiner 0.01 Slenderhead Darter 0.01 0.01 Smallmouth Bass 0.10 1.82 1.28 0.13 0.67 Smallmouth Redhorse 1.23 0.18 0.10 0.37 Speckled Chub Spotfin Shiner 1.06 2.63 3.70 0.87 7.22 Spottail Shiner 1.06 0.07 0.23 0.12 Steelcolor Shiner 0.03 0.11 Stonecat Striped Bass 0.10 0.01 Striped Shiner 0.07 0.11 0.04 Telescope Shiner 0.01 5-23 Section 5 Description Of Existing Environment And Resource Impacts
RM 100-300 Racine Pool RC Byrd Pool Species 1978-1980 1985-1986 2010 2015 2014 2015 Unidentified Black Bass 0.11 0.01 0.32 Unidentified Gar 0.004 0.03 Unidentified Minnow 0.004 Unidentified Perch 0.01 0.15 Unidentified Redhorse 0.13 Unidentified Shad 0.01 Unidentified Shiner 0.03 Unidentified Sucker 0.04 Unidentified Sunfish 0.06 0.08 Unidentified Temperate Bass 7.26 0.01 0.02 Warmouth 0.04 Western Mosquitofish 0.01 Total 100 100 100 100 100 100 Richness 46 51 47 54 44 41 Gear Method2 R E & N E E E & N E & N 1Sources: City of New Martinsville 1987; EPRI 2016; EPRI 2017; ORSANCO 2017b 2Gear Methods: R = rotenone; E = electrofishing; N = netting (gill netting, hoop netting, and seining)
The number of species greater than one percent relative abundance almost doubled or more in the Racine Pool compared with fish surveys completed in 1978-1980 at RM 100-300, however it is similar in the RC Byrd Pool (Table 5.4-3). The most common species among all years and sample locations are Emerald Shiner, Gizzard Shad, Bluegill, and Freshwater Drum. The Racine Pool has a greater diversity of the most abundant species with the addition of sport fish such as temperate basses, Largemouth Bass, Sauger, and Smallmouth Bass.
Table 5.4-3 Summary of Dominant Species for Each Survey Period near the Racine Locks and Dam
Location RM 100-300 Racine Pool RC Byrd Pool Year 1978-1980 1985-1986 2010 2015 2014 2015 Total >1%1 97.16 90.51 95.76 92.01 96.13 92.63 Species 7 12 17 13 5 6 Richness2 Emerald Emerald Gizzard Emerald Mimic Shiner Gizzard Shad Shiner Shiner Shad Shiner Gizzard Channel Emerald Channel Mimic Shiner Bluegill Dominant Shad Shiner Shiner Shiner Species Gizzard Emerald Channel Spotfin Freshwater Drum Bluegill from Highest Shad Shiner Shiner Shiner to Lowest Channel Unidentified Freshwater Bluegill Bluegill Bluegill Relative Catfish Temperate Bass Drum Abundance Freshwater Bluntnose Spotfin Freshwater Freshwater Channel Shiner Drum Minnow Shiner Drum Drum Common Channel Spotted Emerald Shiner Gizzard Shad Carp Catfish Bass 5-24 Section 5 Description Of Existing Environment And Resource Impacts
Location RM 100-300 Racine Pool RC Byrd Pool Year 1978-1980 1985-1986 2010 2015 2014 2015 Channel Ghost Shiner River Shiner Channel Catfish Catfish Spotted Longnose Largemouth Bass Bass Gar Common Golden Spotfin Shiner Carp Redhorse Spotfin Longnose Gar Spotted Bass Shiner Spottail Smallmouth Sauger Shiner Bass Freshwater Bluntnose Common Carp Drum Minnow Smallmouth Smallmouth Bass Buffalo Smallmouth Buffalo
Smallmouth Redhorse Golden Redhorse
Flathead Catfish
River Carpsucker 1 Total of all species with relative abundance (RA) greater than 1%. 2 Species Richness is the number of distinct taxa present.
ORSANCO also reports that a more recent shift in the fish community may be occurring due to the introduction of an invasive aquatic weed, hydrilla (Hydrilla verticillata), possibly leading to a decline in pelagic piscivores and increasing detritivores and invertivores (ORSANCO 2015a). Although extent and permanence of impacts remains to be ascertained due to this invasive species, the most recent biological condition rating given by ORSANCO for the Racine Project fish community is considered “good” (ORSANCO 2010; ORSANCO 2015b).
5.4.5 Spawning Run Timing and Extent and Location of Spawning, Rearing, Feeding, and Wintering Habitats
Seasonal changes in relative abundance and composition were observed in the fish community related to spawning and feeding activities, water temperature, and the presence of young-of-year (YOY) in the shoreline where sampling efforts were concentrated (City of New Martinsville 1987). All sample periods were dominated by Gizzard Shad, Channel Catfish, Common Carp (by weight), and other forage species (i.e., minnows and shiners); however, there was an increase in the relative abundance of spawning sunfishes in the spring samples. Likewise, there was an evident shift in the collection of YOY by species and season (Table 5.4-4).
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Table 5.4-4 Young-of-Year (YOY) fishes collected from Racine Pool in Spring (1985) and Summer (1985 and 1986)1
Season2 Species Spring Summer Longnose Gar X Skipjack Herring X Gizzard Shad X Silver Chub X X Golden Shiner X Emerald Shiner X X River Shiner X Spottail Shiner X Spotfin Shiner X Sand Shiner X Mimic Shiner X X Bluntnose Minnow X X Quillback X X White Bass X Bluegill X Spotted Bass X X Smallmouth Bass X Largemouth Bass X X Freshwater Drum X 1 City of New Martinsville 1987 2 Spring: 1986; Summer: 1985 and 1986.
5.4.6 Benthic Macroinvertebrates Habitat and Life-History Information
ORSANCO conducts annual macroinvertebrate community sampling in various sections of the Ohio River (ORSANCO 2015a), consisting of Hester-Dendy (HD) quantitative samples and qualitative multi- habitat (MH) kicks. The quantitative and qualitative samples are processed and the data is used to develop a calculated index score (index of biotic integrity), which is a numerical representation of the relative condition of the Ohio River biological community.
Data from the 2015 ORSANCO surveys indicated a diverse and dense macroinvertebrate community including several intolerant species, such as the Flat-Headed Mayfly (Maccaffertium vicarium), Smokey Shadowdragon (Neurocordulia molesta), and a stonefly (Acroneuria sp.). The overall macroinvertebrate biotic index score based on the 2015 surveys is within the “fair” condition category (ORSANCO 2015a).
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5.4.7 Freshwater Mussels
Historic sampling of unionid mussels in the Racine Pool showed the presence of up to 31 species total. The sampling of seven mussel beds provided evidence of mussel recruitment, moderate densities (up to 5.6 mussels/square meter [m2]), and moderate species richness with up to 12 species found in a single bed (Ecological Specialists, Inc. 2000). The RC Byrd Pool was historically sampled less, with only 23 percent of the total area sampled and only 50 percent of that area containing up to 22 species of mussel (Ecological Specialists, Inc. 2000). Five mussel beds sampled in RC Byrd Pool showed low to high densities (0.5 mussels/m2 in Bed 5, up to 9.6 mussels/m2 in Bed 4) and generally high species richness (18 species in Bed 4). Mussels in the area showed evidence of reproduction, recruitment, and colonization.
More recent unionid mussel surveys performed at RM 221.5-224.5 (Great Bend Site) and RM 242- 243.4 (Mountaineer Plant) in 2005 have shown a decline in freshwater mussels, likely due to impoundments, channelization, sedimentation, pollution, commercial harvesting, and/or invasive species (EnviroScience 2005a, 2005b). Both surveys found low diversity and density of mussels within the study areas (EnviroScience 2005a, 2005b). Only 32 live mussels representing 8 species were collected at the Great Bend Site, for a total density of 0.006 mussels/m2 (EnviroScience 2005a). For the Mountaineer Plant, a total of 60 live unionid mussels were collected representing 8 species, for a total density of 0.03 mussels/m2 (EnviroScience 2005b). No live or dead individuals of federally- protected species were collected at either site. Zebra mussel (Dreissena polymorpha), an invasive species, was not common in the area. These data demonstrate a limited mussel community downstream of the Racine Project.
Following the mussel survey at the Mountaineer Plant, a translocation plan was developed to salvage mussels from the area of potential impact to an area with suitable habitat characteristics outside of the Project area (EnviroScience 2005c). A total of 124 mussels representing 8 species from the highest- density areas at the Mountaineer Plant were collected. Mussels were translocated to a low-density mussel bed with suitable habitat at RM 241.5, outside of the Project area. An investigation prior to mussel translocation showed six of the eight mussel species to be present, and the area contained suitable habitat comprising a mixture of substrate compositions (sand, silt, clay, cobble, and gravel). No federally protected species were identified, collected, or translocated.
5.4.8 Invasive Aquatic Species
There are many invasive aquatic species within the Ohio River Basin in the vicinity of the Racine Project, including fish, invertebrates, and aquatic plants. Table 5.4-5 includes species introduced from outside of the country (i.e., exotic), as well as species that were introduced from other areas of the country that are not native to the Ohio River Basin (i.e., non-indigenous). Recently introduced species, 5-27 Section 5 Description Of Existing Environment And Resource Impacts
such as hydrilla and some carp species (e.g., Bighead Carp [Hypophthalmichthys nobilis]), have the potential to impact fish and invertebrate communities in the future in ways that are unknown at this time. Although species may be non-indigenous, it does not necessitate that they are invasive (i.e., cause economic or environmental harm or harm to human health). Species such as black crappie or various sunfishes may be non-indigenous to the region, but are not considered invasive to the ecosystem.
Table 5.4-5 List of Non-Native Species Aquatic Species Potentially Occurring in the Vicinity of Racine Locks and Dam
Common Name Scientific Name Status1 American Shad Alosa sapidissima Non-indigenous Scud Apocorophium lacustre Non-indigenous Goldfish Carassius auratus Exotic Asian clam Corbicula fluminea Exotic Freshwater Jellyfish Craspedacusta sowerbyi Exotic Grass Carp Ctenopharyngodon idella Exotic Common Carp Cyprinus carpio Exotic Zebra Mussel Dreissena polymorpha Exotic Northern Pike Esox lucius Non-indigenous Calanoid Copepod Eurytemora affinis Non-indigenous Banded Killifish Fundulus diaphanus Non-indigenous Western Mosquitofish Gambusia affinis Non-indigenous Hydrilla Hydrilla verticillata Exotic Bighead Carp Hypophthalmichthys nobilis Exotic Pumpkinseed Lepomis gibbosus Non-indigenous Warmouth Lepomis gulosus Non-indigenous Redear Sunfish Lepomis microlophus Non-indigenous White Perch Morone americana Non-indigenous White Bass Morone chrysops Non-indigenous Hybrid Bass Morone chrysops x M. saxatilis Native Hybrid Eurasian Watermilfoil Myriophyllum spicatum Exotic Brittle Waternymph Najas minor Exotic Sacred Lotus Nelumbo nucifera Exotic Rainbow Trout Oncorhynchus mykiss Non-indigenous Virile Crayfish Orconectes virilis Non-indigenous Black Crappie Pomoxis nigromaculatus Non-indigenous Mississippi Grass Shrimp Palaemonetes kadiakensis Non-indigenous Curly-Leaf Pondweed Potamogeton crispus Exotic White River Crawfish Procambarus acutus Non-indigenous Mysid Shrimp Taphromysis louisianae Non-indigenous European Speedwell Veronica beccabunga Exotic 1 Exotic: species introduced from outside the country; Non-Indigenous: species introduced from other regions of the company, not native to the Ohio River Basin.
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5.5 Wildlife and Botanical Resources
The Project is located on the Ohio River in the heart of the Western Allegheny Plateau. The flat-lying upper Paleozoic sandstones and shales have been carved into rolling hills 200 to 300 feet high. The drainage pattern is dendritic. Most of the hills are forested with oak, hickory, and pine. Approximately half of the land is in fields (Federal Power Commission [FPC] 1973).
5.5.1 Botanical Resources
Based on the region, as described above, and the ODNR resources, Appendix H presents a list of probable plant species in the Project area, broken down into Upland Wood Species, Fields and Prairies Species, Wet Woods Species, Floodplains Species, and Wetland Species.
5.5.1.1 Commercially, Recreationally, or Culturally Important Resources
Timber and forest materials are a commercially viable resource for the state of Ohio. Ohio has approximately 8.05 million acres under forest cover, of which 96.3 percent are hardwoods and 3.7 percent are conifers (Ohio State University 2012). Ohio’s timber volumes have increased significantly over the past 20 years and contributed an estimated $22.05 billion to Ohio’s economy in 2010.
5.5.2 Wildlife
A network of streams and mainstem tributaries to the Ohio River run through the Western Allegheny Plateau, which remains one of the top ten most diverse freshwater regions in North America (LandScope America 2017). The forest systems of this region support rich mammalian, avifaunal, and herpetofaunal communities. Neotropical bird species, many of them forest interior migrants, are an important group that depend on the forest. Species present in this region are further described below.
5.5.2.1 Mammals
Mammals that may inhabit the general Project area or lands within the Project Boundary for permanent, temporary, or transient uses are presented in Table 5.5-1 below.
Table 5.5-1 Mammals Potentially Occurring in the Project Vicinity Common Name Scientific Name Common Name Scientific Name
Virginia Opossum Didelphis virginiana Smoky Shrew (SC) Sorex fumeus Star-nosed Mole Allegheny Woodrat (T) Neotoma magister Condylura cristata (SC) American Beaver Castor canadensis Big Brown Bat (SC) Eptesicus fuscus
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Common Name Scientific Name Common Name Scientific Name Eastern Red Bat Brown Rat Rattus norvegicus Lasiurus borealis (SC) Eastern Small- Common Muskrat Ondatra zibethicus Myotis leibii Footed Bat (SC) Eastern Chipmunk Tamius striatus Evening Bat (SI) Nycticeius humeralis
Eastern Fox Squirrel Sciurus niger Hoary Bat (SC) Lasiurus cinereus Eastern Harvest Mouse Sciurus carolinensis Indiana Bat* (E) Myotis sodalis (T) Little Brown Bat House Mouse Mus musculus Myotis lucifugus (SC) Northern Long- Meadow Jumping Mouse Zapus hudsonius Myotis septentrionalis Eared Bat† (T) Silver-haired Bat Lasionycterius Meadow Vole Microtus pennsylvanicus (SC) noctivagans North American Peromyscus Tri-Colored Bat (SC) Perimyotis subflavus Deermouse (SC) maniculutas American Badger Prairie Vole (SC) Microtus ochrogaster Taxidea taxus (SC) Tamiasciurus Red Squirrel American Mink Mustela vison hudsonicus Southern Bog Lemming Synaptomys cooperi Black Bear (E) Ursus americanus (SC) Southern Flying Squirrel Glaucomys volans Bobcat Lynx rufus Thirteen-Lined Ground Spermophilus Coyote Cani latrans Squirrel tridemlineatus White-Footed Deermouse Peromyscus leucopus Ermine (SC) Mustela erminea Urocyon Woodchuck Marmota monax Gray Fox cinereoargenteus Woodland Jumping Napaeozapus insignis Least Weasel Mustela nivalis Mouse (SC) Eastern Cottontail Rabbit Sylvilagus floridanus Long-Tailed Weasel Mustela frenata
Snowshoe Hare (SC) Lepus americanus Raccoon Procyon lotor American Pygmy Shrew Sorex hoyi Red Fox Vulpes (SC) Eastern Mole Scalopus aquaticus River Otter Lontra canadensis
Hairy-tailed Mole Parascalops breweri Striped Skunk Mephitis North American Least Cryptotis parva White-Tailed Deer Odocoileus virginianus Shrew Northern Short-tailed Blarina brevicauda Shrew * Federally-listed species (Endangered). † Federally-listed species (Threatened). SC: Ohio Species of Special Concern. T: Ohio Threatened Species. E: Ohio Endangered Species. SI: Ohio Species of Special Interest. Sources: ODNR 2017b; USFWS 2017. Note: No West Virginia Rare, Threatened, or Endangered Species occur within the Project area (WVDNR 2017). 5-30 Section 5 Description Of Existing Environment And Resource Impacts
5.5.2.2 Avifauna
The vegetative community types in this ecoregion and vicinity of the Project provide breeding, migratory stopover, and wintering habitat for species of songbirds and perching birds, waterbirds, raptors, and upland game birds. The ODNR maintains a comprehensive list of bird species online at http://wildlife.ohiodnr.gov/species-and-habitats/species-guide-index/birds. According to correspondence from the USFWS, bald eagles have been documented upstream and downstream of the Project.
5.5.2.3 Reptiles and Amphibians
Reptile and amphibian species inhabit various habitat types such as woodland, riparian, scrub-shrub or early successional areas, and grasslands. Use of these areas may shift during different life stages and/or times of year. Reptiles and amphibian habitat preferences are primarily influenced by food and reproductive requirements. Table 5.5-2 lists the amphibians that have the potential to occur within or adjacent to the Project area; Table 5.5-3 lists the reptiles that have the potential to occur within or adjacent to the Project area. Table 5.5-2 Amphibians Potentially Occurring in the Project Vicinity
Common Name Scientific Name Common Name Scientific Name Eastern Tiger Common Mudpuppy Necturus maculosus Ambystoma tigrinium Salamander Cryptobranchus Four-toed Hemidactylium Eastern Hellbender alleganiensis Salamander (SC) scutatum Notophtalmus Green Salamander Red-Spotted Newt Aneides aeneus viridescens (E) Jefferson Ambystoma American Bullfrog Lithobates catesbeiana Salamander jeffersonianum Long-tailed Cope’s Gray Treefrog Hyla chrysoscelis Eurycea longicauda Salamander Marbled Eastern Cricket Frog (SC) Acris crepitans Ambystoma opacum Salamander Midland Mud Pseudotriton Gray Treefrog Hyla versicolor Salamander (T) montanus diastictus Northern Dusky Mountain Chorus Frog Pseudacris brachyphona Desmognathus fuscus Salamander Lithobates clamitans Northern Ravine Northern Green Frog Plethodon richmondi melatona Salamander Northern Red Northern Leopard Frog Lithobates pipiens Pseudotriton ruber Salamander Northern Slimy Pickerel Frog Lithobates palustris Plethodon glutinosis Salamander Northern Two-lined Spring Peeper Pseudacris crucifer Eurycea bislineata Salamander Small-mouthed Western Chorus Frog Pseudacris triseriata Ambystoma texanum Salamander Ambystoma Wood Frog Lithobates sylvatica Spotted Salamander maculatum 5-31 Section 5 Description Of Existing Environment And Resource Impacts
Common Name Scientific Name Common Name Scientific Name Gyrinophilus American Toad Anaxyrus americanus Spring Salamander porphyriticus Streamside Eastern Spadefoot (E) Scaphiopus holbrooki Ambystoma barbouri Salamander Wehrle’s Fowler’s Toad Anaxyrus fowleri Plethodon wehrlei Salamander Allegheny Mountain Desmognathus Cave Salamander Eurycea lucifuga Dusky Salamander ochrophaeus (E) Blue-spotted Salamander Eastern Redback Ambystoma laterale Plethodon cinereus (E) Salamander SC: Ohio Species of Special Concern. T: Ohio Threatened Species. E: Ohio Endangered Species. Source: ODNR 2017a. Table 5.5-3 Reptiles Potentially Occurring in the Project Vicinity
Common Name Scientific Name Common Name Scientific Name Eastern Smooth Blanding’s Turtle (T) Emyboidea blandingii Virginia valeriae Earthsnake Eastern Box Turtle (SC) Terrapene carolina Eastern Wormsnake Carphophis amoenus
Eastern Musk Turtle Sternotherus odoratus Kirtland’s Snake (T) Clonophis kirtlandii Lake Erie Nerodia sipedon Eastern Spiny Softshell Apalone spinifera Watersnake (T) insularum Chrysemys picta Midland Storeria dekayi Midland Painted Turtle marginata Brownsnake wrightorum Midwestern Carphophis amoenus Midland Smooth Turtle Apalone mutica Wormsnake helenae Northern Black Northern Map Turtle Graptemys geographica Coluber constrictor Racer Northern Ouachita Turtle (SC) Graptemys oauchitensis Storeria dekayi Brownsnake Trachemys scripta Northern Red-bellied Storeria Red-eared Slider elegans Snake occipitomaculata Northern Ring- Diadophis punctatus Snapping Turtle Chelydra serpentina necked Snake edwardsii Plains Gartersnake Spotted Turtle (T) Clemmys guttata Thamnophis radix (E) Wood Turtle Clemmys insculpta Queensnake (SC) Regina septemvittata Coluber constrictor Rough Greensnake Blue Racer Opheodrys aestivus subspp. (SC) Smooth Greensnake Butler’s Gartersnake Thamnophis butleri Opheodrys vernalis (E) Eastern Common Ribbonsnake Thamnophis sauritis Sistrurus catenatus Massasauga (E) Northern Agkistrodon contortrix Common Watersnake Nerodia sipedon Copperhead mokeson Eastern Black Kingsnake Lampropeltis getula Broad-headed Skink Plestiodon laticeps (SC) Common Five-lined Eastern Foxsnake (SC) Pantherophis gloydi Plestiodon fasciatus Skink
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Common Wall Eastern Gartersnake Thamnophis sirtalis Podarcis muralis Lizard Eastern Hog-nosed Eastern Fence Heterdon platyrhino Sceloporus undulatus Snake Lizard Little Brown Skink Eastern Milksnake Lampropeltis triangulum Scincella lateralis (SC) Timber Rattlesnake Gray (Black) Ratsnake Pantherophis spiloides Crotalus horridus (E) SC: Ohio Species of Special Concern. T: Ohio Threatened Species. E: Ohio Endangered Species. Source: ODNR 2017c.
5.5.2.4 Invasive Terrestrial Species
Invasive terrestrial species are defined as non-indigenous plant or animal species that aggressively compete with native species. These species often out-compete local native species and can impact biodiversity, recreation, and ecological productivity. Table 5.5-4 lists the invasive species with the potential to occur within or adjacent to the Project area.
Table 5.5-4 Terrestrial Invasive Species Potentially Occurring in the Project area
Common Name Scientific Name Common Name Scientific Name
Invasive Botanical Species Polygonum Japanese Honeysuckle Lonicera japonica Japanese Knotweed cuspidatum Rhamnus frangula, R. Autumn-Olive Elaeagnus umbellate Buckthorns Cathartica Common Reed Purple Loosestrife Lythrum salicaria Phragmites australis (Phragmites) Reed Canary Grass Phalaris arundinacea Garlic Mustard Alliaria petiolata Lonicera maackii, L. Multiflora Rose Rosa multiflora Bush Honeysuckles tatarica, L. morrowii Invasive Mammalian Species
Feral Swine Susa Scrofa
Invasive Insect Species Anoplophora Asian Longhorned Beetle Emerald Ash Borer Agrilus planipennis glabripennis Hemlock Woolly Gypsy Moth Lymantria dispar Adelges tsugae Adelgid Walnut Twig Beetle Pityophthorus juglandis
Source: ODNR 2017d, 2017e, and 2017f.
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5.6 Wetlands, Riparian, and Littoral Habitat
Wetlands are generally defined as those areas that are inundated or saturated by surface or groundwater at a frequency and duration sufficient to support vegetation typically adapted for life in saturated soil conditions. The USACE and ODNR have jurisdiction over wetlands in Ohio.
The USFWS (Cowardin 1979) defines wetlands as:
…lands transitional between terrestrial and aquatic system where the water table is usually at or near the surface or the land is covered by shallow water. For purposes of this classification wetlands must have been one or more of the following three attributes: (1) at least periodically, the land supports predominately hydrophytes; (2) the substrate is predominantly undrained hydric soil; and (3) the substrate is nonsoil and is saturated with water or covered by shallow water at some point during the growing season of the year.
The only mapped wetlands associated with the Project are located upstream of the powerhouse and are considered riverine wetlands. Riverine wetlands include all wetlands and deepwater habitats contained in natural or artificial channels periodically or continuously containing flowing water or which forms a connecting link between the two bodies of standing water. Upland islands or palustrine wetlands may occur in the channel, but they are not part of the Riverine System (Cowardin 1979).
5.6.1 Wetland and Riparian Vegetation
The shorelines of the Project have limited vegetation due to the riprap that is present immediately upstream and downstream of the Project’s powerhouse for shoreline stabilization. Within the Project boundary there are small forested shoreline areas upstream and downstream, which likely contain species such as cottonwood (Populus sp.), silver maple (Acer saccharinum), American sycamore (Platanus occidentalis), mulberry (Morus sp.), and box elder (Acer negundo).
5.6.2 Wetland and Riparian Wildlife
Information on specific wildlife known to occur in wetland and riparian habitats in the Project vicinity is not available. However, many species likely to occur within the Project vicinity typically use wetland or riparian habitats at some point in their lives. Many of the species mentioned in Section 5.5 may utilize the limited riverine and lacustrine habitat within the Project boundary for permanent, temporary, or transient uses.
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5.6.3 Wetland, Riparian Zone, and Littoral Maps
A map of wetland habitats existing in the Project vicinity is presented in Figure 5.6-1. Table 5.6-1 defines the National Wetland Inventory's (NWI) classification system associated with the wetlands maps and provides the available acreage of each classification of wetlands within the Project vicinity.
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Figure 5.6-1 USFWS Wetlands in the Vicinity of the Project
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Table 5.6-1 National Wetlands Inventory Classification System and Estimated Acreage
Wetland Estimated System Subsystem Class Regime Code Acres
Lower Unconsolidated Permanently R2UBH Riverine 2.04 Perennial Bottom Flooded
Unknown Unconsolidated Permanently R5UBH Riverine 0.16 Perennial Bottom Flooded Source: USFWS undated.
5.6.4 Estimates of Wetland, Riparian Zone, and Littoral Acreage
5.6.4.1 Wetland Acreage
The only NWI wetlands in the vicinity of the Racine Project are riverine wetlands that encompass approximately 2.2 acres upstream of the powerhouse and in the Tuppers Run stream.
5.6.4.2 Littoral and Riparian Zone Acreage
The littoral zone, in the context of a large river system, is the habitat between about a half-meter of depth and the depth of light penetration (Wetzel 1975). The littoral width varies based on the geomorphology and rate of sedimentation of the stretch of river (Wetzel 1983). Based on the NWI maps and review of aerial photography of the Project area, no potential littoral habitats for wildlife were identified within the Project boundary.
For the purposes of this section, the term “riparian” shall be used to refer to anything connected or immediately adjacent to the shoreline or bank of the Ohio River. Although the term “riparian buffer” generally refers to the naturally vegetated shoreline, floodplain, or upland forest adjacent to a surface water body, the quantification of riparian habitat requires the calculation of a buffer size from which to base the amount of riparian habitat located within a specified area.
The riparian zone serves as the primary interface between riverine and upland habitats, influencing both the primary productivity and food resources within the river. The majority of riparian habitat within the Project boundary is located within the cultivated crops cover type. There is very limited riparian habitat located within the Project boundary. Table 5.6-2 lists the estimated land use acreages within the Project boundary.
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Table 5.6-2 Estimated Land Use Acreage within the Project Boundary
Land Use Estimated Acres
Cultivated Crops 15.85
Deciduous Forest 0.03
Low Intensity Development 1.73
Medium Intensity Development 1.83
Developed Open Space 2.14
Hay/Pasture 0.67
Open Water 5.46
Source: USGS 2014.
5.7 Rare, Threatened, and Endangered Species
As part of the information-gathering process conducted to support the development of this PAD, AEPGR requested information from the USFWS, ODNR, and WVDNR regarding federally and state- listed rare, threatened, or endangered species, critical habitat, sensitive natural communities, and species of special concern within the Project’s vicinity.
5.7.1 Federally Listed Threatened, Endangered, and Candidate Species
AEPGR conducted a review of federally listed threatened, endangered, and candidate species using USFWS’ IPaC online system on August 14, 2017. A total of seven threatened, endangered, or candidate species have the potential to occur within the Project Boundary (Table 5.7-1). Table 5.7-1 Federally Listed Species Potentially Occurring within the Project Boundary
Common Name Scientific Name Status Indiana bat Myotis sodalis Endangered Northern long-eared bat Myotis septentrionalis Threatened Fanshell Cyprogenia stegaria Endangered Pink mucket Lampsilis abrupta Endangered Sheepnose mussel Plethobasus cyphyus Endangered Snuffbox mussel Epioblasma triquetra Endangered Running buffalo clover Trifolium stoloniferum Endangered Source: IPaC consultation.
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5.7.1.1 Indiana Bat
Indiana bats are found over most of the eastern half of the United States (USFWS 2006). The Indiana bat is small with dark-brown to black fur, usually weighing only one-quarter of an ounce, with a wingspan of 9 to 11 inches. The Indiana bat is similar in appearance to many other related species, but can be distinguished by comparing the structure of the foot and color variations in the fur (USFWS 2006).
Indiana bats hibernate during winter in caves or occasionally in abandoned mines. They hibernate in cool, humid caves with stable temperatures under 10 degrees Celsius (°C), but above freezing. Very few caves are known to have these characteristics. After hibernation, Indiana bats migrate to their summer habitat in wooded areas where they roost under loose tree bark on dead or dying trees. They forage in or along the edges of forested areas (USFWS 2006).
Indiana bats mate during the fall before they enter hibernation, but fertilization is delayed until the spring after they emerge from the caves. Females migrate to summer colonies where they roost and give birth to a single pup (USFWS 2006).
The Indiana bat is endangered due to human disturbance, cave commercialization and improper gating, summer habitat loss or degradation, and pesticides and environmental contaminants (USFWS 2006).
