ML16050A178
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| Site: | Diablo Canyon  |
| Issue date: | 07/18/2011 |
| From: | Haydy D Applied Earth Works |
| To: | Alva-Padilla A Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation, Santa Ynez Tribal Elders Council |
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| Download: ML16050A178 (27) | |
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- July 18, 2011 Santa Ynez Tribal Elders Council Adelina Alva-Padilla, Chair Woman P.O. Box 365 Santa Ynez, CA 93460 RE: Seismic Study Meeting. San Luis Obispo County
Dear IMrs. Alva-Padilla:
I hope this finds you doing well. On behalf of PG&E, I wan~t to follow up with you and others in the community regarding the upcoming Diablo Seismic Study that will be initiated this fall. Mike Taggart, PG&E Senior Cultural Resource Specialist, will be hosting a brief meeting on Tuesday July 26 (tentatively scheduled for 1:00 - 2:30 pm) to discuss the scope of the project and the work they have done to protect cultural resources during implementation. They will also have one of their Principal Seismologists on hand to answer any¢ technical questions that arise. The following day, PG&E is hosting an open house demonstration of the equipment to be used in the study on July 27 (time and place to be determ~ined).
i hope you are able to make the meeting. Please RSVP by July 22. Don't hesitate to call Mike Taggart, 916-386-5078, if you have any questions.
Location:
PG&E Energy Education Center.
6588 Ontario Road San Luis Obispo, CA 93405 1:00 - 2:30 pm Sincerely, Damon Haydy, M.A., R.P.A.
Staff Archaeologist
743 Pacific Street iE Applied Suite A San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
______________FAX (805) 594-1577 July 18, 2011 Gregg Castro Salinan Nation Cultural Preservation Association 5525 Roeder Road San Jose, CA 95111 RE: Seismic Study Meeting, San Luis Obispo County
Dear Mr. Castro:
I hope this finds you doing well. On behalf of PG&E, I want to follow up with you and others in the community regarding the upcoming Diablo Seismic Study that will be initiated this fall. Mike Taggart, PG&E Senior Cultural Resource Specialist, will be hosting a brief meeting on Tuesday July 26 (tentatively scheduled for 1:00 -2:30 pm) to discuss the scope of the project and the work they have done to protect cultural resources during implementation. They will also have one of their Principal Seismologists on hand to answer any technical questions that arise. The following day, PG&E is hosting an open house demonstration of the equipment to be used in the study on July 27 (time and place to be-determined).
I hope you are able to make the meeting. Please RSVP by July 22. Don't hesitate to call Mike Taggart, 916-386-5078, if you have any questions.
Location:
PG&E Energy Education Center 6588 Ontario Road San Luis Obispo, CA 93405 1:00 - 2:30 pm Sincerely, Damon Haydu, M.A., R.P.A.
Staff Archaeologist
743 Pacific Street SApplied Suite A San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
__________FAX (805) 594-1577 July 18, 2011 Sam Cohen Santa Ynez band of Mission Indians P.O. Box 517 Santa Ynez, CA 93460 RE: Seismic Study Meeting. San Luis Obispo County
Dear Mr. Cohen:
I hope this finds you doing well. On behalf of PG&E, I want to follow up with you and others in the community regarding the upcoming Diablo Seismic Study that will be initiated this fall. Mike Taggart, PG&E Senior Cultural Resource Specialist, will be hosting a brief meeting on Tuesday July 26 (tentatively scheduled for 1:00 - 2:30 pm) to discuss the scope of the project and the work they have done to protect cultural resources during implementation. They will also have one of their Principal Seismologists on hand to answer any technical questions that arise. The following day, PG&E is hosting an open house demonstration of the equipment to be used in the study on July 27 (time and place to be determined).
I hope you are able to make the meeting. Please RSVP by July 22. Don't hesitate to call Mike Taggart, 916-386-5078, if you have any questions.
Location:
PG&E Energy Education Center 6588 Ontario Road San Luis Obispo, CA 93405 1:00 - 2:30 pm Sincerely, Damon Haydu, M.A., R.P.A.
Staff Archaeologist
Tagg~art, Michael From:
Taggart, Michael Sent:
Tuesday, August 02, 2011 2:07 PM To:
Fred Collins
Subject:
RE: Meeting: Diablo Seismic Study Attachments:
Onshore Project Summary -072711 cb.pdf; OBS-ADMND(w-oAppendices).pdf Hi Fred, Sorry you couldn't make it out to the equipment demonstration last week at the Energy Ed Center. I think it was really valuable for all those who attended to see the trucks in operation. The' noise associated with the vibroseis trucks is similar to a garbage truck and the strongest vibration from 20 feet away was akin to a washing machine that has an unbalanced load in the spin cycle.
