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Restoration Project Zion Restoration Project Zion, Illinois Revision 5 Prepared for: ZionSolutions Conestoga-Rovers & Associates 8615 W. Bryn Mawr Avenue Chicago, Illinois 60631 Septmeber 2014
TSD 14-006 Revision 5 www.CRAworld.com Evaluation of Hydrological Parameters in Support of Dose Modeling for the Zion Restoration Project Zion Restoration Project Zion, Illinois Revision 5 Prepared for: ZionSolutions Conestoga-Rovers & Associates 8615 W. Bryn Mawr Avenue Chicago, Illinois 60631 Septmeber 2014
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* Report No. 3 Table of Contents Page  Section 1.0 Introduction ...............................................................................................
* Report No. 3 Page 2 of 119
1 Section 2.0 Development of Conceptual Site Model Components for Existing Conditions 1 2.1. An Evaluation of the Transport of Groundwater to Lake Michigan
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1 2.2. Estimation of the Effects of Dilution on Contaminants Entering Lake Michigan via Groundwater
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2 2.2.1. Complete Mixing Approach
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2 2.2.2. Shoreline Mixing Approach
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3 2.3. An Evaluation of the Effectiveness of the Silty Clay Aquitard at the Base of the Shallow Aquifer
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4 Section 3.0 Development of CSM Components for Decommissioning Activities
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4 3.1. Basement Fill Alternatives
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4 3.1.1. Riprap Scenario
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5 3.1.2. 3-inch Clean Concrete Scenario
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5 3.1.3. Sand Scenario
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5 3.1.4. Riprap and Flowable Fill Scenario
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5 3.1.5. Surface Cover
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6 3.2. Final Disposition of the Sheet Pile Wall
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6 3.3. An Evaluation of the Risk of Compromising the Silty Clay Aquitard at the Base of the Shallow Aquifer During Decommissioning Activities
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-Decommissioning CSM Components
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6 4.1. An Evaluation of Groundwater Flow Through and Around Subsurface Structures Left in Place
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7 4.1.1. Deterioration of the Sheet Pile Wall Over Time
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7 4.2. An Assessment of the Feasibility of a Future Site Occupant Installing a Water Well at the Site
................................................................................................. 8 4.2.1. Potential Capture Zone and Drawdown ..........................................................
9 4.3. Rise in Lake Michigan Surface Water Elevation
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11 4.4. De Minimus Scenarios
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12 4.4.1. Basement Overflow Scenario
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12 4.4.1.1. Assumpt ion 1 - No Evaporation
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14 4.4.1.2. Assumption 2 - Pan Evaporation
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14 4.4.1.3. Assumption 3 - Lake Evaporation
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15 4.4.1.4. Assumption 4 - Evapotranspiration
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16 4.4.2. Hydrogeologic Feasibility of a Pond for Fish Consumption
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16 Table of Contents Page   Section 5.0 Dose Modeling Parameters
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17 5.1. Thickness of Contaminated Zone
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17 5.1.1. Scenario 1
-Shallow Aquifer
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17 5.1.2. Scenario 2 - Vadose Zone and Shallow Aquifer
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18 5.2. Contaminated/Saturated Zone Field Capacity
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19 5.3. Density of Contaminated/Saturated Zone .....................................................
20 5.4. Contaminated/Saturated Zone Total Porosity
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21 5.5. Contaminated/Saturated Zone Effective Porosity
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21 5.5.1. Effective Porosity with Respect to Flow through a Porous Medium .............
22 5.6. Contaminated/Saturated Zone Hydraulic Conductivity
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23 5.7. Saturated Zone Hydraulic Gradient
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24 5.8. Groundwater Velocity
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25 5.9. Precipitation
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25 5.10. Runoff Coefficient
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26 5.11. Well Pump Intake Depth
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27 5.12. Contaminated Fraction Below Water Table
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27 5.12.1. Scenario 1 - Contaminated Zone from Water Table to Top of Aquitard
...... 27 5.12.2. Scenario 2 - Contaminated Zone from Ground Surface to Top of Aquitard . 27 Section 6.0 References
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List of Figures Figure 4.1 Site Location
TSD 14-006 Revision 5 Table of Contents Page Section 1.0 Introduction ............................................................................................... 1 Section 2.0 Development of Conceptual Site Model Components for Existing Conditions1 2.1. An Evaluation of the Transport of Groundwater to Lake Michigan ................ 1 2.2. Estimation of the Effects of Dilution on Contaminants Entering Lake Michigan via Groundwater.................................................................................................... 2 2.2.1. Complete Mixing Approach ............................................................................. 2 2.2.2. Shoreline Mixing Approach.............................................................................. 3 2.3. An Evaluation of the Effectiveness of the Silty Clay Aquitard at the Base of the Shallow Aquifer ................................................................................................ 4 Section 3.0 Development of CSM Components for Decommissioning Activities ............. 4 3.1. Basement Fill Alternatives ............................................................................... 4 3.1.1. Riprap Scenario ................................................................................................ 5 3.1.2. 3-inch Clean Concrete Scenario ....................................................................... 5 3.1.3. Sand Scenario................................................................................................... 5 3.1.4. Riprap and Flowable Fill Scenario .................................................................... 5 3.1.5. Surface Cover ................................................................................................... 6 3.2. Final Disposition of the Sheet Pile Wall ........................................................... 6 3.3. An Evaluation of the Risk of Compromising the Silty Clay Aquitard at the Base of the Shallow Aquifer During Decommissioning Activities................................. 6 Section 4.0 Development of Post-Decommissioning CSM Components ......................... 6 4.1. An Evaluation of Groundwater Flow Through and Around Subsurface Structures Left in Place ...................................................................................................... 7 4.1.1. Deterioration of the Sheet Pile Wall Over Time .............................................. 7 4.2. An Assessment of the Feasibility of a Future Site Occupant Installing a Water Well at the Site................................................................................................. 8 4.2.1. Potential Capture Zone and Drawdown .......................................................... 9 4.3. Rise in Lake Michigan Surface Water Elevation .............................................11 4.4. De Minimus Scenarios ...................................................................................12 4.4.1. Basement Overflow Scenario ........................................................................12 4.4.1.1. Assumption 1 - No Evaporation ..............................................................14 4.4.1.2. Assumption 2 - Pan Evaporation .............................................................14 4.4.1.3. Assumption 3 - Lake Evaporation ............................................................15 4.4.1.4. Assumption 4 - Evapotranspiration ........................................................16 4.4.2. Hydrogeologic Feasibility of a Pond for Fish Consumption ...........................16 Page 3 of 119


Figure 4.2 Site Plan List of Tables (within text)
TSD 14-006 Revision 5 Table of Contents Page Section 5.0 Dose Modeling Parameters ...................................................................... 17 5.1. Thickness of Contaminated Zone...................................................................17 5.1.1. Scenario 1 -Shallow Aquifer ..........................................................................17 5.1.2. Scenario 2 - Vadose Zone and Shallow Aquifer ............................................18 5.2. Contaminated/Saturated Zone Field Capacity...............................................19 5.3. Density of Contaminated/Saturated Zone.....................................................20 5.4. Contaminated/Saturated Zone Total Porosity...............................................21 5.5. Contaminated/Saturated Zone Effective Porosity .........................................21 5.5.1. Effective Porosity with Respect to Flow through a Porous Medium .............22 5.6. Contaminated/Saturated Zone Hydraulic Conductivity ................................23 5.7. Saturated Zone Hydraulic Gradient ...............................................................24 5.8. Groundwater Velocity....................................................................................25 5.9. Precipitation...................................................................................................25 5.10. Runoff Coefficient ..........................................................................................26 5.11. Well Pump Intake Depth ................................................................................27 5.12. Contaminated Fraction Below Water Table ..................................................27 5.12.1. Scenario 1 - Contaminated Zone from Water Table to Top of Aquitard ......27 5.12.2. Scenario 2 - Contaminated Zone from Ground Surface to Top of Aquitard .27 Section 6.0 References ............................................................................................... 28 Page 4 of 119
Page Table 4.1 Loss of Thickness in the Sheet Pile Wall Due to Corrosion (mm)
................................. 7 Table 4.2 Loss of Thickness in the Sheet Pile Wall Due to Pitting (mm)
....................................... 8 Table 4.3 Hypothetical Water Well Parameters
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10 Table 4.4 Hypothetical Water Well Capture Zone and Drawdown
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11 Table 4.5 Substructure Dimensions
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13 Table 4.6 Time to Over Top the Foundation Assuming No Evaporation
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14 Table 4.7 Time to Over Top the Foundation Assuming Pan Evaporation
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15 Table 4.8 Time to Over Top the Foundation Assuming Lake Evaporation
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16 Table 5.1 Thickness of the Saturated Portion of the Shallow Aquifer
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18 Table 5.2 Thickness of the Vadose Zone and Shallow Aquifer
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18 Table 5.3 Literature Values of Field Capacity
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19 Table 5.4 Field Capacity
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19 Table 5.5 Dry Soil Bulk Densi ty ...................................................................................................
20 Table 5.6 Soil Porosity
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21 Table 5.7 Effective Porosity (Specific Yield) Based on Field Capacity
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22 Table 5.8 Hydraulic Conductivity Determined by Laboratory Analysis of Soil Samples
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23 Table 5.9 Hydraulic Conductivity Determined by Single Well Response Test
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24 Table 5.10 Hydraulic Gradient
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24 Table 5.11 Estimates of Groundwater Velocity
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25 Table 5.12 10-Year Average Precipitation
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26 Table 5.13 RESRAD Runoff Coefficients
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26 Table 5.14 Contaminated Fraction Below the Water Table
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28 List of Appendices


Appendix A August 2012 Subsurface Investigation to Determine Site Specific Partition Coefficient (Kd) Values Letter Report (dated September 17, 2012)
TSD 14-006 Revision 5 List of Figures Figure 4.1      Site Location Figure 4.2      Site Plan List of Tables (within text)                                                                     Page Table 4.1  Loss of Thickness in the Sheet Pile Wall Due to Corrosion (mm) ................................. 7 Table 4.2  Loss of Thickness in the Sheet Pile Wall Due to Pitting (mm)....................................... 8 Table 4.3  Hypothetical Water Well Parameters .........................................................................10 Table 4.4  Hypothetical Water Well Capture Zone and Drawdown ............................................11 Table 4.5  Substructure Dimensions ............................................................................................13 Table 4.6  Time to Over Top the Foundation Assuming No Evaporation ....................................14 Table 4.7  Time to Over Top the Foundation Assuming Pan Evaporation...................................15 Table 4.8  Time to Over Top the Foundation Assuming Lake Evaporation .................................15 Table 4.9  Time to Over Top the Foundation Assuming Evapotranspiration Rates ....................16 Table 5.1 Thickness of the Saturated Portion of the Shallow Aquifer........................................18 Table 5.2  Thickness of the Vadose Zone and Shallow Aquifer ...................................................18 Table 5.3  Literature Values of Field Capacity .............................................................................19 Table 5.4  Field Capacity ..............................................................................................................19 Table 5.5  Dry Soil Bulk Density ...................................................................................................20 Table 5.6  Soil Porosity ................................................................................................................21 Table 5.7  Effective Porosity (Specific Yield) Based on Field Capacity .........................................22 Table 5.8  Hydraulic Conductivity Determined by Laboratory Analysis of Soil Samples .............23 Table 5.9  Hydraulic Conductivity Determined by Single Well Response Test ............................24 Table 5.10 Hydraulic Gradient ......................................................................................................24 Table 5.11 Estimates of Groundwater Velocity ............................................................................25 Table 5.12 10-Year Average Precipitation ....................................................................................26 Table 5.13 RESRAD Runoff Coefficients ........................................................................................26 Table 5.14 Contaminated Fraction Below the Water Table .........................................................28 Page 5 of 119
Appendix B December 12, 2012 Geotechnical Subsurface Investigation Letter Report (dated March 1, 2013, revised January 14, 2014) Appendix C September 30, 2013 Single Well Response Test Letter Report (dated November 13, 2013) Appendix D September 30, 2013 Geotechnical Subsurface Investigation Letter Report (dated November 15, 2013)


Section 1.0Introduction Conestoga-Rovers & Associates (CRA) was retained by ZionSolutions, LLC (ZionSolutions) for hydrogeology consulting services related to the Zion Restoration Project at the former Zion Nuclear Power Station in Zion, Lake County, Illinois (Site).
TSD 14-006 Revision 5 List of Appendices Appendix A August 2012 Subsurface Investigation to Determine Site Specific Partition Coefficient (Kd) Values Letter Report (dated September 17, 2012)
This report provides an evaluation of several components of the Conceptual Site Model (CSM) and preliminary estimates of hydrogeological parameters. The parameters are considered accurate but may change as new information becomes available. These parameters are used in radionuclide release, transport , and dose modeling activities performed by ZionSolutions.
Appendix B December 12, 2012 Geotechnical Subsurface Investigation Letter Report (dated March 1, 2013, revised January 14, 2014)
 
Appendix C September 30, 2013 Single Well Response Test Letter Report (dated November 13, 2013)
Section 2.0Development of Conceptual Site Model Components for Existing Conditions This section provides an evaluation of specific components of the CSM applicable to current Site conditions, decommissioning activities, and post
Appendix D September 30, 2013 Geotechnical Subsurface Investigation Letter Report (dated November 15, 2013)
-decommissioning use of the Site.
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2.1.An Evaluation of the Transport of Groundwater to Lake Michigan Groundwater at the Site generally flows from areas west of the Zion Station Protected Area (PA) eastward towards Lake Michigan (Lake) within the unconfined upper sand unit which underlies the Site to a depth of approximately 33 feet below ground surface (bgs) (the Shallow Aquifer). There are variations in flow directions and rates due to the presence of subsurface structures (e.g., Reactor, Containment, Auxiliary, Turbine , and Crib House buildings).