5.7.1.2 Northern Long-Eared Bat
The northern long-eared bat is found across much of eastern and north-central United States and all Canadian provinces from the Atlantic Ocean west to the southern Yukon Territory and British Columbia (USFWS 2015a). It is a medium-sized bat, measuring 3.0 to 3.7 inches, with a wingspan of 9 or 10 inches. Its fur color can be medium to dark brown on the back and tawny to pale-brown on the underside (USFWS 2015a). The bat is distinguished by its longer ears relative to other bats in the genus Myotis (USFWS 2015a).
The northern long-eared bat spends winters hibernating in caves and mines, preferring hibernacula with very high humidity. During the summer months, the northern long-eared bat prefers to roost singly or in colonies underneath bark, in cavities, or in the crevices of live or dead trees. Breeding begins in late summer or early fall when males swarm near hibernacula. After a delayed fertilization, pregnant females migrate to summer colonies where they roost and give birth to a single pup. Young bats start flying 18 to 21 days after birth, and adult northern long-eared bats can live up to 19 years (USFWS 2015a).
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Northern long-eared bats emerge at dusk and fly through the understory of forested hillsides feeding on moths, flies, leafhoppers, caddisflies, and beetles. They also feed by gleaning motionless insects from vegetation and water (USFWS 2015a).
The most severe and immediate threat to the northern long-eared bat is white-nose syndrome. As a result of this disease, numbers have declined by 99 percent in the northeast. Other significant sources of mortality include impacts to hibernacula from human disturbance. Loss or degradation of summer habitat as a result of highway or commercial development, timber management, surface mining, and wind facility construction and operation can also contribute to mortality (USFWS 2015a).
5.7.1.3 Fanshell
The fanshell pearlymussel is endemic to the Ohio, Cumberland, and Tennessee River drainages (Ortmann 1918, 1919). Reproducing populations of this freshwater mussel are known from only three rivers: the upper Clinch River in Tennessee and Virginia, and the Green and Licking Rivers in Kentucky. A small reproducing population may exist in the Tennessee River below Pickwick Landing Dam (Parmalee and Bogan 1998). Other presumed relict populations may persist in the Muskingum and Walhonding rivers in Ohio, Kanawha River in West Virginia, Wabash River in Illinois and Indiana, Barren River and Tygarts Creek in Kentucky, and the Tennessee and Cumberland Rivers in Tennessee (USFWS 1991).This mussel is found in medium to large rivers, where it buries itself in sand or gravel in deep water of moderate current, with only the edge of its shell and its feeding siphons exposed (USFWS 2016a). Due to this species’ rarity, little is known of its biology.
The mussel has a medium-sized shell (seldom exceeding 3.2 inches in length) that is subcircular in outline (Johnson 1980). The shell exterior has green rays on a light green or yellow surface ornamented with green mottling. The inside surface of the shell is usually silvery white.
Only 3 of the 12 known populations of fanshell are reproducing (USFWS 2016a). The loss of many historic populations was likely due to the impacts of impoundments, navigation projects, pollution, and habitat alterations, such as gravel and sand dredging that directly affected the species and reduced or eliminated its fish host (USFWS 1991).
5.7.1.4 Pink Mucket
Historical records indicate that the pink mucket was found mainly in the Tennessee, Cumberland, and Ohio River drainages with occasional records from the Mississippi River drainage (USFWS 1985). New populations of this mussel have been discovered in the Ohio River after an absence of 75 years, indicating that water quality in this region has improved in recent years (USFWS 2015b).
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The pink mucket is found in mud and sand and in shallow riffles and shoals swept free of silt in major rivers and tributaries. This mussel buries itself in sand or gravel, with only the edge of its shell and its feeding siphons exposed (USFWS 2015b).
The pink mucket is characterized by an elliptical, subovate, subquadrate shell attaining a size of approximately 105 millimeters (mm) long, 82 mm high, and 61 mm wide. Valves are inflate, thick, heavy, unsculptured, and gaping at the anterior-ventral base. Color is yellow to yellowish or greenish- brown with wide, greenish rays present in younger specimens. The life history of the pink mucket is unknown; however, it is probably similar to that of most naiades (USFWS 1985).
Threats to this species include: degradation of the mussel's habitat, erosion caused by strip mining, logging and farming, and pollution from agricultural and industrial runoff (USFWS 2015b).
5.7.1.5 Sheepnose Mussel
The sheepnose is found across the Midwest and Southeast. However, it has been eliminated from two-thirds of the streams from which it was known historically; 25 streams are currently occupied compared to 76 in the past. The sheepnose has also been eliminated from hundreds of miles of rivers in the Illinois, Cumberland, Mississippi, and Tennessee River basins. Currently the sheepnose can be found in Alabama, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia and Wisconsin (USFWS 2016b).
These mussels live in larger rivers and streams where they are usually found in shallow areas with moderate to swift currents that flow over coarse sand and gravel. However, they have also been found in areas of mud, cobble, and boulders, and in large rivers they may be found in deep runs (USFWS 2016b).
The sheepnose is a medium-sized mussel that grows to about 5 inches in length. The shell is thick and solid, and the overall shape is slightly longer than wide and somewhat inflated. The shell is smooth, shiny, and light yellow to a dull yellowish-brown, without lines or rays but with dark concentric ridges (USFWS 2016b).
The life cycle of the sheepnose is complex and includes a stage parasitic on fish. Within special gill chambers, fertilized eggs develop into microscopic larvae called glochidia. Once they mature, female mussels expel the glochidia, which must then attach to the gills or fins of a specific species of fish to continue developing into a juvenile mussel. If glochidia successfully attach to a host fish, they mature into juvenile mussels within a few weeks, then drop off. If they land on suitable habitat, glochidia grow and mature into adult mussels. Sheepnose are reported to live as long as 30 years (USFWS 2016b).
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Threats to this species include: dams, fragmentation, sedimentation, pollution, channelization, and non-native species (USFWS 2016b).
5.7.1.6 Snuffbox Mussel
Historically the snuffbox mussel was widespread, occurring in 210 streams and lakes in 18 states and Ontario, Canada. The population has been reduced to 79 streams and lakes in 14 states and Ontario, which represents a 62 percent rangewide decline. The snuffbox is currently found in Alabama, Arkansas, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Ontario, Canada. Most populations are small and geographically isolated from one another, further increasing their risk of extinction (USFWS 2016c).
The snuffbox is typically found in small- to medium-sized creeks, inhabiting areas with a swift current, although it is also found in Lake Erie and some larger rivers. Adult mussels often burrow deep in sand, gravel, or cobble substrates, except when they are spawning or the females are attempting to attract host fish (USFWS 2016c).
This mussel is small- to medium-sized with a yellow, green, or brown shell interrupted with green rays, blotches, or chevron-shaped lines. The shell becomes darker and the interruptions less clear with age. Shell shape is typically triangular in females and oblong or ovate in males. Males can grow up to 2.8 inches, with females reaching only up to 1.8 inches (USFWS 2016c).
The life cycle of the snuffbox, like most freshwater mussels, is unusual and complex. Fertilized eggs develop into microscopic larvae, called glochidia, within special gill chambers. After brooding for up to 7 months, females expel mature glochidia, which then must attach to the gills or fins of specific host fish species to complete development into juvenile mussels. If successfully attached to a host fish, glochidia mature within a few weeks. Juvenile mussels then drop off and continue to grow, if they fall onto appropriate substrate (USFWS 2016c).
Threats to this species include: dams, sedimentation, pollution, and non-native species (USFWS 2016c).
5.7.1.7 Running Buffalo Clover
Running buffalo clover is currently found in Indiana, Kentucky, Missouri, Ohio, and West Virginia. It has been extirpated from Arkansas, Illinois, and Kansas. This species requires periodic disturbance and a somewhat open habitat to successfully flourish, but it cannot tolerate full-sun, full-shade, or severe disturbance. Historically, running buffalo clover was found in rich soils in the ecotone between open forest and prairie. Those areas were probably maintained by the disturbance caused by bison. 5-42 Section 5 Description Of Existing Environment And Resource Impacts
Today, the species is found in partially shaded woodlots, mowed areas (lawns, parks, cemeteries), and along streams and trails (USFWS 2015c).
Running buffalo clover is a perennial species with leaves divided into three leaflets. It is called running buffalo clover because it produces runners (i.e., stolons) that extend from the base of erect stems and run along the surface of the ground. These runners are capable of rooting at nodes and expanding the size of small clumps of clover into larger ones. The flower heads are about 1-inch wide, white, and grow on stems that are 2 to 8 inches long. Each flower head has two large opposite leaves below it on the flowering stem. Running buffalo clover flowers from late spring to early summer (USFWS 2015c).
As bison were eliminated, vital habitat and a means of seed dispersal were lost and may have led to the decline of the running buffalo clover. Other threats to this species include: habitat loss, non-native plants, and unfavorable land management such as excessive grazing and mowing (USFWS 2015c).
5.7.2 Biological Opinions, Status Reports, and Recovery Plans of Threatened and Endangered Species
Several biological opinions have been developed for the Indiana bat, northern long-eared bat, fanshell, sheepnose, and snuffbox; however, none of these biological opinions are specific to the Project area (USFWS 2017). No biological opinions have been developed for the pink mucket or running buffalo clover.
5.7.2.1 Status Reports
No official status reports exist for the Indiana bat, northern long-eared bat, fanshell, pink mucket, sheepnose mussel, snuffbox mussel, and running buffalo clover. However, the general status of these species, the associated listing, fact sheets, range maps, and other important information is available on the USFWS website.
5.7.2.2 Recovery Plans
Recovery plans have been developed for the Indiana bat (USFWS 2007a), fanshell (USFWS 1991), pink mucket (USFWS 1985), and running buffalo clover (USFWS 2007b). The USFWS has not developed recovery plans for the northern long-eared bat, sheepnose mussel, and snuffbox mussel.
5.7.3 Critical Habitat
When a species is proposed for listing as endangered or threatened under the Endangered Species Act (ESA), the USFWS must consider whether there are areas of habitat believed to be essential to
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the species’ conservation. Those areas may be proposed for designation as critical habitat. Critical habitat is a specific geographic area(s) that contains features essential for the conservation of a threatened or endangered species and that may require special management and protection. Through consultation with the USFWS, no critical habitat has been designated under the ESA for species in the Project vicinity.
5.7.4 Temporal and Spatial Distribution of Federally Listed Threatened and Endangered Species
5.7.4.1 Indiana Bat
Indiana bats are found over most of the eastern half of the United States, but almost half of all Indiana bats hibernate in caves in southern Indiana (USFWS 2006). The Indiana bat is a migratory bat, hibernating in caves and mines in the winter and can migrate long distances to summer habitat. Migratory females may migrate up to 357 miles to form maternity colonies to bear and raise their young. Both males and females return to hibernacula in late summer or early fall to mate and enter hibernation (USFWS 2007a).
5.7.4.2 Northern Long-Eared Bat
The spatial distribution for the northern long-eared bat extends from Montana and Wyoming in the West, south to eastern Texas, across the northern portions of Mississippi, Alabama, Georgia, and North Carolina, north to Maine, and across the Great Lakes. As this species generally winters in local or regional hibernacula, it does not migrate extensive distances and, therefore, does not have a significant temporal distribution.
5.7.4.3 Fanshell
The fanshell pearlymussel is endemic to the Ohio, Cumberland, and Tennessee River drainages (Ortmann 1918, 1919). The fanshell mussel does not migrate and does not have significant temporal distribution.
5.7.4.4 Pink Mucket
Historical records indicate that the pink mucket was found mainly in the Tennessee, Cumberland, and Ohio River drainage with occasional records from the Mississippi River drainage (USFWS 1985). New populations of this mussel have been discovered in the Ohio River after an absence of 75 years, indicating that water quality in this region has improved in recent years (USFWS 2015b). The pink mucket mussel does not migrate and does not have significant temporal distribution.
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5.7.4.5 Sheepnose
The sheepnose is found across the Midwest and Southeast. Currently the sheepnose can be found in Alabama, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia and Wisconsin (USFWS 2016b). The sheepnose mussel does not migrate and does not have significant temporal distribution.
5.7.4.6 Snuffbox
The snuffbox is currently found in Alabama, Arkansas, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Ontario, Canada (USFWS 2016c). The snuffbox mussel does not migrate and does not have significant temporal distribution.
5.7.4.7 Running Buffalo Clover
Running buffalo clover is currently found in Indiana, Kentucky, Missouri, Ohio, and West Virginia. It has been extirpated from Arkansas, Illinois, and Kansas (USFWS 2015c).
5.7.5 State-listed Threatened, Endangered, and Candidate Species
By letter dated September 12, 2017 (included in Appendix B), the WVDNR indicated that there were no known records of any RTE species or sensitive habitats with buffers that extend into the Project area. By letter dated November 7, 2017, (included in Appendix B), the ODNR indicated that one state- listed species has been documented within a one-mile radius of the Project. The ODNR indicated that the eastern spadefoot toad (Scaphiopus holbrookii) is a state-listed endangered species that could potentially occur in the Project area.
The ODNR Division of Wildlife (DOW) has multiple records within 3,000 feet of the Project site for the eastern spadefoot toad. This species is found in areas of sandy soils that are associated with river valleys. Breeding habitats may include flooded agricultural fields or other water-holding depressions. Additionally, the DOW indicated that the Project is within the range of several other animal species presented in Table 5.7-2.
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Table 5.7-2 Animal Species Potentially Occurring within the Project Vicinity
Common Name Scientific Name State Listing
Mammals
Indiana Bat Myotis sodalis Endangered
Black Bear Ursus americanus Endangered
Mussels
Sheepnose Plethobasus cyphyus Endangered
Fanshell Cyprogenia stegaria Endangered
Pink Mucket Lampsilis orbiculata Endangered
Snuffbox Epioblasma triquetra Endangered
Washboard Megalonaias nervosa Endangered
Butterfly Ellipsaria lineolata Endangered
Elephant-ear Elliptio crassidens Endangered
Long-solid Fusconaia maculata Endangered
Ohio Pigtoe Pleurobema cordatum Endangered
Pyramid Pigtoe Pleurobema rubrum Endangered
Monkeyface Quadrula metanevra Endangered
Wartyback Quadrula nodulata Endangered
Black Sandshell Ligumia recta Threatened
Threehorn Wartyback Obliquaria reflexa Threatened
Fawnsfoot Truncilla donaciformis Threatened
Fish
Western Banded Killifish Fundulus diaphanus menona Endangered
Goldeye Hiodon alosoides Endangered
Speckled Chub Macrhybopsis aestivalis Endangered
Paddlefish Polyodon spathula Threatened
River Darter Percina shumardi Threatened
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5.7.6 Existing Recreation Facilities and Opportunities
The Racine Project provides one formal (licensed) recreational facility located within the Project Boundary that is maintained and operated by AEPGR and open to the public. The recreation area is located downstream from the Project’s powerhouse along the right shoreline at the Project’s tailrace and includes a picnic area, parking lot, fishing pier, and ADA-compliant portable toilet (Photo 5.7-1 and Figure 5.7-1). No boating activities are allowed near the locks and dam or in the tailrace of the Project.
Photo 5.7-1 Picnic Area Downstream of Racine Project Powerhouse
5.7.7 Current Project Recreation Use Levels and Restrictions
Recreation use levels have been documented as required in the FERC Licensed Hydropower Development Recreation Report (FERC Form 80). As of 2015, the number of annual visits to the recreational areas at the Racine Project was estimated to be 6,715 daytime and 2,011 nighttime visits. A copy of the most recent FERC Form 80 (2015) has been included as Appendix I to this PAD. The licensed recreation facility does not appear to be utilized to the maximum capacity, with less than fifteen percent utilization.
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Figure 5.7-1 Location Map of Recreation Areas in the Vicinity of the Project
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5.7.8 Existing Shoreline Buffer Zones
As a run-of-river facility, the Racine Project is operated in a way that minimally affects the reservoir level and, therefore, has limited impacts to the shoreline. The majority of the area surrounding the Project reservoir is agricultural lands with limited land within the Project boundary. AEPGR maintains a picnic area, a parking lot, a tailrace fishing pier, and an ADA-compliant portable toilet downstream from the Project’s powerhouse.
5.7.9 Recreation Needs Identified in Management Plans
Ohio Statewide Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan
The 2013 Ohio Statewide Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan (SCORP) was prepared to guide outdoor recreation land acquisitions, facility development, programming, and management in Ohio for a six-year period from 2014 to 2019. The primary goal of the SCORP is to provide a contemporary assessment of outdoor recreation in Ohio and to recommend ways in which public, private, and independent agencies might strive to meet identified needs within the constraints of the state’s social, economic, and natural resources (ODNR 2013).
A regional approach was used to acquire input for the 2013 SCORP from park professionals and others closely associated with outdoor recreation in Ohio, either through outdoor recreation field management, public office, association with a constituency or user group, or another similar connection. Two focus groups were held in each of five delineated regions of Ohio, and a statewide focus group was held to garner feedback from state park managers. The regions were identified as Northeast, Northwest, Central, Southeast, and Southwest. Delineation of the five SCORP-planning regions closely correlates with the tourism regions established by Ohio’s state tourism agency, TourismOhio (ODNR 2013).
The Racine Project is located in the Southeast region of Ohio. The Southeast Ohio Focus Group participants reported heavy trail use in their region, including mountain biking, hiking and trail running on unpaved trails, as well as bicycling on paved multi-use trails. Triathlons and endurance races, many of which utilize unpaved trails, are increasingly popular (ODNR 2013).
Other trends in southeast Ohio include a high level of interest in outdoor skill and adventure activities such as archery, bouldering, disc golf, geocaching, obstacle courses, zip lines, and canopy tours. Kayaking and paddling on water trails are increasingly popular activities on southeast Ohio waterways. Electric campsites in developed campgrounds in the region are filled to capacity, and there is growing demand for primitive camping opportunities (ODNR 2013).
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According to the focus group, trails are a key need in southeast Ohio, including more mountain biking trails with additional challenges, more paved multi-use trails, wider motorized trails with more challenges for ATV riders, interpretive signage along all types of trails, and connectivity to trailheads. More nature-based recreation opportunities, including accessible nature trails, environmental play areas for children, and expanded nature- and heritage-based interpretive programs are needed in this area. Playgrounds are also needed, especially with ADA-accessible play equipment (ODNR 2013).
5.7.10 Licensee’s Shoreline Permitting Policies
The Racine pool is controlled and operated by the USACE. AEPGR does not own any recreational facilities that provide access to the Racine pool. There is no shoreline management plan or policy with regard to permitting of piers, docks, or other shoreline facilities.
5.7.11 Specially Designated Recreation Areas
5.7.11.1 Wild, Scenic, and Recreational Rivers
No portion of the Project has been designated under the National Wild and Scenic Rivers System.
5.7.11.2 Nationwide Rivers Inventory
No portion of Project is included within the Nationwide Rivers Inventory.
5.7.11.3 Scenic Byways
The Project is located along the Ohio River Scenic Byway. Additional details are provided in Section 5.8.7.
5.7.11.4 National Trails System and Wilderness Areas
No portion of the Project has been designated as wilderness area, recommended for such designation, or designated as a wilderness study area under the Federal Wilderness Act.
5.7.12 Regionally or Nationally Significant Recreation Areas
Ohio River Scenic Byway
The Ohio River National Scenic Byway has the distinction of being the only National Scenic Byway that traverses three states: Ohio, Indiana, and Illinois. (USFS undated). This scenic byway is approximately 943 miles long and meanders along the banks of the Ohio River, hugging its shoreline and offering almost continuous views of the river. This scenic byway spans 14 counties in southern Ohio and encompasses the entire length of the Ohio River in Ohio (452 miles) (ODOT undated). As 5-50 Section 5 Description Of Existing Environment And Resource Impacts
shown on Figure 5.7-1, State Route 124 (part of the Ohio River Scenic Byway) is located immediately adjacent to the Racine Project.
Ohio River Islands National Wildlife Refuge
The Ohio River Islands National Wildlife Refuge was established in 1990 to protect, conserve, and restore habitat for wildlife native to the river's floodplain. The refuge consists of twenty-two islands and four mainland tracts scattered along 362 miles of the upper Ohio River. Most of the refuge's 3,440 acres of land and underwater habitat are located in West Virginia; however, Pennsylvania and Kentucky each have two refuge islands. The refuge works to protect wildlife and habitats native to the Ohio River and its floodplain. Migratory birds and endangered freshwater mussels are among the important wildlife emphasized on the refuge (USFWS 2013).
Fishing occurs around the islands and all refuge islands are open to fishing from an hour before sunrise to an hour after sunset with state regulations in effect. Two mainland fishing dikes are available along the shoreline near the refuge headquarters in Williamstown, WV. One of the dikes offers barrier-free access from a paved parking area. Middle Island also offers a fishing dike, providing walk-down access to the river (USFWS 2013).
There is a network of short walking trails at the refuge headquarters that explore gentle bottomland terrain with views of the river, open grassland filled with birds and pollinators, and wooded hills with a great variety of large trees. A paved, barrier-free trail starts at the refuge headquarters. Additional walking trails can be found on Middle Island which also offers a wildlife observation blind near a seasonal wetland. The observation blind and the trail leading to it are barrier-free. Most refuge islands are open to hunting with special regulations in effect (USFWS 2013).
Forked Run State Park
The Forked Run State Park is located approximately 13 miles northeast of the Racine Project. This 791-acre state park is characterized by forested hills, a picturesque lake, and the lazy Ohio River. It is located in the heart of Appalachia, where its colorful history, riverboats, scenic vistas, and abundant wildlife give the park its rural charm (Ohio State Parks & Watercraft 2017).
The park offers a wide variety of recreational opportunities including boating, disc golf, fishing, hunting, picnicking, camping, swimming, three hiking trails (one trail includes a biking trail), and sledding in the winter when conditions permit. Other activities such as volleyball, horseshoes, and tetherball can be enjoyed in day use areas of the park and playgrounds are offered in the campground and in the day- use areas.
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Shade River State Forest
The Shade River State Forest is located adjacent to the Forked Run State Park and encompasses 2,859 acres in Athens and Meigs Counties. The forest is open year-round to hunting, hiking, and general sight-seeing. Portions of the forest are within sight of the Ohio River near the Belleville Locks and Dam at Reedsville (Division of Forestry 2017).
Turkey Run Lake Wildlife Management Area
The Turkey Run Lake Wildlife Management Area is located immediately north of Ravenswood, West Virginia, in Jackson County. This 27-acre area includes the 15-acre Turkey Run Lake with a maximum depth of nine feet and average depth of four feet. A trail surrounds most of the lake providing bank fishing access. There is an ADA-accessible fishing pathway and fishing area available on a peninsula (WVDNR 2003).
5.7.13 Recreational Attractions in the Vicinity of the Project
Maplewood Lake Christian Campground
This campground is located on State Route 124 in Racine, approximately two miles downstream of the Racine Project. All sites have full hookups for RVs and tent sites are also available. There is one 6-acre lake and one 1.5-acre lake at the site (Ohio Campgrounds 2015).
LETS Dock Campground, LLC
This site features camping, boating, fishing, a playground, authentic Sioux tipi rentals, camper rentals, and pontoon boat rentals and cruises. The site also has a 2-acre play pond for campground guests with a floating dock. The campground has 76 spacious sites with full RV hookups (tent camping is also allowed). There are also several stationary docks on the Ohio River that are available for rent.
Buffington Island Battlefield Memorial Park
This four-acre memorial park is located in Portland, Ohio, and is the site of the only significant Civil War battle on Ohio soil. Approximately one-quarter mile away is the spot where Major Daniel McCook, patriarch of the fighting McCook family, was mortally wounded in the Battle of Buffington Island. The location is marked by a plaque (Ohio History Connection 2017).
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with approximately 68 percent being forest and approximately 22 percent of land being used for agricultural purposes (Ohio Development Services Agency undated). The Ohio River is used primarily for navigation and transportation, recreation, domestic and industrial water supply, cooling water for steam electric plants, and receiving water for domestic and industrial wastewater discharges. The single largest user group of Ohio River water is the utility industry (FERC 2015).
5.8 Aesthetic Resources
The Racine Hydroelectric Project is located at approximately RM 237.5 on the Ohio River in Meigs County, Ohio. The Project area is primarily agricultural, with a small amount of low- to medium-intensity development, approximately four miles south of the Village of Racine.
The features associated with the FERC-licensed portion of the Racine Project include the water- retaining integral powerhouse/intake structure and a cellular cofferdam non-overflow section connecting the powerhouse to the right abutment. The remainder of the development is owned, operated, and regulated by the USACE and is not part of the FERC-licensed Project. The USACE portions of the development include a short gravity section between the powerhouse and spillway, a 1,717-foot-long spillway, two lock structures at the left end of the spillway, and the left abutment.
The Racine Locks and Dam began service in 1969 and the Project powerhouse was constructed in 1983 as an extension to the existing USACE Dam. The low profile of the powerhouse was designed to be approximately three feet above the dam crest elevation to limit its visual impact. The Project’s substation and storage buildings can be viewed from State Route 124, part of the Ohio River Scenic Byway, which runs along the Ohio River perpendicular to the Racine Locks and Dam.
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Photo 5.8-1 Downstream view of Racine Powerhouse and Dam
5.9 Cultural Resources
In considering a new license for the Project, FERC has the lead responsibility for compliance with applicable federal laws, regulations, and policies pertaining to historic properties, including the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966 (NHPA), as amended.1 Section 106 of the NHPA (Section 106)2 requires federal agencies to take into account the effects of their undertakings on historic properties and to afford the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation (ACHP) a reasonable opportunity to comment.
The Section 106 process (defined at 36 CFR Part 800) is intended to accommodate historic preservation concerns with the needs of federal undertakings through a process of consultation with agency officials, the State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO), federally recognized Indian Tribes, and other parties with a potential interest in an undertaking’s effects on historic properties. The goals of the Section 106 process are to:
Identify historic properties that may be affected (directly and/or indirectly) by an undertaking;
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Assess the effects of an undertaking on historic properties; and
Seek ways to avoid, minimize, or mitigate adverse effects on historic properties through consultation.
Historic properties are defined in 36 CFR Part 800 as any pre-contact or historic period district, site, building, structure, or individual object listed in or eligible for inclusion in the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP). This term includes artifacts, records, and remains that are related to and located within historic properties, as well as properties of traditional religious and cultural importance (often referred to as “traditional cultural properties” or TCPs) that meet the NRHP criteria.
The Secretary of the Interior has established the criteria for evaluating properties for inclusion in the National Register (36 CFR Part 60). In accordance with the criteria, properties are eligible if they are significant in American history, architecture, archaeology, engineering, or culture. The quality of significance is present in historic properties that possess integrity of location, design, setting, materials, workmanship, feeling, and association, and:
Are associated with events that have made a significant contribution to the broad patterns of our history; or
Are associated with the lives of persons significant in our history; or
Embody the distinctive characteristics of a type, period, or method of construction, or that represent the work of a master, or that possess high artistic values, or that represent a significant or distinguishable entity whose components may lack individual distinction; or
Have yielded or may be likely to yield information important in prehistory or history.
In anticipation of Project relicensing, AEPGR conducted a review of publicly available information from the Ohio SHPO’s Ohio History Connection online map viewer, the West Virginia SHPO’s Interactive Map, and NRHP records to identify previously reported archaeological and historic resources within the Project’s vicinity.
5.9.1 Area of Potential Effects
An area of potential effect (APE) is defined as the geographic area or areas within which an undertaking may directly or indirectly cause alterations in the character or use of historic properties, if any such properties exist. The APE is influenced by the scale and nature of an undertaking and may be different for different kinds of effects caused by the undertaking. The Commission has not yet defined an APE for the Project. In the context of the relicensing process, FERC generally defines the
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APE as follows: “The APE includes all lands within the Project boundary. The APE also includes any lands outside the Project boundary where cultural resources may be affected by Project-related activities that are conducted in accordance with the FERC license.” AEPGR tentatively proposes this APE for Project relicensing.
Because the Project boundary encompasses all lands that are necessary for Project purposes, all Project-related operations, potential enhancement measures, and routine maintenance activities associated with the implementation of a license issued by the Commission are expected to take place within the Project boundary. The proposed APE is consistent with the potential scope of Project effects and the manner in which the Commission has defined the APEs for other hydroelectric relicensings.
5.9.2 Archaeological Resources
Based on a review of publicly available information from the Ohio SHPO and West Virginia SHPO, there are no known or reported archaeological sites within or in the vicinity of the Project boundary. There are no proposed modifications to the physical plant or major operational changes for the Project at this time. Therefore, relicensing activities are not expected to have any effect on any cultural resources in the Project area.
5.9.3 Historic Architectural Resources
Based on a review of publicly available information from the Ohio SHPO and West Virginia SHPO, no properties listed on or eligible for listing on the NRHP have been recorded within or in the vicinity of the Project boundary.
5.9.4 Existing Discovery Measures
Article 38 of the existing license for the Project includes measures to protect and manage historic properties:
Article 38. The Licensee shall cooperate with the appropriate State and local agencies in the identification of historical structures, if any, within the Project area and, if necessary, cooperate in developing a plan for protection or relocation of such structures.
5.9.5 Identification of Indian Tribes and Traditional Cultural Properties
By letter dated October 13, 2017, the Commission invited the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians, Seneca-Cayuga Nation, Delaware Nation, Oklahoma, Miami Tribe of Oklahoma, Eastern Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma, Delaware Tribe of Indians, Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma, and The Shawnee Tribe to participate in the relicensing process for the Project. Correspondence with the Bureau of Indian Affairs indicated that Meigs County is an area of historic interest to the Shawnee and 5-56 Section 5 Description Of Existing Environment And Resource Impacts
Delaware Tribes. To date, no Indian Tribe has identified properties of traditional religious or cultural significance within or adjacent to the Project’s boundary, and the Licensee is not aware of any TCPs within the vicinity of the Project.