I am attaching the on-shore summary for you along with maps. The yellow lines on the maps depict the roads that the vibroseis trucks will drive and the red lines show the roads to be used by the weight-drop trucks. The alignment of the geophones (or receivers; basically very sensitive microphones) is depicted in blue. Some of the geophones will be wired together, while others will operate wirelessly.
I am working with Applied Earthworks to develop a Cultural Resource Management Summary for the operations that will help ensure we avoid impacts to any resources. I would be happy to share that once it is ready.
As always, feel free to give me a call if you have any questions.
- Thanks, Mike From-" Fred Collins [1]
Sent:" Wednesday, July 20, 2011 4:26 PM To: Taggart, Michael
Subject:
RE: Meeting: Diablo Seismic Study Hello Michael, We are leaving tomorrow, back on the 26th, see you on the 2 7th.
Fred From: Taggart, Michael [2]
Sent: Wednesday, July 20, 2011 2:35 PM To" Fred Collins
Subject:
RE: Meeting: Diablo Seismic Study Hello Fred, I hope the journey has been a success. I'm sorry to hear that you won't be able to make it on the 26th, but we can discuss the cultural aspects on the side during the demonstration on the 27th. Two demonstrations will be held on the 27th: one at 3 p.m. and another at 6 p.m. at the PG&E Energy Education Center, 6588 Ontario Road, San Luis Obispo. I will look for you on the 27th.
- Best, Mike
From: Fred Collins [3]
Sent: Thursday, July 14, 2011 5:24 PM To:" Taggart, Michael Subject-" RE: Meeting: Diablo Seismic Study Hello Michael, We hope this day finds you and your family well.
I will be returning from the Journey of Prophecy on the 2 6th and will not be able to attend, I can make the 2 7 th.
Be Well, Fred Collins N CTC From: Taggart, Michael [mailto: MiTI~opqe.com]
Sent: Thursday, July 14, 2011 4:46 PM To: Fred Collins
Subject:
Meeting: Diablo Seismic Study Good Afternoon Fred, I hope this finds you doing well. I want to follow up with you and others in the community regarding the upcoming Diablo Seismic Study that will be initiated this fall.
I will be hosting a brief meeting on Tuesday July 26 (tentatively scheduled for 1:00 - 2:30 pm) to discuss the scope of the project and the work we have done to protect cultural resources during imPlementation. We will also have one of our Principal Seismologists on hand to answer any technical questions that arise. The following day, PG&E is hosting an open house demonstration of the equipment to be used in the study on July 27 (time and place to be determined).
I hope you are able to make the meeting. Please RSVP by July 22. Don't hesitate to call if you have any questions.
- Best, Mike MIKE TAGGART, RPA Sr. Cultural Resource Specialist PACIFIC GAS AND ELECTRIC COMPANY 5555 Florin Perkins Rd., #110 Sacramento CA 95826 Office: 916.386.5078 I Cell: 916.261.6523 2
Applid~uit743 PacificA Street San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
[arthWorI1 (85)54-1590 FAX (805) 594-1577 July 18, 2011 Robert Duckworth Salinan Nation Cultural Preservation Association Drawer 2447 Greenfield, CA 93927 RE: Seismic Study Meeting, San Luis Obispo County
Dear Mr. Duckworth:
I hope this finds you doing well. On behalf of PG&E, I want to follow up with you and others in the community regarding the upcoming Diablo Seismic Study that will be initiated this fall. Mike Taggart, PG&E Senior Cultural Resource Specialist, will be hosting a brief meeting on Tuesday July 26 (tentatively scheduled for 1:00 - 2:30 pm) to discuss the scope of the project and the work they have done to protect cultural resources during implementation. They will also have one of their' Principal Seismologists on hand to answer any technical questions that arise. The following day, PG&E is hosting an open house demonstration of the equipment to be used in the study on July 27 (time and place to be determined).
I hope you are able to make the meeting. Please RSVP by July 22. Don't hesitate to call Mike Taggart, 916-386-5078, if you have any questions.
Location:
PG&E Energy Education Center 6588 Ontario Road San Luis Obispo, CA 93405 1:00 -2:30 pm Sincerely, Damon Haydu, M.A., R.P3.A.