TSD 14-006 Revision 5 Section 1.0      Introduction Conestoga-Rovers & Associates (CRA) was retained by ZionSolutions, LLC (ZionSolutions) for hydrogeology consulting services related to the Zion Restoration Project at the former Zion Nuclear Power Station in Zion, Lake County, Illinois (Site). This report provides an evaluation of several components of the Conceptual Site Model (CSM) and preliminary estimates of hydrogeological parameters. The parameters are considered accurate but may change as new information becomes available. These parameters are used in radionuclide release, transport, and dose modeling activities performed by ZionSolutions.
Section 2.0      Development of Conceptual Site Model Components for Existing Conditions This section provides an evaluation of specific components of the CSM applicable to current Site conditions, decommissioning activities, and post-decommissioning use of the Site.
2.1. An Evaluation of the Transport of Groundwater to Lake Michigan Groundwater at the Site generally flows from areas west of the Zion Station Protected Area (PA) eastward towards Lake Michigan (Lake) within the unconfined upper sand unit which underlies the Site to a depth of approximately 33 feet below ground surface (bgs) (the Shallow Aquifer). There are variations in flow directions and rates due to the presence of subsurface structures (e.g., Reactor, Containment, Auxiliary, Turbine, and Crib House buildings).
The seepage velocity (also called the specific discharge) is the average velocity of groundwater flowing through a porous medium. The average seepage velocity of 137 feet per year (ft/y) is representative of groundwater due to the natural gradient. The seepage velocity of 0 to 104 ft/y is representative of the natural velocity attenuated by the subsurface structures (e.g., building basements and the sheet pile wall) and describes conditions ranging from stagnant (0 ft/y) west of the Crib House to 58 ft/y for groundwater flowing around the edge of the sheet pile wall (see Section 5.8). The estimated travel time of groundwater from the PA to Lake Michigan is on the order of less than 1 year to over 2 years.
The seepage velocity (also called the specific discharge) is the average velocity of groundwater flowing through a porous medium. The average seepage velocity of 137 feet per year (ft/y) is representative of groundwater due to the natural gradient. The seepage velocity of 0 to 104 ft/y is representative of the natural velocity attenuated by the subsurface structures (e.g., building basements and the sheet pile wall) and describes conditions ranging from stagnant (0 ft/y) west of the Crib House to 58 ft/y for groundwater flowing around the edge of the sheet pile wall (see Section 5.8). The estimated travel time of groundwater from the PA to Lake Michigan is on the order of less than 1 year to over 2 years.
The volume of groundwater flowing through the Shallow Aquifer from the PA into Lake Michigan (groundwater flux) can be approximated by the following calculation:
The volume of groundwater flowing through the Shallow Aquifer from the PA into Lake Michigan (groundwater flux) can be approximated by the following calculation:
* The saturated thickness = 21.5 ft
* The length of the area of interest = 830 ft (north to south)
* Cross section area is (21.5 ft)x(830 ft) = 1.78E+04 ft2
* Porosity = 0.353
* Saturated pore portion of the cross sectional area = (1.78E+04 ft2)x(0.353) = 6.30E+03 ft2 Page 7 of 119
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* Groundwater flux into the Lake using the low end groundwater velocity (assuming structures and basements remain in place) = (6.30E+03 ft2)x(104 ft/y) = 6.58E+05 ft3/y x 7.48 gal/ft3 = 4.92E+06 gal/y
* Groundwater flux into the Lake using the high end groundwater velocity (assuming structures and basements are removed) = (6.30E+03 ft2) x (137 ft/y) = (8.60E+05 ft3/y) x (7.48 gal/ft3) = 6.43E+06 gal/y 2.2. Estimation of the Effects of Dilution on Contaminants Entering Lake Michigan via Groundwater The total volume of water in Lake Michigan is estimated to be 1,180 cubic miles or about 1.3E+15 gallons (1). The stream flow entering the Lake is approximately 7.92 cubic miles per year (8.72E+12 gallons per year), and the discharge to Lake Huron is approximately 11.8 cubic miles per year (1.30E+13 gallons per year) (2). The average residence time (the time between entry and discharge/evaporation) for water in the Lake is 99 years (1), which is equivalent to an exchange of 3.6E+10 gallons per day. Also, the Lake waters undergo an annual inversion which mixes the water as part of the natural lake processes (3).
Although estimating the dilution requires release-specific information, the general scale of dilution can be illustrated using dilution factors calculated by the mixing of hypothetical Site contaminants in groundwater flux with the surface water volume of Lake Michigan. Two dilution estimation methods are evaluated below. The complete mixing approach is suitable for estimating long term mixing and dilution over a period of many years. The shoreline mixing approach is suitable for estimating the potential impact at the shoreline adjacent to the Site.
2.2.1. Complete Mixing Approach A release of dissolved contaminants to the Lake would be diluted by mixing with the existing volume of Lake water due to the annual inversion of the Lake and currents. This dilution factor can be estimated for the volume of groundwater flux from the Site as explained above and its mixing each year with Lake Michigan surface water. A conservative dilution factor can be estimated by mixing the Site groundwater flux with the total influx of water to Lake Michigan. Using the lower range of groundwater velocity, this yields a dilution factor of:


The saturated thickness  = 21.5 ft The length of the area of interest = 830 ft (north to south)
1.31 + 13  
Cross section area is (21.5 ft)x(830 ft) = 1.78E+04 ft 2 Porosity = 0.353 Saturated pore portion of the cross sectional area = (1.78E+04 ft 2)x(0.35 3) = 6.30E+03 ft 2 Groundwater flux into the Lake using the low end groundwater velocity (assuming structures and basements remain in place) = (6.
                                                          =                     = 2.67 + 06
30E+03 ft 2)x(104 ft/y) = 6.58E+05 ft 3/y x 7.48 gal/ft 3 = 4.92E+06 gal/y Groundwater flux into the Lake using the high end groundwater velocity (assuming structures and basements are removed) = (6.
30E+03 ft 2) x (1 37 ft/y) = (8.60E+05 ft 3/y) x (7.48 gal/ft
: 3) = 6.43E+06 gal/y  2.2.Estimation of the Effects of Dilution on Contaminants Entering Lake Michigan via Groundwater The total volume of water in Lake Michigan is estimated to be 1,180 cubic miles or about 1.3E+15 gallons (1). The stream flow entering the Lake is approximately 7.92 cubic miles per year (8.72E+12 gallons per year), and the discharge to Lake Huron is approximately 11.8 cubic miles per year (1.30E+13 gallons per year)
(2). The average residence time (the time between entry and discharge/evaporation) for water in the Lake is 99 years (1), which is equivalent to an exchange of 3.6E+10 gallons per day. Also, the Lake waters undergo an annual inversion which mixes the water as part of the natural lake processes (3). Although estimating the dilution requires release
-specific information, the general scale of dilution can be illustrated using dilution factors calculated by the mixing of hypothetical Site contaminants in groundwater flux with the surface water volume of Lake Michigan. Two dilution estimation methods are evaluated below. The complete mixing approach is suitable for estimating long term mixing and dilution over a period of many years. The shoreline mixing approach is suitable for estimating the potential impact at the shoreline adjacent to the Site.
2.2.1.Complete Mixing Approach A release of dissolved contaminants to the Lake would be diluted by mixing with the existing volume of Lake water due to the annual inversion of the Lake and currents. This dilution factor can be estimated for the volume of groundwater flux from the Site as explained above and its mixing each year with Lake Michigan surface water. A conservative dilution factor can be estimated by mixing the Site groundwater flux with the total influx of water to Lake Michigan. Using the lower range of groundwater velocity, this yields a dilution factor of:
          =1.31+13 4.92+06=2.67+06 The higher range of groundwater velocity yields a dilution factor of:


        =1.31+13 6.43+06=2.04+06  This estimates the dilution of a (hypothetical) continuous source of groundwater contamination entering Lake Michigan from the Site.
4.92 + 06 The higher range of groundwater velocity yields a dilution factor of:
2.2.2.Shoreline Mixing Approach The dilution factor was also calculated for the near
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-shore area of the Lake adjacent to the Site, where recreational swimmers and ecological receptors may be affected. The length along the shore of the area of concern is assumed to be 830 ft, based upon the approximate length of the PA along the shore line. The distance into Lake Michigan of the area of concern was assumed to be 100 yards (300 ft), based upon the distance a recreational swimmer is likely swim into the Lake. The depth of water at 100 yard s is 23 ft, based upon the depth of water at B
-81, a preconstruction borehole location. The cross
-sectional area is 300 ft x 23 ft / 2 = 3,450 ft 2 (assuming the lakebed slope is linear).
23 ft 3.45E+03 ft 2  300 ft Surface currents in Lake Michigan are driven by winds and are ephemeral in direction and velocity. Subsurface currents consistent with longshore drift have been described in an Illinois State Water Survey (ISWS) study at Wilmette, Illinois (approximately 30 miles south of Zion)
(4). The following median current velocities were described:


1.137 cm/s at a station 2.1 meters (m) deep and 107 m from shore 1.518 cm/s at a station 5.2 m deep and 213 m from shore (4 p. 17) Based on the average current velocity of the near shore station (1.137 cm/s or 1.18E+06 ft/y) times the cross-sectional area (3.45E+03 ft
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: 2) yields a total volume of water of 4.06E+09 ft 3/y (or 3.04E+10 gal/y).
 
1.31 + 13 
                                                          =                      = 2.04 + 06
 
6.43 + 06     
 
This estimates the dilution of a (hypothetical) continuous source of groundwater contamination entering Lake Michigan from the Site.
2.2.2. Shoreline Mixing Approach The dilution factor was also calculated for the near-shore area of the Lake adjacent to the Site, where recreational swimmers and ecological receptors may be affected. The length along the shore of the area of concern is assumed to be 830 ft, based upon the approximate length of the PA along the shore line.
The distance into Lake Michigan of the area of concern was assumed to be 100 yards (300 ft), based upon the distance a recreational swimmer is likely swim into the Lake. The depth of water at 100 yards is 23 ft, based upon the depth of water at B-81, a preconstruction borehole location. The cross-sectional area is 300 ft x 23 ft / 2 = 3,450 ft2 (assuming the lakebed slope is linear).
23 ft 3.45E+03 ft2 300 ft Surface currents in Lake Michigan are driven by winds and are ephemeral in direction and velocity.
Subsurface currents consistent with longshore drift have been described in an Illinois State Water Survey (ISWS) study at Wilmette, Illinois (approximately 30 miles south of Zion) (4). The following median current velocities were described:
* 1.137 cm/s at a station 2.1 meters (m) deep and 107 m from shore
* 1.518 cm/s at a station 5.2 m deep and 213 m from shore (4 p. 17)
Based on the average current velocity of the near shore station (1.137 cm/s or 1.18E+06 ft/y) times the cross-sectional area (3.45E+03 ft2) yields a total volume of water of 4.06E+09 ft3/y (or 3.04E+10 gal/y).
The volume of groundwater discharging into the Lake from the Site was estimated to be 6.43+06 gal/y, assuming the basements and sheet pile wall are removed and 4.92E+06 gal/y assuming the basements and sheet pile wall remain in place (see Section 2.1). The dilution factor for each of these scenarios was calculated to be:
The volume of groundwater discharging into the Lake from the Site was estimated to be 6.43+06 gal/y, assuming the basements and sheet pile wall are removed and 4.92E+06 gal/y assuming the basements and sheet pile wall remain in place (see Section 2.1). The dilution factor for each of these scenarios was calculated to be:
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3.04+10 6.43+06 =.+ (subsurface structures removed) 3.04+10 4.92+06 =.+ (subsurface structures remaining)
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These dilution factors are very conservative and unlikely to represent the true dilution of groundwater into the Lake, since these values do not account for water exiting the near
-shore area further into the Lake. 2.3.An Evaluation of the Effectiveness of the Silty Clay Aquitard at the Base of the Shallow Aquifer  The silty clay unit (found under the Shallow Aquifer) (also referred to herein as the Silty Clay Aquitard) is approximately 30 ft thick and overlies the lower sand unit. The silty clay unit is laterally extensive at the Site and the underlying lower sand unit has exhibited a significant confining pressure (artesian pressure at boring B
-43) and a strong upward vertical gradient (5). To the extent that groundwater flow can occur through the silty clay unit, the groundwater in the lower sand unit would move upward into the upper sand unit (Shallow Aquifer). The building foundations for the Containment Buildings, Auxiliary Building, Turbine Building, and Crib House are set in or near the upper portion of the silty clay unit. However, the silty clay unit extends approximately 15 ft below the deepest structural feature at the Site.
The silty clay unit's low permeability and upward vertical gradient limits the potential for the migration of contaminants or radionuclides to the underlying lower sand unit or the regional bedrock aquifers. 


Section 3.0Development of CSM Components for Decommissioning Activities Several components of the CSM require evaluation or refinement prior to their incorporation into risk assessment and dose modeling for the Site. An evaluation of these components may guide the selection of decommissioning technologies for their use in the CSM.
                                  = . +              (subsurface structures removed) 6.43 + 06
3.1.Basement Fill Alternatives The CSM anticipates that the basements will generally remain in place and be filled with 'clean' concrete (no detectable residual radioactivity from Site operations) originating from the demolition of aboveground buildings and structures or other fill material. The scenarios described below are hypothetical.  


3.1.1.Riprap Scenario During the demolition of aboveground concrete structures, large pieces of riprap will be produced (e.g., using an excavator with a pneumatic hammer attachment) and staged at the Site. The basements would then be backfilled with large clean concrete pieces (protruding rebar must be removed), and sand would be used to fill the voids during backfilling.
3.04 + 10
This fill material would act as a framework gravel, with incomplete infilling of void spaces by sand. The resulting porosity is expected to be high, ranging from 25
-40% for riprap
-sand mixtures and 40 to 45% for uniform riprap. Groundwater can readily flow through this material. The area of fresh concrete surfaces would be minimized, which would reduce the pH impact due to calcium leaching.
3.1.2.3-inch Clean Concrete Scenario Under this scenario, during the demolition of aboveground concrete structures, large pieces of riprap will be produced and staged at the Site. A mobile concrete crusher would be used to reduce the clean concrete to 3"x3" pieces. The basements would then be backfilled with 3"x3" crushed concrete. Pea gravel may be used to top off partially demolished basement rooms and other enclosed spaces.
This fill material would act as an open framework gravel. The resulting porosity is expected to be high, ranging from 25
-40% for 3"x3" concrete
-sand mixtures and 40 to 50% for uniform 3"x3" concrete. Groundwater can readily flow through this material. The area of fresh concrete surfaces would be maximized, which would generally increase the pH impact due to calcium leaching.
3.1.3.Sand Scenario Under this scenario, sand backfill is used as an alternative fill material and may be selected based on the sorption characteristics of the radionuclides of concern. The resulting porosity is expected to be typical of sand, ranging from 25-40%. Groundwater can readily flow through this material. The use of sand backfill would minimize the pH impacts from fresh concrete surfaces. The sand backfill would also minimize the potential for settling over time. However, sand cannot be compacted if it is placed in a room below grade that is not open at the top due to load bearing or similar considerations for the remaining structure.
3.1.4.Riprap and Flowable Fill Scenario Under this scenario, during demolition of above ground concrete structures, large pieces of riprap are produced and staged at the Site. The basements would then be backfilled with large clean concrete pieces (protruding rebar must be removed), and flowable fill (grout fill) would be used to fill the voids during backfilling. 