5.10 Socioeconomic Resources
The Project is located within Meigs County, which is 1 of 88 counties in Ohio. The 2010 census reported that approximately 23,770 people reside in Meigs County, which encompasses approximately 430 square miles with a population density of 55.3 persons per square mile. The estimated 2016 population residing in Meigs County is 23,125, which is a 2.7-percent decrease over the six-year period between 2010 and 2016 (U.S. Census Bureau [USCB] undated). The 2010 census reported that approximately 675 people reside within the Village of Racine (USCB 2010).
From 2011 to 2015 the median household income for Meigs County was $37,813 which compares to the statewide median household income of $49,429 for the same time period (USCB undated). The annual unemployment rate for Meigs County in August 2017 was 8.5 percent, compared to 5.3 percent unemployment in Ohio (Bureau of Labor Statistics [BLS] 2017b), and a national unemployment rate of 4.2 percent as of September 2017 (BLS 2017a).
From 2014 to 2015, employment in Meigs County grew at a rate of 2.45 percent, from 8,560 employees to 8,770 employees. The most common job groups are Management, Business, Science, and Arts (26.7%), Sales and Office (21.9%), and Production and Transportation (18.9%). The most common employment sectors for those who live in Meigs County, are Healthcare and Social Assistance (15.7%), Retail Trade (11.9%), and Educational Services (11.6%) (DataUSA 2015).
The ten largest employers within Meigs County comprise a total or more than 1,000 employees. These employers are summarized in Table 5.10-1.
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Table 5.10-1 Ten Largest Employers in Meigs County, Ohio
Business Business Type Total Employed
Meigs Local School District Education 275
Overbrook Center Nursing Home 130
Gatling Coal Co. Coal Mining 120
Tye Brinager & Sons Produce Agriculture 100
Rocksprings Rehabilitation Center Nursing Home 99
Eastern Local School District Education 76
McDonald’s Fast Food Chain 70
Southern Local School District Education 64
Holzer Clinic Health Care 63
Powell’s Food Fair Grocery Store 55
Source: Vogt Santer Insights (undated).
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6.1 Consultation to Date
To date, AEPGR has performed the following consultation activities.
PAD information questionnaires were distributed to 56 potential Project stakeholders.
ODNR was consulted regarding the applicability of the State’s Coastal Zone Policy to the Project.
USFWS, ODNR, and WVDNR were contacted regarding federal- or state-listed threatened or endangered species, critical habitat, sensitive natural communities, and species of special concern within the Project’s vicinity.
Documentation associated with the consultation conducted by AEPGR in support of the PAD is provided in Appendix B.
6.2 Project Effects, Studies Needed, and Summary of Relevant Issues for the Project Relicensing
6.2.1 Geology and Soils
6.2.1.1 Potential Issues
The continued operation and maintenance of the run-of-river Project associated with power generation is not anticipated to have additional cumulative impacts to the geologic or soil resources. No potential issues related to geology have been raised.
6.2.1.2 Proposed Studies
No studies are being proposed specific to geologic or soil resources at this time.
6.2.1.3 Potential PM&E Measure
No protection, mitigation, and enhancement (PM&E) measures are proposed at this time related to geology and soils. Given the continued operation the Project in the same manner and the existing riprap present upstream and downstream of the powerhouse, no change to the Project area shoreline would be expected to result from Project operation.
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6.2.2 Water Resources
6.2.2.1 Potential Issues
Existing instream flow uses of waters of the Ohio River within the Project boundary include various recreational activities (e.g., fishing and boating) and hydroelectric generation. ORSANCO has collected a substantial amount of data along the Ohio River including a site at RM 237.5 upstream of the Project near the lock section of the dam. Hourly water temperature and DO data were collected from May through October over multiple years at RM 237.5. The minimum, maximum, and daily average water temperature and DO collected over the past five years (2013 to 2017) at RM 237.5 were compiled and are presented in Section 5.3. Water temperatures ranged from 62.0°F to 83.9°F. Water temperatures were below the Ohio and West Virginia instantaneous maximum criteria throughout this period, but exceeded the ORSANCO daily maximum standard on twelve days during this period. DO concentrations ranged from 4.22 mg/L to 12.64 mg/L and were well above instantaneous criteria, except on two days during this period.
In accordance with Article 49 of the current license, the Licensee installed air injection facilities for the admission of air into the draft tubes as a means of providing aeration to maintain DO concentration in the water below the dam. In 1987, a study was performed which determined that the air injection system was not capable of providing measurable increases in downstream DO. The objective of the study then shifted to determining the impact on dissolved oxygen levels downstream from discharges through the dam only and when discharging all of the river flow through the Project. These results indicated that the hydroelectric units increased DO levels downstream as much as the dam releases and sometimes more. The study concluded that although the design of the air injection system installed is not adequate to significantly increase DO levels downstream, the operation of the Racine Project itself provides more than sufficient aeration to replace the USACE’s means of aeration when utilizing all of the river flow. Due to the existing and proposed run-of-river operations and the existing PM&E measures currently in place, the Project has little to no effect on water quality in the Ohio River.
6.2.2.2 Proposed Studies
AEPGR will coordinate with the Ohio EPA to obtain a §401 Water Quality Certification in support of relicensing. At this time, AEPGR proposes to conduct a seasonal temperature and DO study at the Project to confirm compliance with water quality standards and designated uses. Locations of monitoring equipment will be established through further consultation with Ohio EPA and other stakeholders. The scope of the study would be limited to the FERC-approved Project boundary downstream of the Project as ORSANCO currently conducts ongoing water quality monitoring upstream of the Racine dam.
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6.2.2.3 Potential PM&E Measure
No PM&E measures are proposed at this time related to water resources.
6.2.3 Fish and Aquatic Resources
6.2.3.1 Potential Issues
Aquatic resources (freshwater fish, mussels, and macroinvertebrates) within the Project area are potentially affected by Project operations and maintenance. Potential fishery resource concerns at the Project primarily deal with entrainment and impingement and angling opportunities. The USFWS and WVDNR have indicated that RTE freshwater mussels may potentially occur in the Project vicinity.
Fish surveys across the decades show a prevalence of shiners and Gizzard Shad, as well as a mixture of sport fishes such as Bluegill, black bass, and temperate basses. Species richness has maintained general consistency, however slightly lower (on average) in the RC Byrd Pool compared with the Racine Pool. However, more recent electrofishing data also shows an increase in species richness and decrease in dominance of shads and shiners with incorporation of centrarchids and other invertivores in the shoreline zones in the Racine Pool.
ORSANCO reports that a more recent shift in the fish community may be occurring due to the introduction of an invasive aquatic weed, hydrilla, possibly leading to a decline in pelagic piscivores and increasing detritivores and insectivores. Although extent and permanence of impacts remains to be ascertained due to this invasive species, the most recent biological condition rating given by ORSANCO for the Racine Project fish community is considered “good”.
Unionid mussel surveys were performed between RM 221.5-224.5 (Great Bend Site) and RM 242- 243.4 (Mountaineer Plant) in 2005. Both surveys found low diversity and density of mussels within the study areas. Only 32 live mussels representing 8 species were collected at the Great Bend Site, for a total density of 0.006 mussels/m2. For the Mountaineer Plant, a total of 60 live mussels were collected representing 8 species, for a total density of 0.03 mussels/m2. No live or dead individuals of federally- protected species were collected at either site. Zebra mussels were not common in the area. These data demonstrate a limited mussel community downstream of the Racine Project. According to the USFWS, the federally endangered fanshell, pink mucket, sheepnose mussel, and snuffbox mussel may potentially exist in the Project vicinity.
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6.2.3.2 Proposed Studies
AEPGR proposes to perform a desktop reverification Entrainment/Impingement Study to assess potential Project effects on fish mortality and injury using existing literature and site-specific information. AEPGR intends to consult with interested stakeholders to establish appropriate methodology to identify fish species that are potentially subject to impingement and entrainment, and then assess the likelihood of mortality based on the design parameters of the Project with respect to intake profiles and approach velocities. At this time, AEPGR is not proposing to conduct fish or mussel surveys at the Project.
6.2.3.3 Potential PM&E Measures
No PM&E measures beyond those already in place at the Project are proposed at this time related to fish and aquatic resources.
6.2.4 Wildlife and Botanical Resources (Including Related RTE Resources)
6.2.4.1 Potential Issues
There is limited terrestrial land within the Project boundary and no potential issues related to wildlife and botanical resources have been identified. The Racine Project has been in operation for over 40 years, and the existing terrestrial environment has developed in response to the current Project operations. There are no anticipated significant cumulative impacts to wildlife or botanical resources associated with the Project. The majority of the land within the Project boundary is mowed, maintained, and enclosed by fencing. Therefore, the continued operation and maintenance of the Project associated with power generation, including the existing recreation site, is not anticipated to have significant cumulative impacts to terrestrial wildlife or botanical resources.
The federally endangered Indiana bat and the federally threatened northern long-eared bat may occur within the Project’s vicinity. These species could potentially use the Project area for foraging corridors adjacent to the Ohio River during the non-hibernating period. No impacts to foraging bats are anticipated from continued Project operation.
6.2.4.2 Proposed Studies
The DOW has multiple records within 3,000 feet of the Project site for the eastern spadefoot toad. This species is found in areas of sandy soils that are associated with river valleys. Breeding habitats may include flooded agricultural fields or other water-holding depressions. AEPGR will consult with the DOW to determine if a habitat suitability survey is appropriate to determine if suitable eastern
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spadefoot habitat exists within the Project area. No other studies are being proposed specific to wildlife and botanical resources.
6.2.4.3 Potential PM&E Measure
No PM&E measures are proposed at this time related to wildlife and botanical resources and terrestrial RTE species.
6.2.5 Wetlands and Riparian Habitat
6.2.5.1 Potential Issues
The only wetlands associated with the Project are two riverine wetlands, one upstream of the powerhouse along the mainstem of the Ohio River and one in the Tuppers Run stream (upstream of the Project). Due to the limited wetland and riparian habitat located within the Project Boundary and the Project’s run-of-river operation, no impacts are anticipated from continued Project operation.
6.2.5.2 Proposed Studies
No studies are being proposed specific to wetlands and riparian habitat.
6.2.5.3 Potential PM&E Measure
No PM&E measures are proposed at this time related to wetlands and riparian habitat.
6.2.6 Recreation and Land Use
6.2.6.1 Potential Issues
The Project provides one FERC-approved recreational facility located downstream of the Racine Dam on the right side of the Ohio River near the powerhouse. The recreation area includes tailwater fishing access, parking area, ADA-accessible portable toilets, and a picnic area. In addition to the recreational opportunities within the Project Boundary, there are various recreational opportunities within the Project vicinity.
The Meigs Soil and Water Conservation District has provided initial comments on potential recreational improvements to the fishing walkway and additional lighting recommendations to enhance angler access in the tailrace area. The ODNR and WVDNR have also expressed interest in providing enhancements for angler access at the Project.
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6.2.6.2 Proposed Studies
AEPGR intends to evaluate the need for any improvements to the existing recreational facilities in the tailrace area of the Project. AEPGR plans to conduct a recreational assessment of the Project and assess recreational opportunities and potential improvements. The scope of this study would be limited to the area within the FERC-approved Project Boundary.
6.2.6.3 Potential PM&E Measure
AEPGR may propose potential recreational PM&E measures after conducting a recreational assessment of the Project and further consultation with stakeholders.
6.2.7 Aesthetic Resources
6.2.7.1 Potential Issues
No issues have been identified relevant to aesthetic resources.
6.2.7.2 Proposed Studies
No studies are being proposed specific to aesthetic resources at this time.
6.2.7.3 Potential PM&E Measure
No PM&E measures beyond those already in place at the Project are proposed at this time related to aesthetic resources.
6.2.8 Cultural and Tribal Resources
6.2.8.1 Potential Issues
The Project will undergo cultural resources consultation under the Section 106 process. The Section 106 process (defined at 36 CFR Part 800) is intended to accommodate historic preservation concerns with the needs of federal undertakings through a process of consultation with agency officials, the SHPO, federally recognized Indian Tribes, and other parties with a potential interest in an undertaking’s effects on historic properties.
The Licensee believes that the potential for continued operation of Project to impact historic and cultural properties is limited.
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6.2.8.2 Proposed Studies
AEPGR will assess the potential for Project effects (if any) on identified historic and archeological resources, and the need for any additional archaeological site file search and/or Phase I investigation of the Project’s APE, through consultation with the Ohio SHPO.
6.2.8.3 Potential PM&E Measure
No PM&E measures beyond those already in place at the Project are proposed at this time related to cultural and tribal resources. In the event that resources are identified within the APE that may potentially be impacted by Project operation of the term of the new license, AEPGR would expect to develop a Historic Properties Management Plan (HPMP) to provide for the protection and management of historic properties within the Project’s APE throughout the term of the new license. The HPMP will be prepared in accordance with FERC and the ACHP’s 2002 Guidelines for the Development of Historic Properties Management Plans for FERC Hydroelectric Projects, and will provide appropriate management measures for historic and archaeological resources within the APE.
6.2.9 Socioeconomic Resources
6.2.9.1 Potential Issues
No issues have been identified relevant to socioeconomic resources.
6.2.9.2 Proposed Studies
No studies are being proposed. AEPGR expects that the detailed information to be included in the license application exhibits will provide sufficient data for FERC’s analysis of any socioeconomic impacts of relicensing the Project.
6.2.9.3 Potential PM&E Measure
No enhancements are being proposed.
6.3 Potential Studies or Information Needs List
AEPGR respectfully requests that resource agencies, Indian Tribes, and other licensing parties that may request a study consider FERC’s study request criteria set forth in 18 CFR §5.9(b) and outlined below:
Describe the goals and objectives of each study proposal and the information to be obtained;
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If applicable, explain the relevant resource management goals of the agencies or Indian Tribes with jurisdiction over the resource to be studied;
If the requester is not a resource agency, explain any relevant public interest considerations in regard to the proposed study;
Describe existing information concerning the subject of the study proposal and the need for additional information;
Explain any nexus between Project operations and effects (direct, indirect, and/or cumulative) on the resource to be studied and how the study results would inform the development of license requirements;
Explain how any proposed study methodology (including any preferred data collection and analysis techniques, or objectively quantified information, and a schedule including appropriate field season(s) and the duration) is consistent with generally accepted practice in the scientific community or, as appropriate, considers relevant tribal values and knowledge; and
Describe considerations of the level of effort and cost, as applicable, and why any proposed alternative studies would not be sufficient to meet the stated information needs.
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Section 7 Comprehensive Plans
In accordance with 18 CFR §5.6(d)(4)(III and IV), HDR, on behalf of AEPGR, has reviewed the July 2017 FERC List of Comprehensive Plans applicable to Ohio and adopted by FERC under Section 10(a)(2)(A) of the FPA, 16 USC §803(a)(2)(A). Of the 12 comprehensive plans relevant to Ohio, three are being considered applicable to the Project.
1. Ohio Department of Natural Resources. Ohio Statewide Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan (SCORP). Columbus, Ohio. 2013.
2. Ohio Department of Natural Resources. 2004. Boating on Ohio Waterways Plan. Columbus, Ohio. May 2004.
3. U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. n.d. Fisheries USA: the recreational fisheries policy of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. Washington, D.C.
Based on a review of the three comprehensive plans, HDR, on behalf of AEPGR, believes that the Project, as currently operated, is consistent with each of these plans. AEPGR anticipates additional consultation with the relicensing parties to confirm consistency.
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APPENDICES
APPENDIX A
PAD QUESTIONNAIRE AND DISTRIBUTION LIST
August 15, 2017
Subject: Racine Hydroelectric Project (FERC No. 2570) Relicensing Pre-Application Document Questionnaire
To the Attached Distribution List:
AEP Generation Resources, Inc. (AEPGR) is the Licensee and operator of the Racine Hydroelectric Project (FERC No. 2570) (Project) located on the Ohio River in Meigs County, Ohio. The Project is licensed by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC).
The existing FERC license for the Project expires on November 30, 2023. AEPGR intends to pursue a new license for the Project and is preparing the Pre-Application Document (PAD) required by FERC’s relicensing process. AEPGR has retained HDR, Inc. (HDR) for assistance with the relicensing process, including development of the PAD.
The PAD provides FERC and other entities with existing, relevant, and reasonably available information pertaining to the Project. This information is intended to help identify items of interest and related information needs, develop study requests and study plans, and prepare documents related to analyzing the relicensing application to be prepared by AEPGR. To prepare the PAD, AEPGR will use information in its possession and information obtained from others. On behalf of AEPGR, HDR is currently gathering information to support preparation of the PAD. Consistent with this effort, the purpose of this letter is to:
1) Notify interested governmental agencies, local governments, non-governmental organizations, Indian tribes, and individuals of the upcoming relicensing proceeding, and
2) Request your help in identifying existing, relevant, and reasonably available information related to the existing Project environment or known impacts or benefits of the Project.
AEPGR’s goal is to produce a final comprehensive PAD by the end of 2017 and to file the PAD with the FERC in 2018. We are asking for your help to identify additional information of which you may be aware. To facilitate the information search, we have prepared the attached Pre-Application Document Information Questionnaire (PAD Questionnaire).
hdrinc.com 440 S Church Street, Suites 900 & 1000, Charlotte, NC 28202-2075 (704) 338-6700
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AEPGR is requesting that you provide any relevant information for the PAD. Relevant information would include site-or-region specific studies, data, reports, or management plans on any of the following resource areas:
Geology and soils Wildlife and botanical resources Recreation and land use Socioeconomic resources Water resources Wetlands, riparian, and littoral habitat Aesthetic resources Tribal resources Fish and aquatic resources Rare, threatened, and endangered Cultural resources species
To help ensure that your relevant information and resources are available for inclusion in the PAD, please fill out the attached PAD Questionnaire and return to Sarah Kulpa (of HDR) via email at [email protected] or in the enclosed self-addressed, stamped envelope.
HDR intends to include relevant information in the PAD. Therefore, we respectfully request a response within 30 days of receipt of this letter. This will allow time for follow- up contacts that may be necessary. If we do not receive a response from you within 30 days, this will indicate you are not aware of any existing, relevant, and reasonably available information that describes the Project environment or known potential impacts of the Project, and that, unless you are representative of an Indian tribe or federal or state agency, you do not wish to remain on the distribution list for this relicensing process.
We want to thank you in advance for helping identify information that meets the criteria for inclusion in the PAD. We appreciate your assistance and look forward to working with you during the relicensing process. If you have any questions regarding this request or would like additional information, please contact me at [email protected] or via phone at (704) 248-3620 or Jonathan Magalski who represents AEPGR at [email protected] or via phone at (614) 716-2240.
Sincerely, HDR, Inc.
Sarah Kulpa Project Manager
Attachment cc: Jonathan Magalski, on behalf of AEPGR
Appendix A-2 DISTRIBUTION LIST Racine Hydroelectric Project (FERC No. 2570)
Charlene Dwin Vaughn Kimberly Bose FEMA Region 5 Advisory Council on Historic Federal Energy Regulatory Commission 536 South Clark Street, 6th Floor Preservation 888 1st St NE Chicago, IL 60605 401 F Street NW, Suite 308 Washington, DC 20426 Washington, DC 20001-2637 FEMA Region 3 John Bullard US Army Corps of Engineers 615 Chestnut Street NOAA Fisheries Service Huntington District One Independence Mall, Sixth Floor Greater Atlantic Reg’l Fisheries Office 502 Eighth Street Philadelphia , PA 19106-4404 55 Great Republic Drive Huntington, WV 25701-2070 Gloucester, MA 01930-2276 Carrie Crislip Harold Peterson US Department of the Interior US Department of Agriculture US Department of the Interior 1849 C Street, NW Natural Resources Conservation Service 545 Marriott Dr, Suite 700 Washington, DC 20240 113 E Memorial Drive, Suite D Nashville, TN 37214 Pomeroy, OH 45769 Lindy Nelson, US Department of the Liz Pelloso US Environmental Protection Agency Interior, Philadelphia Region US Environmental Protection Agency 1650 Arch Street Custom House, Room 244 Ralph Metcalfe Federal Building Philadelphia , PA 19103-2029 200 Chestnut Street 77 West Jackson Boulevard Philadelphia , PA 19106 Chicago, IL 60604-3590 Alisa Shull Dan Everson Marty Miller US Fish and Wildlife Service US Fish and Wildlife Service US Fish and Wildlife Service 5600 American Blvd West, Suite 990 4625 Morse Road, Suite 104 300 Westgate Center Drive Bloomington, MN 55437-1458 Columbus, OH 43230 Hadley, MA 01035
John Schmidt Richard C. McCorkle US Geological Survey US Fish and Wildlife Service US Fish and Wildlife Service Ohio Water Science Center 694 Beverly Pike 110 Radnor Road, Suite 101 6460 Busch Boulevard, Suite 100 Elkins, WV 26241 State College, PA 16801 Columbus, OH 43229-1737
US Geological Survey US Geological Survey Bill Johnson Field Office 11 Dunbar Street US House of Representatives 1515 Brightwood Road SE Charleston, WV 25301 1710 Longworth House Office Building New Philadelphia, OH 44663 Washington, DC 20515
Sherrod Brown Rob Portman Michael Reynolds US Senate US Senate US National Park Service 713 Hart Senate Office Building 448 Russell Senate Office Building 1849 C Street, NW Washington, DC 20510 Washington, DC 20510 Washington, DC 20240
Cameron Sholly Ohio Department of Natural Resources Ohio Environmental Council US National Park Service 360 E. State Street 1145 Chesapeake Avenue, Suite 1 601 Riverfront Drive Athens, OH 45701 Columbus, OH 43212 Omaha, NE 68102-4226
Harry Kallipolitis Holly Tucker Wilma Reip Ohio Environmental Protection Agency Ohio Environmental Protection Agency West Virginia Department of 50 W. Town Street, Suite 700 2195 Front Street Environmental Protection Columbus, OH 43215 Logan, OH 43138 601 57th Street SE Charleston, WV 25304 Appendix A-3 DISTRIBUTION LIST Racine Hydroelectric Project (FERC No. 2570)
Jay Edwards Steve Holland State Historic Preservation Office The Ohio House of Representatives Ohio Department of Natural Resources 800 E. 17th Avenue 77 S. High Street, 11th Floor 105 West Shoreline Drive Columbus, OH 43211 Columbus, OH 43215 Sandusky, OH 44870
Bob Peterson Sam Dinkins Sarah Tebbe The Ohio Senate Ohio River Valley Water Sanitation Ohio Department of Natural Resources Senate Building Commission (ORSANCO) 2045 Morse Road, Building G 1 Capitol Square, 1st Floor 5735 Kellogg Avenue Columbus, OH 43229 Columbus, OH 43215 Cincinnati, OH 45230 Michael Greenlee Mia Kannik Michael Bailey ODNR Division of Wildlife ODNR Division of Water Resources ODNR Division of State Parks & 360 E. State Street 2045 Morse Road, Building B Watercraft Athens, OH 45701 Columbus, OH 43229-6693 2045 Morse Road, Building C Columbus, OH 43229-6693 Audrey Blakeman Barbara Sargent Jacob Harrell ODNR Division of Geological Survey West Virginia Division of Natural West Virginia Division of Natural 2045 Morse Road, Building C-1 Resources Resources Columbus, OH 43229-6693 PO Box 67 1110 Railroad Street Elkins, WV 26241-3235 Farmington, WV 26571 Danny Bennett Randall Reid-Smith Kent Leonhardt WV Division of Natural Resources WV Division of Culture and History WV Department of Agriculture 738 Ward Road 1900 Kanawha Boulevard E. 1900 Kanawha Boulevard E. Elkins, WV 26241 Charleston, WV 25305 State Capitol, Room E-28 Charleston, WV 25305-0170 Meigs County J. Scott Hill George Gibbs 100 E. Second Street Village of Racine Town of New Haven Pomeroy, OH 45769 405 Main Street PO Box 217 PO Box 399 New Haven, WV 25265 Racine, OH 45771 Sam Anderson Brian Meyer Steve Jenkins Town of Hartford City of Pomeroy Meigs Soil and Water Conservation PO Box 96 660 E. Main Street, #A District Hartford , WV 25247 Pomeroy, OH 45769 113 East Memorial Drive, Suite D Pomeroy, OH 45769 Michael Gerlach Nature Conservancy John Seebach Village of Middleport 6375 Riverside Drive, Suite 100 American Rivers 659 Pearl Street Dublin, OH 43017 1104 14th St NW, Suite 1400 Middleport, OH 45760 Washington, DC 20005
Kevin Richard Colburn Richard Cogen American Whitewater Ohio River Foundation PO Box 1540 PO Box 42460 Cullowhee, NC 28779 Cincinnati, OH 45242
Appendix A-4 Racine Hydroelectric Project (FERC Project No. 2570) Relicensing Pre-Application Document Information Questionnaire
AEP Generation Resources, Inc. (AEPGR) is the Licensee and operator of the Racine Hydroelectric Project (FERC No. 2570) (Project), located along the Ohio River in Meigs County, Ohio (see attached map). AEPGR, with assistance from HDR, Inc. (HDR), is beginning the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) relicensing process for the Project. Accordingly, AEPGR is preparing a Pre-Application Document (PAD). The PAD provides FERC and other entities with existing, relevant, and reasonably available information pertaining to the Project.
This information is intended to help identify items of interest and related information needs, develop study requests and study plans, and prepare documents related to analyzing the relicensing application to be prepared by AEPGR. To prepare the PAD, AEPGR will use information in its possession and information obtained from others. This PAD Questionnaire will be used by AEPGR to help identify sources of existing, relevant, and reasonably available information that is not currently in AEPGR’s possession. Comments and/or questions regarding this request may be sent to Sarah Kulpa with HDR via email at [email protected] or via phone at (704) 248-3620, or to Jonathan Magalski who represents AEPGR at [email protected] or via phone at (614) 716- 2240.
Please return this questionnaire in the enclosed, self-addressed, stamped envelope within 30 days of receipt to allow for any follow-up contact by AEPGR’s or HDR’s representative that may be needed. Not responding within 30 days indicates that you are not aware of any existing, relevant, and reasonably available information that describes the existing Project environment or known potential impacts of the Project.
AEPGR and HDR respectfully request the following information:
1. Information about person completing the questionnaire:
Name & Title
Organization
Address
Phone
Email Address
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2. Do you or your organization know of existing, relevant and reasonably available information that describes the existing Racine Hydroelectric Project’s environment (i.e., information regarding the Ohio River in or close to the Racine Hydroelectric Project)?
___ Yes (If yes, please complete 2a through 2e) __ No (If no, go to 3)
a. If yes, please circle the specific resource area(s) that the information relates to:
Geology and soils Recreation and land use Water resources Aesthetic resources Fish and aquatic resources Cultural resources Wildlife and botanical resources Socio-economic resources Wetlands, riparian, and littoral Tribal resources habitat Other resource information Rare, threatened & endangered species
b. Please briefly describe the information referenced above or list available documents (additional information may be provided on page 4 of this questionnaire).
c. Where can AEPGR obtain this information?
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Appendix A-6 Racine Hydroelectric Project (FERC Project No. 2570) Relicensing Pre-Application Document Information Questionnaire
d. Please indicate whether there is a specific representative you wish to designate for a potential follow-up contact by AEPGR’s or HDR’s representative for the resource area(s) checked above (additional information may be provided on page 4 of this questionnaire).
Representative Contact Information Name
Address
Phone
Email Address
Name
Address
Phone
Email Address
e. Based on the specific resources listed in 2a, are you aware of any specific issues or improvements pertaining to the identified resource area(s)? (Additional information may be provided on page 4 of this questionnaire.)
___ Yes (please list specific issues below) ___ No
Resource Area Specific Issue
3. Do you or your organization plan to participate in the Racine Hydroelectric Project relicensing proceeding? ___ Yes ___ No
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Appendix A-7 Racine Hydroelectric Project (FERC Project No. 2570) Relicensing Pre-Application Document Information Questionnaire
4. We are interested in your comments. If you have comments and/or questions regarding the Racine Hydroelectric Project or the relicensing process, please provide below. In addition, this questionnaire has been sent to the people/organizations shown on the attached distribution list; please let us know if there is anyone else you believe should receive this questionnaire that is not included on the attached distribution list.
(Comments and/or questions may be sent via email to: [email protected] or [email protected])
As noted above, please return this questionnaire in the enclosed, self-addressed, stamped envelope within 30 days of receipt to allow for any follow-up contact by AEPGR’s or HDR’s representative that may be needed. Not responding within 30 days indicates that you are not aware of any existing, relevant, and reasonably available information that describes the existing Project environment or known potential impacts of the Project.
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0 4,000 8,000 FEET MAP INFORMATION WAS COMPILED FROM THE BEST AVAILABLE PUBLIC SOURCES. NO WARRANTY IS MADE FOR ITS ACCURACY AND COMPLETENESS. (c) 2010 Microsoft Corporation and its data suppliers PROJECT LOCATION MAP RACINE HYDROELECTRIC PROJECT (FERC NO. 2570) MEIGS COUNTY, OHIO
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APPENDIX B
CONSULTATION CORRESPONDENCE AND PAD QUESTIONNAIRE RESPONSES
August 15, 2017
Subject: Racine Hydroelectric Project (FERC No. 2570) Relicensing Pre-Application Document Questionnaire
To the Attached Distribution List:
AEP Generation Resources, Inc. (AEPGR) is the Licensee and operator of the Racine Hydroelectric Project (FERC No. 2570) (Project) located on the Ohio River in Meigs County, Ohio. The Project is licensed by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC).