Staff Archaeologist
~743 Pacific Street ApDlied Suite A San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
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_________FAX (805) 594-1577 July 18, 2011
- Jose Freeman Salinan Nation Cultural Preservation Association 15200 County Road, 96B Woodland, CA 95695 RE: Seismic Study Meeting. San Luis Obispo County
Dear Mr. Freeman:
I hope this finds you doing well. On behalf of PG&E, I want to follow up with you and others in the community regarding the upcoming Diablo Seismic Study that will be initiated this fall. Mike Taggart, PG&E Senior Cultural Resource Specialist, will be hosting a brief meeting on Tuesday July 26 (tentatively scheduled for 1:00 - 2:30 pmo) to discuss the scope of the project and the work they have done to protect cultural resources during implementation. They will also have one of their Principal Seismologists on hand to answer any technical questions that arise. The following day, PG&E, is hsting an open house demonstration,*,,of the equiphment to be* used in the study on Juldy 27 (time and place to be determined).
I hope you are able to make the meeting. Please RSVP by July 22. Don't hesitate to call Mike Taggart, 916-386-5078, if you have any questions.
Location:
PG&E Energy Education Center 6588 Ontario Road San Luis Obispo, CA 93405 1:00 - 2:30 pm Sincerely, Damon Haydu, M.A., R.P.A.
Staff Archaeologist
743 Pacific Street SApplied Suite A San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 Earth Worlii oo
______________FAX (805) 594-1577 July 18, 2011 Janet Garcia Coastal Band of the Chumash nation P.O. Box 4464 Santa Barbara, CA 93140 RE: Seismic Study Meeting. San Luis Obispo County
Dear Ms. Garcia:
I hope this finds you doing well. On behalf of PG&E, I want to follow up with you and others in the community regarding the upcoming Diablo Seismic Study that will be initiated this fall. Mike Taggart, PG&E Senior Cultural Resource Specialist, will be hosting a brief meeting on Tuesday July 26 (tentatively scheduled for 1:00 - 2:30 pmo) to discuss the scope of the project and the work they have done to protect cultural resources during implementation. They will also have one of their Principal Seismologists on hand to answer any technical questions that arise. The following day, PG&E is hosting an open hous*e de'monstration,,f t,'he e",, ui men tobe.... in; the stuy n"ul"2 (time and place to be determined).
I hope you are able to make the meeting. Please RSVP by July 22. Don't hesitate to call Mike Taggart, 916-386-5078, if you have any questions.
Location:
PG&E Energy Education Center 6588 Ontario Road San Luis Obispo, CA 93405 1:00 - 2:30 pm Sincerely, Damon Haydu, M.A., R.P.A.
Staff Archaeologist
Applied Earth Worlb 743 Pacific Street Suite A San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 (805) 594-1590 FAX (805) 594-1577 July 18, 2011 Matthew Goldman 495 Mentone
- Grover Beach, CA 93433 RE: Seismic Study Meeting, San Luis Obispo County
Dear Mr. Goldman:
I hope this finds you doing well. On behalf of PG&E, I want to follow up with you and others in the community regarding the upcoming Diablo Seismic Study that will be initiated this fall. Mike Taggart, PG&E Senior Cultural Resource Specialist, will be hosting a brief meeting on Tuesday July
- 26 (tentatively scheduled for 1:00 - 2:30 pm) to discuss the scope of the project and the work they have done to protect cultural resources during implementation. They will also have one of their Principal Seismologists on hand to answer any technical questions that arise. The following day, PG&E is hosting an open house demonstration of the equipment to be used in the study on July 27 (time and place to be determined).
I hope you are able to make the meeting. Please RSVP by July 22. Don't hesitate to call Mike Taggart, 916-386-5078, if you have any questions.
Location:
PG&E Energy Education Center 6588 Ontario Road San Luis Obispo, CA 93405 1:00 - 2:30 pm Sincerely, Damon Haydu, M.A., R.P.A.