The flowable fill may be composed of a blend of cement, fly ash, sand and gravel, slag, and/or water. The flowable fill will solidify upon standing. Water in contact with the flowable fill is expected to exhibit an elevated pH due to the chemical makeup of the concrete and fly ash. However, the building foundations and low permeability of the flowable fill will limit the amount of groundwater that can be exposed to the fill.
                                  = . +              (subsurface structures remaining) 4.92 + 06
3.1.5.Surface Cover The surface cover for the filled building basements is currently proposed to consist of approximately 3 feet of sand/soil.
3.2.Final Disposition of the Sheet Pile Wall The current decommissioning scenario allows the sheet pile wall to remain intact at the end of the project. It is assumed that the sheet pile wall will not be cut off below grade or damaged during the decommissioning, but will continue in its current use for shoreline erosion control.
3.3.An Evaluation of the Risk of Compromising the Silty Clay Aquitard at the Base of the Shallow Aquifer During Decommissioning Activities The current decommissioning plan for the Site will allow the deeper building foundations to remain in place. Excavation activities for foundation removal will be limited to slab-on-grade and shallow building foundations.


These dilution factors are very conservative and unlikely to represent the true dilution of groundwater into the Lake, since these values do not account for water exiting the near-shore area further into the Lake.
2.3. An Evaluation of the Effectiveness of the Silty Clay Aquitard at the Base of the Shallow Aquifer The silty clay unit (found under the Shallow Aquifer) (also referred to herein as the Silty Clay Aquitard) is approximately 30 ft thick and overlies the lower sand unit. The silty clay unit is laterally extensive at the Site and the underlying lower sand unit has exhibited a significant confining pressure (artesian pressure at boring B-43) and a strong upward vertical gradient (5). To the extent that groundwater flow can occur through the silty clay unit, the groundwater in the lower sand unit would move upward into the upper sand unit (Shallow Aquifer).
The building foundations for the Containment Buildings, Auxiliary Building, Turbine Building, and Crib House are set in or near the upper portion of the silty clay unit. However, the silty clay unit extends approximately 15 ft below the deepest structural feature at the Site.
The silty clay units low permeability and upward vertical gradient limits the potential for the migration of contaminants or radionuclides to the underlying lower sand unit or the regional bedrock aquifers.
Section 3.0      Development of CSM Components for Decommissioning Activities Several components of the CSM require evaluation or refinement prior to their incorporation into risk assessment and dose modeling for the Site. An evaluation of these components may guide the selection of decommissioning technologies for their use in the CSM.
3.1. Basement Fill Alternatives The CSM anticipates that the basements will generally remain in place and be filled with clean concrete (no detectable residual radioactivity from Site operations) originating from the demolition of aboveground buildings and structures or other fill material. The scenarios described below are hypothetical.
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TSD 14-006 Revision 5 3.1.1. Riprap Scenario During the demolition of aboveground concrete structures, large pieces of riprap will be produced (e.g.,
using an excavator with a pneumatic hammer attachment) and staged at the Site. The basements would then be backfilled with large clean concrete pieces (protruding rebar must be removed), and sand would be used to fill the voids during backfilling.
This fill material would act as a framework gravel, with incomplete infilling of void spaces by sand. The resulting porosity is expected to be high, ranging from 25-40% for riprap-sand mixtures and 40 to 45%
for uniform riprap. Groundwater can readily flow through this material. The area of fresh concrete surfaces would be minimized, which would reduce the pH impact due to calcium leaching.
3.1.2. 3-inch Clean Concrete Scenario Under this scenario, during the demolition of aboveground concrete structures, large pieces of riprap will be produced and staged at the Site. A mobile concrete crusher would be used to reduce the clean concrete to 3x3 pieces. The basements would then be backfilled with 3x3 crushed concrete. Pea gravel may be used to top off partially demolished basement rooms and other enclosed spaces.
This fill material would act as an open framework gravel. The resulting porosity is expected to be high, ranging from 25-40% for 3x3 concrete-sand mixtures and 40 to 50% for uniform 3x3 concrete.
Groundwater can readily flow through this material. The area of fresh concrete surfaces would be maximized, which would generally increase the pH impact due to calcium leaching.
3.1.3. Sand Scenario Under this scenario, sand backfill is used as an alternative fill material and may be selected based on the sorption characteristics of the radionuclides of concern. The resulting porosity is expected to be typical of sand, ranging from 25-40%. Groundwater can readily flow through this material. The use of sand backfill would minimize the pH impacts from fresh concrete surfaces. The sand backfill would also minimize the potential for settling over time. However, sand cannot be compacted if it is placed in a room below grade that is not open at the top due to load bearing or similar considerations for the remaining structure.
3.1.4. Riprap and Flowable Fill Scenario Under this scenario, during demolition of above ground concrete structures, large pieces of riprap are produced and staged at the Site. The basements would then be backfilled with large clean concrete pieces (protruding rebar must be removed), and flowable fill (grout fill) would be used to fill the voids during backfilling.
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TSD 14-006 Revision 5 The flowable fill may be composed of a blend of cement, fly ash, sand and gravel, slag, and/or water.
The flowable fill will solidify upon standing. Water in contact with the flowable fill is expected to exhibit an elevated pH due to the chemical makeup of the concrete and fly ash. However, the building foundations and low permeability of the flowable fill will limit the amount of groundwater that can be exposed to the fill.
3.1.5. Surface Cover The surface cover for the filled building basements is currently proposed to consist of approximately 3 feet of sand/soil.
3.2. Final Disposition of the Sheet Pile Wall The current decommissioning scenario allows the sheet pile wall to remain intact at the end of the project. It is assumed that the sheet pile wall will not be cut off below grade or damaged during the decommissioning, but will continue in its current use for shoreline erosion control.
3.3. An Evaluation of the Risk of Compromising the Silty Clay Aquitard at the Base of the Shallow Aquifer During Decommissioning Activities The current decommissioning plan for the Site will allow the deeper building foundations to remain in place. Excavation activities for foundation removal will be limited to slab-on-grade and shallow building foundations.
As previously stated in Section 2.3, the silty clay unit is approximately 30 ft thick and extends at least 15 ft below the deepest building foundations at the Site. Since there will not be any excavation to a depth that the silty clay unit could be affected, the unit is expected to remain intact during and after the decommissioning process. The silty clay unit will continue to act as a laterally extensive aquitard which limits the potential for the vertical movement of groundwater at the Site.
As previously stated in Section 2.3, the silty clay unit is approximately 30 ft thick and extends at least 15 ft below the deepest building foundations at the Site. Since there will not be any excavation to a depth that the silty clay unit could be affected, the unit is expected to remain intact during and after the decommissioning process. The silty clay unit will continue to act as a laterally extensive aquitard which limits the potential for the vertical movement of groundwater at the Site.
Section 4.0Development of Post
Section 4.0      Development of Post-Decommissioning CSM Components Several components of the post-decommissioning CSM require evaluation or refinement prior to their incorporation into risk assessment and dose modeling for the Site. An evaluation of these components may guide the selection of decommissioning technologies or their use in the CSM.
-Decommissioning CSM Components Several components of the post
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-decommissioning CSM require evaluation or refinement prior to their incorporation into risk assessment and dose modeling for the Site. An evaluation of these components may guide the selection of decommissioning technologies or their use in the CSM.


4.1.An Evaluation of Groundwater Flow Through and Around Subsurface Structures Left in Place If the basements and sheet wall are perforated but left in place, the impediment on groundwater flow will be reduced but not completely eliminated. There will be some restrictions and retardation of the overall flow of groundwater from areas to the west toward Lake Michigan. However, the primary flow of groundwater will continue to be toward the Lake. Some vertical migration of groundwater will occur within the Shallow Aquifer as groundwater flows through and around these subsurface structures.
TSD 14-006 Revision 5 4.1. An Evaluation of Groundwater Flow Through and Around Subsurface Structures Left in Place If the basements and sheet wall are perforated but left in place, the impediment on groundwater flow will be reduced but not completely eliminated. There will be some restrictions and retardation of the overall flow of groundwater from areas to the west toward Lake Michigan. However, the primary flow of groundwater will continue to be toward the Lake. Some vertical migration of groundwater will occur within the Shallow Aquifer as groundwater flows through and around these subsurface structures.
If the buildings and sheet pile wall are left intact (not perforated for flow), then a localized stagnation of groundwater around these barriers will occur since groundwater is prevented from flowing through these structures toward the Lake.
If the buildings and sheet pile wall are left intact (not perforated for flow), then a localized stagnation of groundwater around these barriers will occur since groundwater is prevented from flowing through these structures toward the Lake.
4.1.1.Deterioration of the Sheet Pile Wall Over Time During construction of the Site in 1968, a cofferdam (also called a sheet pile wall) was built along the Lake side of the Crib House to allow the first sections of circulating water pipe and their easements to be installed dry. The cofferdam was constructed of sheet piling installed parallel to the Lake with sections (called walers) extending about 415 feet north and south of the Crib House. There is no indication that protective coatings or cathodic protection were used. The sheet piling was left in place at the completion of the construction for shore erosion protection. "Should the sheet piling deteriorate there can be no deleterious effect on the Crib House or any other safety
4.1.1. Deterioration of the Sheet Pile Wall Over Time During construction of the Site in 1968, a cofferdam (also called a sheet pile wall) was built along the Lake side of the Crib House to allow the first sections of circulating water pipe and their easements to be installed dry. The cofferdam was constructed of sheet piling installed parallel to the Lake with sections (called walers) extending about 415 feet north and south of the Crib House. There is no indication that protective coatings or cathodic protection were used. The sheet piling was left in place at the completion of the construction for shore erosion protection. Should the sheet piling deteriorate there can be no deleterious effect on the Crib House or any other safety-related structures. The Crib House and safety-related structures are self-contained and do not depend on the sheeting for protection (6 pp. 2.4-14).
-related structures. The Crib House and safety
The sheet pile wall was constructed of U.S. Steel MZ27 sheet piling (new standard designation PZ27) (7).
-related structures are self-contained and do not depend on the sheeting for protection" (6 pp. 2.4-14). The sheet pile wall was constructed of U.S. Steel MZ27 sheet piling (new standard designation PZ27)
MZ27 sheet piling is 0.375-inches [9.5 millimeters (mm)] thick.
(7). MZ27 sheet piling is 0.375
-inches [9.5 millimeters (mm
)] thick.
Corrosion rates for sheet pile walls have been estimated based on available literature.
Corrosion rates for sheet pile walls have been estimated based on available literature.
Table 4.1 presents the estimated loss of thickness due to corrosion, and Table 4.2 presents the loss of thickness due to pitting.
Table 4.1 presents the estimated loss of thickness due to corrosion, and Table 4.2 presents the loss of thickness due to pitting.
Table 4.1 Loss of Thickness in the Sheet Pile Wall Due to Corrosion (mm)
Table 4.1         Loss of Thickness in the Sheet Pile Wall Due to Corrosion (mm)
Installation Years from Installation 5 25 50 75 100 Undisturbed natural soils (sand, silt, clay, schist, etc.)
Years from Installation Installation                                                        5       25       50       75       100 Undisturbed natural soils (sand, silt, clay, schist, etc.) (8)     0.00     0.30     0.60     0.90     1.20 Common fresh water (river, ship canal, etc.) in the zone of       0.15     0.55     0.90     1.15     1.40 high attack (water line) (8)
(8) 0.00 0.30 0.60 0.90 1.20 Common fresh water (river, ship canal, etc.) in the zone of high attack (water line) (8) 0.15 0.55 0.90 1.15 1.40 Table 4.1 Loss of Thickness in the Sheet Pile Wall Due to Corrosion (mm)
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Installation Years from Installation 5 25 50 75 100 Duluth-Superior Harbor accelerated fresh water corrosion (maximum of 0
 