The existing FERC license for the Project expires on November 30, 2023. AEPGR intends to pursue a new license for the Project and is preparing the Pre-Application Document (PAD) required by FERC’s relicensing process. AEPGR has retained HDR, Inc. (HDR) for assistance with the relicensing process, including development of the PAD.
The PAD provides FERC and other entities with existing, relevant, and reasonably available information pertaining to the Project. This information is intended to help identify items of interest and related information needs, develop study requests and study plans, and prepare documents related to analyzing the relicensing application to be prepared by AEPGR. To prepare the PAD, AEPGR will use information in its possession and information obtained from others. On behalf of AEPGR, HDR is currently gathering information to support preparation of the PAD. Consistent with this effort, the purpose of this letter is to:
1) Notify interested governmental agencies, local governments, non-governmental organizations, Indian tribes, and individuals of the upcoming relicensing proceeding, and
2) Request your help in identifying existing, relevant, and reasonably available information related to the existing Project environment or known impacts or benefits of the Project.
AEPGR’s goal is to produce a final comprehensive PAD by the end of 2017 and to file the PAD with the FERC in 2018. We are asking for your help to identify additional information of which you may be aware. To facilitate the information search, we have prepared the attached Pre-Application Document Information Questionnaire (PAD Questionnaire).
hdrinc.com 440 S Church Street, Suites 900 & 1000, Charlotte, NC 28202-2075 (704) 338-6700
Appendix B-1 Racine Hydroelectric Project Relicensing Pre-Application Document Questionnaire August 15, 2017 Page 2
AEPGR is requesting that you provide any relevant information for the PAD. Relevant information would include site-or-region specific studies, data, reports, or management plans on any of the following resource areas:
x Geology and soils x Wildlife and botanical resources x Recreation and land use x Socioeconomic resources x Water resources x Wetlands, riparian, and littoral habitat x Aesthetic resources x Tribal resources x Fish and aquatic resources x Rare, threatened, and endangered x Cultural resources species
To help ensure that your relevant information and resources are available for inclusion in the PAD, please fill out the attached PAD Questionnaire and return to Sarah Kulpa (of HDR) via email at [email protected] or in the enclosed self-addressed, stamped envelope.
HDR intends to include relevant information in the PAD. Therefore, we respectfully request a response within 30 days of receipt of this letter. This will allow time for follow- up contacts that may be necessary. If we do not receive a response from you within 30 days, this will indicate you are not aware of any existing, relevant, and reasonably available information that describes the Project environment or known potential impacts of the Project, and that, unless you are representative of an Indian tribe or federal or state agency, you do not wish to remain on the distribution list for this relicensing process.
We want to thank you in advance for helping identify information that meets the criteria for inclusion in the PAD. We appreciate your assistance and look forward to working with you during the relicensing process. If you have any questions regarding this request or would like additional information, please contact me at [email protected] or via phone at (704) 248-3620 or Jonathan Magalski who represents AEPGR at [email protected] or via phone at (614) 716-2240.
Sincerely, HDR, Inc.
Sarah Kulpa Project Manager
Attachment cc: Jonathan Magalski, on behalf of AEPGR
Appendix B-2 DISTRIBUTION LIST Racine Hydroelectric Project (FERC No. 2570) Charlene Dwin Vaughn Kimberly Bose FEMA Region 5 Advisory Council on Historic Federal Energy Regulatory Commission 536 South Clark Street, 6th Floor Preservation 888 1st St NE Chicago, IL 60605 401 F Street NW, Suite 308 Washington, DC 20426 Washington, DC 20001-2637
FEMA Region 3 John Bullard US Army Corps of Engineers 615 Chestnut Street NOAA Fisheries Service Huntington District One Independence Mall, Sixth Floor Greater Atlantic Reg’l Fisheries Office 502 Eighth Street Philadelphia , PA 19106-4404 55 Great Republic Drive Huntington, WV 25701-2070 Gloucester, MA 01930-2276
Carrie Crislip Harold Peterson US Department of the Interior US Department of Agriculture US Department of the Interior 1849 C Street, NW Natural Resources Conservation Service 545 Marriott Dr, Suite 700 Washington, DC 20240 113 E Memorial Drive, Suite D Nashville, TN 37214 Pomeroy, OH 45769
Lindy Nelson, US Dept of the Interior US Environmental Protection Agency US Environmental Protection Agency Philadelphia Region Ralph Metcalfe Federal Building 1650 Arch Street Custom House, Room 244 77 West Jackson Boulevard Philadelphia , PA 19103-2029 200 Chestnut Street Chicago, IL 60604-3590 Philadelphia , PA 19106
Alisa Shull Dan Everson Marty Miller US Fish and Wildlife Service US Fish and Wildlife Service US Fish and Wildlife Service 5600 American Blvd West, Suite 990 4625 Morse Road, Suite 104 300 Westgate Center Drive Bloomington, MN 55437-1458 Columbus, OH 43230 Hadley, MA 01035
John Schmidt US Geological Survey US Geological Survey US Fish and Wildlife Service Ohio Water Science Center Field Office 694 Beverly Pike 6460 Busch Boulevard, Suite 100 1515 Brightwood Road SE Elkins, WV 26241 Columbus, OH 43229-1737 New Philadelphia, OH 44663
US Geological Survey Bill Johnson Sherrod Brown 11 Dunbar Street US House of Representatives US Senate Charleston, WV 25301 1710 Longworth House Office Building 713 Hart Senate Office Building Washington, DC 20515 Washington, DC 20510
Rob Portman Michael Reynolds Cameron Sholly US Senate US National Park Service US National Park Service 448 Russell Senate Office Building 1849 C Street, NW 601 Riverfront Drive Washington, DC 20510 Washington, DC 20240 Omaha, NE 68102-4226
Ohio Department of Natural Resources Ohio Environmental Council Ohio Environmental Protection Agency 360 E. State Street 1145 Chesapeake Avenue, Suite 1 PO Box 1049 Athens, OH 45701 Columbus, OH 43212 Columbus, OH 43215
Holly Tucker Wilma Reip Jay Edwards Ohio Environmental Protection Agency West Virginia Department of The Ohio House of Representatives 2195 Front Street Environmental Protection 77 S. High Street, 11th Floor Logan, OH 43138 601 57th Street SE Columbus, OH 43215 Charleston, WV 25304
Appendix B-3 DISTRIBUTION LIST Racine Hydroelectric Project (FERC No. 2570) Scudder Mackey State Historic Preservation Office Bob Peterson Ohio Department of Natural Resources 800 E. 17th Avenue The Ohio Senate 105 W. Shoreline Drive Columbus, OH 43211 Senate Building Sandusky, OH 44870 1 Capitol Square, 1st Floor Columbus, OH 43215
Richard Harrison James Zehringer ODNR Division of Wildlife Ohio River Valley Water Sanitation Ohio Department of Natural Resources 2045 Morse Road, Building G Commission (ORSANCO) 2045 Morse Road, Building G Columbus, OH 43229-6693 5735 Kellogg Avenue Columbus, OH 43229-6693 Cincinnati, OH 45230
Mia Kannik Michael Bailey Audrey Blakeman ODNR Division of Water Resources ODNR Division of State Parks & ODNR Division of Geological Survey 2045 Morse Road, Building B Watercraft 2045 Morse Road, Building C-1 Columbus, OH 43229-6693 2045 Morse Road, Building C Columbus, OH 43229-6693 Columbus, OH 43229-6693
Scott Morrison Paul Johansen Randall Reid-Smith West Virginia Division of Natural West Virginia Division of Natural West Virginia Division of Culture and Resources Resources History 2311 Ohio Avenue 1900 Kanawha Boulevard E. 1900 Kanawha Boulevard E. Parkersburg, WV 26101 Charleston, WV 25305 Charleston, WV 25305
Kent Leonhardt Meigs County J. Scott Hill West Virginia Department of Agriculture 100 E. Second Street Village of Racine 1900 Kanawha Boulevard E. Pomeroy, OH 45769 405 Main Street State Capitol, Room E-28 Racine, OH 45771 Charleston, WV 25305-0170
George Gibbs Sam Anderson Brian Meyer Town of New Haven Town of Hartford City of Pomeroy PO Box 217 PO Box 96 660 E. Main Street, #A New Haven, WV 25265 Hartford , WV 25247 Pomeroy, OH 45769
Michael Gerlach Nature Conservancy John Seebach Village of Middleport 6375 Riverside Drive, Suite 100 American Rivers 659 Pearl Street Dublin, OH 43017 1104 14th St NW, Suite 1400 Middleport, OH 45760 Washington, DC 20005
Kevin Richard Colburn Richard Cogen American Whitewater Ohio River Foundation PO Box 1540 PO Box 42460 Cullowhee, NC 28779 Cincinnati, OH 45242
Appendix B-4 Racine Hydroelectric Project (FERC Project No. 2570) Relicensing Pre-Application Document Information Questionnaire
AEP Generation Resources, Inc. (AEPGR) is the Licensee and operator of the Racine Hydroelectric Project (FERC No. 2570) (Project), located along the Ohio River in Meigs County, Ohio (see attached map). AEPGR, with assistance from HDR, Inc. (HDR), is beginning the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) relicensing process for the Project. Accordingly, AEPGR is preparing a Pre-Application Document (PAD). The PAD provides FERC and other entities with existing, relevant, and reasonably available information pertaining to the Project.
This information is intended to help identify items of interest and related information needs, develop study requests and study plans, and prepare documents related to analyzing the relicensing application to be prepared by AEPGR. To prepare the PAD, AEPGR will use information in its possession and information obtained from others. This PAD Questionnaire will be used by AEPGR to help identify sources of existing, relevant, and reasonably available information that is not currently in AEPGR’s possession. Comments and/or questions regarding this request may be sent to Sarah Kulpa with HDR via email at [email protected] or via phone at (704) 248-3620, or to Jonathan Magalski who represents AEPGR at [email protected] or via phone at (614) 716- 2240.
Please return this questionnaire in the enclosed, self-addressed, stamped envelope within 30 days of receipt to allow for any follow-up contact by AEPGR’s or HDR’s representative that may be needed. Not responding within 30 days indicates that you are not aware of any existing, relevant, and reasonably available information that describes the existing Project environment or known potential impacts of the Project.
AEPGR and HDR respectfully request the following information:
1. Information about person completing the questionnaire:
Name & Title
Organization
Address
Phone
Email Address
1
Appendix B-5 Racine Hydroelectric Project (FERC Project No. 2570) Relicensing Pre-Application Document Information Questionnaire
2. Do you or your organization know of existing, relevant and reasonably available information that describes the existing Racine Hydroelectric Project’s environment (i.e., information regarding the Ohio River in or close to the Racine Hydroelectric Project)?
___ Yes (If yes, please complete 2a through 2e) __ No (If no, go to 3)
a. If yes, please circle the specific resource area(s) that the information relates to:
Geology and soils Recreation and land use Water resources Aesthetic resources Fish and aquatic resources Cultural resources Wildlife and botanical resources Socio-economic resources Wetlands, riparian, and littoral Tribal resources habitat Other resource information Rare, threatened & endangered species
b. Please briefly describe the information referenced above or list available documents (additional information may be provided on page 4 of this questionnaire).
c. Where can AEPGR obtain this information?
2
Appendix B-6 Racine Hydroelectric Project (FERC Project No. 2570) Relicensing Pre-Application Document Information Questionnaire
d. Please indicate whether there is a specific representative you wish to designate for a potential follow-up contact by AEPGR’s or HDR’s representative for the resource area(s) checked above (additional information may be provided on page 4 of this questionnaire).
Representative Contact Information Name
Address
Phone
Email Address
Name
Address
Phone
Email Address
e. Based on the specific resources listed in 2a, are you aware of any specific issues or improvements pertaining to the identified resource area(s)? (Additional information may be provided on page 4 of this questionnaire.)
___ Yes (please list specific issues below) ___ No
Resource Area Specific Issue
3. Do you or your organization plan to participate in the Racine Hydroelectric Project relicensing proceeding? ___ Yes ___ No
3
Appendix B-7 Racine Hydroelectric Project (FERC Project No. 2570) Relicensing Pre-Application Document Information Questionnaire
4. We are interested in your comments. If you have comments and/or questions regarding the Racine Hydroelectric Project or the relicensing process, please provide below. In addition, this questionnaire has been sent to the people/organizations shown on the attached distribution list; please let us know if there is anyone else you believe should receive this questionnaire that is not included on the attached distribution list.
(Comments and/or questions may be sent via email to: [email protected] or [email protected])
As noted above, please return this questionnaire in the enclosed, self-addressed, stamped envelope within 30 days of receipt to allow for any follow-up contact by AEPGR’s or HDR’s representative that may be needed. Not responding within 30 days indicates that you are not aware of any existing, relevant, and reasonably available information that describes the existing Project environment or known potential impacts of the Project.
4
Appendix B-8 YTHE COUNTY
ARROLL COUNTY PROJECT LOCATION OHIO r
^WEST OHIO VIRGINIA
RIVER «¬62
«¬124 RACINE DAM r LATITUDE: 38.91636° LONGITUDE: -81.910048° !
PROJECT BOUNDARY
«¬124 62 «¬ r
MEIGS COUNTY (OH) MASO
N COUNTY (WV)
UNTY (OH) 2 124 «¬ «¬ «¬62 MEIGS CON COUNTY (WV) LEGEND TOMBLESONRUN OHIO RIVER JACKSO PROJECT BOUNDARY «¬62 r COUNTY BOUNDARY O
0 4,000 8,000 FEET MAP INFORMATION WAS COMPILED FROM THE BEST AVAILABLE PUBLIC SOURCES. NO WARRANTY IS MADE FOR ITS ACCURACY AND COMPLETENESS. (c) 2010 Microsoft Corporation and its data suppliers PROJECT LOCATION MAP RACINE HYDROELECTRIC PROJECT (FERC NO. 2570) MEIGS COUNTY, OHIO
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Appendix B-9
August 15, 2017
Alisa Shull, Chief United States Fish and Wildlife Service Midwest Region 3 5600 American Boulevard West, Suite 990 Bloomington, MN 55437-1458
Subject: Racine Hydroelectric Project (FERC No. 2570) Request for Threatened and Endangered Species Information
Dear Ms. Shull,
On behalf of AEP Generation Resources, Inc. (AEPGR), HDR, Inc. (HDR) is gathering information in support of the Pre-Application Document (PAD) for the upcoming Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) relicensing of the Racine Hydroelectric Project (FERC No. 2570) (Project). In support of this process, HDR has requested an official species list regarding any threatened or endangered species and any critical habitat within the Project area using the United States Fish and Wildlife Service’s (USFWS) IPaC system online.
The Racine Hydroelectric Project is located on the Ohio River in Meigs County, Ohio. The attached report was generated from the USFWS’ IPaC system and includes a map that shows the area of interest for which the information was requested and the general location of the facility.
It is our intent to include these results in the PAD. Therefore, we respectfully request your concurrence that this information is accurate within 30 days of the date of this letter. If you have any questions or need additional information regarding this Project or its location, please feel free to contact me at (704) 248-3620 or [email protected].
Thank you for your assistance with this request.
Sincerely, HDR, Inc.
Sarah Kulpa Project Manager
hdrinc.com 440 S Church Street, Suites 900 & 1000, Charlotte, NC 28202-2075 (704) 338-6700
Appendix B-10 Racine Hydroelectric Project Request for Threatened and Endangered Species Information August 15, 2017 Page 2
Attachment cc: Jonathan Magalski, on behalf of AEPGR
Appendix B-11 United States Department of the Interior FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE Ohio Ecological Services Field Office 4625 Morse Road, Suite 104 Columbus, OH 43230-8355 Phone: (614) 416-8993 Fax: (614) 416-8994
In Reply Refer To: August 14, 2017 Consultation Code: 03E15000-2017-SLI-1679 Event Code: 03E15000-2017-E-01573 Project Name: Racine Hydroelectric Project
Subject: List of threatened and endangered species that may occur in your proposed project location, and/or may be affected by your proposed project
To Whom It May Concern:
The enclosed species list identifies threatened, endangered, proposed and candidate species, as well as proposed and final designated critical habitat, that may occur within the boundary of your proposed project and/or may be affected by your proposed project. The species list fulfills the requirements of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) under section 7(c) of the Endangered Species Act (Act) of 1973, as amended (16 U.S.C. 1531 et seq. ).
New information based on updated surveys, changes in the abundance and distribution of species, changed habitat conditions, or other factors could change this list. Please feel free to contact us if you need more current information or assistance regarding the potential impacts to federally proposed, listed, and candidate species and federally designated and proposed critical habitat. Please note that under 50 CFR 402.12(e) of the regulations implementing section 7 of the Act, the accuracy of this species list should be verified after 90 days. This verification can be completed formally or informally as desired. The Service recommends that verification be completed by visiting the ECOS-IPaC website at regular intervals during project planning and implementation for updates to species lists and information. An updated list may be requested through the ECOS-IPaC system by completing the same process used to receive the enclosed list.
The purpose of the Act is to provide a means whereby threatened and endangered species and the ecosystems upon which they depend may be conserved. Under sections 7(a)(1) and 7(a)(2) of the Act and its implementing regulations (50 CFR 402 et seq. ), Federal agencies are required to utilize their authorities to carry out programs for the conservation of threatened and endangered species and to determine whether projects may affect threatened and endangered species and/or designated critical habitat.
A Biological Assessment is required for construction projects (or other undertakings having similar physical impacts) that are major Federal actions significantly affecting the quality of the
Appendix B-12 08/14/2017 Event Code: 03E15000-2017-E-01573 2 human environment as defined in the National Environmental Policy Act (42 U.S.C. 4332(2) (c)). For projects other than major construction activities, the Service suggests that a biological evaluation similar to a Biological Assessment be prepared to determine whether the project may affect listed or proposed species and/or designated or proposed critical habitat. Recommended contents of a Biological Assessment are described at 50 CFR 402.12.
If a Federal agency determines, based on the Biological Assessment or biological evaluation, that listed species and/or designated critical habitat may be affected by the proposed project, the agency is required to consult with the Service pursuant to 50 CFR 402. In addition, the Service recommends that candidate species, proposed species and proposed critical habitat be addressed within the consultation. More information on the regulations and procedures for section 7 consultation, including the role of permit or license applicants, can be found in the "Endangered Species Consultation Handbook" at: http://www.fws.gov/endangered/esa-library/pdf/TOC-GLOS.PDF
Migratory Birds: In addition to responsibilities to protect threatened and endangered species under the Endangered Species Act (ESA), there are additional responsibilities under the Migratory Bird Treaty Act (MBTA) and the Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act (BGEPA) to protect native birds from project-related impacts. Any activity, intentional or unintentional, resulting in take of migratory birds, including eagles, is prohibited unless otherwise permitted by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (50 C.F.R. Sec. 10.12 and 16 U.S.C. Sec. 668(a)). For more information regarding these Acts see http://www.fws.gov/migratorybirds/RegulationsandPolicies.html.
The MBTA has no provision for allowing take of migratory birds that may be unintentionally killed or injured by otherwise lawful activities. It is the responsibility of the project proponent to comply with these Acts by identifying potential impacts to migratory birds and eagles within applicable NEPA documents (when there is a federal nexus) or a Bird/Eagle Conservation Plan (when there is no federal nexus). Proponents should implement conservation measures to avoid or minimize the production of project-related stressors or minimize the exposure of birds and their resources to the project-related stressors. For more information on avian stressors and recommended conservation measures see http://www.fws.gov/migratorybirds/CurrentBirdIssues/Hazards/BirdHazards.html.
In addition to MBTA and BGEPA, Executive Order 13186: Responsibilities of Federal Agencies to Protect Migratory Birds, obligates all Federal agencies that engage in or authorize activities that might affect migratory birds, to minimize those effects and encourage conservation measures that will improve bird populations. Executive Order 13186 provides for the protection of both migratory birds and migratory bird habitat. For information regarding the implementation of Executive Order 13186, please visit http://www.fws.gov/migratorybirds/AboutUS.html.
We appreciate your concern for threatened and endangered species. The Service encourages Federal agencies to include conservation of threatened and endangered species into their project
Appendix B-13 08/14/2017 Event Code: 03E15000-2017-E-01573 3 planning to further the purposes of the Act. Please include the Consultation Code in the header of this letter with any request for consultation or correspondence about your project that you submit to our office.
Attachment(s):
Official Species List
Appendix B-14 08/14/2017 Event Code: 03E15000-2017-E-01573 1
Official Species List This list is provided pursuant to Section 7 of the Endangered Species Act, and fulfills the requirement for Federal agencies to "request of the Secretary of the Interior information whether any species which is listed or proposed to be listed may be present in the area of a proposed action".
This species list is provided by:
Ohio Ecological Services Field Office 4625 Morse Road, Suite 104 Columbus, OH 43230-8355 (614) 416-8993
Appendix B-15 08/14/2017 Event Code: 03E15000-2017-E-01573 2
Project Summary Consultation Code: 03E15000-2017-SLI-1679
Event Code: 03E15000-2017-E-01573
Project Name: Racine Hydroelectric Project
Project Type: DAM
Project Description: AEP Generation Resources, Inc. (AEPGR) is the Licensee and operator of the 47.5 megawatt Racine Hydroelectric Project (FERC No. 2570) (Project) located on the Ohio River in Meigs County, Ohio. The Project is licensed by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC).
The existing FERC license for the Project expires on November 30, 2023. AEPGR intends to pursue a new license for the Project and is preparing the Pre-Application Document (PAD) required by FERC’s relicensing process. AEPGR has retained HDR, Inc. (HDR) for assistance with the relicensing process, including development of the PAD. As part of the data collection for the PAD, AEPGR is requesting information regarding rare, threatened and endangered species and critical habitat within the Project area.
Project Location: Approximate location of the project can be viewed in Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/place/38.91467789600054N81.9086424981738W
Counties: Meigs, OH
Appendix B-16 08/14/2017 Event Code: 03E15000-2017-E-01573 3
Endangered Species Act Species There is a total of 7 threatened, endangered, or candidate species on this species list. Species on this list should be considered in an effects analysis for your project and could include species that exist in another geographic area. For example, certain fish may appear on the species list because a project could affect downstream species. Note that 1 of these species should be considered only under certain conditions. See the "Critical habitats" section below for those critical habitats that lie wholly or partially within your project area under this office's jurisdiction. Please contact the designated FWS office if you have questions.
Mammals
NAME STATUS Indiana Bat Myotis sodalis Endangered There is a final critical habitat designated for this species. Your location is outside the designated critical habitat. Species profile: https://ecos.fws.gov/ecp/species/5949
Northern Long-eared Bat Myotis septentrionalis Threatened No critical habitat has been designated for this species. This species only needs to be considered under the following conditions: Incidental take of the northern long-eared bat is not prohibited at this location. Federal action agencies may conclude consultation using the streamlined process described at https://www.fws.gov/midwest/endangered/mammals/nleb/s7.html Species profile: https://ecos.fws.gov/ecp/species/9045
Clams
NAME STATUS Fanshell Cyprogenia stegaria Endangered No critical habitat has been designated for this species. Species profile: https://ecos.fws.gov/ecp/species/4822
Pink Mucket (pearlymussel) Lampsilis abrupta Endangered No critical habitat has been designated for this species. Species profile: https://ecos.fws.gov/ecp/species/7829
Sheepnose Mussel Plethobasus cyphyus Endangered No critical habitat has been designated for this species. Species profile: https://ecos.fws.gov/ecp/species/6903
Snuffbox Mussel Epioblasma triquetra Endangered No critical habitat has been designated for this species. Species profile: https://ecos.fws.gov/ecp/species/4135
Appendix B-17 08/14/2017 Event Code: 03E15000-2017-E-01573 4
Flowering Plants
NAME STATUS Running Buffalo Clover Trifolium stoloniferum Endangered No critical habitat has been designated for this species. Species profile: https://ecos.fws.gov/ecp/species/2529
Critical habitats There are no critical habitats within your project area under this office's jurisdiction.
Appendix B-18
August 15, 2017
James Zehringer, Director Ohio Department of Natural Resources 2045 Morse Road, Building G Columbus, OH 43229-6693
Subject: Racine Hydroelectric Project (FERC No. 2570) Request for Threatened and Endangered Species Information
Dear Mr. Zehringer,
On behalf of AEP Generation Resources, Inc. (AEPGR), HDR, Inc. (HDR) is gathering information in support of the Pre-Application Document (PAD) for the upcoming Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) relicensing of the Racine Hydroelectric Project (FERC No. 2570) (Project). In support of this process, HDR is requesting information regarding the following within the Project area:
State-listed threatened or endangered species; Species proposed for listing as threatened or endangered, or species of concern; Designated or proposed critical habitat; and Candidate species.
The Racine Hydroelectric Project is located on the Ohio River in Meigs County, Ohio. The attached map shows the area of interest for which the information is being requested and the general location of the facility.
It is our intent to include the results of this information request in the PAD. Therefore, we respectfully request a response to this request within 30 days of the date of this letter. If you have any questions or need additional information regarding this Project or its location, please feel free to contact me at (704) 248-3620 or [email protected].
Thank you for your assistance with this request.
Sincerely, HDR, Inc.
Sarah Kulpa Project Manager
hdrinc.com 440 S Church Street, Suites 900 & 1000, Charlotte, NC 28202-2075 (704) 338-6700
Appendix B-19 Racine Hydroelectric Project Request for Threatened and Endangered Species Information August 15, 2017 Page 2
Attachment cc: Jonathan Magalski, on behalf of AEPGR
Appendix B-20 YTHE COUNTY
ARROLL COUNTY PROJECT LOCATION OHIO r
^WEST OHIO VIRGINIA
RIVER «¬62
«¬124 RACINE DAM r LATITUDE: 38.91636° LONGITUDE: -81.910048° !
PROJECT BOUNDARY
«¬124 62 «¬ r
MEIGS COUNTY (OH) MASO
N COUNTY (WV)
UNTY (OH) 2 124 «¬ «¬ «¬62 MEIGS CON COUNTY (WV) LEGEND TOMBLESONRUN OHIO RIVER JACKSO PROJECT BOUNDARY «¬62 r COUNTY BOUNDARY O
0 4,000 8,000 FEET MAP INFORMATION WAS COMPILED FROM THE BEST AVAILABLE PUBLIC SOURCES. NO WARRANTY IS MADE FOR ITS ACCURACY AND COMPLETENESS. (c) 2010 Microsoft Corporation and its data suppliers PROJECT LOCATION MAP RACINE HYDROELECTRIC PROJECT (FERC NO. 2570) MEIGS COUNTY, OHIO
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Appendix B-21
August 15, 2017
Paul Johansen, Chief West Virginia Department of Natural Resources Wildlife Resources Section 1900 Kanawha Boulevard E. Charleston, WV 25305
Subject: Racine Hydroelectric Project (FERC No. 2570) Request for Threatened and Endangered Species Information
Dear Mr. Johansen,
On behalf of AEP Generation Resources, Inc. (AEPGR), HDR, Inc. (HDR) is gathering information in support of the Pre-Application Document (PAD) for the upcoming Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) relicensing of the Racine Hydroelectric Project (FERC No. 2570) (Project). In support of this process, HDR is requesting information regarding the following within the Project area:
State-listed threatened or endangered species; Species proposed for listing as threatened or endangered, or species of concern; Designated or proposed critical habitat; and Candidate species.
The Racine Hydroelectric Project is located on the Ohio River in Meigs County, Ohio. The attached map shows the area of interest for which the information is being requested and the general location of the facility.
It is our intent to include the results of this information request in the PAD. Therefore, we respectfully request a response to this request within 30 days of the date of this letter. If you have any questions or need additional information regarding this Project or its location, please feel free to contact me at (704) 248-3620 or [email protected].
Thank you for your assistance with this request.
Sincerely, HDR, Inc.
Sarah Kulpa Project Manager
hdrinc.com 440 S Church Street, Suites 900 & 1000, Charlotte, NC 28202-2075 (704) 338-6700
Appendix B-22 Racine Hydroelectric Project Request for Threatened and Endangered Species Information August 15, 2017 Page 2
Attachment cc: Jonathan Magalski, on behalf of AEPGR
Appendix B-23 YTHE COUNTY
ARROLL COUNTY PROJECT LOCATION OHIO r
^WEST OHIO VIRGINIA
RIVER «¬62
«¬124 RACINE DAM r LATITUDE: 38.91636° LONGITUDE: -81.910048° !
PROJECT BOUNDARY
«¬124 62 «¬ r
MEIGS COUNTY (OH) MASO
N COUNTY (WV)
UNTY (OH) 2 124 «¬ «¬ «¬62 MEIGS CON COUNTY (WV) LEGEND TOMBLESONRUN OHIO RIVER JACKSO PROJECT BOUNDARY «¬62 r COUNTY BOUNDARY O
0 4,000 8,000 FEET MAP INFORMATION WAS COMPILED FROM THE BEST AVAILABLE PUBLIC SOURCES. NO WARRANTY IS MADE FOR ITS ACCURACY AND COMPLETENESS. (c) 2010 Microsoft Corporation and its data suppliers PROJECT LOCATION MAP RACINE HYDROELECTRIC PROJECT (FERC NO. 2570) MEIGS COUNTY, OHIO
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Appendix B-24
August 15, 2017
Scudder Mackey, Chief Ohio Department of Natural Resources Office of Coastal Management 105 W. Shoreline Drive Sandusky, OH 44870
Subject: Racine Hydroelectric Project (FERC No. 2570) Coastal Zone Consistency Determination
Dear Mr. Mackey,
On behalf of AEP Generation Resources, Inc. (AEPGR), HDR, Inc. (HDR) is gathering information in support of the Pre-Application Document (PAD) for the upcoming Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) relicensing of the Racine Hydroelectric Project (FERC No. 2570) (Project).