Staff Archaeologist
~743 Pacific Street Applied Suite A "San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 FAX (805) 594-1577 July 18, 2011 Judith Bomar Grindstaff 63161 Argyle Road King City, CA RE: Seismic Study Meeting, San Luis Obispo County
Dear Mrs. Grindstaff:
I hope this finds you doing well. On behalf of PG&E, I want to follow up with you and othlers in the community regarding the upcoming Diablo Seismic Study that will be initiated this fall. Mike Taggart, PG&E Senior Cultural Resource Specialist, will be hosting a brief meeting on'Tuesday July 26 (tentatively scheduled for 1:00 - 2:30 pm) to discuss the scope of the project andthe work they have done to protect cultural resources during implementation. They will also have one of their Principal Seismologists on hand to answer any technical questions that arise. The following day, PG&E is hosting an open house demonstration of the equipment to be used in the study on July 27 (time and place to be determined).
I hope you are able to make the meeting. Please RSVP by July 22. Don't hesitate to call Mike Taggart, 916-386-5078, if you have any questions.
Location:
PG&E Energy Education Center 6588 Ontario Road San Luis Obispo, CA 93405 1:00 - 2:30 pm Sincerely, Damon Haydu, M.A., R.P.A.
Staff Archaeologist
743 Pacific Street Applied Suite A San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 Earth Work (805), 594-1590
_________FAX (805) 594-1577 July 18, 2011 Randy Guzman-Folkes 655 Los Angeles Avenue, Unit E Moorpark, CA 93021 RE: Upcoming Seismic Study Meeting, San Luis Obispo County
Dear Mr. Guzman-Folkes:
I hope this finds you doing well. On behalf of PG&E, I want to follow up with you and others in the community regarding the upcoming Diablo Seismic Study that will be initiated this fall. Mike Taggart, PG&E Senior Cultural Resource Specialist, will be hosting a brief meeting on Tuesday July 26 (tentatively scheduled for 1:00 - 2:30 pm) to discuss the scope of the project and the work they have done to protect cultural resources during implementation. They will also have one of their Principal Seismologists on hand to answer any technical questions that arise. The following day, PG&E is hosting an open house demonstration of the equipment to be used in the study on July 27 (time and place to be determined).
I hope you are able to make the meeting. Please RSVP by July 22. Don't hesitate to call Mike Taggart, 916-386-5078, if you have any questions.
- Regards, Damon Haydu Location:
PG&E Energy Education Center 6588 Ontario Road San Luis Obispo, CA 93405 1:00 - 2:30 pm
743 Pacific Street Applie Suite A San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 Earth Worki (805) 594-1590
_________FAX (805) 594-1577 July 18, 2011 Donna Haro Xolon Salinan Tribe 110 Jefferson Street Bay Point, CA 94565 RE: Seismic Study Meeting. San Luis Obispo County
Dear Ms. Odom:
I hope this finds you doing well. On behalf of PG&E, I want to follow up with you and others in the community regarding the upcoming Diablo Seismic Study that will be initiated this fall. Mike Taggart, PG&E Senior Cultural Resource Specialist, will be hosting a brief meeting on Tuesday July 26 (tentatively scheduled for 1:00 - 2:3 0 pm) to discuss the scope of the project and the work they have done to protect cultural resources during implementation. They will also have one of their Principal Seismologists on hand to answer any technical questions that arise. The following day, PG&E is hosting an open house demonstration of the equipment to be used in the study on July 27 (time and place to be determined).
I hope you are able to make the meeting. Please RSVP by July 22. Don't hesitate to call Mike Taggart, 916-386-5078, if you have any questions.
- Regards, Damon Haydu Location:
PG&E Energy Education Center 6588 Ontario Road San Luis Obispo, CA 93405 1:00 - 2:30 pm Sincerely, Damon Haydy, M.A., R.P.A.
Staff Archaeologist
Pacific Gas and*
Mike Taggart, RPA Mii Address Electric Compan'y Sr. Cultural Resources Specialist 2730 Gateway Oaks, #220 Environmental Planning and Permitting Sacramento, CA 95833 Tel: 916.923.7047 Email: mike.tagg~art @pge.com August 15, 2012 Ms. Debbie Pilas-Treadway Native American Heritage Commission 915 Capitol Mall, Room 364 Sacramento, CA 95814 RE: Central Coastal California Seismic Imaging Project, San Luis Obispo County, California
Dear Ms. Pilas-Treadway,
Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) proposes to conduct a study to assess the seismic hazards associated with the Hosgri, Shoreline, and other faults in the vicinity of Diablo Canyon Power Plant located in San Luis Obispo County, California. The methods proposed for use in fault survey study include offshore three-dimensional (3D) high energy survey, an onshore two-dimensional (2D) high energy survey near the coast and the use of seafloor geophones nearshore in low water areas. The project has been the subject of an Environmental Impact Report prepared by the State Lands Commission. PG&E is currently assisting the National Science Foundation in fulfilling its obligations under Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act.