-3 meters) (9) 0.50 2.50 5.00 7.50 10.00 Duluth-Superior Harbor accelerated fresh water corrosion (greater than 3 meters)
TSD 14-006 Revision 5 Table 4.1         Loss of Thickness in the Sheet Pile Wall Due to Corrosion (mm)
(9) 0.20 1.00 2.00 3.00 4.00 Pitting, or localized corrosion, will occur at a more rapid rate (2 to 3 times that of the average corrosion rate) (10). Table 4.2 Loss of Thickness in the Sheet Pile Wall Due to Pitting (mm)
Years from Installation Installation                                                        5       25       50       75     100 Duluth-Superior Harbor accelerated fresh water corrosion           0.50     2.50     5.00   7.50     10.00 (maximum of 0-3 meters) (9)
Installation Years from Installation 5 25 50 75 100 Undisturbed natural soils (sand, silt, clay, schist, etc.)f 0 0.9 1.8 2.7 3.6 Common fresh water (river, ship canal, etc.) in the zone of high attack (water line) f 0.45 1.65 2.7 3.45 4.2 Duluth-Superior Harbor accelerated fresh water corrosion (maximum of 0
Duluth-Superior Harbor accelerated fresh water corrosion           0.20     1.00     2.00   3.00     4.00 (greater than 3 meters) (9)
-3 meters) 1.5 7.5 15 22.5 30 Duluth-Superior Harbor accelerated fresh water corrosion (greater than 3 meters) 0.6 3 6 9 12 Notes: 1. Loss due to pitting is based on 3 times the corrosion rate
Pitting, or localized corrosion, will occur at a more rapid rate (2 to 3 times that of the average corrosion rate) (10).
. f ArcelorMittal 2008 (8 p. 3/6 to 3/7)
Table 4.2         Loss of Thickness in the Sheet Pile Wall Due to Pitting (mm)
Years from Installation Installation                                                        5       25       50       75     100 Undisturbed natural soils (sand, silt, clay, schist, etc.)       0       0.9       1.8     2.7     3.6 Common fresh water (river, ship canal, etc.) in the zone of 0.45     1.65     2.7     3.45     4.2 high attack (water line)
Duluth-Superior Harbor accelerated fresh water corrosion 1.5     7.5       15     22.5     30 (maximum of 0-3 meters)
Duluth-Superior Harbor accelerated fresh water corrosion 0.6     3         6       9       12 (greater than 3 meters)
Notes:
: 1. Loss due to pitting is based on 3 times the corrosion rate.
ArcelorMittal 2008 (8 p. 3/6 to 3/7)
Clark et al. 2009 (9)
Clark et al. 2009 (9)
The sheet pile wall is approximately 45 years old (2013
The sheet pile wall is approximately 45 years old (2013-1968=45). Based on its age and the expected corrosion rates, perforations may be present in the upper 10 ft of the saturated zone if accelerated corrosion rates apply. If normal corrosion rates apply, the upper 10 ft is expected to remain intact for
-1968=45). Based on its age and the expected corrosion rates, perforations may be present in the upper 10 ft of the saturated zone if accelerated corrosion rates apply. If normal corrosion rates apply, the upper 10 ft is expected to remain intact for >100 years. The remaining depth, although structurally weakened by corrosion, is generally expected to remain intact for 30 to >100 years. The sheet pile wall will act as a significant barrier to groundwater flow while intact and is expected to slowly pit and corrode over a period of decades or centuries, with failure in the upper 10 feet significantly preceding the remainder of the wall. Once the pitting penetrates the wall, its effectiveness as a hydraulic barrier will decline.
>100 years. The remaining depth, although structurally weakened by corrosion, is generally expected to remain intact for 30 to >100 years. The sheet pile wall will act as a significant barrier to groundwater flow while intact and is expected to slowly pit and corrode over a period of decades or centuries, with failure in the upper 10 feet significantly preceding the remainder of the wall. Once the pitting penetrates the wall, its effectiveness as a hydraulic barrier will decline.
4.2.An Assessment of the Feasibility of a Future Site Occupant Installing a Water Well at the Site Three potential scenarios exist for the installation and use of a residential water well installed into the Shallow Aquifer at the Site:
4.2. An Assessment of the Feasibility of a Future Site Occupant Installing a Water Well at the Site Three potential scenarios exist for the installation and use of a residential water well installed into the Shallow Aquifer at the Site:
: 1) A well installed within the basement of a former building filled with clean concrete pieces
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: 2) A well installed between the former buildings and the Lake
: 3) A well installed closer to the Lake Under the current decommissioning scenario, the basements would be filled with clean concrete pieces.
As a practical matter, the drilling of a well through clean concrete pieces is much more difficult and expensive than drilling a well in any other nearby location.
In the case where the basements are filled with a grouted mixture, drilling a well is even more difficult. The yield of such a well would be limited to the rate at which water could enter the building through perforations and may not be sufficient to provide for residential use. Additionally, the water in the former basements would exhibit undesirable taste and odor characteristics due to the elevated pH that is anticipated due to the presence of clean concrete pieces.


TSD 14-006 Revision 5
: 1)      A well installed within the basement of a former building filled with clean concrete pieces
: 2)      A well installed between the former buildings and the Lake
: 3)      A well installed closer to the Lake Under the current decommissioning scenario, the basements would be filled with clean concrete pieces.
As a practical matter, the drilling of a well through clean concrete pieces is much more difficult and expensive than drilling a well in any other nearby location. In the case where the basements are filled with a grouted mixture, drilling a well is even more difficult. The yield of such a well would be limited to the rate at which water could enter the building through perforations and may not be sufficient to provide for residential use. Additionally, the water in the former basements would exhibit undesirable taste and odor characteristics due to the elevated pH that is anticipated due to the presence of clean concrete pieces.
A hypothetical well installed between the major buildings and the sheet pile wall could easily be installed within the Shallow Aquifer. This well would be in an area of low groundwater flow or even stagnation. Its yield would be somewhat restricted by the approximately 15 to 20 ft of saturated thickness of this aquifer. However, such a well is anticipated to produce sufficient water for a single residential use scenario.
A hypothetical well installed between the major buildings and the sheet pile wall could easily be installed within the Shallow Aquifer. This well would be in an area of low groundwater flow or even stagnation. Its yield would be somewhat restricted by the approximately 15 to 20 ft of saturated thickness of this aquifer. However, such a well is anticipated to produce sufficient water for a single residential use scenario.
A hypothetical well installed downgradient of the buildings (near the Lake) could be installed and used easily. It would likely yield much more water as the recharge to the well would include Lake water. The quality of water of such a well (located near the Lake) may not make it appropriate for drinking water purposes without treatment due to potential biological contamination.
A hypothetical well installed downgradient of the buildings (near the Lake) could be installed and used easily. It would likely yield much more water as the recharge to the well would include Lake water. The quality of water of such a well (located near the Lake) may not make it appropriate for drinking water purposes without treatment due to potential biological contamination.
4.2.1.Potential Capture Zone and Drawdown The potential capture zone and drawdown were calculated based upon the scenario of a hypothetical water well being installed within the PA, between the buildings and the sheet pile wall. The calculations were performed assuming two conditions: the sheet pile wall remains in place (gradient = 0.0039) and, the sheet pile wall is removed (gradient = 0.0051).
4.2.1. Potential Capture Zone and Drawdown The potential capture zone and drawdown were calculated based upon the scenario of a hypothetical water well being installed within the PA, between the buildings and the sheet pile wall. The calculations were performed assuming two conditions: the sheet pile wall remains in place (gradient = 0.0039) and, the sheet pile wall is removed (gradient = 0.0051).
 
The steady state Todd equation (11) was used for the capture zone calculation. It can be described for an unconfined aquifer as follows:
The steady state Todd equation (11) was used for the capture zone calculation. It can be described for an unconfined aquifer as follows:
Where, Twidth is the capture width at an infinite upgradient distance (ft)
2 QL Twidth = 2Ymax =        K ( h12  h22 )
Ymax is one half of the total capture width (ft)
: Where, Twidth is the capture width at an infinite upgradient distance (ft)
Ymax is one half of the total capture width (ft)
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Q is the pumping rate (ft 3/day) h 1 is the measured groundwater elevation above the base of the aquifer upgradient of the pumping well (ft) h 2 is the measured groundwater elevation above the base of the aquifer downgradient of the pumping well (ft)
TSD 14-006 Revision 5 Q is the pumping rate (ft3/day) h1 is the measured groundwater elevation above the base of the aquifer upgradient of the pumping well (ft) h2 is the measured groundwater elevation above the base of the aquifer downgradient of the pumping well (ft)
L is the distance over the two water level measuring locations K is the hydraulic conductivity for the aquifer (ft/day)
L is the distance over the two water level measuring locations K is the hydraulic conductivity for the aquifer (ft/day)
The steady
The steady-state Theim equation for an unconfined aquifer (12) was used to determine the drawdown.
-state Theim equation for an unconfined aquifer (12) was used to determine the drawdown. It can be described as follows:
It can be described as follows:
Where, K is the hydraulic conductivity for the aquifer (ft/day)
r2 K =  ( b2Qb2 ) ln 2  1 r1
Q is the pumping rate (ft 3/day) b 1 is the saturated thickness at distance r 1 from the pumping well (ft) b 2 is the saturated thickness at distance r 2 from the pumping well (ft)
: Where, K is the hydraulic conductivity for the aquifer (ft/day)
Q is the pumping rate (ft3/day) b1 is the saturated thickness at distance r1 from the pumping well (ft) b2 is the saturated thickness at distance r2 from the pumping well (ft)
The following parameters were utilized to calculate the capture zone and drawdown:
The following parameters were utilized to calculate the capture zone and drawdown:
Table 4.3 Hypothetical Water Well Parameters Parameter Symbol Units Value Source Aquifer thickness b ft 21.53 Section 5.1.1 Hydraulic conductivity K cm/s 5 x 10-3 Section 5.6 Hydraulic gradient i ft/ft 0.0039, 0.0051 Section 5.7 Pumping Rate Q m 3/yr 250 RESRAD Default Based upon the parameters listed in Table 4.3 (above), the expected capture zone and drawdown for a well located within the Shallow Aquifer with varying pumping rates are presented in Table 4.4 below. These calculations were performed based upon a gradient of 0.0039 ft/ft to simulate the sheet pile wall in place and a gradient of 0.0051 to simulate the sheet pile wall being removed or degraded over time.
Table 4.3         Hypothetical Water Well Parameters Parameter                               Symbol     Units       Value           Source Aquifer thickness                       b           ft         21.53           Section 5.1.1
The estimated width of the capture zone s at the center of pumping are calculated to be 6.77 ft (based upon a gradient with the sheet pile wall in place) and 5.18 ft (based upon a gradient with sheet pile wall being removed or degraded over time). The drawdown as based upon both of these gradients is nominal under this pumping rate. These are the capture zones which can be generally expected in a well located within the Shallow Aquifer when pumped at the average rate of 250 m 3/yr [0.13 gallons per minute (gpm)
                                                                      -3 Hydraulic conductivity                 K           cm/s       5 x 10           Section 5.6 Hydraulic gradient                     i           ft/ft       0.0039, 0.0051   Section 5.7 3
], under their respective conditions.
Pumping Rate                           Q           m /yr       250             RESRAD Default Based upon the parameters listed in Table 4.3 (above), the expected capture zone and drawdown for a well located within the Shallow Aquifer with varying pumping rates are presented in Table 4.4 below.
These calculations were performed based upon a gradient of 0.0039 ft/ft to simulate the sheet pile wall in place and a gradient of 0.0051 to simulate the sheet pile wall being removed or degraded over time.
The estimated width of the capture zones at the center of pumping are calculated to be 6.77 ft (based upon a gradient with the sheet pile wall in place) and 5.18 ft (based upon a gradient with sheet pile wall being removed or degraded over time). The drawdown as based upon both of these gradients is nominal under this pumping rate. These are the capture zones which can be generally expected in a well located within the Shallow Aquifer when pumped at the average rate of 250 m3/yr [0.13 gallons per minute (gpm)], under their respective conditions.
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The average pumping rate within the Shallow Aquifer was determined to be 10.9 gpm. This rate is based upon ISGS water well logs for wells located within 2 miles of the Site with pumping rates provided. The maximum pumping rate with the sheet pile wall in place or removed is expected to be approximately 20 gpm. However, the capture zone and drawdown are expected to be greater with the sheet pile wall in place. This is due to the restricted gradient in place by the sheet pile wall. These calculations do not take into account the close proximity to Lake Michigan and the likely recharge provided by the Lake. Therefore, the actual maximum pumping rate with the sheet pile wall removed is likely to be greater than the estimated rate. The capture zone and drawdown under these scenarios will be further developed with modeling in order to account for complexities outside the reach of these calculations.
TSD 14-006 Revision 5 The average pumping rate within the Shallow Aquifer was determined to be 10.9 gpm. This rate is based upon ISGS water well logs for wells located within 2 miles of the Site with pumping rates provided. The maximum pumping rate with the sheet pile wall in place or removed is expected to be approximately 20 gpm. However, the capture zone and drawdown are expected to be greater with the sheet pile wall in place. This is due to the restricted gradient in place by the sheet pile wall. These calculations do not take into account the close proximity to Lake Michigan and the likely recharge provided by the Lake. Therefore, the actual maximum pumping rate with the sheet pile wall removed is likely to be greater than the estimated rate. The capture zone and drawdown under these scenarios will be further developed with modeling in order to account for complexities outside the reach of these calculations.
Table 4.4 Hypothetical Water Well Capture Zone and Drawdown Pumping Rate i=0.0039 (sheet pile wall in place) i=0.0051 (sheet pile wall removed)
Table 4.4         Hypothetical Water Well Capture Zone and Drawdown i=0.0039                             i=0.0051 Pumping Rate                          (sheet pile wall in place)             (sheet pile wall removed)
(gpm) (m 3/yr) Capture Zone (ft) Drawdown (ft) Capture Zone (ft) Drawdown (ft) 0.13 250 10.2 0.04 8.04 0.03 0.5 995 40.4 0.20 30.9 0.19 1 1,991 80.9 0.46 61.9 0.44 5 9,955 404 3.08 309 2.96 10 19,910 809 7.20 618 6.92 15 29,865 1,213 12.4 928 11.9 20 39,820 1,618 19.3 1,237 18.4 25 49,774 * * *
Capture Zone        Drawdown      Capture Zone          Drawdown (gpm)                 (m3/yr)             (ft)             (ft)           (ft)                 (ft) 0.13                 250                 10.2               0.04             8.04             0.03 0.5                   995                 40.4               0.20             30.9               0.19 1                     1,991               80.9               0.46             61.9               0.44 5                     9,955             404                 3.08           309                 2.96 10                   19,910           809                 7.20           618                 6.92 15                   29,865         1,213               12.4             928                 11.9 20                   39,820         1,618               19.3           1,237                 18.4 25                   49,774               *               *                 *
* Notes: *Water well cannot support this pumping rate.
* Notes:
4.3.Rise in Lake Michigan Surface Water Elevation Since the Shallow Aquifer and the Lake are directly connected, it is possible for a zone of stagnation to occur if the Lake water level rises above the groundwater level. The pressure from the Lake water entering the groundwater would prevent the groundwater from reaching the Lake.
*Water well cannot support this pumping rate.
If the water level in Lake Michigan were to rise, it could cause a reversal of flow westward. The Lake has historical, measured fluctuations of over 6 ft. Even under these extreme conditions, a groundwater flow reversal would be localized and found only near the Lake, as the regional flow would still flow eastward towards Lake Michigan. A zone of stagnation would occur where the two groundwater flow fronts meet. In order for this to occur , the Lake water level would have to be higher than the groundwater level.
4.3. Rise in Lake Michigan Surface Water Elevation Since the Shallow Aquifer and the Lake are directly connected, it is possible for a zone of stagnation to occur if the Lake water level rises above the groundwater level. The pressure from the Lake water entering the groundwater would prevent the groundwater from reaching the Lake.
Monthly average water levels in Lake Michigan/Huron have been recorded beginning in 1918. Between 1918 and 2013, the average water level in Lake Michigan was 578.8 ft above mean sea level (amsl). The lowest monthly average Lake level was 576.02 ft amsl in January 2013. The highest monthly average Lake level was 582.35 ft amsl in October 1986 (13) (14) (15). 4.4.De Minimus Scenarios There are several scenarios that are unlikely and have been determined to have minimal consequence.
If the water level in Lake Michigan were to rise, it could cause a reversal of flow westward. The Lake has historical, measured fluctuations of over 6 ft. Even under these extreme conditions, a groundwater flow reversal would be localized and found only near the Lake, as the regional flow would still flow eastward towards Lake Michigan. A zone of stagnation would occur where the two groundwater flow fronts meet. In order for this to occur, the Lake water level would have to be higher than the groundwater level.
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TSD 14-006 Revision 5 Monthly average water levels in Lake Michigan/Huron have been recorded beginning in 1918. Between 1918 and 2013, the average water level in Lake Michigan was 578.8 ft above mean sea level (amsl). The lowest monthly average Lake level was 576.02 ft amsl in January 2013. The highest monthly average Lake level was 582.35 ft amsl in October 1986 (13) (14) (15).
4.4. De Minimus Scenarios There are several scenarios that are unlikely and have been determined to have minimal consequence.
These scenarios are discussed in the following sections.
These scenarios are discussed in the following sections.
4.4.1.Basement Overflow Scenario The basement overflow scenario assumes that the basement walls and floors are left intact during the decommissioning (or alternatively that any building penetrations have been sealed over time). The basements would then fill up over time due to the infiltration of precipitation and eventually overflow.1 Basement overflow rates were calculated based upon basement depths, precipitation rate, and evaporation rate. These calculations determine how long it will take for the substructures to fill with water assuming substructures are left in place with the superstructure roof removed. This scenario also assumes that no cracks are present in the basement walls. The average annual precipitation rate, as detailed in Section 5.8 below, of 32.61 inches/y was utilized. These calculations were performed for each structure with a significant substructure. Basement depths and dimensions for each substructure are presented in the table below. For the purpose of these calculations, 3 ft were subtracted from the building depths to account for the proposed removal of the upper 3 ft of the substructure.
4.4.1. Basement Overflow Scenario The basement overflow scenario assumes that the basement walls and floors are left intact during the decommissioning (or alternatively that any building penetrations have been sealed over time). The basements would then fill up over time due to the infiltration of precipitation and eventually overflow. 1 Basement overflow rates were calculated based upon basement depths, precipitation rate, and evaporation rate. These calculations determine how long it will take for the substructures to fill with water assuming substructures are left in place with the superstructure roof removed. This scenario also assumes that no cracks are present in the basement walls. The average annual precipitation rate, as detailed in Section 5.8 below, of 32.61 inches/y was utilized. These calculations were performed for each structure with a significant substructure. Basement depths and dimensions for each substructure are presented in the table below. For the purpose of these calculations, 3 ft were subtracted from the building depths to account for the proposed removal of the upper 3 ft of the substructure.
1 An additional consideration for the scenario where the walls are left intact is the buoyancy of the structure, which must be taken into consideration prior to the removal of the above ground structures and other building loads. The buoyancy of subsurface structures is not evaluated in this report.  
1 An additional consideration for the scenario where the walls are left intact is the buoyancy of the structure, which must be taken into consideration prior to the removal of the above ground structures and other building loads. The buoyancy of subsurface structures is not evaluated in this report.
 