Consistent with this effort, HDR is requesting a determination from your office regarding the applicability of the State’s Coastal Zone Policies to the Project, which is located on the Ohio River in Meigs County, Ohio. Based on a review of applicable information, we do not believe that the Project is located within the State’s Coastal Zone and are requesting confirmation of this determination from your office. In support of this confirmation, we have included a map indicating the location of this facility.
It is our intent to include the results of the determination in the PAD. Therefore, we respectfully request a response to this determination within 30 days of the date of this letter. If you have any questions or need additional information regarding this Project or its location, please feel free to contact me at (704) 248-3620 or [email protected].
Thank you for your assistance with this request.
Sincerely, HDR, Inc.
Sarah Kulpa Project Manager
hdrinc.com 440 S Church Street, Suites 900 & 1000, Charlotte, NC 28202-2075 (704) 338-6700
Appendix B-25 Racine Hydroelectric Project Coastal Zone Consistency Determination August 15, 2017 Page 2
Attachment cc: Jonathan Magalski, on behalf of AEPGR
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Appendix B-53 From: Jenkins, Steve - NRCS-CD, Pomeroy, OH To: Kulpa, Sarah Cc: [email protected] Subject: Comments Date: Tuesday, August 22, 2017 11:38:59 AM
Hello Sarah and Jonathan,
I am the Program Administrator at Meigs Soil & Water Conservation District (MSWCD). Our office received a copy of the Racine Hydro Relicensing Pre-App Questionnaire sent to Carrie Crislip USDA- NRCS. Carrie and I are in the same small office building. When I saw the questionnaire I told Carrie I wanted to submit comments concerning Recreation and land use at Racine Hydro. Upgrades, maintenance and improvements are seriously needed at the fishing access area.
Much needed improvements would be extending the fishing walkway upstream to the newly installed chain link fence, a second set of steps or concrete path from the top of the hill down along the chain link fence to the fishing walkway’s upstream end and another flood light installed on the hydro facility that would shine down on the upper end of the fishing walkway. These improvements are things I and other anglers have discussed for years and are fishing access issues we’ve observed fishing there as often as we do.
I fish at Racine Hydro 3-5 times a week along with many other local anglers, and we fish year round, days and nights. In addition there are days when there are 20-30 people fishing there from all over Ohio and West Virginia. A check of license plates on vehicles in the parking lot will confirm that. The reason is because the fishing there is absolutely fantastic year round when the hydro is running. The improvements would greatly enhance the fishing access and also make it a much safer place to fish. There are also many who walk down to the river just to see up close the dam, hydro and river.
As of 8/22/17 two of the dusk-to-dawn lights are out in the parking lot, and the flood light is out that illuminates the +/-70 concrete steps going down to the river and the fishing walkway. The walkway is uneven in places and that causes tripping hazards at night with the flood light being out.
At times because of the water currents the best fishing is as close to the hydro as you can get, which is upstream of the walkway, so anglers walk the riprap to get to those better spots. Walking the riprap is dangerous, especially when it is wet, but the anglers will do it to get to the better spots. Extending the walkway upstream to the newly installed chain link fence would make access to that area much easier and safer.
Anglers will also walk the level path at the top of the hill along the switchyard fence and then climb down the riprap to get to the better spots. All of us use this method to get to the river whenever the walkway is covered during higher water, which is many days throughout the year. A concrete path down the riprap along the newly installed chain link fence would make that access much safer. Other hydro plants on the Ohio River have concrete paths to get to fishing access areas, not steps, just a concrete path because they work great even when it is wet. These two improvements would be a minimal expense, will reduce falls and injuries on the riprap and greatly enhance fishing access.
Appendix B-54 An additional flood light installed on the hydro facility shining down on the walkway would also be a great improvement at a minimal expense. The upstream end of the walkway is dark at night even when the other flood light in the parking lot is working.
Thank you for the opportunity to submit my comments as these are things local anglers have witnessed and suggested that need to be done at the hydro, but had no idea who we needed to tell. Hopefully someone will take these suggestions into consideration and act on them for the anglers and sightseers at Racine Hydro.
Steve Jenkins Administrator Meigs SWCD 113 East Memorial Dr. Suite D Pomeroy,OH 45769 (740) 992-4282 ext.105 [email protected]
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Appendix B-68 Ă͘ WůĞĂƐĞŝŶĚŝĐĂƚĞƚŚĞƐƉĞĐŝĨŝĐƌĞƐŽƵƌĐĞĂƌĞĂ;ƐͿĨŽƌǁŚŝĐŚLJŽƵŚĂǀĞŝŶĨŽƌŵĂƚŝŽŶ͗ 'ĞŽůŽŐLJĂŶĚƐŽŝůƐ ZĞĐƌĞĂƚŝŽŶĂŶĚůĂŶĚƵƐĞ tĂƚĞƌƌĞƐŽƵƌĐĞƐ ĞƐƚŚĞƚŝĐƌĞƐŽƵƌĐĞƐ &ŝƐŚĂŶĚĂƋƵĂƚŝĐƌĞƐŽƵƌĐĞƐ ƵůƚƵƌĂůƌĞƐŽƵƌĐĞƐ tŝůĚůŝĨĞĂŶĚďŽƚĂŶŝĐĂůƌĞƐŽƵƌĐĞƐ ^ŽĐŝŽͲĞĐŽŶŽŵŝĐƌĞƐŽƵƌĐĞƐ tĞƚůĂŶĚƐ͕ƌŝƉĂƌŝĂŶ͕ĂŶĚůŝƚƚŽƌĂůŚĂďŝƚĂƚ dƌŝďĂůƌĞƐŽƵƌĐĞƐ ZĂƌĞ͕ƚŚƌĞĂƚĞŶĞĚΘĞŶĚĂŶŐĞƌĞĚƐƉĞĐŝĞƐ KƚŚĞƌƌĞƐŽƵƌĐĞŝŶĨŽƌŵĂƚŝŽŶ ď͘ WůĞĂƐĞ ďƌŝĞĨůLJ ĚĞƐĐƌŝďĞ ƚŚĞ ŝŶĨŽƌŵĂƚŝŽŶ Žƌ ůŝƐƚ ĂǀĂŝůĂďůĞ ĚŽĐƵŵĞŶƚƐ͗ ;ĚĚŝƚŝŽŶĂů ŝŶĨŽƌŵĂƚŝŽŶŵĂLJďĞƉƌŽǀŝĚĞĚŽŶĂƐĞƉĂƌĂƚĞƉĂŐĞ͘Ϳ dŚĞKŚŝŽZŝǀĞƌŝƐůŝƐƚĞĚĂƐŝŵƉĂŝƌĞĚŽŶƚŚĞůĞĂŶtĂƚĞƌĐƚ^ĞĐƚŝŽŶϯϬϯ;ĚͿůŝƐƚŽĨ ŝŵƉĂŝƌĞĚǁĂƚĞƌďŽĚŝĞƐŝŶKŚŝŽ͘^ĞǀĞƌĂůŝŵƉĂŝƌŵĞŶƚƐĞdžŝƐƚ͘ Đ͘ tŚĞƌĞĂŶĚŚŽǁĐĂŶ,ZŽďƚĂŝŶƚŚŝƐŝŶĨŽƌŵĂƚŝŽŶ͍ WƌĞĐŽŵŵĞŶĚƐLJŽƵĂĐĐĞƐƐĂŶĚƵƐĞƐĞǀĞƌĂůŽĨŽƵƌĚĂƚĂďĂƐĞƐƚŽŽďƚĂŝŶ ĞŶǀŝƌŽŶŵĞŶƚĂůŝŶĨŽƌŵĂƚŝŽŶƉĞƌƚĂŝŶŝŶŐƚŽƚŚĞƉƌŽũĞĐƚĂƌĞĂ͗ x E WƐƐŝƐƚ͗ŚƚƚƉƐ͗ͬͬǁǁǁ͘ĞƉĂ͘ŐŽǀͬŶĞƉĂͬŶĞƉĂƐƐŝƐƚ x td Z^͗ ŚƚƚƉƐ͗ͬͬǁǁǁ͘ĞƉĂ͘ŐŽǀͬǁĂƚĞƌĚĂƚĂͬǁĂƚĞƌƐͲǁĂƚĞƌƐŚĞĚͲĂƐƐĞƐƐŵĞŶƚͲƚƌĂĐŬŝŶŐͲ ĞŶǀŝƌŽŶŵĞŶƚĂůͲƌĞƐƵůƚƐͲƐLJƐƚĞŵ x ŶǀŝƌŽĨĂĐƚƐ͗ŚƚƚƉƐ͗ͬͬǁǁǁϯ͘ĞƉĂ͘ŐŽǀͬĞŶǀŝƌŽͬ x :^Z E͗ŚƚƚƉƐ͗ͬͬǁǁǁ͘ĞƉĂ͘ŐŽǀͬĞũƐĐƌĞĞŶ x ŶǀŝƌŽŵĂƉƉĞƌ͗ŚƚƚƉƐ͗ͬͬǁǁǁ͘ĞƉĂ͘ŐŽǀͬĞŵĞĨĚĂƚĂͬĞŵϰĞĨ͘ŚŽŵĞ x ůĞĂŶtĂƚĞƌĐƚ^ĞĐƚŝŽŶϯϬϯ;ĚͿŝŵƉĂŝƌĞĚǁĂƚĞƌƐ͗ ŚƚƚƉƐ͗ͬͬǁǁǁ͘ĞƉĂ͘ŐŽǀͬĞdžƉŽƐƵƌĞͲĂƐƐĞƐƐŵĞŶƚͲŵŽĚĞůƐͬϯϬϯĚͲůŝƐƚĞĚͲŝŵƉĂŝƌĞĚͲ ǁĂƚĞƌƐ x EY^͗ŚƚƚƉ͗ͬͬǁǁǁ͘ĞƉĂ͘ƐƚĂƚĞ͘ŽŚ͘ƵƐͬĚĂƉĐͬŐĞŶĞƌĂůͬŶĂĂƋƐ͘ĂƐƉdžĂŶĚ ŚƚƚƉƐ͗ͬͬǁǁǁ͘ĞƉĂ͘ŐŽǀͬŐƌĞĞŶͲŬ W ĂůƐŽ ƐƵŐŐĞƐƚƐ ,Z ƵŶĚĞƌƚĂŬĞ ĞĂƌůLJ ĐŽŽƌĚŝŶĂƚŝŽŶ ǁŝƚŚ ƚŚĞ h͘^͘ &ŝƐŚ ĂŶĚ tŝůĚůŝĨĞ ^ĞƌǀŝĐĞƚŽĚĞƚĞƌŵŝŶĞŝĨƚŚĞƉƌŽũĞĐƚǁŝůůŚĂǀĞĂŶLJĚĞƚƌŝŵĞŶƚĂůĞĨĨĞĐƚƐŽŶĨĞĚĞƌĂůůLJůŝƐƚĞĚ ƚŚƌĞĂƚĞŶĞĚŽƌĞŶĚĂŶŐĞƌĞĚƐƉĞĐŝĞƐŽƌƚŚĞŝƌĐƌŝƚŝĐĂůŚĂďŝƚĂƚ͘
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Appendix B-71 Appendix B-72 20171024-5083 FERC PDF (Unofficial) 10/24/2017 1:00:47 PM
Kimberly Penrod, Anadarko, OK. The protection of our tribal cultural resources and tribal trust resources will take all of us working together. We look forward to working with you and your agency. With the information you have submitted we can concur at present with this proposed plan.
As with any new project, we never know what may come to light until work begins. The Delaware Nation asks that you keep us up to date on the progress of this project and if any discoveries arise please contact us immediately.
Our department is trying to go as paper free as possible. If it is at all feasible for your office to send email correspondence we would greatly appreciate.
If you need anything additional from me please do not hesitate to contact me. Respectfully,
Kim Penrod Delaware Nation Director, Cultural Resources/106 Archives, Library and Museum 31064 State Highway 281 PO Box 825 Anadarko, OK 73005 (405)-247-2448 Ext. 1403 Office (405)-924-9485 Cell [email protected]
Appendix B-73 Office of Real Estate Paul R. Baldridge, Chief 2045 Morse Road – Bldg. E-2 Columbus, OH 43229 Phone: (614) 265-6649 Fax: (614) 267-4764
November 7, 2017
Sarah Kulpa HDR Inc. 440 S. Church Street, Suites 900 & 100 Charlotte, NC 28202
Re: 17-667; Racine Hydroelectric Project - RTE Species Information Request
Project: The proposed project involves the relicensing of the Racine hydroelectric project.
Location: The proposed project is in Letart Township, Meigs County, Ohio.
The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) has completed a review of the above referenced project. These comments were generated by an inter-disciplinary review within the Department. These comments have been prepared under the authority of the Fish and Wildlife Coordination Act (48 Stat. 401, as amended; 16 U.S.C. 661 et seq.), the National Environmental Policy Act, the Coastal Zone Management Act, Ohio Revised Code and other applicable laws and regulations. These comments are also based on ODNR’s experience as the state natural resource management agency and do not supersede or replace the regulatory authority of any local, state or federal agency nor relieve the applicant of the obligation to comply with any local, state or federal laws or regulations.
Natural Heritage Database: The Natural Heritage Database has the following record at or within a one-mile radius of the project area:
Eastern spadefoot (Scaphiopus holbrookii), E
The review was performed on the project area you specified in your request as well as an additional one-mile radius. Records searched date from 1980. This information is provided to inform you of features present within your project area and vicinity. Additional comments on some of the features may be found in pertinent sections below.
Please note that Ohio has not been completely surveyed and we rely on receiving information from many sources. Therefore, a lack of records for any particular area is not a statement that rare species or unique features are absent from that area. Although all types of plant communities have been surveyed, we only maintain records on the highest quality areas.
Fish and Wildlife: The Division of Wildlife (DOW) has the following comments.
The DOW recommends that impacts to streams, wetlands and other water resources be avoided and minimized to the fullest extent possible, and that best management practices be utilized to minimize erosion and sedimentation.
Appendix B-74 The project is within the range of the Indiana bat (Myotis sodalis), a state endangered and federally endangered species. The following species of trees have relatively high value as potential Indiana bat roost trees to include: shagbark hickory (Carya ovata), shellbark hickory (Carya laciniosa), bitternut hickory (Carya cordiformis), black ash (Fraxinus nigra), green ash (Fraxinus pennsylvanica), white ash (Fraxinus americana), shingle oak (Quercus imbricaria), northern red oak (Quercus rubra), slippery elm (Ulmus rubra), American elm (Ulmus americana), eastern cottonwood (Populus deltoides), silver maple (Acer saccharinum), sassafras (Sassafras albidum), post oak (Quercus stellata), and white oak (Quercus alba). Indiana bat roost trees consists of trees that include dead and dying trees with exfoliating bark, crevices, or cavities in upland areas or riparian corridors and living trees with exfoliating bark, cavities, or hollow areas formed from broken branches or tops. However, Indiana bats are also dependent on the forest structure surrounding roost trees. If suitable habitat occurs within the project area, the DOW recommends trees be conserved. If suitable habitat occurs within the project area and trees must be cut, the DOW recommends cutting occur between October 1 and March 31. If suitable trees must be cut during the summer months, the DOW recommends a net survey be conducted between June 1 and August 15, prior to any cutting. Net surveys should incorporate either nine net nights per square 0.5 kilometer of project area, or four net nights per kilometer for linear projects. If no tree removal is proposed, this project is not likely to impact this species.
The project is within the range of the sheepnose (Plethobasus cyphyus), a state endangered and federally endangered mussel, the fanshell (Cyprogenia stegaria), a state endangered and federally endangered mussel, the pink mucket (Lampsilis orbiculata), a state endangered and federally endangered mussel, the snuffbox (Epioblasma triquetra), a state endangered and federally endangered mussel, the washboard (Megalonaias nervosa), a state endangered mussel, the butterfly (Ellipsaria lineolata), a state endangered mussel, the elephant-ear (Elliptio crassidens), a state endangered mussel, the long-solid (Fusconaia maculata maculata), a state endangered mussel, the Ohio pigtoe (Pleurobema cordatum), a state endangered mussel, the pyramid pigtoe (Pleurobema rubrum), a state endangered mussel, the monkeyface (Quadrula metanevra), a state endangered mussel, the wartyback (Quadrula nodulata), a state endangered mussel, the black sandshell (Ligumia recta), a state threatened mussel, the threehorn wartyback (Obliquaria reflexa), a state threatened mussel, and the fawnsfoot (Truncilla donaciformis), a state threatened mussel. Due to the location, and that there is no in-water work proposed in a perennial stream of sufficient size, this project is not likely to impact these species.
This project must not have an impact on freshwater native mussels at the project site. This applies to both listed and non-listed species. Per the Ohio Mussel Survey Protocol (2016), all Group 2, 3, and 4 streams (Appendix A) require a mussel survey. Therefore, if in-water work is planned in any stream that meets any of the above criteria, the DOW recommends the applicant provide information to indicate no mussel impacts will occur. If this is not possible, the DOW recommends a professional malacologist conduct a mussel survey in the project area. If mussels that cannot be avoided are found in the project area, as a last resort, the DOW recommends a professional malacologist collect and relocate the mussels to suitable and similar habitat upstream of the project site. Mussel surveys and any subsequent mussel relocation should be done in accordance with the Ohio Mussel Survey Protocol. The Ohio Mussel Survey Protocol (2016) can be found at: http://wildlife.ohiodnr.gov/portals/wildlife/pdfs/licenses%20&%20permits/OH%20Mussel%20Su rvey%20Protocol.pdf
Appendix B-75 The project is within the range of the western banded killifish (Fundulus diaphanus menona), a state endangered fish, the goldeye (Hiodon alosoides), a state endangered fish, the speckled chub (Macrhybopsis aestivalis), a state endangered fish, the paddlefish (Polyodon spathula) a state threatened fish, the river darter (Percina shumardi), a state threatened fish, and the channel darter (Percina copelandi), a state threatened fish. The DOW recommends no in-water work in in the Ohio River from April 15 through June 30 to reduce impacts to indigenous aquatic species and their habitat. If no in-water work is proposed in a perennial stream, this project is not likely to impact these or other aquatic species.
The DOW has multiple records within 3000 feet of the project site for the eastern spadefoot toad (Scaphiopus holbrookii), a state endangered species. This species is found in areas of sandy soils that are associated with river valleys. Breeding habitats may include flooded agricultural fields or other water holding depressions. The DOW recommends that a habitat suitability survey be conducted by a DOW approved herpetologist (see attached list) to determine if suitable eastern spadefoot habitat exist within the project area. If suitable habitat is found to exist, the DOW recommends that a presence/absence survey be conducted by the approved herpetologist. DOW approved herpetologist prepared reports can be submitted to Nathan Reardon, DOW Compliance Coordinator at [email protected].
The project is within the range of the black bear (Ursus americanus), a state endangered species. Due to the mobility of this species, this project is not likely to impact this species.
Due to the potential of impacts to federally listed species, as well as to state listed species, we recommend that this project be coordinated with the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service.
Water Resources: The Division of Water Resources has the following comment.
The local floodplain administrator should be contacted concerning the possible need for any floodplain permits or approvals for this project. Your local floodplain administrator contact information can be found at the website below. http://water.ohiodnr.gov/portals/soilwater/pdf/floodplain/Floodplain%20Manager%20Community %20Contact%20List_8_16.pdf
ODNR appreciates the opportunity to provide these comments. Please contact John Kessler at (614) 265-6621 if you have questions about these comments or need additional information.
John Kessler ODNR Office of Real Estate 2045 Morse Road, Building E-2 Columbus, Ohio 43229-6693 [email protected]
Appendix B-76
Ohio Division of Wildlife APPROVED HERPETOLOGISTS
The following individuals are approved to conduct habitat suitability surveys and presence/absence surveys for the state listed reptiles and amphibians specified below.
Ramsey Langford Approved for: - Spotted turtle (Clemmys guttata) 3023 Colon Dr. - Blanding's turtle (Emydoidea blandingii) Copley, Ohio 44321 - Smooth greensnake (Opheodrys vernalis) [email protected] 330-447-4840
Teal Dimitrie Approved for: - Spotted turtle (Clemmys guttata) 3054 Kensington Rd. - Blanding's turtle (Emydoidea blandingii) Cleveland Heights, Ohio 44118 [email protected] 586-846-0087
Michael Hoggarth Approved for: - Green salamander (Aneides aeneus) Department of Biology and Earth Science - Lake Erie watersnake (Nerodia sipedon insularum) Otterbein University - Eastern hellbender (Cryptobranchus alleganiensis) Westerville, Ohio 43081 [email protected] 614-823-1667
Matthew Cross Approved for: - Blanding's turtle (Emydoidea blandingii) 1736 C Dublin Ct. - Kirtland’s snake (Clonophis kirtlandii) Bowling Green, Ohio 43402 [email protected] 616-240-6486
Thomas Pauley Approved for: - Green salamander (Aneides aeneus) 4525 Este Ave. - Timber rattlesnake (Crotalus horridus) Cincinnati, Ohio 45232 [email protected] 513-451-1777
Bruce Kingsbury Approved for: - Eastern massasauga (Sistrurus catenatus catenatus) 2224 Springfield Ave. - Kirtland’s snake (Clonophis kirtlandii) Fort Wayne, Indiana 46805 - Blanding's turtle (Emydoidea blandingii) [email protected] - Spotted turtle (Clemmys guttata) 260-341-2013 - Copper-bellied watersnake (Nerodia erythrogaster neglecta)
Please direct questions concerning this list to: [email protected] September 2017
Appendix B-77 The following individuals are approved to conduct habitat suitability surveys and presence/absence surveys for all state listed reptiles and amphibians.