As part of PG&E's efforts to protect cultural resources that may be located in proximity to the project area, we respectfully request a review of the Sacred Lands File for the project location. The survey area covers a broad swath of open water running from just north of Cambria, south Guadalupe.
Onshore portions of the project will include the Diablo Canyon Power Plant property, the Morro sand spit, and the Cambria vicinity (please see the attached map). Please also provide the most recent list of Native American contacts in the area that may have an interest in the project.
If you have any questions or concerns regarding this project please feel free to call me (916) 261-6523.
Please fax the results to (916) 923-7093.
Best Regards, Mike Taggart, RPA Sr. Cultural Resource Specialist Enclosure (map)
August 15, 2012 Page 2 Figure 1. Central Coastal Califomnia Seismic Imaging Project Area.
~743 Pacific Street flAPPlied Suite A San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 Earth Worlii (805) 594-159
______________FAX (805) 594-1577 July 18, 2011 Donna Haro Xolon Salinan Tribe 110 Jefferson Street Bay Point, CA 94565 RE: Seismic Study Meeting, San Luis Obispo County
Dear Ms. Odom:
I hope this finds you doing well. On behalf of PG&E, I want to follow up with you and others in the community regarding the upcoming Diablo Seismic Study that will be initiated this fall. Mike Taggart, PG&E Senior Cultural Resource Specialist, will be hosting a brief meeting on Tuesday July 26 (tentatively scheduled for 1:00 - 2:30 pm) to discuss the scope of the project and the work they have done to protect cultural resources during implementation. They will also have one of their Principal Seismologists on hand to answer any technical questions that arise. The following day, PG&E is hosting an open house demonstration of the equipment to be used in the study on July 27 (time and pla~e to be determined).
I hope you are able to make the meeting. Please RSVP by July 22. Don't hesitate to call Mike Taggart, 916-386-5078, if you have any questions.
Location:
PG&E EnergyEducation Center 6588 Ontario Road San Luis Obispo, CA 93405 1:00-- 2:30 pm Sincerely, Damon Haydu, M.A., R.P.A.
Staff Archaeologist
Taggart, Michael From:
Taggart, Michael Sent:
Thursday, July 14, 2011 4:51 PM To:
Mona Tucker
Subject:
RE: Cultural Resources at Diablo Canyon Good Afternoon Mona, I hope this finds you doing well. I want to follow up with you and others in the community regarding the upcoming Diablo Seismic,Study that will be initiated this fall. I will be hosting a brief meeting on Tuesday July 26 (tentatively scheduled for 1:00 - 2:30 pm) to discuss the scope of the project and the work we have dlone to protect cultural resources during implementation. We will also have one of our Principal,Seismologists on hand to answer any technical questions that arise. The following day, PG&E is hosting an open house demonstration of the equipment to be used in the study on July 27 (time and place to be determined).
I hope you are able to make the meeting. Please RSVP by July 22. Don't hesitate to call if you have any questions.
- Best, Mike PG&E Energy Education Center 6588 On~tario Road San Luis Obispo, CA 93405 1:00 -2:30 pm From: Mona Tucker [4]
Sent: Monday, June 27, 2011 10:59 AM To: Taggart, Michael
Subject:
Cultural Resources at Diablo Canyon Mile:
I wanted to request that we be informed of cultural resource activities that are taking place at, or near the Diablo Nuclear Power Plant as we would like to participate in the activities and to provide PG&E with our input.
Also, I wanted to follow up on our discussion to help provide information for trail signage with words, or phrases in our language. Many of of my cousins have been studying the language of the Northern Chumash and they can assist in this work.
I hope all is well with you and I look forward to hearing from you.
Thank you, Mona yak tityu tityu - Northern Chumash 1
Tagg~art, Michael From:
Taggart, Michael Sent:
Thursday, July 21, 2011 7:47 AM To:
Mona Tucker
Subject:
RE: Cultural Resources at Diablo Canyon Hello Mona, The meeting will be held at the PG&E Energy Education Center (6588 Ontario. Road, San Luis Obispo, CA 93405) between 1:00 - 2:30 pm. The following day (Wednesday July 27th) there will be two public demonstr'ations (one at 3 p.m.
and another at 6 p.m) of the equipment to be used in the on-shore studies if you are interested. The demos will also be held at the Energy Education Center.