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Table 4.5 Substructure Dimensions Finish Grade (ft amsl) Top of Basement Floor (ft amsl) Adjusted depth of basementf (ft)  Adjusted depth of basementf (in)  Area  (ft 2) Volume (ft 3) Unit 1 Containment 591 568 20 240 2.00E+04 4.01E+05 Unit 2 Containment 591 568 20 240 2.00E+04 4.01E+05 Fuel Handling Building 591 576 12 144 9.18E+03 1.10 E+05 Auxiliary Building 591 542 46 552 2.90E+04 1.34E+06 Turbine Building 591 560 28 336 1.21E+05 3.38E+06 Lake Crib House 591 539 49 588 3.14E+04 1.54E+06 Wastewater Treatment Facility  591 578 10 120 9.45E+03 9.45E+04 Notes: f Three feet were subtracted from the building depths to account for the upper 3 feet of basement that will be removed This scenario was run under four different assumptions: 1) Assuming no evaporation, 2) Assuming a pan evaporation rate, 3) Assuming a lake evaporation rate, and 4) Assuming evapotranspiration.
This scenario only accounts for rainwater falling directly into the substructure and does not account for runoff into the substructure. Further, this scenario was also run assuming each of the following: the basements are open holes with no backfill, the basements are backfilled with sand, and the basements are backfilled with riprap. It was assumed that the sand backfill will have a porosity of 0.35, based upon the September 2013 investigation. The riprap is assumed to have a porosity of 0.45 (16). The sand and riprap backfill were accounted for by multiplying the number of years to fill the open hole by their respective porosities. The backfill to be used on Site will likely be a combination of sand and riprap. These calculations provide a likely range of the years it will take for the unperforated basements to fill with water.


TSD 14-006 Revision 5 Table 4.5        Substructure Dimensions Top of        Adjusted        Adjusted Basement      depth of        depth of Finish Grade    Floor          basement        basement Area            Volume (ft amsl)      (ft amsl)      (ft)            (in)          (ft2)      (ft3)
Unit 1 Containment          591            568            20              240            2.00E+04    4.01E+05 Unit 2 Containment          591            568            20              240            2.00E+04    4.01E+05 Fuel Handling Building      591            576            12              144            9.18E+03    1.10E+05 Auxiliary Building          591            542            46              552            2.90E+04    1.34E+06 Turbine Building            591            560            28              336            1.21E+05    3.38E+06 Lake Crib House            591            539            49              588            3.14E+04    1.54E+06 Wastewater Treatment Facility                    591            578            10              120            9.45E+03    9.45E+04 Notes:
Three feet were subtracted from the building depths to account for the upper 3 feet of basement that will be removed This scenario was run under four different assumptions: 1) Assuming no evaporation, 2) Assuming a pan evaporation rate, 3) Assuming a lake evaporation rate, and 4) Assuming evapotranspiration.
This scenario only accounts for rainwater falling directly into the substructure and does not account for runoff into the substructure. Further, this scenario was also run assuming each of the following: the basements are open holes with no backfill, the basements are backfilled with sand, and the basements are backfilled with riprap. It was assumed that the sand backfill will have a porosity of 0.35, based upon the September 2013 investigation. The riprap is assumed to have a porosity of 0.45 (16). The sand and riprap backfill were accounted for by multiplying the number of years to fill the open hole by their respective porosities. The backfill to be used on Site will likely be a combination of sand and riprap.
These calculations provide a likely range of the years it will take for the unperforated basements to fill with water.
The following basic calculation steps were utilized to determine the fill rates:
The following basic calculation steps were utilized to determine the fill rates:
Step 1: Annual Precipitation Rate - Evaporation Rate = Annual Water Accumulation Step 2: (Basement Depth)/(Annual Water Accumulation) = Years to Fill Basement Step 3: (Years to Fill Basement) x (Porosity) = Years to Fill Basement Considering Backfill Material
Step 1: Annual Precipitation Rate - Evaporation Rate = Annual Water Accumulation Step 2: (Basement Depth)/(Annual Water Accumulation) = Years to Fill Basement Step 3: (Years to Fill Basement) x (Porosity) = Years to Fill Basement Considering Backfill Material Page 19 of 119