Kent Bekker Ralph Pfingsten 542 Centerfield Drive 347 Pineview Circle Maumee, Ohio 43537 Berea, Ohio 44017 [email protected] [email protected] 419-376-4384 440-243-7568
Tim O. Matson Jeff Davis 5696 Matson Rd 625 Crescent Road Geneva, OH 44041 Hamilton, Ohio 45013 [email protected] [email protected] 440-417-8196 513-868-3154
Gregory Lipps, LLC Doug Wynn 1473 County Road 5-2 241 Chase Street, Apt. A3L Delta, Ohio 43515-9657 Russell’s Point, Ohio 43348 [email protected] [email protected] 419-376-3441 614-306-0313
Kristin Stanford OSU Stone Laboratory P.O. Box 119 Put-in-Bay, OH 43456 [email protected] 419-285-1847
Please direct questions concerning this list to: [email protected] September 2017
Appendix B-78
APPENDIX C
EXISTING PROJECT BOUNDARY (EXHIBIT G)
Appendix C-1 Appendix C-2
APPENDIX D
FEBRUARY 25, 1983, USACE AND OHIO POWER OPERATING AGREEMENT
Appendix D-1 Appendix D-2 Appendix D-3 Appendix D-4 Appendix D-5 Appendix D-6 Appendix D-7 Appendix D-8 Appendix D-9 Appendix D-10 Appendix D-11 Appendix D-12
APPENDIX E
SINGLE LINE ELECTRICAL DIAGRAM AND EXISTING EXHIBIT F PROJECT DRAWINGS (CEII)
APPENDIX F
FLOW DURATION CURVES
% Exceedance Annual January Febuary March April May June July August September October November December 100.00% 1,778 9,075 12,624 18,078 16,265 6,406 2,548 3,081 2,862 1,926 1,774 3,449 4,639 99.00% 5,324 12,502 14,647 24,554 21,420 11,273 4,997 5,125 4,510 3,883 4,640 6,077 9,598 98.00% 6,028 13,964 20,301 28,619 22,976 13,586 5,895 5,438 4,985 4,297 5,360 6,602 11,570 97.00% 6,731 14,845 22,231 30,348 24,333 15,591 6,473 5,811 5,503 4,685 5,792 7,120 13,494 96.00% 7,314 15,749 24,329 31,597 26,905 17,020 7,244 6,149 5,941 5,198 6,054 8,153 14,315 95.00% 7,961 16,822 25,936 32,945 28,667 18,570 8,020 6,819 6,099 5,455 6,411 8,476 15,010 94.00% 8,414 17,152 27,638 34,595 30,611 19,207 9,362 7,427 6,602 5,669 6,650 8,989 16,018 93.00% 8,867 18,317 28,962 35,858 32,233 19,488 10,023 7,708 6,798 5,817 6,863 9,321 17,027 92.00% 9,385 19,418 30,328 37,603 33,846 19,956 10,351 8,350 6,990 6,025 7,120 9,833 17,756 91.00% 9,838 20,881 31,651 39,806 34,946 20,971 10,680 8,544 7,249 6,231 7,249 10,156 18,486 90.00% 10,291 22,000 32,861 41,360 35,599 21,541 10,939 8,803 7,314 6,537 7,443 10,609 19,159 89.00% 10,615 23,443 33,733 42,731 36,635 22,395 11,133 9,527 7,443 6,602 7,650 11,126 19,920 88.00% 11,068 24,272 34,605 43,462 37,461 23,459 11,643 10,030 7,767 6,796 7,832 11,441 20,453 87.00% 11,521 24,855 35,800 44,671 38,827 24,372 12,225 10,262 8,026 6,990 8,026 11,974 21,265 86.00% 12,039 25,967 36,478 46,218 39,603 25,114 12,603 10,425 8,159 7,249 8,224 12,474 21,946 85.00% 12,427 26,301 37,221 47,447 41,156 25,890 13,249 10,702 8,285 7,443 8,414 12,741 22,894 84.00% 12,945 27,055 38,416 49,039 41,803 26,426 13,787 10,939 8,414 7,638 8,609 13,075 23,772 83.00% 13,463 27,888 39,030 51,124 42,643 27,245 13,916 11,133 8,609 7,886 8,803 13,398 24,272 82.00% 14,046 28,623 40,543 52,687 43,031 27,861 14,487 11,535 8,803 8,026 8,997 14,011 25,049 81.00% 14,563 29,194 41,092 53,852 44,183 28,512 14,939 11,910 8,932 8,155 9,224 14,616 25,925 80.00% 15,172 30,020 41,476 54,810 45,230 29,386 15,444 12,104 9,062 8,220 9,372 15,081 26,330 79.00% 15,728 30,880 43,349 56,511 46,020 29,780 15,895 12,368 9,256 8,350 9,515 15,664 27,838 78.00% 16,281 31,716 44,208 57,486 46,977 30,430 16,246 12,581 9,450 8,530 9,644 16,052 28,569 77.00% 16,829 32,751 45,102 58,817 47,947 30,853 16,669 12,816 9,579 8,673 9,882 16,475 29,903 76.00% 17,411 33,657 45,973 61,099 48,739 31,586 17,137 13,075 9,774 8,803 10,162 17,217 30,548 75.00% 18,059 34,564 46,732 62,412 49,709 32,363 17,476 13,350 9,919 8,997 10,356 17,654 31,489 74.00% 18,706 35,211 47,703 63,307 50,616 33,239 17,912 13,722 10,067 9,126 10,421 18,059 32,109 73.00% 19,353 36,095 48,415 64,035 51,069 33,711 18,365 13,981 10,280 9,191 10,550 18,447 33,269 72.00% 20,000 36,860 49,331 65,373 52,280 34,377 18,835 14,312 10,486 9,321 10,809 19,224 33,787 71.00% 20,712 37,944 50,656 66,668 53,315 35,523 19,251 14,719 10,680 9,431 11,095 19,787 34,628 70.00% 21,489 38,771 51,405 67,315 54,376 36,486 19,851 14,932 10,744 9,560 11,392 20,518 35,017 69.00% 22,201 39,870 52,502 68,609 56,097 37,541 20,324 15,211 11,003 9,774 11,521 21,319 35,599 68.00% 22,978 40,775 53,994 69,904 57,003 38,224 20,648 15,405 11,198 9,903 11,715 21,792 37,106 67.00% 23,690 42,303 55,212 71,198 57,563 39,261 21,123 15,636 11,364 10,033 11,817 22,309 37,994 66.00% 24,466 43,145 56,891 73,140 57,972 40,186 21,726 15,913 11,521 10,097 12,039 23,085 39,252 65.00% 25,305 44,172 58,088 73,787 59,412 40,593 22,114 16,181 11,725 10,227 12,233 23,580 40,085 64.00% 26,085 45,207 59,543 75,367 60,907 40,935 22,437 16,339 11,974 10,356 12,363 24,184 40,907 63.00% 26,796 46,515 60,738 76,849 61,684 41,619 22,913 16,570 12,168 10,421 12,557 24,807 41,278 62.00% 27,832 47,510 61,610 77,671 62,605 42,395 23,690 16,764 12,427 10,615 12,752 25,308 42,267 61.00% 28,544 48,948 62,309 78,519 63,884 42,933 24,182 17,088 12,577 10,719 12,901 25,671 43,103 60.00% 29,450 50,797 63,535 78,965 64,726 44,221 25,308 17,282 12,880 10,874 13,139 25,955 43,949 59.00% 30,356 51,579 64,631 80,189 66,668 45,049 25,929 17,541 13,139 10,977 13,334 26,602 45,049 58.00% 31,327 52,969 66,020 81,024 67,315 45,408 26,251 17,994 13,269 11,170 13,528 27,120 45,849 57.00% 32,363 54,305 67,315 82,202 68,609 46,279 26,639 18,314 13,722 11,262 13,722 27,869 47,311 56.00% 33,274 55,410 68,609 82,849 68,972 47,139 27,250 18,770 14,110 11,521 14,046 28,394 47,672 55.00% 34,240 56,768 69,257 84,144 70,260 47,703 27,638 19,036 14,369 11,622 14,369 28,932 48,095 54.00% 35,211 58,040 69,904 85,011 71,548 48,696 28,191 19,482 14,585 11,750 14,434 29,386 48,868 53.00% 36,117 59,030 71,198 86,733 71,846 49,880 28,613 20,000 14,822 11,974 14,710 30,292 50,050 52.00% 37,347 60,195 72,493 87,975 73,140 50,934 29,354 20,319 15,016 12,104 15,205 30,683 51,581 51.00% 38,641 61,166 73,787 89,969 74,435 51,716 30,100 20,518 15,405 12,298 15,354 31,392 52,557 50.00% 39,871 61,975 74,435 90,940 76,376 52,946 30,680 20,809 15,631 12,395 15,567 32,169 53,334 49.00% 40,971 62,886 75,729 91,911 77,671 53,774 31,327 21,152 16,038 12,622 15,974 32,751 55,198 48.00% 42,072 64,019 76,376 93,852 78,965 54,579 32,070 21,489 16,187 12,880 16,311 33,075 56,640 47.00% 42,978 65,373 77,613 96,441 79,613 56,053 32,687 21,837 16,488 13,139 16,464 33,722 57,678 46.00% 44,208 67,315 78,564 97,089 80,907 57,690 33,652 22,308 16,893 13,463 16,699 34,240 58,620 45.00% 45,438 69,257 79,613 98,351 81,555 58,900 34,140 22,719 17,152 13,787 16,893 35,046 60,260 44.00% 46,926 70,059 80,260 99,678 83,496 60,016 34,722 23,123 17,492 14,009 17,168 35,599 62,800 43.00% 48,091 72,189 80,907 101,315 84,791 61,330 35,793 23,301 17,735 14,268 17,510 36,117 64,501 42.00% 49,260 75,082 83,017 102,798 86,733 63,308 36,597 23,819 18,059 14,682 17,982 36,921 66,020 41.00% 50,616 76,376 84,144 104,856 87,645 64,294 37,582 24,402 18,382 14,952 18,512 37,568 66,739 40.00% 51,910 77,283 85,438 106,150 88,674 65,373 38,835 24,725 18,706 15,366 18,900 38,240 67,962 39.00% 53,528 78,765 86,085 107,891 89,322 67,315 40,220 25,094 18,945 15,793 19,333 39,120 69,257 38.00% 55,104 80,907 88,027 109,387 90,215 69,244 41,295 25,373 19,222 16,117 19,675 39,960 70,538 37.00% 56,765 82,202 88,027 110,856 91,263 71,198 42,743 25,925 19,547 16,400 20,065 40,542 73,140 36.00% 58,155 84,144 89,969 112,985 93,205 72,208 43,931 26,538 19,871 16,681 20,554 41,619 74,435 35.00% 60,130 85,438 91,911 115,115 94,500 74,985 44,878 27,017 20,249 17,217 21,275 42,483 77,024 34.00% 61,619 86,733 93,865 116,506 96,662 76,467 46,301 27,962 20,786 17,864 21,618 43,410 78,965 33.00% 63,431 88,674 95,147 117,801 97,736 78,965 48,091 28,350 21,286 18,274 21,970 44,465 80,907 32.00% 65,373 90,616 97,063 119,095 99,030 80,907 48,757 28,868 21,971 19,029 22,330 45,652 82,021 31.00% 67,315 92,558 99,678 120,390 100,972 82,849 50,571 29,516 22,460 19,632 23,043 47,594 83,496 30.00% 68,609 94,047 100,972 121,879 103,561 84,338 51,302 29,942 22,978 19,974 23,949 48,195 84,791 29.00% 70,551 96,441 103,561 123,361 104,856 87,496 52,964 31,430 23,404 20,712 24,596 49,340 86,467 28.00% 73,140 100,895 105,503 124,843 106,332 91,263 53,860 32,381 23,682 21,673 25,033 50,051 88,597 27.00% 75,082 102,267 107,645 126,973 108,092 93,852 55,376 33,518 24,466 22,395 25,600 51,021 90,079 26.00% 77,671 104,209 109,244 128,455 111,976 95,794 56,911 34,947 25,332 23,189 26,762 51,961 92,208 25.00% 79,613 107,283 111,976 130,746 113,270 98,221 57,622 35,907 26,133 23,787 27,476 53,043 93,852 24.00% 80,907 110,060 113,917 132,041 115,859 102,914 59,222 36,961 26,996 24,337 28,096 54,481 95,794 23.00% 83,496 111,976 116,506 134,843 117,950 104,422 60,175 38,509 28,091 25,582 28,630 55,256 97,950 22.00% 85,438 114,966 119,095 137,219 121,685 106,552 60,849 40,389 28,874 26,257 29,651 56,563 100,726 21.00% 88,027 117,154 122,416 139,808 124,409 110,681 62,293 41,719 30,027 26,745 30,992 58,124 103,503 20.00% 90,616 119,095 125,568 144,597 128,287 113,400 64,363 43,133 31,017 28,052 32,298 59,820 106,798 19.00% 93,852 121,037 128,202 149,187 131,516 116,506 67,438 45,564 32,459 29,709 33,203 61,631 109,704 18.00% 96,441 122,837 131,743 152,753 134,746 118,448 69,373 47,315 33,673 30,821 34,729 64,084 111,328 17.00% 99,678 125,568 133,335 161,258 139,271 121,685 71,308 48,549 34,448 32,008 36,079 66,020 113,917 16.00% 103,561 129,037 135,924 165,051 143,148 125,568 73,787 50,098 35,534 33,883 38,369 68,066 116,506 15.00% 106,798 136,345 142,332 170,650 145,633 128,578 77,121 51,153 37,709 34,538 40,340 69,257 118,448 14.00% 111,328 143,005 148,934 174,760 148,869 131,393 80,260 55,637 40,579 38,318 41,995 71,198 121,646 13.00% 114,947 151,756 153,400 184,119 155,426 134,131 83,496 58,183 42,475 40,496 42,734 75,729 124,422 12.00% 118,448 160,209 159,225 188,041 164,559 139,834 86,733 60,583 44,213 41,813 45,608 79,613 126,863 11.00% 122,979 165,698 167,530 192,883 170,229 144,339 88,027 64,396 46,137 42,819 48,726 82,202 130,623 10.00% 127,510 172,171 175,148 201,362 176,119 151,523 90,681 68,027 48,421 46,428 50,292 85,503 132,688 9.00% 132,688 176,811 183,278 210,359 181,880 157,284 95,322 73,393 49,968 50,363 52,554 88,085 138,766 8.00% 139,160 184,054 190,294 215,977 190,993 162,048 99,678 76,376 52,516 54,217 55,988 93,361 144,339 7.00% 149,517 193,530 194,177 221,362 197,459 174,760 101,755 80,888 55,470 59,343 60,130 98,383 151,458 6.00% 160,520 204,223 199,472 228,003 203,317 180,106 112,014 84,144 60,456 66,020 66,525 104,247 157,141 5.00% 172,915 210,715 207,770 237,544 212,301 184,177 117,218 88,383 63,312 69,904 73,787 111,361 166,054 4.00% 186,229 225,686 215,537 241,971 218,825 188,249 124,274 97,736 66,564 78,965 80,156 122,358 178,333 3.00% 199,543 244,100 228,482 251,952 225,265 198,061 131,393 105,024 73,140 90,027 86,733 135,374 189,815 2.00% 215,537 254,437 239,563 260,198 231,770 205,453 141,102 115,820 78,590 103,794 104,442 148,947 201,194 1.00% 241,706 273,227 259,550 275,441 250,495 218,838 170,319 126,215 83,496 160,870 126,947 178,048 216,980 0.10% 289,352 310,129 276,425 334,770 285,898 273,553 213,739 196,659 108,877 272,561 171,198 220,859 271,753 0.01% 333,394 311,211 279,879 336,394 289,564 286,000 225,260 225,882 110,501 273,085 174,986 232,380 278,247
Appendix F-1 Flow Exceedance Racine: Water Year 1987‐2016 400,000
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Appendix F-2 Flow Exceedance Racine: Water Year 1987‐2016 400,000
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January
Appendix F-3 Flow Exceedance Racine: Water Year 1987‐2016 400,000
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Febuary
Appendix F-4 Flow Exceedance Racine: Water Year 1987‐2016 400,000
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March
Appendix F-5 Flow Exceedance Racine: Water Year 1987‐2016 400,000
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April
Appendix F-6 Flow Exceedance Racine: Water Year 1987‐2016 400,000
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May
Appendix F-7 Flow Exceedance Racine: Water Year 1987‐2016 400,000
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June
Appendix F-8 Flow Exceedance Racine: Water Year 1987‐2016 400,000
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July
Appendix F-9 Flow Exceedance Racine: Water Year 1987‐2016 400,000
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August
Appendix F-10 Flow Exceedance Racine: Water Year 1987‐2016 400,000
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September
Appendix F-11 Flow Exceedance Racine: Water Year 1987‐2016 400,000
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October
Appendix F-12 Flow Exceedance Racine: Water Year 1987‐2016 400,000
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November
Appendix F-13 Flow Exceedance Racine: Water Year 1987‐2016 400,000
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December
Appendix F-14
APPENDIX G
NPDES PERMITS IN MASON COUNTY, WV
LIST OF NPDES PERMITS IN MASON COUNTY, WEST VIRGINIA
PERMIT PERMIT EXPIRED NPDES ID FACILITY NAME ADDRESS LATITUDE/LONGITUDE ISSUED DATE DATE SIC CODE/SIC DESC USGSHUC ROUTE 62NEW HAVEN, WV Latitude: 38.977493 WVR103529 AEP MOUNTAINEER POWER PLANT 252650419 Longitude: ‐81.937108 FEB‐29‐2008 DEC‐04‐2012 5030202 ROUTE 62NEW HAVEN, WV Latitude: 38.977493 WVR105049 AEP MOUNTAINEER POWER PLANT 252650419 Longitude: ‐81.937108 JUN‐09‐2010 DEC‐04‐2012 5030202 AEP PUTNAM PROPERTY ‐ BELTLINE LINEAR PROJECTARBUCKLE, WV Latitude: 38.691185 WVR106080 REMOVAL 25123 Longitude: ‐81.948159 AUG‐02‐2012 JAN‐03‐2018 5050006 Latitude: 38.548948 WVG411838 ALTA L. SMITH RT. 1 BOX 349GLENWOOD, WV 25520 Longitude: ‐82.14454 OCT‐29‐2009 MAY‐31‐2014 5090101 ST RT 33 E‐4 MI E OF NEW HAVENNEW Latitude: 38.918343 WVG611091 AMERICAN COLLOID COMPANY HAVEN, WV 25265 Longitude: ‐81.918132 JAN‐28‐2015 FEB‐28‐2019 5030202 AMERICAN ELECTRIC POWER PHILIP Latitude: 38.96698 WVR104735 SPORN PLANT US ROUTE 33NEW HAVEN, WV 25265 Longitude: ‐81.922959 DEC‐16‐2009 DEC‐04‐2012 5030202 Latitude: 38.658973 WV0079120 APPLE GROVE PULP AND PAPER CO UNKNOWNAPPLE GROVE, WV 25502 Longitude: ‐82.177368 AUG‐05‐1994 AUG‐04‐1999 2621 = Paper Mills 5090101 Latitude: 38.658973 4953 = Refuse WV0079138 APPLE GROVE PULP AND PAPER CO UNKNOWNAPPLE GROVE, WV 25502 Longitude: ‐82.177368 AUG‐05‐1994 AUG‐04‐1999 Systems 5090101 UNKNOWNGALLIPOLIS FERRY, WV Latitude: 38.727806 WVR104722 ARLEE SLAB BRIDGE, S327‐29‐5.5 25515 Longitude: ‐82.090306 OCT‐29‐2009 DEC‐04‐2012 5090101 4250 ASHTON UPLAND ROADASHTON, Latitude: 38.615317 WVG551209 ASHTON ELEM. WV 25503‐9430 Longitude: ‐82.138155 JUL‐24‐2016 SEP‐30‐2020 5090101 Latitude: 38.634784 WVG640135 ASHTON WATER TREATMENT PLANT WV RTE 2ASHTON, WV 25503 Longitude: ‐82.164067 OCT‐10‐2013 JUL‐18‐2018 5090101 307 8TH STREETPOINT PLEASANT, WV Latitude: 38.84644 WVG551210 BEALE ELEMENTARY 25550‐1209 Longitude: ‐82.13589 JUN‐23‐2016 SEP‐30‐2020 5090101 UNKNOWNMASON COUNTY, WV Latitude: 38.690806 WVR100181 BIG BUZZARD ROAD BRIDGE 00000 Longitude: ‐81.910611 MAR‐20‐2003 DEC‐04‐2007 5050008 20 MALLARD LN RT 62MASON, WV Latitude: 39.011889 WVR100573 BOB EVANS RESTAURANT ‐ MASON, 25260 Longitude: ‐82.037194 OCT‐10‐2003 DEC‐04‐2007 5030202 BOB'S MARKET & GREENHOUSES Latitude: 39.023979 WVR102602 INC. SR 62MASON, WV 25260 Longitude: ‐82.021563 AUG‐10‐2006 DEC‐04‐2012 5030202 OFF STATE RT 62, 2 MILES Latitude: 38.90788 WV0086886 CAMP CONLEY NORTHPOINT PLEASANT, WV 25550 Longitude: ‐82.122067 AUG‐23‐2012 AUG‐22‐2017 5030202 CO RT 62POINT. PLEASANT, WV Latitude: 38.905343 WVR108039 CAMP CONLEY MART 174 25550 Longitude: ‐82.118738 JAN‐21‐2016 JAN‐03‐2018 5030202 Latitude: 38.996942 WV0093637 CLIFTON TIPPLE P.O. BOX 249MASON, WV 25260 Longitude: ‐82.029535 OCT‐01‐2003 SEP‐30‐2008 O
Appendix G-1 PERMIT PERMIT EXPIRED NPDES ID FACILITY NAME ADDRESS LATITUDE/LONGITUDE ISSUED DATE DATE SIC CODE/SIC DESC USGSHUC COUNTY ROUTE 6NEW HAVEN, WV Latitude: 38.987194 WVR103397 COUNTY ROUTE 6‐ GUN CLUB ROAD 25550 Longitude: ‐81.955806 OCT‐04‐2007 DEC‐04‐2012 5030202 ROUTE 2 GALLIPOLIS FERRYGALLIPOLIS Latitude: 38.80811 WVG640019 CRAB CREEK WTP FERRY, WV 25515 Longitude: ‐82.18385 SEP‐19‐2013 JUL‐18‐2018 5090101 P. O. BOX 443POINT PLEASANT, WV Latitude: 38.85397 5172 = Petroleum WV0112046 CUSTOM FUEL SERVICES 25550 Longitude: ‐82.13706 MAY‐25‐2005 MAY‐24‐2010 Products 5030202 Latitude: 38.971479 WVG610275 CY BLAIR LUMBER LLC RT. 62 NWEST COLUMBIA, WV 25260 Longitude: ‐82.079565 DEC‐24‐2014 FEB‐28‐2019 5030202 Latitude: 38.768111Longitude: ‐ WV0076121 D & T CAR WASH UNKNOWNUNKNOWN, WV 00000 82.196694 MAR‐21‐1988 MAR‐20‐1993 7542 = Carwashes 5090101 SAND FORK RD.GALLIPOLIS FERRY, WV Latitude: 38.7675 WVG990108 D & T CAR WASH 25515 Longitude: ‐82.196694 NOV‐16‐2001 JAN‐01‐2007 5090101 32925 CHARLESTON RD.LEON, WV Latitude: 38.665212 WVG411253 DANIEL A. RICKARD 25123 Longitude: ‐81.949786 SEP‐25‐2015 JUN‐30‐2019 5050008 NO #42 LOCK ELEVEN Latitude: 38.817544 WVG414206 DAVID MCCOY ROADHENDERSON, WV 25106 Longitude: ‐82.117639 OCT‐02‐2009 MAY‐31‐2014 5050008 EAST OF WV RT 2 APPROX 1100 Latitude: 38.626889 WVR104756 DOLLAR GENERAL STORE FTASHTON, WV 25312 Longitude: ‐82.164694 DEC‐04‐2009 DEC‐04‐2012 5090101 US RTE 33 8M NO NEW Latitude: 38.904281 WV0076066 DUPONT LETART LANDFILL HAVENLETART, WV 25253 Longitude: ‐81.92876 DEC‐02‐2009 JUL‐21‐2020 5030202 PO BOX 400MOUNDSVILLE, WV Latitude: 39.008611 WVR100484 ELLM VIEW LIMITED PARTNERSHIP 26041 Longitude: ‐81.995806 AUG‐20‐2003 DEC‐04‐2007 5030202 Latitude: 40.371694 WVR101513 ENGINEERED SOIL COVER UNKNOWNAPPLE GROVE, WV 26035 Longitude: ‐80.598611 APR‐11‐2005 DEC‐04‐2007 5030106 Latitude: 40.371694 WVR103626 ENGINEERED SOIL COVER UNKNOWNAPPLE GROVE, WV 26035 Longitude: ‐80.598611 MAR‐25‐2008 DEC‐04‐2012 5030106 UNKNOWNPOINT PLEASANT, WV Latitude: 38.857806 WVR102021 FARMERS BANK, POINT PLEASANT B 25550 Longitude: ‐82.131694 OCT‐27‐2005 DEC‐04‐2007 5090101 Latitude: 38.95948 WV0000426 FELMAN PRODUCTION INC. US RT 62NEW HAVEN, WV 25265 Longitude: ‐81.922959 FEB‐29‐2012 FEB‐28‐2017 5030202 Latitude: 38.95948 WV0076198 FELMAN PRODUCTION INC. US RT 62NEW HAVEN, WV 25265 Longitude: ‐81.922959 DEC‐20‐2007 MAR‐05‐2020 5030202 20002 KANAWHA VALLEY Latitude: 38.757245 WVG411092 FLETCHER & CORAL STEVENSON RDSOUTHSIDE, WV 25187 Longitude: ‐81.992935 FEB‐22‐2015 JUN‐30‐2019 5050008 UNKNOWNGALLIPOLIS FERRY, WV Latitude: 38.683416 7032 = Sporting And WV0101761 GALLIPOLIS LOCKS AND DAM 25515 Longitude: ‐82.18709 APR‐04‐1988 APR‐03‐1993 Recreational Camps UNKNOWNGALLIPOLIS FERRY, WV Latitude: 38.683416 WVG550052 GALLIPOLIS LOCKS AND DAM 25515 Longitude: ‐82.18709 DEC‐24‐1993 DEC‐23‐1998 UNKNOWNGALLIPOLIS FERRY, WV Latitude: 38.683416 WVR100902 GALLIPOLIS LOCKS AND DAM 25515 Longitude: ‐82.18709 MAY‐13‐2004 DEC‐04‐2007 5090101
Appendix G-2 PERMIT PERMIT EXPIRED NPDES ID FACILITY NAME ADDRESS LATITUDE/LONGITUDE ISSUED DATE DATE SIC CODE/SIC DESC USGSHUC Latitude: 38.671973 1629 = Heavy WV0079022 GALLIPOLIS LOCKS REPLACEMENT PO BOX TPOINT PLEASANT, WV 25550 Longitude: ‐82.184256 AUG‐20‐1990 AUG‐19‐1991 Construction US HIGHWAY 33NEW HAVEN, WV Latitude: 38.980306 WVR102437 GATLIN COAL CO UTILITIES EXTEN 25265 Longitude: ‐81.946111 MAY‐31‐2006 DEC‐04‐2012 5030202 Latitude: 38.588384 WVG980074 GLENWOOD STOCKPILE YARD WV RTE 2GLENWOOD, WV 25520 Longitude: ‐82.202968 AUG‐29‐2012 OCT‐10‐2016 5090101 GOODYEAR TIRE & RUBBER STATE ROUTE 2APPLE GROVE, WV Latitude: 38.663889 WVG610406 COMPANY, THE 25502 Longitude: ‐82.183306 DEC‐31‐2014 FEB‐28‐2019 5090101 US HIGHWAY 35HENDERSON, WV Latitude: 38.811945 WVG071847 HACIENDA WV TRAVEL PLAZA 25106 Longitude: ‐82.108438 NOV‐23‐1999 DEC‐04‐2007 5050008 US HIGHWAY 35HENDERSON, WV Latitude: 38.811945 WVG990089 HACIENDA WV TRAVEL PLAZA 25106 Longitude: ‐82.108438 JUN‐18‐2009 MAY‐16‐2012 5050008 US HWY 35 BOX 28HENDERSON, WV Latitude: 38.811889 WVG610930 HACIENDA WV TRAVEL PLAZA, LLC 25106 Longitude: ‐82.108611 JUL‐12‐2004 MAR‐31‐2009 5050008 Latitude: 38.5675Longitude: ‐ WVR101625 HANNAN JR. & SR. HIGH SCHO UNKNOWNUPLAND, WV 25082 82.073306 JUN‐15‐2005 DEC‐01‐2008 5090101 Latitude: 38.716946 WVG411831 HARMONY BAPTIST CHURCH 2290 US RT 35SOUTHSIDE, WV 25187 Longitude: ‐81.969534 MAR‐28‐2010 MAY‐31‐2014 5050008 FOOT OF SECOND STPT PLEASANT, WV Latitude: 38.840386 6512 = Nonresidential WV0103276 HARTLEY MARINE CORP 25550 Longitude: ‐82.141561 SEP‐29‐1989 SEP‐28‐1994 Building Operators Latitude: 38.836469 4952 = Sewerage WV0086967 HENDERSON TOWN OF PO BOX 205PT PLEASANT, WV 25550 Longitude: ‐82.140478 JAN‐06‐1992 JAN‐05‐1997 Systems 5050008 1683 CHESTNUT STREETHENDERSON, Latitude: 38.828181 WVG610931 HENDERSON WV TERMINAL WV 25106 Longitude: ‐82.127967 DEC‐21‐2009 MAR‐31‐2014 5050008 1683 CHESTNUT STREETHENDERSON, Latitude: 38.828181 WVG990093 HENDERSON WV TERMINAL WV 25106 Longitude: ‐82.127967 FEB‐25‐2013 JUN‐18‐2017 5050008 INDEPENDENCE POINT BENNETT'S POINTPOINT PLEASANT, Latitude: 38.836944 WVG550522 LANDOWNERS WV 25550 Longitude: ‐82.102038 AUG‐11‐2016 SEP‐30‐2020 5050008 419 MAIN STPOINT PLEASANT, WV Latitude: 38.842826 3999 = Manufacturing WV0045659 INDUSTRIAL PARK 25550 Longitude: ‐82.138719 JUL‐04‐1983 JUL‐03‐1988 Industries RT 1 BOX 344WEST COLUMBIA, WV Latitude: 38.962242 WVG610323 J & D'S AUTO PARTS AND SALVAGE 25287 Longitude: ‐82.034236 MAR‐05‐2015 FEB‐28‐2019 5030202 UNKNOWNPOINT PLEASANT, WV Latitude: 38.855 WVR104808 JEFFERSON AVENUE BRIDGE, S327‐ 25550 Longitude: ‐82.131889 JAN‐26‐2010 DEC‐04‐2012 5090101 3002 BROAD RUN ROADNEW HAVEN, Latitude: 38.956442 WVG411617 JEFFREY LIGHTFOOT WV 25265 Longitude: ‐81.952033 NOV‐22‐2010 MAY‐31‐2014 5030202 Latitude: 38.90678 WVR102664 JORDAN LANDING CR 62POINT PLEASANT, WV 25550 Longitude: ‐82.117967 SEP‐27‐2006 DEC‐04‐2012 5030202 RT1 BOX 222 GUYAN CREEK Latitude: 38.572248 WVG610281 K & D SAUNDERS SAWMILL RDGLENWOOD, WV 25520 Longitude: ‐82.181541 NOV‐13‐2009 MAR‐31‐2014 5090101