Thank you for providing input on the interpretive signs. I will pass your suggestions on to our graphic design team along with other input we expect to receive. In terms of a deadline for the signs, we are hoping to send them off for fabrication within two weeks, which means we need to have the final edits/comments provided within one week. If you can provide your final comments by July 29th, I would appreciate it.
I look forward to seeing you next week.
- Thanks, Mike From: Mona Tucker [5]
Sent: Wednesday, July 20, 2011 6:50 PM To: Taggart, Michael
Subject:
Re: Cultural Resources at Diablo Canyon Mike:
I would like to rsvp for the meeting. Where is it being held?
Regarding the wording on the sign: We're working on the translation of a phrase that: we think will work well on the sign. In addition, we have some suggestions for the body of text and I'll send that to you. What's your deadline for our input?
Regarding the picture on the sign: We would like to see at least one of the women standing and engaged in the conversation with the men or perhaps looking out to sea. We think there should be at least on child in the picture and that any basket/s depict a Northern Chumash design.
We sincerely appreciate your consideration of our requests.
Thank you, Mona On Thu, Jul 14, 2011 at 4:51 PM, Taggart, Michael <M1TI~dpge.com> wrote:
Good Afternoon Mona, I hope this finds you doing well. I want to follow up with you and others in the community regarding the upcoming Diablo Seismic Study that will be initiated this fall. I will be hosting a brief meeting on Tuesday July 26 (tentatively scheduled for 1:00 - 2:30 pm) to discuss the scope of the project and the work we have done to protect cultulral resources during implementation. We will also have one of our Principal Seismologists on hand to answer any technical questions that 1
arise. The following day, PG&E is hosting an open house demonstration of the equipment to be used in the study on July 27 (time and place to be determined).
I hope you are able to make the meeting. Please RSVP by July 22. Don't hesitate to call if you have any questions.
- Best, Mike PG&E Energy Education Center 6588 Ontario Road
,San Luis Obispo, CA 93405 1:00 -2:30 pm From: Mona Tucker [6]
Sent: Monday, June 27, 2011 10:59 AM To: Taggart, Michael
Subject:
Cultural Resources at Diablo Canyon Mike:
I wanted to request that we be informed of cultural resource activities that are taking place at, or near the Diablo Nuclear Power Plant as we would like to participate in the activities and to provide PG&E with our input.
Also, I wanted to follow up on our discussion to help provide information for trail signage with words, or phrases in our language. Many of of my cousins have been studying the language of the Northern Chumash and they can assist in this work.
I hope all is well with you and I look forward to hearing from you.
Thank you, Mona yak tityu tityu - Northern Chumash 2
Taggart, Michael From:
Taggart, Michael Sent:
Tuesday, July 26, 2011 10:32 AM To:
Mona Tucker
Subject:
RE: Cultural Resources at Diablo Canyon
- Mona, 1 am very sorry to hear about your husband. I hope he makes a full and speedy recovery.
I would be more than happy to discuss the seismic studies for Diablo Canyon with you independent of Today's meeting.I will also be at tomorrow's seismic equipment demonstration at the Energy Education Center if that happens to work for you.
- Best, Mike From: Mona Tucker [7]
Sent: Tuesday, July 26, 2011 6:41 AM To: Taggart, Michael
Subject:
Re: Cultural Resources at Diablo Canyon Mike:
My husband was admitted to the hospital Friday evening on an emergency basis and he had surgery last night. I don't think I'll be able to get to the meeting, but I'm still going to try.
Mona On Thu, Jul 21, 2011 at 7:46 AM, Taggart, Michael <M1TI(~p~e.com> wrote:
Hello Mona, The meeting will be held at the PG&E Energy Education Center (6588 Ontario Road, San Luis Obispo, CA 93405) between 1:00 - 2:30 pm. The following day (Wednesday July 27th) there will be two public demonstrations (one at 3 p.m.
and another at 6 p.m) of the equipment to be used in the on-shore studies if you are interested. The demos will also be held at the Energy Education Center.
Thank you for providing input on the interpretive signs. I will pass your suggestions on to our graphic design team along with other input we expect to receive. In terms of a deadline for the signs, we are hoping to send them off for fabrication within two weeks, which means we need to have the final edits/comments provided within one week. If you can provide your final comments by July 29th, I would appreciate it.
I look forward to seeing you next week.
- Thanks, Mike From: Mona Tucker [8]
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Sent: Wednesday, July 20, 2011 6:50 PM To: Taggart, Michael
Subject:
Re: Cultural Resources at Diablo Canyon Mike:
- I would like to rsvp for the meeting. Where is it being held?