4.4.1.1.Assumption 1 - No Evaporation The first scenario assumes that the substructures fill based upon the average precipitation rate and does not take into account any loss of water. This scenario is highly unlikely, since evaporation of water will occur. Based upon these parameters, the expected fill time of each substructure is presented below.
TSD 14-006 Revision 5 4.4.1.1. Assumption 1 - No Evaporation The first scenario assumes that the substructures fill based upon the average precipitation rate and does not take into account any loss of water. This scenario is highly unlikely, since evaporation of water will occur. Based upon these parameters, the expected fill time of each substructure is presented below.
Table 4.6 Time to Over Top the Foundation Assuming No Evaporation Structure Average Precipitation Rate (inches/y)
Table 4.6         Time to Over Top the Foundation Assuming No Evaporation Average Precipitation         Time to Over-Top the Foundation (Years)
Time to Over
Structure                  Rate (inches/y)              No Fill         Sand Fill      Riprap Fill Unit 1 Containment                           32.61                     7.36               2.58           3.31 Unit 2 Containment                           32.61                     7.36               2.58           3.31 Fuel Handling Building                       32.61                     4.42               1.55           1.99 Auxiliary Building                           32.61                   16.93               5.92           7.62 Turbine Building                             32.61                   10.30               3.61           4.64 Lake Crib House                               32.61                   18.03               6.31           8.11 Wastewater Treatment Facility                 32.61                     3.68               1.29           1.66 Notes:
-Top the Foundation (Years) No Fill Sand Fillf Riprap Fill Unit 1 Containment 32.61 7.36 2.58 3.31 Unit 2 Containment 32.61 7.36 2.58 3.31 Fuel Handling Building 32.61 4.42 1.55 1.99 Auxiliary Building 32.61 16.93 5.92 7.62 Turbine Building 32.61 10.30 3.61 4.64 Lake Crib House 32.61 18.03 6.31 8.11 Wastewater Treatment Facility 32.61 3.68 1.29 1.66 Notes: f This calculation assumes the basements are filled with sand. The porosity of sand is assumed to be 0.35, based upon the September 2013 investigation. This calculation assumes the basements are filled with riprap. The porosity of riprap is assumed to be 0.45, based upon guidelines from the U.S. Department of the Interior (16). 4.4.1.2.Assumption 2 - Pan Evaporation Pan evaporation rates are determined from direct loss of water from a pan over time. The pan evaporation rate utilized in this analysis was determined from an Illinois pan evaporation isoline map presented in an ISWS lake evaporation study (17). The ISWS study (17) utilized pan evaporation data from 17 stations in and near Illinois collected between May through October over a 16 year period to derive a state
This calculation assumes the basements are filled with sand. The porosity of sand is assumed to be 0.35, based upon the September 2013 investigation.
-wide map. This method is limited in that it only accounts for the months of May through October. Evaporation during the winter months is likely to be less.  
This calculation assumes the basements are filled with riprap. The porosity of riprap is assumed to be 0.45, based upon guidelines from the U.S. Department of the Interior (16).
4.4.1.2. Assumption 2 - Pan Evaporation Pan evaporation rates are determined from direct loss of water from a pan over time. The pan evaporation rate utilized in this analysis was determined from an Illinois pan evaporation isoline map presented in an ISWS lake evaporation study (17). The ISWS study (17) utilized pan evaporation data from 17 stations in and near Illinois collected between May through October over a 16 year period to derive a state-wide map. This method is limited in that it only accounts for the months of May through October. Evaporation during the winter months is likely to be less.
This scenario assumes that the substructures fill with water based upon the average precipitation rate and accounts for the loss of water due to evaporation. An evaporation rate of 28 inches/y was assumed based upon Pan Evaporation studies performed in Illinois (17). Based upon these parameters, the expected fill time of each substructure is presented below. Actual fill times may be less, since this does not account for evaporation between November and April.
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This scenario assumes that the substructures fill with water based upon the average precipitation rate and accounts for the loss of water due to evaporation. An evaporation rate of 28 inches/y was assumed based upon "Pan Evaporation" studies performed in Illinois (17). Based upon these parameters, the expected fill time of each substructure is presented below. Actual fill times may be less, since this does not account for evaporation between November and April.  
TSD 14-006 Revision 5 Table 4.7          Time to Over Top the Foundation Assuming Pan Evaporation Pan Evaporation                            Time to Over-Top the Foundation rate          Water Gain                            (Years)
Structure                        (inches/y)          (inches/y)        No Fill        Sand Fill Riprap Fill Unit 1 Containment                    28                4.61            52.06              18.22        23.43 Unit 2 Containment                    28                4.61            52.06              18.22        23.43 Fuel Handling Building                28                4.61            31.24              10.93        14.06 Auxiliary Building                    28                4.61            119.74              41.91        53.88 Turbine Building                      28                4.61            72.89              25.51        32.80 Lake Crib House                        28                4.61            127.55              44.64        57.40 Wastewater Treatment 28                4.61            26.03              9.11        11.71 Facility Notes:
This calculation assumes the basements are filled with sand. The porosity of sand is assumed to be 0.35, based upon the September 2013 investigation.
This calculation assumes the basements are filled with riprap. The porosity of riprap is assumed to be 0.45, based upon guidelines from the U.S. Department of the Interior (16).
4.4.1.3. Assumption 3 - Lake Evaporation The third scenario assumes that the substructures fill with water based upon the average precipitation rate and also accounts for the loss of water due to evaporation. An evaporation rate of 31 in/y was assumed based upon studies performed in Illinois (17). This evaporation rate is an annual average over a 52 year period between 1911 and 1962. Lake evaporation rates were computed in the ISWS study by utilizing air temperature, dew point temperature, wind movement, and solar radiation. Based upon the Lake evaporation rate near the Zion area, the expected fill time of each substructure is presented below.
Table 4.8          Time to Over Top the Foundation Assuming Lake Evaporation Lake Evaporation      Water Gain        Time to Over-Top the Foundation (Years)
Structure              rate (inches/y)      (inches/y)          No Fill        Sand Fill Riprap Fill Unit 1 Containment                    31                  1.61          149.07              52.17        67.08 Unit 2 Containment                    31                  1.61          149.07              52.17        67.08 Fuel Handling Building                31                  1.61          89.44              31.30        40.25 Auxiliary Building                    31                  1.61          342.86            120.00        154.29 Turbine Building                      31                  1.61          208.70              73.04        93.91 Lake Crib House                        31                  1.61          365.22            127.83        164.35 Wastewater Treatment                  31                  1.61          74.53              26.09        33.54 Facility Notes:
This calculation assumes the basements are filled with sand. The porosity of sand is assumed to be 0.35, based upon the September 2013 investigation.
This calculation assumes the basements are filled with riprap. The porosity of riprap is assumed to be 0.45, based upon guidelines from the U.S. Department of the Interior (16).
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Table 4.7 Time to Over Top the Foundation Assuming Pan Evaporation Structure Pan Evaporation rate (inches/y)
TSD 14-006 Revision 5 4.4.1.4. Assumption 4 - Evapotranspiration Evapotranspiration is the evaporation of water from plants, soil, and other surfaces to the atmosphere.
Water Gain (inches/y)
This scenario most accurately depicts the filled basement state. The mean annual potential evapotranspiration near the Zion area is expected to be 28 inches/y, based upon a potential evapotranspiration isoline map of Illinois, as presented in an ISWS study (17). Based upon the evapotranspiration rate near the Zion area, the expected fill time of each substructure is presented below.
Time to Over
Table 4.9         Time to Over Top the Foundation Assuming Evapotranspiration Rates Evapotranspiration     Water Gain       Time to Over-Top the Foundation (Years)
-Top the Foundation (Years) No Fill Sand Fillf Riprap Fill Unit 1 Containment 28 4.61 52.06 18.22 23.43 Unit 2 Containment 28 4.61 52.06 18.22 23.43 Fuel Handling Building 28 4.61 31.24 10.93 14.06 Auxiliary Building 28 4.61 119.74 41.91 53.88 Turbine Building 28 4.61 72.89 25.51 32.80 Lake Crib House 28 4.61 127.55 44.64 57.40 Wastewater Treatment Facility  28 4.61 26.03 9.11 11.71 Notes: f This calculation assumes the basements are filled with sand. The porosity of sand is assumed to be 0.35, based upon the September 2013 investigation. This calculation assumes the basements are filled with riprap. The porosity of riprap is assumed to be 0.45, based upon guidelines from the U.S. Department of the Interior (16). 4.4.1.3.Assumption 3 - Lake Evaporation The third scenario assumes that the substructures fill with water based upon the average precipitation rate and also accounts for the loss of water due to evaporation. An evaporation rate of 31 in/y was assumed based upon studies performed in Illinois (17). This evaporation rate is an annual average over a 52 year period between 1911 and 1962. Lake evaporation rates were computed in the ISWS study by utilizing air temperature, dew point temperature, wind movement , and solar radiation. Based upon the Lake evaporation rate near the Zion area, the expected fill time of each substructure is presented below.
Structure            Rate (inches/y)        (inches/y)        No Fill         Sand Fill Riprap Fill Unit 1 Containment                   28                   4.61         52.06             18.22         23.43 Unit 2 Containment                   28                   4.61         52.06             18.22         23.43 Fuel Handling Building               28                   4.61         31.24             10.93         14.06 Auxiliary Building                   28                   4.61         119.74             41.91         53.88 Turbine Building                     28                   4.61         72.89             25.51         32.80 Lake Crib House                       28                   4.61         127.55             44.64         57.40 Wastewater Treatment                 28                   4.61         26.03               9.11       11.71 Facility Notes:
Table 4.8 Time to Over Top the Foundation Assuming Lake Evaporation Structure Lake Evaporation rate (inches/y)
This calculation assumes the basements are filled with sand. The porosity of sand is assumed to be 0.35, based upon the September 2013 investigation.
Water Gain (inches/y)
This calculation assumes the basements are filled with riprap. The porosity of riprap is assumed to be 0.45, based upon guidelines from the U.S. Department of the Interior (16).
Time to Over
4.4.2. Hydrogeologic Feasibility of a Pond for Fish Consumption To receive water containing radionuclides released from the basement fill CSM, a pond would have to be constructed downgradient from the major building basements. Two simple types of surface water impoundments or ponds could hypothetically be constructed at the Site in the area between the former buildings and the Lake. The first type of pond construction would rely on groundwater to seep into the pond and to provide a base level (freeboard) of surface water. The second type of pond would be constructed such that the pond is lined or has some barrier to hold and contain surface water recharge and precipitation infiltration.
-Top the Foundation (Years) No Fill Sand Fillf Riprap Fill Unit 1 Containment 31 1.61 149.07 52.17 67.08 Unit 2 Containment 31 1.61 149.07 52.17 67.08 Fuel Handling Building 31 1.61 89.44 31.30 40.25 Auxiliary Building 31 1.61 342.86 120.00 154.29 Turbine Building 31 1.61 208.70 73.04 93.91 Lake Crib House 31 1.61 365.22 127.83 164.35 Wastewater Treatment Facility  31 1.61 74.53 26.09 33.54 Notes: f This calculation assumes the basements are filled with sand. The porosity of sand is assumed to be 0.35, based upon the September 2013 investigation. This calculation assumes the basements are filled with riprap. The porosity of riprap is assumed to be 0.45, based upon guidelines from the U.S. Department of the Interior (16).
4.4.1.4.Assumption 4 - Evapotranspiration Evapotranspiration is the evaporation of water from plants, soil, and other surfaces to the atmosphere. This scenario most accurately depicts the filled basement state. The mean annual potential evapotranspiration near the Zion area is expected to be 28 inches/y, based upon a potential evapotranspiration isoline map of Illinois, as presented in an ISWS study (17). Based upon the evapotranspiration rate near the Zion area, the expected fill time of each substructure is presented below. Table 4.9 Time to Over Top the Foundation Assuming Evapotranspiration Rates Structure Evapotranspiration Rate (inches/y)
Water Gain (inches/y)
Time to Over
-Top the Foundation (Years) No Fill Sand Fillf Riprap Fill Unit 1 Containment 28 4.61 52.06 18.22 23.43 Unit 2 Containment 28 4.61 52.06 18.22 23.43 Fuel Handling Building 28 4.61 31.24 10.93 14.06 Auxiliary Building 28 4.61 119.74 41.91 53.88 Turbine Building 28 4.61 72.89 25.51 32.80 Lake Crib House 28 4.61 127.55 44.64 57.40 Wastewater Treatment Facility  28 4.61 26.03 9.11 11.71 Notes: f This calculation assumes the basements are filled with sand. The porosity of sand is assumed to be 0.35, based upon the September 2013 investigation. This calculation assumes the basements are filled with riprap. The porosity of riprap is assumed to be 0.45, based upon guidelines from the U.S. Department of the Interior (16). 4.4.2.Hydrogeologic Feasibility of a Pond for Fish Consumption To receive water containing radionuclides released from the basement fill CSM, a pond would have to be constructed downgradient from the major building basements. Two simple types of surface water impoundments or ponds could hypothetically be constructed at the Site in the area between the former buildings and the Lake. The first type of pond construction would rely on groundwater to seep into the pond and to provide a base level (freeboard) of surface water. The second type of pond would be constructed such that the pond is lined or has some barrier to hold and contain surface water recharge and precipitation infiltration.
Neither of these pond types is likely to be constructed by a single resident due to engineering and cost issues. In addition, if a resident wished to use surface water, Lake Michigan is nearby.
Neither of these pond types is likely to be constructed by a single resident due to engineering and cost issues. In addition, if a resident wished to use surface water, Lake Michigan is nearby.
The first type of pond would have to be excavated to a depth of over 10 to 15 ft in order to intercept the groundwater table. This type of construction would require engineered side walls, shoring, and other methods to keep the pond from collapsing (as it is constructed into sands).
The first type of pond would have to be excavated to a depth of over 10 to 15 ft in order to intercept the groundwater table. This type of construction would require engineered side walls, shoring, and other methods to keep the pond from collapsing (as it is constructed into sands).
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The second type of pond, which relies upon surface recharge, would require a liner or bottom of some sort. Without a liner or bottom in the pond, any of the surface water captured in the pond would easily recharge through the Shallow Aquifer and seep to the groundwater table. As such, an engineered liner would have to be constructed.
TSD 14-006 Revision 5 The second type of pond, which relies upon surface recharge, would require a liner or bottom of some sort. Without a liner or bottom in the pond, any of the surface water captured in the pond would easily recharge through the Shallow Aquifer and seep to the groundwater table. As such, an engineered liner would have to be constructed.
Given the engineering design and costs to construct either of these pond types, this exposure pathway is highly unlikely.
Given the engineering design and costs to construct either of these pond types, this exposure pathway is highly unlikely.
Section 5.0      Dose Modeling Parameters This section provides input parameters to be used for dose pathway calculations. These include selected physical and hydraulic property parameters that may be input to the DUST-MS model where the floor of a major building such as a Containment Building includes surface contamination. This contaminated material is instantaneously released into a band of water and the radionuclides are transported in this band through the building into and through the down gradient natural system to receptor locations. The DUST-MS model uses selected parameter values to calculate the water concentration outputs which are then input into the RESRAD or RESRAD OFFSITE code for calculation of the pathway dose. Site specific parameters are based on field studies conducted in 2012 and 2013, which are described in the reports provided in Appendix A through D.
5.1. Thickness of Contaminated Zone For the RESRAD Family of Codes, Thickness of the Contaminated Zone is defined as the distance between the shallowest and the deepest depth of contamination (18 pp. 4-25). Thickness of the contaminated zone is an important physical parameter in the RESRAD and RESRAD-OFFSITE codes. This parameter is evaluated for two scenarios: contaminated zone that extends from the water table to the bottom of the saturated zone and a contaminated zone that extends from ground surface to the bottom of the saturated zone.
5.1.1. Scenario 1 -Shallow Aquifer This potential scenario assumes that contamination extends from the water table to the top of the Silty Clay Aquitard at the base of the Shallow Aquifer. This thickness can be estimated using the boring logs for the wells situated immediately downgradient from the central plant area, as provided in Table 5.1 below:
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TSD 14-006 Revision 5 Table 5.1          Thickness of the Saturated Portion of the Shallow Aquifer March 13, 2013 Water Level          Aquitard Surface          Thickness      Thickness Boring Location                          (ft amsl)              (ft amsl)                (ft)      (meters)
MW-ZN-01S                                578.95                  562.18                  16.8          5.1 MW-ZN-02S                                579.43                  555.21                  24.2          7.4 MW-ZN-03S                                579.72                  556.54                  23.2          7.1 MW-ZN-04S                                579.47                  557.51                  22.0          6.7 Average                                                                                  21.5          6.6 Notes:
The Shallow Aquifer includes stratigraphic units containing gravel, sand, and silt with sand.
5.1.2. Scenario 2 - Vadose Zone and Shallow Aquifer This potential scenario assumes that contamination extends from the ground surface to the top of the Silty Clay Aquitard at the base of the Shallow Aquifer. This thickness can be estimated using the boring logs for the wells situated immediately downgradient from the central plant area, as provided in Table


Section 5.0Dose Modeling Parameters This section provides input parameters to be used for dose pathway calculations. These include selected physical and hydraulic property parameters that may be input to the DUST
===5.2 below===
-MS model where the floor of a major building such as a Containment Building includes surface contamination. This contaminated material is instantaneously released into a band of water and the radionuclides are transported in this band through the building into and through the down gradient natural system to receptor locations. The DU ST-MS model uses selected parameter values to calculate the water concentration outputs which are then input into the RESRAD or RESRAD OFFSITE code for calculation of the pathway dose. Site specific parameters are based on field studies conducted in 2012 and 2013, which are described in the reports provided in Appendix A through D.
Table 5.2          Thickness of the Vadose Zone and Shallow Aquifer Ground Surface        Aquitard Surface            Thickness      Thickness Boring                               (ft amsl)               (ft amsl)                   (ft)     (meters)
5.1.Thickness of Contaminated Zone For the RESRAD Family of Codes , "Thickness of the Contaminated Zone" is defined as "the distance between the shallowest and the deepest depth of contamination" (18 pp. 4-25). Thickness of the contaminated zone is an important physical parameter in the RESRAD and RESRAD
MW-ZN-01S                             591.43                   562.18                   29.3           8.9 MW-ZN-02S                             591.21                   555.21                   36.0         11.0 MW-ZN-03S                             591.54                   556.54                   35.0         10.7 MW-ZN-04S                             591.01                   557.51                   33.5         10.2 Average                                                                                 33.4           10.2 Notes:
-OFFSITE codes. This parameter is evaluated for two scenarios: contaminated zone that extends from the water table to the bottom of the saturated zone and a contaminated zone that extends from ground surface to the bottom of the saturated zone.
The Shallow Aquifer includes stratigraphic units containing gravel, sand, and silt with sand.
5.1.1.Scenario 1
Note: The subsurface material near the Site buildings is composed of native fill material; as such, the material may be variable across the area. The MW-ZN-03S boring log indicates that a 1 foot thick silty clay till layer is present at 11 feet bgs, followed by a silt and sand layer and a silt with sand layer to a depth of 35 feet bgs. Due to the nature of the source of the soil in the area and the comparable aquifer thicknesses at nearby boring locations, the thickness of the shallow aquifer at MW-ZN-03 is estimated to be 35 feet.
-Shallow Aquifer This potential scenario assumes that contamination extends from the water table to the top of the Silty Clay Aquitard at the base of the Shallow Aquifer. This thickness can be estimated using the boring logs for the wells situated immediately downgradient from the central plant area, as provided in Table 5.1 below:
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Table 5.1 Thickness of the Saturated Portion of the Shallow Aquifer Boring Location March 13, 2013 Water Level (ft amsl) Aquitard Surface (ft amsl)f Thickness (ft) Thickness (meters) MW-ZN-01S 578.95 562.18 16.8 5.1 MW-ZN-02S 579.43 555.21 24.2 7.4 MW-ZN-03S 579.72 556.54 23.2 7.1 MW-ZN-04S 579.47 557.51 22.0 6.7 Average 21.5 6.6 Notes: fThe Shallow Aquifer includes stratigraphic units containing gravel, sand, and silt with sand
. 5.1.2.Scenario 2 - Vadose Zone and Shallow Aquifer This potential scenario assumes that contamination extends from the ground surface to the top of the Silty Clay Aquitard at the base of the Shallow Aquifer. This thickness can be estimated using the boring logs for the wells situated immediately downgradient from the central plant area, as provided in Table 5.2 below:  Table 5.2 Thickness of the Vadose Zone and Shallow Aquifer Boring Ground Surface (ft amsl) Aquitard Surface (ft amsl) f Thickness (ft) Thickness (meters) MW-ZN-01S 591.43 562.18 29.3 8.9 MW-ZN-02S 591.21 555.21 36.0 11.0 MW-ZN-03S 591.54 556.54 35.0 10.7 MW-ZN-04S 591.01 557.51 33.5 10.2 Average 33.4 10.2 Notes: f The Shallow Aquifer includes stratigraphic units containing gravel, sand, and silt with sand
.
Note: The subsurface material near the Site buildings is composed of native fill material; as such, the material may be variable across the area. The MW
-ZN-03S boring log indicates that a 1 foot thick silty clay till layer is present at 11 feet bgs, followed by a silt and sand layer and a silt with sand layer to a depth of 35 feet bgs. Due to the nature of the source of the soil in the area and the comparable aquifer thicknesses at nearby boring locations, the thickness of the shallow aquifer at MW
-ZN-03 is estimated to be 35 fee t.
5.2.Contaminated/
Saturated Zone Field Capacity Field capacity is defined as the ratio of the volume of water retained in the soil sample (after all downward gravity drainage has ceased) to the total volume of the sample (19). Laboratory measurements of field capacity typically measure the volumetric water content of a soil sample under a negative pressure of 1/10 or 1/3 bar (20) (21). A volumetric water content greater than the field capacity is not available for plant use because it drains away quickly. The wilting point is the maximum pressure that a plant can exert to overcome the tension of the water adhering to the soil. The wilting point corresponds to a negative pressure of 15 bars. The water content of a soil between the field capacity (1/10 to 1/3 bar) and the wilting point (15 bar) is called the available water content. Literature values of field capacity for different soil textures are provided in the table below:
Table 5.3 Literature Values of Field Capacity Soil Texture Field Capacity at 1/3 bar in percent by volumef Soil Texture Field Capacity at 1/3 bar in percent by volumef Sand 1.8 - 16.4 Sandy Clay Loam 18.6 - 32.4 Loamy sand 6.0 - 19.0 Clay Loam 25.0 - 38.6 Sandy loam 12.6 - 28.8 Silty Clay Loam 30.4 - 42.8 Loam 19.5-34.5 Sandy Clay 24.5 - 43.3 Silt Loam 25.8 - 40.2 Silty Clay 33.2 - 44.2 Silt - - Clay 32.6 - 46.6 Notes: f Source: Nachabe 1998 (21). The listed range is +/
- one standard deviation about the mean