Appendix G-3 PERMIT PERMIT EXPIRED NPDES ID FACILITY NAME ADDRESS LATITUDE/LONGITUDE ISSUED DATE DATE SIC CODE/SIC DESC USGSHUC Latitude: 38.790806 WVR104240 KANAWHA RIVER CAMPGROUND ST RT 62LEON, WV 25143 Longitude: ‐82.027806 FEB‐24‐2009 DEC‐04‐2012 5050008 Latitude: 38.823611 4492 = Towing And WV0114642 KANAWHA RIVER TOWING INC UNKNOWNUNKNOWN, WV 00000 Longitude: ‐82.138111 MAR‐18‐1997 MAR‐17‐2002 Tugboat Service 5090101 17166 KANAWHA VALLEY Latitude: 38.768945 WVG611455 KOKOSING CONSTRUCTION CO RDSOUTHSIDE, WV 25187 Longitude: ‐82.012935 JUN‐23‐2010 MAR‐31‐2014 5050008 RT 1 BOX 598POINT PLEASANT, WV Latitude: 38.88508 4952 = Sewerage WVG550408 KREBS‐BETHEL SEWER 25550 Longitude: ‐82.045974 SEP‐24‐2010 SEP‐23‐2015 Systems RT 62 APPROX. 6.06 MILES N. OF POINT PLEASANTPOINT PLEASANT, Latitude: 38.958379 WV0105619 LAKIN HOSPITAL WV 25550 Longitude: ‐82.094865 MAY‐02‐2008 APR‐29‐2018 5030202 Latitude: 38.951889 WVR100511 LAKIN MINIMUM SECURITY DOR UNKNOWNLAKIN, WV 00000 Longitude: ‐82.084194 OCT‐23‐2003 DEC‐04‐2007 5030202 8062 = General #1 BATEMAN CIRCLELAKIN, WV Latitude: 38.958385 Medical & Surgical WV0081353 LAKIN STATE HOSPITAL 25287‐8520 Longitude: ‐82.094865 AUG‐22‐1989 AUG‐21‐1994 Hospitals 5030202 #1 BATEMAN CIRCLELAKIN, WV Latitude: 38.958385 WVG550819 LAKIN STATE HOSPITAL 25287‐8520 Longitude: ‐82.094865 JAN‐18‐1996 DEC‐23‐1998 5030202 Latitude: 38.960379 WVG980073 LAKIN STOCKPILE YARD WV RTE 62LAKIN, WV 25250 Longitude: ‐82.093465 AUG‐29‐2012 OCT‐10‐2016 5030202 LAKIN‐CAMP CONLEY WASTEWATER Latitude: 38.933679 WVR105782 SYSTEM SR 62LAKIN, WV 25550 Longitude: ‐82.096565 DEC‐09‐2011 JAN‐03‐2018 5030202 Latitude: U. S. ROUTE 35, 0.8 MILES NMASON 38.768383Longitude: ‐ WVG610261 LANNES WILLIAMSON PALLETS INC COUNTY, WV 25187 82.012362 AUG‐20‐2009 MAR‐31‐2014 5050008 Latitude: 38.904194 WVR102585 LEACHATE TREATMENT PROJECT, LE 62 U.S ROUTE 33LETART, WV 25253 Longitude: ‐81.928889 JUL‐27‐2006 DEC‐04‐2012 5030202 8211 = Elementary Latitude: 38.744528 And Secondary WV0086355 LEON ELEM UNKNOWNLEON, WV 25123 Longitude: ‐81.954304 MAR‐17‐1986 MAR‐16‐1991 Schools Latitude: 38.744528 WVG550066 LEON ELEM UNKNOWNLEON, WV 25123 Longitude: ‐81.954304 JUL‐02‐1990 DEC‐31‐1993 Latitude: 38.744528 WVR104921 LEON ELEM UNKNOWNLEON, WV 25123 Longitude: ‐81.954304 APR‐20‐2010 DEC‐04‐2012 5050008 Latitude: 38.746103 WVG551212 LEON ELEMENTARY 138 AYLOR STLEON, WV 25123 Longitude: ‐81.956273 NOV‐29‐2004 MAY‐13‐2009 5050008 P.O. BOX 69GALLIPOLIS FERRY, WV Latitude: 38.780845 WV1013564 LETART QUARRIES 25515 Longitude: ‐82.210642 JAN‐21‐2015 JAN‐20‐2020 O Latitude: 38.886443 WV1024396 LETART SITE RT. 2GALLIPOLIS FERRY, WV 25515 Longitude: ‐81.937033 JAN‐08‐2014 AUG‐09‐2018 O 1 RIVERSIDE PLAZANEW HAVEN, WV Latitude: 38.94318 05090101 WV0077038 LITTLE BROAD RUN LANDFILL 25265 Longitude: ‐81.946259 AUG‐19‐2008 MAY‐29‐2019 05030202
Appendix G-4 PERMIT PERMIT EXPIRED NPDES ID FACILITY NAME ADDRESS LATITUDE/LONGITUDE ISSUED DATE DATE SIC CODE/SIC DESC USGSHUC Latitude: 38.942194 WVR100130 LITTLE BROAD RUN LANDFILL ‐ AR UNKNOWNNEW HAVEN, WV 25265 Longitude: ‐81.95 FEB‐26‐2003 DEC‐04‐2007 5030202 Latitude: 38.942194 WVR101319 LITTLE BROAD RUN LANDFILL ‐ AR UNKNOWNNEW HAVEN, WV 25265 Longitude: ‐81.95 NOV‐30‐2004 DEC‐04‐2007 5030202 Latitude: 38.942194 WVR103867 LITTLE BROAD RUN LANDFILL ‐ AR UNKNOWNNEW HAVEN, WV 25265 Longitude: ‐81.95 JUL‐14‐2008 DEC‐04‐2012 5030202 Latitude: 38.961111 WVR103037 LITTLE BROAD RUN LANDFILL ‐ MI UNKNOWNNEW HAVEN, WV 25265 Longitude: ‐81.938611 APR‐04‐2007 DEC‐04‐2012 5030202 LITTLE BROAD RUN LANDFILL NEW COLLECTION POND & CONVEYANCE Latitude: 38.96118 WVR104933 SYSTEM RT 62NEW HAVEN, WV 43215 Longitude: ‐81.938459 JUL‐17‐2013 JAN‐03‐2018 5030202 Latitude: 38.953306 WVR103749 LITTLE BROAD RUN LANDFILL‐ ARE STATE RT 62NEW HAVEN, WV 25304 Longitude: ‐81.944389 AUG‐18‐2008 DEC‐04‐2012 5030202 US 33 TO CR 9NEW HAVEN, WV Latitude: 38.9525 WVR101750 LITTLE BROAD RUN LANDFILL‐INST 25265 Longitude: ‐81.948611 JUN‐30‐2005 DEC‐04‐2007 5030202 UNKNOWNMASON COUNTY, WV Latitude: 38.845306 WVR101192 LITTLE MILL CREEK BRIDGES S32 25264 Longitude: ‐81.894694 SEP‐15‐2004 DEC‐04‐2007 5030202 Latitude: 38.98198 WVR102368 LITTLE RIVER BELTLINE NO. 1 US ROUTE 33NEW HAVEN, WV 25265 Longitude: ‐81.94906 JUN‐02‐2006 DEC‐04‐2012 5030202 Latitude: 38.696483 WVR103096 MARMET ADDITIONAL LOCK SR 2APPLE GROVE, WV 25502 Longitude: ‐82.179868 MAY‐17‐2007 DEC‐04‐2012 5090101 8211 = Elementary 307 8TH STPOINT PLEASANT, WV Latitude: 38.84644 And Secondary WV0083003 MASON CNTY AREA SCHOOLS (4) 25550 Longitude: ‐82.13589 JUL‐30‐1996 JUL‐29‐2001 Schools 5090101 MASON CNTY MAINTENANCE 2702 JACKSON AVEPOINT PLEASANT, Latitude: 38.872366 WVG980079 HDQTRS (PT PLEASANT) WV 25550 Longitude: ‐82.12525 AUG‐29‐2012 OCT‐10‐2016 5030202 101 CAMDEN AVEGALLIPOLIS FERRY, Latitude: 38.85971 WV0074799 MASON CNTY PSD WV 25550 Longitude: ‐82.1351 APR‐14‐1993 APR‐13‐1998 5090101 MASON CO AIRPORT ‐ CO RT 62/4POINT PLEASANT, WV Latitude: 38.91478 WVR104561 REHABILITATION RUNWAY 7‐25 25550 Longitude: ‐82.097965 AUG‐20‐2009 DEC‐04‐2012 5030202 Latitude: UNKNOWNPOINT PLEASANT, WV 38.790611Longitude: ‐ WVR101239 MASON CO PSD MISC. EXTENSIONS 25550 82.085306 FEB‐02‐2005 DEC‐04‐2007 5050008 MASON CO PSD/CAMP CONLEY CRS 13/13/7, 13/11, 13/8, 13/9POINT Latitude: 38.905611 WVR100334 WATER PLEASANT, WV 25550 Longitude: ‐82.113889 NOV‐12‐2003 DEC‐04‐2007 5030202 MASON COUNTY COMMISSION ‐ UNKNOWNPOINT PLEASANT, WV Latitude: 38.91464 WVR102113 OBST 25550 Longitude: ‐82.09858 DEC‐15‐2005 DEC‐04‐2007 5050004 Latitude: 38.883889 WVG640130 MASON COUNTY PSD‐LETART WTP STATE ROUTE 62LETART, WV 25253 Longitude: ‐81.929694 SEP‐19‐2013 JUL‐18‐2018 5030202 1927 FAIRGROUND ROADPOINT Latitude: 38.9225 WVRNE0090 MASON COUNTY RECYCLING CENTER PLEASANT, WV 25550 Longitude: ‐82.091389 SEP‐10‐2010 MAR‐31‐2014 5030202
Appendix G-5 PERMIT PERMIT EXPIRED NPDES ID FACILITY NAME ADDRESS LATITUDE/LONGITUDE ISSUED DATE DATE SIC CODE/SIC DESC USGSHUC 103 W. ANDERSON STREETMASON, Latitude: 39.020879 WV0021849 MASON TOWN OF WV 25260 Longitude: ‐82.035963 SEP‐30‐2007 JUL‐24‐2017 5030202 MASON WATER IMPROVEMENTS 784 SECOND STREETMASON, WV Latitude: 39.013172 WVR108295 PROJECT 25260 Longitude: ‐82.036833 MAY‐20‐2016 MAY‐20‐2017 5030202 958 POPLAR HEIGHTS RD.POINT Latitude: 38.848057 WVG412071 MATTHEW L. CLARK PLEASANT, WV 25550 Longitude: ‐82.06933 SEP‐04‐2015 JUN‐30‐2019 5030202 P. O. BOX 745GALLIPOLIS FERRY, WV Latitude: 38.772845 WVSG10043 MCCOMAS SEWER SERVICE 25515 Longitude: ‐82.200641 JAN‐29‐2013 SEP‐23‐2015 Latitude: 38.853681 WVR101965 MCRO ENTERPRISES, INC. CR 62POINT PLEASANT, WV 25550 Longitude: ‐82.134866 JUL‐26‐2013 JAN‐03‐2018 5090101 SANDHILL ROADPOINT PLEASANT, WV Latitude: 38.871389 WVR102443 MID‐OHIO VALLEY CENTER, MARSHA 25550 Longitude: ‐82.115611 JUN‐05‐2006 DEC‐04‐2012 5090101 Latitude: 38.92648 WVR105280 MILTON PLACE, LP RT 12POINT PLEASANT, WV 25311 Longitude: ‐82.092665 FEB‐16‐2011 JAN‐03‐2018 5030202 1714 GRAHAM STATION ROADNEW Latitude: 38.971442 WV1021923 MINE NO. 1 ‐ IBR#2 AREA HAVEN, WV 25265 Longitude: ‐81.942333 MAY‐30‐2014 JAN‐20‐2018 O‐26 MISC. WATER SYSTEM EXTENSIONS Latitude: 38.91288 WVR104214 (CONCLOMO II) RT 2POINT PLEASANT, WV 25550 Longitude: ‐82.009262 FEB‐06‐2009 DEC‐04‐2012 5030202 MOUNTAINEER 765KV STATION Latitude: 38.975042 WVR106911 EXPANSION CO RT 62NEW HAVEN, WV 26265 Longitude: ‐81.939533 MAR‐07‐2014 JAN‐03‐2018 5030202 MOUNTAINEER PLANT FGD Latitude: 38.979389 WVR101461 CONSTRUC NEW HAVENNEW HAVEN, WV 25304 Longitude: ‐81.934389 MAY‐25‐2005 DEC‐04‐2012 5030202 Latitude: 38.963942 WVR106971 MOUNTAINEER‐SPORN 345KV LINE ROUTE 62NEW HAVEN, WV 26265 Longitude: ‐81.935932 MAR‐28‐2014 JAN‐03‐2018 O‐26 Latitude: 38.711694 WVR101304 MUD RUN BRIDGE S327‐56‐0.87 UNKNOWNAPPLE GROVE, WV 25502 Longitude: ‐82.163889 NOV‐22‐2004 DEC‐04‐2007 5090101 Latitude: 38.692846 WVR107180 NAT TRUSS BRIDGE CO RT 66ARBUCKLE, WV 25123 Longitude: ‐81.896232 SEP‐30‐2014 JAN‐03‐2018 5050008 NEW HAVEN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Latitude: 38.987194 WVR101476 BL UNKNOWNNEW HAVEN, WV 25265 Longitude: ‐81.969694 MAR‐08‐2005 DEC‐01‐2008 5030202 164 LAYNE STREETNEW HAVEN, WV Latitude: 38.991742 WV0032531 NEW HAVEN TOWN OF 25265 Longitude: ‐81.964233 JUL‐25‐2012 JUL‐24‐2017 5030202 NEW HAVEN WASTEWATER COLLECTION SYSTEM CO RT 19,33/13, AND 3/6NEW HAVEN, Latitude: 38.991179 WVR104567 IMPROVEMENTS WV 25562 Longitude: ‐81.95426 JUL‐29‐2009 DEC‐04‐2012 5030202 19863 OHIO RIVER ROADMASON, WV Latitude: 38.995409 WV0092941 NO. 1 MINE 25287 Longitude: ‐82.045421 AUG‐08‐2013 AUG‐07‐2018 O‐24 Latitude: NORTH POINT PLEASANT DRAINAGE WV RT 62POINT PLEASANT, WV 38.86118Longitude: ‐ WVR105811 PROJECT CONTRACT 11‐1 25550 82.130967 FEB‐01‐2012 JAN‐03‐2018 5030202
Appendix G-6 PERMIT PERMIT EXPIRED NPDES ID FACILITY NAME ADDRESS LATITUDE/LONGITUDE ISSUED DATE DATE SIC CODE/SIC DESC USGSHUC RR 1 BOX 662POINT PLEASANT, WV Latitude: 38.90428 WVG550354 OLDTOWN CAMPGROUND 25550 Longitude: ‐82.030663 APR‐05‐2017 SEP‐30‐2020 5030202 UNKNOWNPOINT PLEASANT, WV Latitude: 38.839194 WVG990007 PAUL'S CAR WASH 00000 Longitude: ‐82.098306 NOV‐03‐1989 FEB‐16‐1998 5050008 7102 CHARLESTON RDLONE, WV Latitude: 38.665787 3273 = Ready‐Mixed WV0115169 PLANT NO. 3 AT LEON 25123 Longitude: ‐81.949752 APR‐23‐1999 APR‐22‐2004 Concrete 5050008 2ND & WALNUT STPOINT PLEASANT, Latitude: 38.83915 WV0022039 POINT PLEASANT CITY OF WV 25550 Longitude: ‐82.13523 SEP‐07‐2011 SEP‐06‐2016 5050008 400 VIAND STPOINT PLEASANT, WV Latitude: 38.84247 WV0075736 POINT PLEASANT WTP 25550 Longitude: ‐82.13768 AUG‐10‐1988 AUG‐09‐1993 5090101 RT 62 NORTHPOINT PLEASANT, WV Latitude: 38.907543 WVG640021 POINT PLEASANT WTP 25550 Longitude: ‐82.125939 MAR‐11‐2014 JUL‐18‐2018 5030202 UNKNOWNPOINT PLEASANT, WV Latitude: 38.910611 WVG072489 POND 11 MODIFICATIONS, MCCLINT 25550 Longitude: ‐82.051389 APR‐23‐2002 DEC‐04‐2007 5090101 PREPARATION PLANT NO. 1/ REFUSE COUNTY ROUTE 62 (OLD US 33)NEW Latitude: 38.967842 WV1021958 DISPOSAL AREA NO. 1 HAVEN, WV 25265 Longitude: ‐81.938132 JAN‐02‐2015 JAN‐02‐2020 O‐26 PT. PLEASANT SENIOR/JUNIOR HIGH Latitude: 38.880681 WVR102118 SCHOOL EXPANSION & RENOVATION RT. 68POINT PLEASANT, WV 25550 Longitude: ‐82.121267 FEB‐03‐2006 DEC‐04‐2012 5090101 6136 HUNTINGTON ROADGALLIPOLIS Latitude: 38.810045 WVG611633 R+L CARRIERS FERRY, WV 25515 Longitude: ‐82.183441 JAN‐20‐2016 FEB‐28‐2019 5090101 1683 CHESTNUT ST OLD US RT Latitude: 38.828344 WVG411765 RALPH H. BURNS & SON, INC. 35HENDERSON, WV 25160 Longitude: ‐82.128139 SEP‐08‐2015 JUN‐30‐2019 5050008 Latitude: 38.815645 WVR105654 RELOCATION OF WV 817 WV 817HENDERSON, WV 25106 Longitude: ‐82.111238 JUL‐29‐2011 JAN‐03‐2018 5050008 Latitude: 38.610884 WVG550430 RIVERS EDGE CAMPGROUND INC RT. 2 BOX 790ASHTON, WV 25503 Longitude: ‐82.167367 MAR‐25‐2011 SEP‐23‐2015 5090101 Latitude: 38.683306 1629 = Heavy WV0114545 ROBERT C. BYRD LOCKS & DAM UNKNOWNUNKNOWN, WV 00000 Longitude: ‐82.156111 MAY‐30‐1996 MAY‐29‐1997 Construction 5090101 UNKNOWNPOINT PLEASANT, WV Latitude: 38.911889 WVR100150 ROBINSON RUN BRIDGE 25550 Longitude: ‐82.009194 MAR‐12‐2003 DEC‐04‐2007 5030202 Latitude: 38.609694 WVR100161 ROCKY FORK BRIDGE UNKNOWNASHTON, WV 25503 Longitude: ‐82.144389 MAR‐12‐2003 DEC‐04‐2007 5090101 657 RIPLEY RDPOINT PLEASANT, WV Latitude: 38.852408 WVG411402 ROGER A PLANTS 25550 Longitude: ‐82.037033 APR‐27‐2015 JUN‐30‐2019 5050008 THISTLE DRIVEPT. PLEASANT, WV Latitude: 38.875844 WVG550359 ROLLING ACRES SUBD. 25550 Longitude: ‐82.060937 JUL‐27‐2016 SEP‐30‐2020 5030202 ROUTE 1, BOX 263PT PLEASANT, WV Latitude: 38.875914 4952 = Sewerage WV0089656 ROLLING ACRES SUBDIVISION 25550 Longitude: ‐82.060975 FEB‐28‐1987 FEB‐27‐1992 Systems 8211 = Elementary 307 8TH STPOINT PLEASANT, WV Latitude: 38.84644 And Secondary WV0083011 ROOSEVELT ELEM. SCHOOL 25550 Longitude: ‐82.13589 JUN‐21‐1985 JUN‐20‐1990 Schools
Appendix G-7 PERMIT PERMIT EXPIRED NPDES ID FACILITY NAME ADDRESS LATITUDE/LONGITUDE ISSUED DATE DATE SIC CODE/SIC DESC USGSHUC 7953 RIPLEY RD.POINT PLEASANT, WV Latitude: 38.847281 05030201 WVG551211 ROOSEVELT ELEMENTARY 25550 Longitude: ‐82.064264 JUN‐23‐2016 SEP‐30‐2020 05030202 917 WILLOW LNPOINT PLEASANT, WV Latitude: 38.847275 WVG550113 ROOSEVELT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 25515 Longitude: ‐82.064253 DEC‐14‐1990 DEC‐31‐1993 Latitude: 4107 SANDHILL ROADPOINT 38.876967Longitude: ‐ WVG990061 SANDHILL MARATHON PLEASANT, WV 25550 82.091594 AUG‐20‐2012 JUN‐18‐2017 5030202 RT 1 BOX 522EPOINT PLEASANT, WV Latitude: 38.904247 7032 = Sporting And WV0084701 SENNETH WANDLING 25550 Longitude: ‐82.030696 DEC‐20‐1985 DEC‐19‐1990 Recreational Camps SHADY WATERS CAMPGROUND Latitude: 38.729783 WVG550530 SHADY WATERS CAMPGROUND GALLIPOLIS FERRY, WV 25515 Longitude: ‐82.182368 JAN‐25‐2017 SEP‐30‐2020 5090101 Latitude: 38.962542 WVR106908 SPORN 345KV STATION EXPANSION ROUTE 62NEW HAVEN, WV 25265 Longitude: ‐81.929832 FEB‐13‐2014 JAN‐03‐2018 5030202 Latitude: 38.963889 WVR103092 SPORN SOUTH STATION UNKNOWNNEW HAVEN, WV 25265 Longitude: ‐81.927806 MAY‐16‐2007 DEC‐04‐2012 5030202 SPORN‐PHILO 138 KV WV‐62, MASON COUNTYNEW HAVEN, Latitude: 38.965842 WVR107033 TRANSMISSION LINE WV 25265 Longitude: ‐81.930432 MAY‐29‐2014 JAN‐03‐2018 5030202 11300 KANAWHA VALLEY Latitude: 38.800045 WVG610365 STOVER TRUCKING CO.,LLC ROADHENDERSON, WV 25106 Longitude: ‐82.074837 OCT‐07‐2015 FEB‐28‐2019 5050008 TABNER‐MOORE WATER Latitude: 38.661111 WVR101279 CONNECTION UNKNOWNAPPLE GROVE, WV 24344 Longitude: ‐82.145806 OCT‐29‐2004 DEC‐04‐2007 5090101 9426 GRAHAM STATION RDNEW Latitude: 38.924661 WVR102668 THE FUNNY FARM HAVEN, WV 25253 Longitude: ‐81.91275 SEP‐29‐2006 DEC‐04‐2012 5030202 RT 1 BOX 144‐A, CAMPGROUND Latitude: 38.980042 WVG411800 TONY R. GRIMM RD.LETART, WV 25253 Longitude: ‐81.990934 DEC‐06‐2010 MAY‐31‐2014 5030202 SECOND STREETHARTFORD, WV Latitude: 38.983306 WV0080527 TOWN OF HARTFORD 25247 Longitude: ‐81.966694 FEB‐20‐2008 NOV‐15‐2017 5030202 TOWN OF LEON WASTEWATER CO RT 62,23,35/9,35/5,62/28,23LEON, Latitude: 38.751889 WVR103910 TREATM WV 25123 Longitude: ‐81.956389 AUG‐28‐2008 DEC‐04‐2012 5050008 TOWN OF LEON WASTEWATER Latitude: 38.752284 WVG551434 TREATMENT & COLLECTION SYSTEM PO DRAWER 136LEON, WV 25123 Longitude: ‐81.95656 SEP‐28‐2011 SEP‐23‐2015 5050008 TWIN RIVER HARDWOODS INC. ‐ 2612 US HWY 35SOUTHSIDE, WV Latitude: 38.756983 WVG611318 SOUTHSIDE SAWMILL 25187 Longitude: ‐81.985961 JUL‐27‐2016 FEB‐28‐2019 5050008 U.S. DEFENSE NATIONAL STOCKPILE 2601 MADISON AVENUEPOINT Latitude: 38.871781 WVG610088 CENTER POINT PLEASANT DEPOT PLEASANT, WV 25550‐1603 Longitude: ‐82.136566 OCT‐07‐2010 MAR‐31‐2014 5030202 U.S. DEFENSE NATIONAL STOCKPILE 2601 MADISON AVENUEPOINT Latitude: 38.871781 WVG611635 CENTER POINT PLEASANT DEPOT PLEASANT, WV 25550‐1603 Longitude: ‐82.136566 JAN‐23‐2017 FEB‐28‐2019 5030202 UNKNOWNPOINT PLEASANT, WV Latitude: 38.647778 1629 = Heavy WV0116513 US 35 (PLINY TO CR 40) 25305 Longitude: ‐81.989722 FEB‐14‐2011 MAR‐15‐2016 Construction 5050008 PROPOSED US ROUTE 35, PUTNAM & Latitude: 38.594448 WVR108027 US 35 ‐ WV 869 TO MASON CO 40 MASON COUNTIESPLINY, WV 25082 Longitude: ‐82.010936 FEB‐17‐2016 JAN‐03‐2018 5050008
Appendix G-8 PERMIT PERMIT EXPIRED NPDES ID FACILITY NAME ADDRESS LATITUDE/LONGITUDE ISSUED DATE DATE SIC CODE/SIC DESC USGSHUC Latitude: 38.681185 WVR102764 US 35 WETLAND MITIGATION CR 78POINT PLEASANT, WV 25550 Longitude: ‐81.980161 OCT‐31‐2006 DEC‐04‐2012 5050008 Latitude: 38.768611 WVR104185 US RT 35 CR 40 TO CR 27 UNKNOWNMASON, WV 25049 Longitude: ‐82.013889 JAN‐06‐2009 DEC‐04‐2012 5050008 VALLEY BROOK CONCRETE&SUPPLY ‐ WV RT 62 0.25 MILES NORTHLAKIN, Latitude: 38.960879 WVG611169 PLANT 1 WV 25287 Longitude: ‐82.085465 OCT‐26‐2009 MAR‐31‐2014 5030202 VALLEY BROOK CONCRTE & SUPPLY WV RT 62, 0.6 MORTH OF Latitude: 38.662886 WVG611168 INC PLANT #3 ROBERTSBURGLEON, WV 25123 Longitude: ‐81.952359 OCT‐09‐2009 MAR‐31‐2014 5050008 UNKNOWNPOINT PLEASANT, WV Latitude: 38.925 WVR103956 WADSWORTH AVE SEWER 25550 Longitude: ‐82.1 AUG‐22‐2008 DEC‐04‐2012 5030202 Latitude: 39.009389Longitude: ‐ WVR101624 WAHAMA JR. & SR. HIGH SCHO UNKNOWNNEW HAVEN, WV 25265 82.037194 JUN‐15‐2005 DEC‐01‐2008 5090101 Latitude: 39.018889 WVR102835 WATER DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM IMPR UNKNOWNMASON, WV 25260 Longitude: ‐82.015611 DEC‐07‐2006 DEC‐04‐2012 5030202 WATER SYSTEM CAPACITY STATE RT. 2POINT PLEASANT, WV Latitude: 38.968379 WVR103512 ENHANCEMENT 25550 Longitude: ‐82.059264 FEB‐08‐2008 DEC‐04‐2012 5030202 WV 62, CR 7, CR 7/2, CR 62/8WEST Latitude: 38.984478 WVR106478 WEST COLUMBIA B COLUMBIA, WV 25287 Longitude: ‐82.056764 APR‐03‐2013 JAN‐03‐2018 5030202 RT 1 BOX 482POINT PLEASANT, WV Latitude: 38.914167 2421 = Sawmills And WVG610567 WEST VIRGINIA MULCH INC 25550 Longitude: ‐82.078611 AUG‐17‐1995 AUG‐17‐1995 Planing Mills, General 5030202 RT 62 3 MI N OF PT PLEASANTPOINT Latitude: 38.92088 WVG610631 WV COLD DRAWN PLEASANT, WV 25550 Longitude: ‐82.111766 AUG‐23‐2012 MAR‐31‐2014 5030202 Latitude: 38.794445 WVR103488 WVDOT/DOH US 35HENDERSON, WV 25106 Longitude: ‐82.096238 MAR‐03‐2008 DEC‐04‐2012 5050008 Latitude: 38.794445 WVR103751 WVDOT/DOH US 35HENDERSON, WV 25106 Longitude: ‐82.096238 JUL‐24‐2008 DEC‐04‐2012 5050008 14489 OHIO RIVER ROADWEST Latitude: 38.971979 WVG611649 ZUSPAN'S RECYCLING COLUMBIA, WV 25287 Longitude: ‐82.080465 SEP‐22‐2014 FEB‐28‐2019 5030202
Appendix G-9
APPENDIX H
ODNR LIST OF PLANT SPECIES LIKELY PRESENT IN PROJECT VICINITY
Selected Ohio Native Plants For Landscape and Restoration Use
Compiled by the ODNR Division of Natural Areas and Preserves, this list represents those species native to Ohio that can be used for a variety of habitats. Field and Prairie Species
Plant Type Scientific Name Common Name
Deciduous-Shrub
Ceanothus americanus New Jersey tea Cornus racemosa gray dogwood Corylus americana American hazelnut or filbert Rhus aromatica fragrant sumac Rhus copallina winged sumac Rhus glabra smooth sumac Rhus typhina staghorn sumac Rosa setigera prairie rose Rubus idaeus red raspberry Rubus occidentalis black raspberry Salix humilis prairie willow Deciduous-Tree
Diospyros virginiana persimmon Malus coronaria wild crabapple Prunus americana wild plum Quercus imbricaria shingle oak Quercus macrocarpa bur oak Quercus stellata post oak Forb-Annual
Chamaecrista fasciculata partridge-pea Sabatia angularis rose-pink Forb-Annual/Bienni
Lobelia spicata pale lobelia
Appendix H-1 Plant Type Scientific Name Common Name
Rudbeckia hirta black-eyed susan Forb-Biennial
Gaura biennis biennial gaura Forb-Perennial
Allium cernuum nodding onion Anemone canadensis Canada anemone, windflower Anemone virginiana thimbleweed, tall anemone Asclepias sullivantii Sullivant's milkweed Asclepias tuberosa butterfly weed Asclepias verticillata whorled milkweed Aster ericoides heath aster, white wreath aster Aster laevis smooth aster Aster novae-angliae New England aster Aster oolentangiensis sky blue aster Baptisia alba white false indigo Baptisia tinctoria yellow false indigo Blephilia ciliata downy woodmint Coreopsis lanceolata long-stalked coreopsis Coreopsis tripteris tall coreopsis Delphiinum exaltatum tall larkspur Dodecatheon meadia shooting star Echinacea purpurea purple coneflower Eupatorium altissimum tall boneset Eupatorium coelestinum mist flower Euphorbia corollata flowering spurge Helianthus grosseserratus sawtooth sunflower Helianthus hirsutus hairy sunflower Helianthus occidentalis western sunflower Helianthus strumosus pale-leaved sunflower Helianthus tuberosus Jerusalum-artichoke Heliopsis helianthoides ox-eye sunflower
Appendix H-2 Plant Type Scientific Name Common Name
Houstonia canadensis Canada bluets Hypoxis hirsuta yellow star-grass Lespedeza capitata roundheaded bush-clover Liatris aspera rough blazing-star Liatris scariosa large blazing-star Liatris spicata spiked blazing star Liatris squarrosa scaly blazing-star Lithospermum canescens hoary puccoon Monarda fistulosa wild bergamot Onosmodium molle false gromwell Penstemon digitalis beardtongue Penstemon hirsutus hairy beardtongue Phlox maculata spotted phlox Phlox pilosa prairie phlox Physostegia virginiana obedient plant Pycnanthemum tenuifolium slender mountain-mint Pycnanthemum verticillatum hairy mountain-mint Pycnanthemum virginianum Virginia mountain-mint Ratibida pinnata gray-headed coneflower Rudbeckia fulgida brown-eyed susan Rudbeckia triloba three-lobed coneflower Ruellia humilis wild petunia Senna hebecarpa wild senna Silphium terebinthinaceum prairie dock Silphium trifoliatum whorled rosinweed Solidago juncea early goldenrod Solidago nemoralis gray goldenrod Solidago riddellii Riddell's goldenrod Solidago rigida stiff goldenrod Solidago speciosa showy goldenrod Tephrosia virginiana goat's rue
Appendix H-3 Plant Type Scientific Name Common Name
Teucrium canadense American germander Tradescantia ohiensis Ohio spiderwort Verbena simplex narrow-leaved vervain Verbena stricta white vervain Vernonia gigantea tall ironweed Veronicastrum virginicum Culver's root Viola sagittata arrow-leaved violet Zizia aptera heart-leaved golden alexanders Zizia aurea golden alexanders Graminoid
Andropogon gerardii big bluestem Bouteloua curtipendula sideoats gramma Bromus kalmii prairie brome, wild chess Elymus canadensis Canada wild rye Eragrostis spectabilis purple lovegrass Panicum virgatum switchgrass Schizachyrium scoparium little bluestem Sorghastrum nutans Indian grass Vine
Clematis virginiana virgin's bower
Species represented in this list were chosen because they are relatively common native plants. They generally are not weedy and are thought to be fairly easy to grow. No threatened or endangered species are included. This list is subject to continuous revisions. The most up-to-date version of this list will be available on the Division's
FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT: ODNR Division of Natural Areas and Preserves 2045 Morse Road, Bldg. C-3 Columbus, OH 43229 naturepreserves.ohiodnr.gov
January 2007
Appendix H-4 Selected Ohio Native Plants For Landscape and Restoration Use
Compiled by the ODNR, Division of Natural Areas and Preserves, this list represents those species native to Ohio that can be used for a variety of habitats.
Floodplain Species
Plant Type Scientific Name Common Name
Deciduous-Shrub
Salix interior sandbar willow Staphylea trifolia bladdernut Deciduous-Tree
Acer negundo box elder Acer saccharinum silver maple Aesculus glabra Ohio buckeye Asimina triloba paw paw Betula nigra river birch Crataegus mollis downy hawthorn Fraxinus pennsylvanica green ash Gleditsia triacanthos honey locust Juglans nigra black walnut Liquidambar styraciflua sweet gum Platanus occidentalis sycamore Populus deltoides eastern cottonwood Salix nigra black willow Ulmus americana American elm Fern
Cystopteris protrusa lowland fragile fern Forb-Perennial
Arisaema dracontium green dragon Blephilia hirsuta hairy woodmint Cardamine diphylla two-leaved toothwort
Appendix H-5 Plant Type Scientific Name Common Name
Eupatorium fistulosum Joe-pye weed Helianthus tuberosus Jerusalum-artichoke Lilium superbum Turk's-cap lily Lysimachia ciliata fringed loosestrife Mertensia virginica bluebells Mimulus alatus winged monkeyflower Phlox paniculata summer phlox Rudbeckia laciniata cut-leaf coneflower Silphium perfoliatum cup plant Teucrium canadense American germander Thalictrum pubescens tall meadow rue Viola striata common white violet Graminoid
Carex grayi Gray's sedge Chasmanthium latifolium river oats Cinna arundinacea common wood-reed Elymus macgregorii early wild rye Elymus riparius streambank wild rye Elymus villosus downy wild rye Elymus virginicus Virginia wild rye Glyceria melicaria long manna grass
Species represented in this list were chosen because they are relatively common native plants. They generally are not weedy and are thought to be fairly easy to grow. No threatened or endangered species are included. This list is subject to continuous revisions. The most up-to-date version of this list will be available on the Division's
FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT: ODNR Division of Natural Areas and Preserves 2045 Morse Road, Bldg. C- 3 Columbus, OH 43229 naturepreserves.ohiodnr.gov
January 2007
Appendix H-6 Selected Ohio Native Plants For Landscape and Restoration Use
Compiled by the ODNR, Division of Natural Areas and Preserves, this list represents those species native to Ohio that can be used for a variety of habitats.