Regarding the wording on the sign: We're working on the translation of a phrase that we think will work well on the sign. In addition, we have some suggestions for the body of text and I'll send that to you. What's your deadline for our input?
Regarding the picture on the sign: We would like to see at least one of the women standing and engaged in the conversation with the men or perhaps looking out to sea. We think there should be at least on child in the picture and that any basket/s depict a Northern Chumash design.
We sincerely appreciate your consideration of our requests.
Thank you, Mona On Thu, Jul 14, 2011 at 4:51 PM, Taggart, Michael <M1TI~dpge.com> wrote:
Good Afternoon Mona, I hope this finds you doing well. I want to follow up with you and others in the community regarding the upcoming Diablo Seismic Study that will be initiated this fall. I will be hosting a brief meeting on Tuesday July 26 (tentatively scheduled for 1:00 - 2:30 pm) to discuss the scope of the project and the work we have done to protect cultural resources during
- implementation. We will also have one of our Principal Seismologists on hand to answer any technical questions that arise. The following day, PG&E is hosting an open house demonstration of the equipment to be used in the study on July 27 (time and place to be determined).
I hope you are able to make the meeting. Please RSVP by July 22. Don't hesitate to call if you have any questions.
- Best, Mike PG&E Energy Education Center 6588 Ontario Road San Luis Obispo, CA 93405 1:00 -2:30 pmn From: Mona Tucker [9]
Sent: MondaY, June 27, 2011 10:59 AM To: Taggart, Michael
Subject:
Cultural Resources at Diablo Canyon Mike:
I wanted to request that we be informed of cultural resource activities that are taking place at, or near the Diablo Nuclear Power Plant as we would like to participate in the activities and to provide PG&E with our input.
Also, I wanted to follow up on our discussion to help provide information for trail signage with words, or phrases in our language. Many of of my cousins have been studying the language of the Northern Chumash and they can assist in this work.
2
I hope all is well with you and I look forward to hearing from you.
Thank you, Mona yak tityu tityu - Northern Chumash 3
Tagg~art, Michael From:
Taggart, Michael Sent:
Monday, October 22, 2012 8:39 AM To:
'Mona Tucker'
Subject:
RE: Seismic Imaging Project Good morning Mona, My apologies for taking more than a week to respond to you. Based on our research and that of the State Lands Commission, I suspect that there may be submerged archaeological sites off the coast, but the areas where seafloor geophones are proposed is not one of the areas considered "sensitive" for retaining such re~sources. The Dept. of Interior that I cited in my previous email identifies the area due west of Morro Bay as having the greatest potential in the local area for retaining submerged sites, but the Project does not propose any physical contact with the seafloor in that area.
I hope this is helpful. Please feel free to give me a call if you'd like to discuss this further.
- Thanks, Mike From: Mona Tucker [10]
Sent: Sunday, October 14, 2012 4:01 PM To: Taggart, Michael
Subject:
Re: Seismic Imaging Project Mike:
I've been thinking about your response and I appreciate the time and effort you spent to write it.
If I understanid you correctly, the available information would indicate there are no surviving Northern Chumash sites off shore in the area planned for testing?
Thank you, Mona On Fri, Sep 28, 2012 at 2:08 PM, Taggart, Michael <M1TI(~pge.eom> wrote:
- Mona, Thanks for your thoughtful reply. Yes, I agree that with the rising sea level during the early Holocene ancient sites were undoubtedly inundated. This issue was considered in the EIR for the project as well as the cultural resources study completed by Applied Earthworks. The most comprehensive study to date on the potential for submerged cultural sites along the Pacific Coast was completed by the US Department of Interior. I have attached the cover page and maps from
the study that pertain to the Seismic study area. The multivolume study can be viewed online in its entirety here:
http ://catalog.hathitrust.orR/Record/O025 11211 In summary, the report found that there are three primary landforms off the coast of California that have the potential to retain intact cultural sites: paleoembayments, submerged river systems and submerged islands. Within the study area for the Seismic project, only the area offshore due west of Morro Bay retains a submerged river channel system. However, there are no project components that would touch the sea floor in that area.