Laboratory measurements of field capacity and water retention were determined using a compression/decompression chamber method. This method places a saturated soil sample onto a porous ceramic plate which is then placed in a closed chamber. A known amount of pressure is then established in the chamber, which forces water out of the soil sample and into the porous plate and out of the chamber. The water holding capacity of the soil is determined by the amount of water held in the soil sample versus the dry weight of the sample. The amount of pressure applied during each test ranged from 0.1 bar to 15 bar. Soil water retention curves were developed using the water content at different pressure points. The soil water retention curves are included in Appendix D. The laboratory estimates of field capacity at 1/10 bar and 1/3 bar are shown in the table below:
TSD 14-006 Revision 5 5.2. Contaminated/Saturated Zone Field Capacity Field capacity is defined as the ratio of the volume of water retained in the soil sample (after all downward gravity drainage has ceased) to the total volume of the sample (19). Laboratory measurements of field capacity typically measure the volumetric water content of a soil sample under a negative pressure of 1/10 or 1/3 bar (20) (21). A volumetric water content greater than the field capacity is not available for plant use because it drains away quickly. The wilting point is the maximum pressure that a plant can exert to overcome the tension of the water adhering to the soil. The wilting point corresponds to a negative pressure of 15 bars. The water content of a soil between the field capacity (1/10 to 1/3 bar) and the wilting point (15 bar) is called the available water content. Literature values of field capacity for different soil textures are provided in the table below:
Table 5.4 Field Capacity Soil Boring Identifier Sample Identifier Field Capacity (%)
Table 5.3        Literature Values of Field Capacity Soil Texture        Field Capacity at 1/3 bar in    Soil Texture              Field Capacity at 1/3 bar in percent by volume                                          percent by volume Sand                          1.8 - 16.4              Sandy Clay Loam                    18.6 - 32.4 Loamy sand                    6.0 - 19.0              Clay Loam                          25.0 - 38.6 Sandy loam                  12.6 - 28.8              Silty Clay Loam                    30.4 - 42.8 Loam                          19.5-34.5              Sandy Clay                        24.5 - 43.3 Silt Loam                    25.8 - 40.2              Silty Clay                        33.2 - 44.2 Silt                              --                  Clay                              32.6 - 46.6 Notes:
0.1 bar 1/3 bar GT2-MW-01S GT2-MW-01S-5 10.4 4.7 GT2-MW-01S GT2-MW-01S-20 3.6 1.2 GT2-MW-01S GT2-MW-01S-28 6.5 2.5 GT2-MW-02S GT2-MW-02S-5 10.3 4.1 Table 5.4 Field Capacity Soil Boring Identifier Sample Identifier Field Capacity (%)
Source: Nachabe 1998 (21). The listed range is +/- one standard deviation about the mean Laboratory measurements of field capacity and water retention were determined using a compression/decompression chamber method. This method places a saturated soil sample onto a porous ceramic plate which is then placed in a closed chamber. A known amount of pressure is then established in the chamber, which forces water out of the soil sample and into the porous plate and out of the chamber. The water holding capacity of the soil is determined by the amount of water held in the soil sample versus the dry weight of the sample. The amount of pressure applied during each test ranged from 0.1 bar to 15 bar. Soil water retention curves were developed using the water content at different pressure points. The soil water retention curves are included in Appendix D. The laboratory estimates of field capacity at 1/10 bar and 1/3 bar are shown in the table below:
0.1 bar 1/3 bar GT2-MW-02S GT2-MW-02S-26 8.9 3.8 GT2-MW-06S GT2-MW-06S-5 3.9 1.8 GT2-MW-06S GT2-MW-06S-20 2.9 1.0 Arithmetic mean 6.64 2.73  Typical field capacity values for sand range from 1.8% to 16.4% by volume at 1/3 bar (21). The arithmetic mean of the laboratory values for field capacity at 1/3 bar is 2.7 3% by volume, which is within the range of the literature values.
Table 5.4         Field Capacity Field Capacity (%)
The Data Collection Handbook to Support Modeling Impacts of Radioactive Material in Soil (Yu et al., 1993) defines field capacity as the ratio of the volume of water retained in the soil sample (after all downward gravity drainage has ceased) to the total volume of the sample (19). To meet this narrative definition, Romano & Santini (2002) recommend using the volumetric water content at 0.1 bar as the estimate of field capacity for coarse
Soil Boring Identifier        Sample Identifier                  0.1 bar                     1/3 bar GT2-MW-01S                   GT2-MW-01S-5                           10.4                         4.7 GT2-MW-01S                   GT2-MW-01S-20                           3.6                         1.2 GT2-MW-01S                   GT2-MW-01S-28                           6.5                         2.5 GT2-MW-02S                   GT2-MW-02S-5                           10.3                         4.1 Page 25 of 119
-grained soils (e.g., sands)
(20). The average field capacity of the soil samples at 0.1 bar is 6.64% by volume.
This is consistent with field capacity values identified by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) for sand ranging from 6% for coarse sand to 10% for fine sand (22 p. 4). 5.3.Density of Contaminated/
Saturated Zone The proposed model scenario is based on the transport of contaminants in groundwater released from the major building basements in the down
-gradient direction toward Lake Michigan. Under this scenario, the contaminants would be transported through both the disturbed sand unit to the west of the sheet pile wall and the native sand unit to the east of the sheet pile wall.
Since the transport will encompass both disturbed and undisturbed sands, the average value of laboratory measurements (of saturated zone samples) is used to estimate the bulk density of native sands and fill mixture in the saturated zone
: 2. These values are provided in Table 5.5 below:  Table 5.5 Dry Soil Bulk Density Soil Boring Identifier Sample Identifier Bulk Density (pcf) BulkDensity (gm/cm 3) GT2-MW-01S GT2-MW-01S-5 112.6 1.80 GT2-MW-01S GT2-MW-01S-20 118.0 1.89 2 Soil samples collected in the earlier investigation on December 12, 2012 were also submitted for laboratory analysis of dry bulk density. However, a review of the laboratory report resulted in the rejection of the analytical results for dry bulk density due to inconsistency with grain size distribution. The results were comparable to a dense-graded aggregate such as MDOT 21AA rather than the fine to medium sand at the Site. As a result, the dry soil bulk density values from the December 12, 2012 investigation have been excluded from the evaluation.


Table 5.5 Dry Soil Bulk Density Soil Boring Identifier Sample Identifier Bulk Density (pcf) BulkDensity (gm/cm 3) GT2-MW-01S GT2-MW-01S-28 115.3 1.85 GT2-MW-02S GT2-MW-02S-5 118.4 1.90 GT2-MW-02S GT2-MW-02S-26 112.5 1.80 GT2-MW-06S GT2-MW-06S-5 102.2 1.64 Arithmetic mean 113.2 1.81 5.4.Contaminated/
TSD 14-006 Revision 5 Table 5.4          Field Capacity Field Capacity (%)
Saturated Zone Total Porosity The proposed model scenario is based on the transport of contaminants in groundwater released from the major building basements in the down
Soil Boring Identifier          Sample Identifier                    0.1 bar                    1/3 bar GT2-MW-02S                    GT2-MW-02S-26                            8.9                        3.8 GT2-MW-06S                    GT2-MW-06S-5                              3.9                        1.8 GT2-MW-06S                    GT2-MW-06S-20                            2.9                        1.0 Arithmetic mean                                                          6.64                        2.73 Typical field capacity values for sand range from 1.8% to 16.4% by volume at 1/3 bar (21). The arithmetic mean of the laboratory values for field capacity at 1/3 bar is 2.73% by volume, which is within the range of the literature values.
-gradient direction toward Lake Michigan. Under this scenario, the contaminants would be transported through both the disturbed sand unit to the west of the sheet pile wall and the native sand unit to the east of the sheet pile wall. Since the transport will encompass both disturbed and undisturbed sands, the average value of laboratory measurements (from saturated zone samples) is used to estimate the total porosity, as provided in Table 5.6 below: Table 5.6 Soil Porosity Boring Identifier Sample Identifier Porosity (% by volume)
The Data Collection Handbook to Support Modeling Impacts of Radioactive Material in Soil (Yu et al.,
GT2-MW-01S GT2-MW-01S-5 33.2 GT2-MW-01S GT2-MW-01S-20 29.7 GT2-MW-01S GT2-MW-01S-28 31.6 GT2-MW-02S GT2-MW-02S-5 33.4 GT2-MW-02S GT2-MW-02S-26 36.9 GT2-MW-06S GT2-MW-06S-5 39.3 GT2-MW-06S GT2-MW-06S-20 42.7 Arithmetic mean 35.3 5.5.Contaminated/
1993) defines field capacity as the ratio of the volume of water retained in the soil sample (after all downward gravity drainage has ceased) to the total volume of the sample (19). To meet this narrative definition, Romano & Santini (2002) recommend using the volumetric water content at 0.1 bar as the estimate of field capacity for coarse-grained soils (e.g., sands) (20). The average field capacity of the soil samples at 0.1 bar is 6.64% by volume. This is consistent with field capacity values identified by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) for sand ranging from 6% for coarse sand to 10% for fine sand (22 p. 4).
Saturated Zone Effective Porosity The term "effective porosity" can refer to the retention of water against gravity drainage (also called specific retention) or the portion of porosity that is interconnected and allows the flow of groundwater.
5.3.      Density of Contaminated/Saturated Zone The proposed model scenario is based on the transport of contaminants in groundwater released from the major building basements in the down-gradient direction toward Lake Michigan. Under this scenario, the contaminants would be transported through both the disturbed sand unit to the west of the sheet pile wall and the native sand unit to the east of the sheet pile wall. Since the transport will encompass both disturbed and undisturbed sands, the average value of laboratory measurements (of saturated zone samples) is used to estimate the bulk density of native sands and fill mixture in the saturated zone 2. These values are provided in Table 5.5 below:
Table 5.5          Dry Soil Bulk Density Bulk Density                  BulkDensity Soil Boring Identifier           Sample Identifier                     (pcf)                    (gm/cm3)
GT2-MW-01S                    GT2-MW-01S-5                              112.6                        1.80 GT2-MW-01S                    GT2-MW-01S-20                            118.0                        1.89 2
Soil samples collected in the earlier investigation on December 12, 2012 were also submitted for laboratory analysis of dry bulk density. However, a review of the laboratory report resulted in the rejection of the analytical results for dry bulk density due to inconsistency with grain size distribution. The results were comparable to a dense-graded aggregate such as MDOT 21AA rather than the fine to medium sand at the Site. As a result, the dry soil bulk density values from the December 12, 2012 investigation have been excluded from the evaluation.
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TSD 14-006 Revision 5 Table 5.5        Dry Soil Bulk Density Bulk Density                BulkDensity Soil Boring Identifier        Sample Identifier                  (pcf)                   (gm/cm3)
GT2-MW-01S                 GT2-MW-01S-28                         115.3                       1.85 GT2-MW-02S                 GT2-MW-02S-5                         118.4                       1.90 GT2-MW-02S                 GT2-MW-02S-26                         112.5                       1.80 GT2-MW-06S                 GT2-MW-06S-5                         102.2                       1.64 Arithmetic mean                                                   113.2                       1.81 5.4. Contaminated/Saturated Zone Total Porosity The proposed model scenario is based on the transport of contaminants in groundwater released from the major building basements in the down-gradient direction toward Lake Michigan. Under this scenario, the contaminants would be transported through both the disturbed sand unit to the west of the sheet pile wall and the native sand unit to the east of the sheet pile wall. Since the transport will encompass both disturbed and undisturbed sands, the average value of laboratory measurements (from saturated zone samples) is used to estimate the total porosity, as provided in Table 5.6 below:
Table 5.6       Soil Porosity Boring Identifier                 Sample Identifier                 Porosity (% by volume)
GT2-MW-01S                                   GT2-MW-01S-5                               33.2 GT2-MW-01S                                 GT2-MW-01S-20                               29.7 GT2-MW-01S                                 GT2-MW-01S-28                               31.6 GT2-MW-02S                                   GT2-MW-02S-5                               33.4 GT2-MW-02S                                 GT2-MW-02S-26                               36.9 GT2-MW-06S                                   GT2-MW-06S-5                               39.3 GT2-MW-06S                                 GT2-MW-06S-20                               42.7 Arithmetic mean                                                                         35.3 5.5. Contaminated/Saturated Zone Effective Porosity The term effective porosity can refer to the retention of water against gravity drainage (also called specific retention) or the portion of porosity that is interconnected and allows the flow of groundwater.
The Data Collection Handbook to Support Modeling Impacts of Radioactive Material in Soil (19) defines effective porosity as the total porosity minus the field capacity. This is consistent with the specific retention-based definition of effective porosity as described by Bear (1972):
The Data Collection Handbook to Support Modeling Impacts of Radioactive Material in Soil (19) defines effective porosity as the total porosity minus the field capacity. This is consistent with the specific retention-based definition of effective porosity as described by Bear (1972):
  "In the case of a phreatic aquifer, water is actually drained out of the pore space, and air is substituted as the water table drops. However, not all water contained in the pore space is removed by gravity drainage (say, toward a depression in the ground water table caused by a pumping well). A certain amount of water is held in place against gravity in the interstices between grains under molecular forces and surface tension. Hence, the storativity of a phreatic aquifer is less than the porosity by a factor called specific retention (the ratio of water retained against gravity to the bulk volume of a soil sample). Reflecting this phenomenon, the storativity of a phreatic aquifer is often referred to as specific yield. The term effective porosity is also often used in this context. However, one should be careful not to confuse this usage of the term with that effective porosity referring to flow through a porous medium" (23 p. 8).
In the case of a phreatic aquifer, water is actually drained out of the pore space, and air is substituted as the water table drops. However, not all water contained in the pore space is removed by gravity drainage (say, toward a depression in the ground water table caused by a pumping well). A certain amount of water is held in place against gravity in the interstices between grains under molecular forces and surface tension. Hence, the storativity of a phreatic aquifer is less than the porosity by a factor Page 27 of 119
Since the effective porosity is used to calculate transport time in groundwater (24 pp. E-19), smaller values are considered more conservative (i.e., they reduce transport time). Total porosity and field capacities determined during the September 30, 2013 investigation were utilized to calculate the effective porosity (specific yield), as described in Table 5.7 below: Table 5.7 Effective Porosity (Specific Yield) Based on Field Capacity Boring Identifier Sample Identifier Porosity Field Capacity at 0.1 bar (%)
 