Upland Woods Species
Plant Type Scientific Name Common Name
Deciduous-Shrub Cornus alternifolia alternate-leaved dogwood Corylus americana American hazelnut or filbert Diervilla lonicera bush honeysuckle Dirca palustris leatherwood Euonymus americana strawberry bush Euonymus atropurpurea wahoo Gaylussacia baccata huckleberry Hamamelis virginiana witch hazel Hydrangea arborescens wild hydrangea Hypericum hypericoides St. Andrew's cross Hypericum prolificum shrubby St. John's-wort Lindera benzoin spicebush Lonicera dioica wild honeysuckle Prunus virginiana choke cherry Rhamnus caroliniana Carolina buckthorn Ribes cynosbati dogberry Rosa carolina Carolina rose Rubus odoratus flowering raspberry Sambucus pubens scarlet elderberry Staphylea trifolia bladdernut Symphoricarpos orbiculatus coralberry Vaccinium angustifolium low-bush blueberry Vaccinium pallidum low blueberry Vaccinium stamineum deerberry Viburnum acerifolium maple-leaf viburnum
Appendix H-7 Plant Type Scientific Name Common Name
Viburnum dentatum arrowwood Viburnum prunifolium black haw Deciduous-Tree Acer negundo box elder Acer rubrum red maple Acer saccharum sugar maple Acer spicatum mountain maple Aesculus flava yellow buckeye Amelanchier arborea downy serviceberry Asimina triloba paw paw Betula alleghaniensis yellow birch Betula lenta cherry birch Carpinus caroliniana blue beech, hornbeam, musclewood Carya cordiformis bitternut Carya glabra pignut hickory Carya illinoinensis pecan Carya laciniosa shellbark hickory Carya ovalis sweet pignut hickory Carya ovata shagbark hickory Carya tomentosa mockernut hickory Celtis occidentalis hackberry Cercis canadensis redbud Cornus florida flowering dogwood Fagus grandifolia beech Fraxinus americana white ash Fraxinus quadrangulata blue ash Gymnocladus dioica Kentucky coffee tree Juglans cinerea butternut Juglans nigra black walnut Liriodendron tulipifera tulip tree Magnolia acuminata cucumber tree Magnolia tripetala umbrella magnolia Morus rubra red mulberry Nyssa sylvatica black gum Ostrya virginiana hop hornbeam
Appendix H-8 Plant Type Scientific Name Common Name
Oxydendrum arboreum sourwood Populus deltoides eastern cottonwood Populus grandidentata large-toothed aspen Prunus pensylvanica fire cherry Prunus serotina black cherry Ptelea trifoliata wafer-ash Quercus alba white oak Quercus coccinea scarlet oak Quercus imbricaria shingle oak Quercus marilandica blackjack oak Quercus muehlenbergii chinquapin oak Quercus prinus chestnut oak Quercus rubra red oak Quercus shumardii shumard oak Quercus stellata post oak Quercus velutina black oak Sassafras albidum sassafras Tilia americana American basswood Tilia heterophylla white basswood Ulmus rubra slippery elm Zanthoxylum americanum prickly-ash Evergreen-Shrub Kalmia latifolia mountain laurel Taxus canadensis Canada yew Evergreen-Tree Juniperus virginiana eastern red cedar Pinus echinata shortleaf pine Pinus rigida pitch pine Pinus strobus eastern white pine Pinus virginiana Virginia pine Thuja occidentalis northern white cedar Tsuga canadensis eastern hemlock Fern Adiantum pedatum maidenhair fern Asplenium platyneuron ebony spleenwort
Appendix H-9 Plant Type Scientific Name Common Name
Athyrium filix-femina lady fern Botrychium virginianum rattlesnake fern Dennstaedtia punctilobula hay-scented fern Deparia acrosticoides silvery glade fern Diplazium pycnocarpon narrow-leaved glade fern Dryopteris goldiana Goldie's fern Dryopteris intermedia evergreen wood fern Dryopteris marginalis marginal wood fern Osmunda claytoniana interrupted fern Phegopteris hexagonoptera broad beech fern Polystichum acrostichoides Christmas fern Thelypteris novaboracensis New York fern Forb-Annual Floerkea proserpinacoides false mermaid-weed Hydrophyllum appendiculatum appendaged waterleaf Impatiens pallida yellow jewelweed Phacelia purshii Miami-mist Forb-Annual/Bienni Campanula americana American bellflower, tall bellflower Forb-Perennial Actaea pachypoda white baneberry Allium tricoccum wild leek Anemone quinquefolia wood anemone Anemonella thalictroides rue anemone Apocynum androsaemifolium spreading dogbane Aquilegia canadensis columbine Arisaema triphyllum Jack-in-the-pulpit Asarum canadense wild ginger Aster cordifolius blue heart-leaved aster Aster divaricatus white wood aster Aster sagittifolius arrow-leaved aster Cacalia muhlenbergii great indian plantain Camassia scilloides wild hyacinth Cardamine concatenata cut-leaved toothwort Cardamine diphylla two-leaved toothwort
Appendix H-10 Plant Type Scientific Name Common Name
Cardamine douglassii purple spring cress Caulophyllum thalictroides blue cohosh Chrysopsis mariana Maryland golden aster Cimicifuga racemosa black cohosh Claytonia virginica narrow-leaved spring beauty Collinsonia canadensis horsebalm Coreopsis major forest coreopsis Corydalus flavula yellow harlequin Cunilla origanoides dittany Delphinium tricorne dwarf larkspur Dicentra canadensis squirrel-corn Dicentra cucullaria Dutchman's breeches Epigaea repens trailing arbutus Erythronium albidum white trout-lily Erythronium americanum yellow trout lily Eupatorium purpureum purple Joe-pye weed Eupatorium rugosum white snakeroot Gaultheria procumbens wintergreen Geranium maculatum wild geranium Geranium robertianum herb Robert Helianthus decapetalus forest sunflower Helianthus divaricatus woodland sunflower Helianthus hirsutus hairy sunflower Helianthus microcephalus small-headed sunflower Helianthus strumosus pale-leaved sunflower Hepatica acutiloba sharp-lobed hepatica Hepatica americana round-lobed hepatica Heuchera americana alumroot Houstonia caerulea bluets Houstonia longifolia long-leaved bluets Hydrophyllum canadense broad-leaved waterleaf Hydrophyllum macrophyllum large-leaved waterleaf Hydrophyllum virginianum Virginia waterleaf Iris cristata dwarf crested iris Jeffersonia diphylla twinleaf Krigia biflora orange dwarf-dandelion
Appendix H-11 Plant Type Scientific Name Common Name
Lespedeza hirta hairy bush-clover Lespedeza violacea violet bush-clover Lilium canadense Canada lily Lysimachia quadrifolia whorled loosestrife Maianthemum canadense Canada mayflower Medeola virginiana Indian cucumber-root Mertensia virginica bluebells Mitchella repens partridge berry Mitella diphylla mitrewort Osmorhiza claytoni woolly sweet cicely Osmorhiza longistylis smooth sweet cicely Oxalis violacea violet wood-sorrel Panax trifolium dwarf ginseng Phlox divaricata blue woodland phlox Phlox stolonifera creeping phlox Podophyllum peltatum may-apple Polemonium reptans Greek valerian Polygonatum biflorum smooth Solomon's-seal Polygonatum pubescens hairy Solomon's-seal Polymnia canadensis leafcup Polymnia uvedalia yellow-flowered leafcup Prosartes lanuginosa yellow mandarin Pycnanthemum incanum hoary mountain-mint Pycnanthemum pycnanthemoides southern mountain-mint Pyrola elliptica shinleaf Pyrola rotundifolia round-leaved wintergreen Ranunculus hispidus var. hispidus hispid buttercup Salvia lyrata lyre-leaf sage Sanguinaria canadensis bloodroot Saxifriga virginiensis early saxifrage Sedum ternatum wild stonecrop Senecio obovatus round-leaved golden-ragwort Silene stellata starry campion Silene virginica fire pink Smilacina racemosa Solomon's-plume Solidago bicolor silver-rod
Appendix H-12 Plant Type Scientific Name Common Name
Solidago caesia blue-stemmed goldenrod Solidago erecta slender goldenrod Solidago flexicaulis zigzag goldenrod Solidago hispida hairy goldenrod Solidago ulmifolia elm-leaved goldenrod Stylophorum diphyllum celandine-poppy Tephrosia virginiana goat's rue Thalictrum dioicum early meadow rue Tiarella cordifolia foam flower Tradescantia virginiana Virginia spiderwort, spider lily Trillium erectum purple trillium Trillium flexipes drooping triilium Trillium grandiflorum large-flowered trillium Trillium sessile toad-shade Uvularia grandiflora large-flowered bellwort Uvularia perfoliata perfoliate bellwort Uvularia sessilifolia sessile-leaved bellwort Viola blanda sweet white violet Viola canadensis Canada violet Viola hastata halberd-leaved violet Viola palmata palmate-leaved violet Viola pubescens common yellow violet Viola rostrata long-spurred violet Graminoid Bromus pubescens woodland brome Carex albican var. albicans oak sedge Carex albursina wing-stemmed wood sedge Carex blanda common wood sedge Carex communis beech sedge Carex davisii Davis' sedge Carex glaucoidea blue-green sedge Carex gracilescens slender wood sedge Carex hirtifolia hairy-leaved sedge Carex jamesii James' sedge Carex laxiculmis weak-stemmed wood sedge
Appendix H-13 Plant Type Scientific Name Common Name
Carex laxiflora two-edged sedge Carex normalis larger straw sedge Carex pensylvanica Pennsylvania sedge Carex plantaginea plantain-leaved sedge Carex platyphylla broad-leaved wood sedge Carex willdenowii Wildenow's sedge Diarrhena americana beak grass Elymus hystrix bottlebrush grass Poa sylvestris forest blue grass Vine Celastrus scandens American bittersweet Parthenocissus quinquefolia Virginia creeper
Species represented in this list were chosen because they are relatively common native plants. They generally are not weedy and are thought to be fairly easy to grow. No threatened or endangered species are included. This list is subject to continuous revisions.
FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT: ODNR Division of Natural Areas and Preserves
2045 Morse Road, Bldg. C-3 Columbus, OH 43229 naturepreserves.ohiodnr.gov
January 2007
Appendix H-14 Selected Ohio Native Plants For Landscape and Restoration Use
Compiled by the ODNR, Division of Natural Areas and Preserves, this list represents those species native to Ohio that can be used for a variety of habitats. Wet Field and Prairie Species
Plant Type Scientific Name Common Name
Deciduous-Shrub
Salix bebbiana beaked willow Forb-Perennial
Aster firmis shining aster Aster umbellatus flat-topped white aster Eupatorium maculatum spotted Joe-pye weed Filipendula rubra queen-of-the-prairie Gentiana andrewsii bottle gentian Helenium autumnale common sneezeweed Helianthus giganteus giant sunflower Lilium michiganense Michigan lily Lysimachia quadriflora prairie loosestrife Lythrum alatum winged loosestrife Oenothera fruticosa common sundrops Oenothera perennis small sundrops Oxypolis rigidior cowbane Smilacina stellata starry false solomon's-seal Thalictrum dasycarpum purple meadow rue Viola cucullata marsh blue violet Viola lanceolata lance-leaved violet Graminoid
Calamagrostis canadensis bluejoint grass Carex atherodes wheat sedge Carex buxbaumii Buxbaum's sedge Carex pellita woolly sedge
Appendix H-15 Plant Type Scientific Name Common Name
Carex sartwellii Sartwell's sedge Carex stricta tussock sedge Carex trichocarpa hairy-fruited sedge Glyceria grandis tall manna grass Glyceria striata fowl manna grass Muhlenbergii glomerata marsh wild timothy Spartina pectinata prairie cordgrass
Species represented in this list were chosen because they are relatively common native plants. They generally are not weedy and are thought to be fairly easy to grow. No threatened or endangered species are included. This list is subject to continuous revisions.
FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT: ODNR Division of Natural Areas and Preserves 2045 Morse Road, Bldg. C-3 Columbus, OH 43229 naturepreserves.ohiodnr.gov
January 2007
Appendix H-16 Selected Ohio Native Plants For Landscape and Restoration Use
Compiled by the ODNR, Division of Natural Areas and Preserves, this list represents those species native to Ohio that can be used for a variety of habitats.
Wetland Species
Plant Type Scientific Name Common Name
Deciduous-Shrub
Alnus incana speckled alder, mountain alder
Alnus serrulata smooth alder
Aronia melanocarpa black chokeberry
Cephalanthus occidentalis buttonbush
Cornus amomum silky dogwood
Cornus sericea red-osier dogwood
Physocarpus opulifolius ninebark
Rhamnus alnifolia alder-leaved buckthorn
Rhamnus lanceolata lance-leaved buckthorn
Rosa palustris swamp rose
Salix discolor pussy willow
Sambucus canadensis common elderberry
Spiraea alba meadow-sweet
Spirea tomentosa steeplebush
Vaccinium corymbosom highbush blueberry
Viburnum cassinoides withe-rod
Viburnum lentago nannyberry
Appendix H-17 Plant Type Scientific Name Common Name
Deciduous-Tree
Populus tremuloides quaking aspen
Salix amygdaloides peachleaf willow Fern
Dryopteris carthusiana spinulose shield fern
Dryopteris cristata crested wood fern
Onoclea sensibilis sensitive fern
Osmunda cinnamomea cinnamon fern
Osmunda regalis royal fern Forb-Perennial
Alisma subcordatum southern water-plantain
Alisma triviale northern water-plantain
Asclepias incarnata swamp milkweed
Aster puniceus bristly aster, swamp aster
Caltha palustris marsh marigold, cowslip
Cardamine rhomboidea bulbous spring cress
Chelone glabra turtlehead
Decodon verticillatus swamp loosestrife
Eupatorium perfoliatum boneset
Gentiana andrewsii bottle gentian
Hibiscus laevis halbred-leaved rose mallow
Hibiscus moscheutos swamp rose mallow
Hypericum pyramidatum great St. John's-wort
Iris versicolor blue flag
Iris virginica var. shrevei southern blue flag
Appendix H-18 Plant Type Scientific Name Common Name
Lobelia cardinalis cardinal flower
Lobelia siphilitica great blue lobelia
Ludwigia alternifolia seedbox
Lysimachia ciliata fringed loosestrife
Lysimachia terretris swamp-candles
Lysimachia thyrsiflora tufted loosestrife
Mimulus alatus winged monkeyflower
Mimulus ringens monkeyflower
Nelumbo lutea American water-lotus
Nuphar advena spatter dock
Nymphaea tuberosa white water-lily
Peltandra virginica arrow arum
Ponterderia cordata pickerelweed
Potentilla fruticosa shrubby cinquefoil
Sagittaria australis long-beaked arrowhead
Sagittaria latifolia common arrowhead
Solidago patula rough-leaved goldenrod
Sparganium americanum American bur-reed
Sparganium eurycarpum giant bur-reed
Verbena hastata blue vervain Graminoid
Bromus cilliatus fringed brome
Carex comosa bearded sedge
Carex hyalinolepis sweet marsh sedge
Carex lacustris lake sedge
Appendix H-19 Plant Type Scientific Name Common Name
Carex lurida bottlebrush sedge
Carex normalis larger straw sedge
Carex stipata awl-fruited sedge
Carex stricta tussock sedge
Eleocharis eurythropoda red-footed spike-rush
Eleocharis obtusa blunt spike-rush
Glyceria canadensis rattlesnake manna grass
Glyceria striata fowl manna grass
Juncus canadensis canadian rush
Juncus effusus soft rush
Juncus torreyi torrey's rush
Scirpus acutus hard-stemmed bulrush
Scirpus atrovirens dark-green bulrush
Scirpus cyperinus wool-grass
Scirpus fluviatilis river bulrush
Scirpus pungens American three-square
Scirpus validus soft-stemmed bulrush
Typha latifolia broad-leaved cattail
Species represented in this list were chosen because they are relatively common native plants. They generally are not weedy and are thought to be fairly easy to grow. No threatened or endangered species are included. This list is subject to continuous revisions.
FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT: ODNR Division of Natural Areas and Preserves 2045 Morse Road, Bldg. C-3 Columbus, OH 43229 naturepreserves.ohiodnr.gov
January 2007
Appendix H-20 Selected Ohio Native Plants For Landscape and Restoration Use
Compiled by the ODNR, Division of Natural Areas and Preserves, this list represents those species native to Ohio that can be used for a variety of habitats.
Wet Woods Species
Plant Type Scientific Name Common Name
Deciduous-Shrub Cornus drummondii rough-leaf dogwood Ilex verticillata winterberry Lindera benzoin spicebush Viburnum dentatum arrowwood Deciduous-Tree Acer rubrum red maple Acer saccharinum silver maple Betula alleghaniensis yellow birch Fraxinus nigra black ash Fraxinus pennsylvanica green ash Fraxinus tomentosa pumpkin ash Liquidambar styraciflua sweet gum Populus heterophylla swamp cottonwood Quercus bicolor swamp white oak Quercus macrocarpa bur oak Quercus palustris pin oak Ulmus americana American elm Forb-Annual Impatiens capensis orange jewelweed Forb-Perennial Arisaema dracontium green dragon Caltha palustris marsh marigold, cowslip Ranunculus hispidus var. nitidus swamp buttercup Senecio aureus golden ragwort Trientalis borealis starflower Viola conspersa American dog violet
Appendix H-21 Plant Type Scientific Name Common Name
Viola cucullata marsh blue violet Graminoid Carex bromoides brome hummock sedge Carex crinita fringed sedge Carex grayi Gray's sedge Carex intumescens bladder sedge Carex lupulina hop sedge Carex muskingumensis Muskingum sedge Cinna arundinacea common wood-reed Elymus riparius streambank wild rye Elymus villosus downy wild rye Elymus virginicus Virginia wild rye Glyceria melicaria long manna grass Glyceria septentrionalis floating manna grass Scirpus polyphyllus leafy bulrush
Species represented in this list were chosen because they are relatively common native plants. They generally are not weedy and are thought to be fairly easy to grow. No threatened or endangered species are included. This list is subject to continuous revisions.
FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT: ODNR, Division of Natural Areas and Preserves 2045 Morse Road, Bldg. F-1 Columbus, OH 43229 naturepreserves.ohiodnr.gov
January 2007
Appendix H-22
APPENDIX I
FERC FORM 80
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Federal Energy Regulatory Form Approved Commission (FERC) Licensed Hydropower Development OMB No. 1902-0106 FERC Form 80 Recreation Report Expires: 09/30/2016 Burden 3.0 hours
General Information: This form collects data on recreation amenities at projects licensed by FERC under the Federal Power Act (16 USC 791a-825r). This form must be submitted by licensees of all projects except those specifically exempted under 18 CFR 8.11 (c). For regular, periodic filings, submit this form on or before April 1, 2015. Submit subsequent filings of this form on or before April 1, every 6th year thereafter (for example, 2021, 2027, etc.). For initial Form No. 80 filings (18CFR 8.11(b)), each licensee of an unconstructed project shall file an initial Form No. 80 after such project has been in operation for a full calendar year prior to the filing deadline. Each licensee of an existing (constructed) project shall file an initial Form No. 80 after such project has been licensed for a full calendar year prior to the filing deadline. Filing electronically is preferred. (See http://www.ferc.gov for more information.) If you cannot file electronically, submit an original and two copies of the form to the: Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, Office of the Secretary, 888 First St., NE, Washington, DC 20426. The public burden estimated for this form is three hours per response, including the time for reviewing instructions, searching existing data sources, gathering and maintaining the data needed, and completing the collection of information. Send comments regarding the burden estimate or any aspect of this collection of information, including suggestions for reducing burden, to: FERC via e-mail [email protected]; or mail to 888 First Street NE, Washington, DC 20426 (Attention: Information Clearance Officer) and Office of Management and Budget (OMB), via e-mail to [email protected]; or mail to OMB, Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, Attention: Desk Officer for FERC, Washington, DC 20503. Include OMB Control Number 1902-0106 as a point of reference. No person shall be subject to any penalty for failing to comply with a collection of information if the collection of information does not display a valid control number (44 U.S.C. § 3512 (a)). Instructions: a. All data reported on this form must represent publicly available recreation amenities and services located within the project boundary. b. To ensure a common understanding of terms, please refer to the Glossary on page 3. c. Report actual data for each item. If actual data are unavailable, then please estimate. d. Submit a completed form for each development at your project.
Schedule 1. General Data 1. Licensee Name: ______Complete the following for each development if more than one.
2. Project Name: ______8. Reservoir Surface Area at Normal Pool (acres): ______
3. Project Number: ______9. Shoreline Miles at Normal Pool: ______
4. Development Name: ______10. Percent of Shoreline Available for Public Use: ______
11. Data Collection Methods (enter percent for each method used; States Development/Project Traverses (List state with largest area total must equal 100%): within the development/project boundary first): _____ traffic count/trail count 5. State #1: ______attendance records 6. State #2: ______staff observation _____ visitor counts or surveys 7. Type of Project License: Major ______estimate (explain) (check one) Minor _____
For 2014, enter only the licensee’s annual recreational construction, operation, and maintenance costs for the development (project). Also, enter the annual recreational revenues for that year.
Licensee’s Annual Recreation Costs and Revenues (In Whole Dollars) Item Construction, Operation and Maintenance Costs Recreation Revenues for Calendar Year 12. Dollar Values
13. Length of Recreation Season: Summer: From (MM/DD) ______To ______Winter: From (MM/DD) ______To ______
Number of visits to all recreational areas at development/project (in Recreation Days) Period Annual Total Peak Weekend Average (see Glossary)
14. Daytime
15. Nighttime Respondent Certification: The undersigned certifies that he/she examined this report; and to the best of his/her knowledge, all data provided herein are true, complete, and accurate.
______Legal Name Title Area Code/Phone No.
______Signature Date Signed Reporting Year Ending
Title 18 U.S.C.1001 makes it a crime for any person knowingly and willingly to make to any Agency or department of the United States any false, fictitious or fraudulent statement or misrepresentation as to any matter within its jurisdiction. Appendix I-1 20150223-5233 FERCPDF(Unofficial)2/23/20154:15:35PM Federal Energy Regulatory Licensed Hydropower Development Recreation Report Page 2 of 3 Commission (FERC) FERC Form 80 Schedule 2. Inventory of Publicly Available Recreation Amenities Within the Project Boundary 16. Enter data for each Recreation Amenity Type (a). For User Free (b) and User Fee (c) enter the number of publicly available recreation amenities, located within the project boundary, regardless of provider. For FERC Approved (d) enter the number of amenities identified under User Free (b) and User Fee (c) for which the licensee has an ongoing responsibility for funding or maintenance (see Glossary for further detail). For Capacity Utilization(f), of the total publicly available amenities (b) + (c), compare the average non‐peak weekend use (see Glossary) for each recreation amenity type (during the recreation season, with the highest use, reported on Schedule 1, Item 13) with the total combined capacity of each amenity type and enter a percentage that indicates their overall level of use. For example, if all public boat launches are used to half capacity during the non‐ peak weekend days, enter 50% (should use exceed capacity for an amenity type, enter the appropriate percentage above 100).
Number of Recreation Amenities Total Capacity Recreation Amenity Type (a) User User Fee FERC Units Utilization (%) (f) Free (b) (c) Approved (d) (e)
Boat Launch Areas. Improved areas having one or more boat launch lanes (enter number in column e) and are usually marked Lanes with signs, have hardened surfaces, and typically have adjacent parking. Marinas. Facilities with more than 10 slips on project waters, which include one or more of the following: docking, fueling, repair N/A and storage of boats; boat/equipment rental; or sell bait/food (see Glossary FERC approved).
Whitewater Boating. Put‐ins/Take‐outs specifically designated for whitewater access. N/A
Portages. Sites designed for launching and taking out canoes/kayaks and the improved, designated, and maintained trails Feet connecting such sites (enter length of trail in column e).
Tailwater Fishing. Platforms, walkways, or similar structures to facilitate below dam fishing. N/A
Reservoir Fishing. Platforms, walkways, or similar structures to facilitate fishing in the reservoir pool or feeder streams. N/A
Swim Areas. Sites providing swimming facilities (bath houses, designated swim areas, parking and sanitation facilities). Acres
Trails. Narrow tracks used for non‐automobile recreation travel which are mapped and designated for specific use(s) such as Miles hiking, biking, horseback riding, snowmobiling, or XC skiing (excludes portages, paths or accessible routes; See Glossary).
Active Recreation Areas. Playground equipment, game courts/fields, golf/disc golf courses, jogging tracks, etc. Acres
Picnic Areas. Locations containing one or more picnic sites (each of which may include tables, grills, trash cans, and parking). Sites
Overlooks/Vistas. Sites established to view scenery, wildlife, cultural resources, project features, or landscapes. Acres
Visitor Centers. Buildings where the public can gather information about the development/project, its operation, nearby historic, N/A natural, cultural, recreational resources, and other items of interest. Interpretive Displays. Signage/Kiosks/Billboards which provide information about the development/project, its operation, N/A N/A nearby historic, natural, cultural, recreational resources, and other items of interest.
Hunting Areas. Lands open to the general public for hunting. Acres
Winter Areas. Locations providing opportunities for skiing, sledding, curling, ice skating, or other winter activities. Acres
Campgrounds. Hardened areas developed to cluster campers (may include sites for tents, trailers, recreational vehicles [RV], Acres N/A yurts, cabins, or a combination, but excludes group camps).
Campsites. Sites for tents, trailers, recreational vehicles [RV], yurts, cabins, or a combination of temporary uses. N/A
Cottage Sites. Permanent, all‐weather, buildings rented for short‐term use, by the public, for recreational purposes. N/A
Group Camps. Areas equipped to accommodate large groups of campers that are open to the general public (may be operated by Sites public, private, or non‐profit organizations). Dispersed Camping Areas. Places visitors are allowed to camp outside of a developed campground (enter number of sites in Sites clmn. e). Informal Use Areas. Well used locations which typically do not include amenities, but require operation and maintenance and/or
public safety responsibilities
Access Points. Well‐used sites (not accounted for elsewhere on this form) for visitors entering project lands or waters, without N/A trespassing, for recreational purposes (may have limited development such as parking, restrooms, signage). Other. Amenities that do not fit in the categories identified above. Please specify (if more than one, separate by commas):
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Federal Energy Regulatory Page 4 of 4 Commission (FERC) Licensed Hydropower Development FERC Form 80 Recreation Report
Glossary of FERC Form 80 Terms
Data Collection Methods. (Schedule 1, Item 11) – If a percentage is entered for the estimate alternative, please provide an explanation of the methods used (if submitted on a separate piece of paper, please include licensee name, project number, and development name)
Development. The portion of a project which includes: (a) a reservoir; or (b) a generating station and its specifically-related waterways.
Exemption from Filing. Exemption from the filing of this form granted upon Commission approval of an application by a licensee pursuant to the provisions of 18 CFR 8.11(c).
General Public. Those persons who do not have special privileges to use the shoreline for recreational purposes, such as waterfront property ownership, water-privileged community rights, or renters with such privileges.
Licensee. Any person, state, or municipality licensed under the provisions of Section 4 of the Federal Power Act, and any assignee or successor in interest. For the purposes of this form, the terms licensee, owner, and respondent are interchangeable except where: (a) the owner or licensee is a subsidiary of a parent company which has been or is required to file this form; or (b) there is more than one owner or licensee, of whom only one is responsible for filing this form. Enter the name of the entity that is responsible for filing this report in Schedule 1, Item 2.1.
Major License. A license for a project of more than 1,500 kilowatts installed capacity.
Minor License. A license for a project of 1,500 kilowatts or less installed capacity.
Non-Peak Weekend. Any weekend that is not a holiday and thus reflects more typical use during the recreation season.
Number of Recreation Amenities. Quantifies the availability of natural or man-made property or facilities for a given recreation amenity type. This includes all recreation resources available to the public within the development/project boundary. The resources are broken into the following categories:
User Free (Schedule 2, column b) - Those amenities within the development/project that are free to the public;
User Fee (Schedule 2, column c) - Those amenities within the development/project where the licensee/facility operator charges a fee;
FERC Approved (Schedule 2, column d) – Those amenities within the development/project required by the Commission in a license or license amendment document, including an approved recreation plan or report. Recreation amenities that are within the project boundary, but were approved by the licensee through the standard land use article or by the Commission through an application for non-project use of project lands and waters, are typically not counted as FERC approved, unless they are available to the public, but may be counted as either user free or user fee resources. The total FERC approved amenities column does not necessarily have to equal the sum of user free and user fee amenities.
Peak Use Weekend. Weekends when recreational use is at its peak for the season (typically Memorial Day, July 4th & Labor Day). On these weekends, recreational use may exceed the capacity of the area to handle such use. Include use for all three days in the holiday weekends when calculating Peak Weekend Average for items 14 & 15 on Schedule 1.
Recreation Day. Each visit by a person to a development (as defined above) for recreational purposes during any portion of a 24-hour period.
Revenues. Income generated from recreation amenities at a given project/development during the previous calendar year. Includes fees for access or use of area.
Total Units (Schedule 2, column e) – Provide the total length, or area, or number that is appropriate for each amenity type using the metric provided.
Trails. Narrow tracks used for non-automobile recreation travel which are mapped and designated for specific use(s) such as hiking, biking, horseback riding, snowmobiling, or XC skiing. Trails are recreation amenities which provide the opportunity to engage in recreational pursuits, unlike paths (means of egress whose primary purpose is linking recreation amenities at a facility) or accessible routes (means of egress which meets the needs of persons with disability and links accessible recreation amenities and infrastructure at a facility).
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