Regarding the potential of the sound waves to physically affect artifacts/features on or within sea floor sediments, Chapter 4.4 of the EIR (http://www.slc.ca.gov/Division Pages/DEPM/DEPM Programs and Reports/CCCiSlP/CCCSI P.html) analyzes impacts to marine invertebrates that inhabit the seafloor. The analysis found that there are not any adverse effects to invertebrates (such as crabs, mussels, etc.) of louder sound pulses even at closer distances (one study used up to 244 db as close as 3 feet way) than is planned for the PG&E study. Based on the lack of any physical effects on living creatures on the sea floor from comparable sound pulses, it is reasonable to deduce that there would not be any physical effects to artifacts or cultural features that may be submerged offshore. Additionally, Chapter 4.6 of the EIR addresses the issue of sound waves impacting seafloor sediments and geology and concluded that there would be no significant impact.
With respect to other technologies, low energy offshore surveys have been conducted to assist in mapping seismic hazards, albeit with less resolution. My understanding is that the high energy surveys are necessary to penetrate deep into the earth's crust in order to get the detailed mapping that is required for understanding the structure and relationship of the faults being targeted. Chapter 1l of the EIR addresses other studies and technologies that have been used and discusses the scientific basis for the current methods that are proposed.
As for future meetings, I know that the Coastal Commission will be meeting to consider granting a permit for the project. The meeting was initially scheduled for October 10, but has been moved to November 14 in Oceanside (http://www.coastal.ca.gov/meetings/mtgdates.html).
I hope I have answered your questions. If not, please don't hesitate to contact me by email or phone.
- Regards, Mike 2
From: Mona Tucker [11]
Sent: Thursday, September 27, 2012 2:37 PM To: Taggart, Michael
Subject:
Re: Seismic Imaging ProJect Mike:
The Pacific shoreline used to be many miles west of where it's located today. I'm confident in saying that the Northern Chumash people had village sites, ceremonial sites, other sacred sites, cemeteries and burials in the place that is now under the ocean. Does PG&E have any information on cultural sites that exist under the ocean anywhere along the San Luis Obispo County coast, the Calif coast, or the U.S. west coast? If so, I would appreciate it if you would share that research with me.
I don't claim to be a specialist on decibels, but even with my research as a lay person, it appears that 200 +
decibels could have literally a shattering effect on cultural resources that exist underwater.
In addition, the uncertainties of the testing makes this all too risky¢ and to dangerous for any living creature or organism that inhabits the ocean or exists because of the ocean.
Are there any other safer technologies that could be used to conduct seismic testing?
I appreciate your email and I would like to ask if you're aware of any other local public meetings on this subject?
Thank you, Mona Mona Tucker yak tityu tityu - Northern Chumash Tribe On Thu, Sep 27, 2012 at 9:25 AM, Taggart, Michael <M1TI(~pge.com> wrote:
Hi Mona, I hope this finds you doing well. I just wanted to touch base with you to ensure that all lines of communication are open. I understand that you provided some comments on the proposed Seismic Imaging Project, but the National Science Foundation has not yet shared those with me. Regardless, I am available to answer any questions you may have related to cultural resources. If you have concerns with other resources or matters, I can put you in touch with the appropriate person or track down the requested information. I'm happy to provide an update on the status of the project planning and permitting or discuss other matters.
I will be in San Luis Obispo Monday and Tuesday of next week and will be available to meet with you if that would be helpful.
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______________FAX (805) 594-1577 July 18, 2011 Xielolixii Salinan-Churnash Nation 3901 Q Street, Suite 31B Bakersfield, CA 93301 RE: Seismic Study Meeting. San Luis Obispo County
Dear Ms. Xielolixii:
I hope this finds you doing well. On behalf of PG&E, I want to follow up with you and others in the community regarding the upcoming Diablo Seismic Study that will be initiated this fall. Mike Taggart, PG&E Senior Cultural Resource Specialist, will be hosting a brief meeting on Tuesday July 26 (tentatively scheduled for 1:00 - 2:30 pm) to discuss the scope of the project and the work they have done to protect cultural resources during implementation. They will also have one of their Principal Seismologists on hand to answer any technical questions that arise. The following day, PG&E is hosting an open house demonstration of the equipment to be used in the study on July 27 (time and place to be determined).
I hope you are able to make the meeting. Please RSVP by July 22. Don't hesitate to call Mike Taggart, 916-386-5078, if you have any questions.
Location:
PG&E Energy Education Center
.6588 Ontario Road San Luis Obispo, CA 93405 1:00 - 2:30 pm Sincerely, Damon Haydu, M.A., R.P.A.
Staff Archaeologist