Effective Porosity (%)
TSD 14-006 Revision 5 called specific retention (the ratio of water retained against gravity to the bulk volume of a soil sample).
GT2-MW-01S GT2-MW-01S-5 33.2 10.4 22.8 GT2-MW-01S GT2-MW-01S-20 29.7 3.6 26.1 GT2-MW-01S GT2-MW-01S-28 31.6 6.5 25.1 GT2-MW-02S GT2-MW-02S-5 33.4 10.3 23.1 GT2-MW-02S GT2-MW-02S-26 36.9 8.9 28.0 GT2-MW-06S GT2-MW-06S-5 39.3 3.9 35.4 GT2-MW-06S GT2-MW-06S-20 42.7 2.9 39.8 Arithmetic mean 35.3 6.6 28.6 The average effective porosity value of 28.6% is appropriate to use for RESRAD models.
Reflecting this phenomenon, the storativity of a phreatic aquifer is often referred to as specific yield.
5.5.1.Effective Porosity with Respect to Flow through a Porous Medium The second definition of the term "effective porosity" refers to the portion of porosity that is interconnected and allows the flow of groundwater. The average velocity of groundwater can be expressed as (23 pp. 121
The term effective porosity is also often used in this context. However, one should be careful not to confuse this usage of the term with that effective porosity referring to flow through a porous medium (23 p. 8).
-122): V = Q/nA = q
Since the effective porosity is used to calculate transport time in groundwater (24 pp. E-19), smaller values are considered more conservative (i.e., they reduce transport time). Total porosity and field capacities determined during the September 30, 2013 investigation were utilized to calculate the effective porosity (specific yield), as described in Table 5.7 below:
/n where: V is the average groundwater velocity (m/s)
Table 5.7         Effective Porosity (Specific Yield) Based on Field Capacity Field Capacity at        Effective Boring Identifier       Sample Identifier           Porosity           0.1 bar (%)         Porosity (%)
Q is the volumetric flow rate (m 3/s) q is the specific discharge (m/s) n is the volumetric porosity A is the cross sectional area (m
GT2-MW-01S             GT2-MW-01S-5                   33.2                   10.4                 22.8 GT2-MW-01S             GT2-MW-01S-20                 29.7                   3.6                 26.1 GT2-MW-01S             GT2-MW-01S-28                 31.6                   6.5                 25.1 GT2-MW-02S             GT2-MW-02S-5                   33.4                   10.3                 23.1 GT2-MW-02S             GT2-MW-02S-26                 36.9                   8.9                 28.0 GT2-MW-06S             GT2-MW-06S-5                   39.3                   3.9                 35.4 GT2-MW-06S             GT2-MW-06S-20                 42.7                   2.9                 39.8 Arithmetic mean                                       35.3                   6.6                 28.6 The average effective porosity value of 28.6% is appropriate to use for RESRAD models.
: 2)
5.5.1. Effective Porosity with Respect to Flow through a Porous Medium The second definition of the term effective porosity refers to the portion of porosity that is interconnected and allows the flow of groundwater. The average velocity of groundwater can be expressed as (23 pp. 121-122):
However, part of the fluid in the pore space is immobile due to adhesion between the solid surface and the molecules of the fluid or when the porous medium includes a large number of dead
V = Q/nA = q/n where: V is the average groundwater velocity (m/s)
-end pores. In this case, the effective porosity with respect to flow through a porous medium is defined as:
Q is the volumetric flow rate (m3/s) q is the specific discharge (m/s) n is the volumetric porosity A is the cross sectional area (m2)
e where: V is the average groundwater velocity (m/s) q is the specific discharge (m/s) e is the effective porosity (m 3/ m 3) e e  (25 p. 36). Since the average groundwater velocity is inversely proportional to the effective porosity, smaller values of effective porosity are conservative. Based on the average total porosity of 35% described above, a conservative estimate of the effective porosity with respect to flow through a porous medium is 35 x 0.80 = 28
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%.
 
The effective porosity value of 28% is appropriate to use for the Disposal Unit Source Term (DUST) models. 5.6.Contaminated/
TSD 14-006 Revision 5 However, part of the fluid in the pore space is immobile due to adhesion between the solid surface and the molecules of the fluid or when the porous medium includes a large number of dead-end pores. In this case, the effective porosity with respect to flow through a porous medium is defined as:
Saturated Zone Hydraulic Conductivity Soil samples were collected in December 2012 and September 2013 for hydraulic conductivity analysis using a flexible wall permeameter. The hydraulic conductivity results are shown in Table 5.8 below.
V = q/e where: V is the average groundwater velocity (m/s) q is the specific discharge (m/s) e is the effective porosity (m3/ m3)
Table 5.8 Hydraulic Conductivity Determined by Laboratory Analysis of Soil Samples Boring Location Sample Identifier Hydraulic Conductivity Saturated Zone Hydraulic Conductivity (cm/s) (m/y) (cm/s) (m/y) GT MW 01s S-121212-LP-01 (S-01) 5.10E-03 1.61E+03 - - - - GT MW 01s S-121212-LP-02 (S-02) 5.60E-03 1.77E+03 5.60E-03 1.77E+03 GT MW 01s S-121212-LP-03 (S-03) 9.10E-03 2.87E+03 9.10E-03 2.87E+03 GT MW 02s S-121212-LP-04 (S-04) 3.30E-03 1.04E+03 - - - - GT MW 02s S-121212-LP-05 (S-05) 2.40E-03 7.57E+02 2.40E-03 7.57E+02 GT2-MW-01S GT2-MW-01S-5 5.36E-03 1.69E+03 - - - - GT2-MW-01S GT2-MW-01S-20 3.94E-03 1.24E+03 3.94E-03 1.24E+03 GT2-MW-01S GT2-MW-01S-28 3.13E-02 9.88E+03 3.13E-02 9.88E+03 GT2-MW-02S GT2-MW-02S-5 1.26E-03 3.98E+02 - - - - GT2-MW-02S GT2-MW-02S-26 1.96E-03 6.19E+02 1.96E-03 6.19E+02 GT2-MW-06S GT2-MW-06S-5 1.04E-02 3.28E+03 - - - - Geometric Mean 4.85 E-03 1.53E+03 5.56 E-03 1.75E+03 Single well response tests were performed on monitoring wells in September 2013. The single well response tests were performed by introducing an aluminum slug into each well and recording the water level in the well as it equilibrated with the water table. The results of the slug tests are provided in Table 5.9 below.
Literature values for effective porosity include e = 0.85 for fine sand, and e = 0.80 for coarse sand (25 p. 36). Since the average groundwater velocity is inversely proportional to the effective porosity, smaller values of effective porosity are conservative. Based on the average total porosity of 35%
Table 5.9 Hydraulic Conductivity Determined by Single Well Response Test Well ID Test Type Analytical Method Saturated Zone Hydraulic Conductivity (cm/s) (m/y) MW-01S Falling Head Hvorslev 3.51E-02 1.11E+04 MW-01S Rising Head Hvorslev 2.46E-02 7.77E+03 MW-02S Falling Head Hvorslev 4.36E-03 1.37E+03 MW-02S Rising Head Hvorslev 4.70E-03 1.48E+03 MW-03S Falling Head Hvorslev 2.51E-03 7.91E+02 MW-03S Rising Head Hvorslev 2.49E-03 7.86E+02 MW-04S Falling Head Hvorslev 7.49E-03 2.36E+03 MW-04S Rising Head Hvorslev 7.16E-03 2.26E+03 MW-06S Rising Head Hvorslev 5.18E-03 1.63E+03 MW-07S Falling Head Hvorslev 5.40E-02 1.70E+04 MW-07S Rising Head Hvorslev 2.18E-02 6.88E+03 Geometric mean 9.11E-03 2.88E+03 The geometric mean of the single well response tests is 2.88E+03 m/y. This result is generally consistent with laboratory permeater tests on soil samples collected in December 2012 and September 2013.
described above, a conservative estimate of the effective porosity with respect to flow through a porous medium is 35 x 0.80 = 28%.
The effective porosity value of 28% is appropriate to use for the Disposal Unit Source Term (DUST) models.
5.6. Contaminated/Saturated Zone Hydraulic Conductivity Soil samples were collected in December 2012 and September 2013 for hydraulic conductivity analysis using a flexible wall permeameter. The hydraulic conductivity results are shown in Table 5.8 below.
Table 5.8         Hydraulic Conductivity Determined by Laboratory Analysis of Soil Samples Saturated Zone Hydraulic Boring                                     Hydraulic Conductivity                Conductivity Location           Sample Identifier       (cm/s)           (m/y)         (cm/s)             (m/y)
GT MW 01s           S-121212-LP-01 (S-01)     5.10E-03       1.61E+03           --               --
GT MW 01s           S-121212-LP-02 (S-02)     5.60E-03       1.77E+03       5.60E-03         1.77E+03 GT MW 01s           S-121212-LP-03 (S-03)     9.10E-03       2.87E+03       9.10E-03         2.87E+03 GT MW 02s           S-121212-LP-04 (S-04)     3.30E-03       1.04E+03           --               --
GT MW 02s           S-121212-LP-05 (S-05)     2.40E-03       7.57E+02       2.40E-03         7.57E+02 GT2-MW-01S           GT2-MW-01S-5             5.36E-03       1.69E+03           --               --
GT2-MW-01S           GT2-MW-01S-20             3.94E-03       1.24E+03       3.94E-03         1.24E+03 GT2-MW-01S           GT2-MW-01S-28             3.13E-02       9.88E+03       3.13E-02         9.88E+03 GT2-MW-02S           GT2-MW-02S-5             1.26E-03       3.98E+02           --               --
GT2-MW-02S           GT2-MW-02S-26             1.96E-03       6.19E+02       1.96E-03         6.19E+02 GT2-MW-06S           GT2-MW-06S-5             1.04E-02       3.28E+03           --               --
Geometric Mean                                 4.85E-03       1.53E+03       5.56E-03         1.75E+03 Page 29 of 119
 
TSD 14-006 Revision 5 Single well response tests were performed on monitoring wells in September 2013. The single well response tests were performed by introducing an aluminum slug into each well and recording the water level in the well as it equilibrated with the water table. The results of the slug tests are provided in Table 5.9 below.
Table 5.9         Hydraulic Conductivity Determined by Single Well Response Test Saturated Zone Hydraulic Conductivity Well ID           Test Type           Analytical Method               (cm/s)                 (m/y)
MW-01S             Falling Head               Hvorslev                   3.51E-02             1.11E+04 MW-01S             Rising Head                 Hvorslev                   2.46E-02             7.77E+03 MW-02S             Falling Head               Hvorslev                   4.36E-03             1.37E+03 MW-02S             Rising Head                 Hvorslev                   4.70E-03             1.48E+03 MW-03S             Falling Head               Hvorslev                   2.51E-03             7.91E+02 MW-03S             Rising Head                 Hvorslev                   2.49E-03             7.86E+02 MW-04S             Falling Head               Hvorslev                   7.49E-03             2.36E+03 MW-04S             Rising Head                 Hvorslev                   7.16E-03             2.26E+03 MW-06S             Rising Head                 Hvorslev                   5.18E-03             1.63E+03 MW-07S             Falling Head               Hvorslev                   5.40E-02             1.70E+04 MW-07S             Rising Head                 Hvorslev                   2.18E-02             6.88E+03 Geometric mean           9.11E-03               2.88E+03 The geometric mean of the single well response tests is 2.88E+03 m/y. This result is generally consistent with laboratory permeater tests on soil samples collected in December 2012 and September 2013.
These data are also in the range of hydraulic conductivity for a sand material based on literature values.
These data are also in the range of hydraulic conductivity for a sand material based on literature values.
The single well response tests are considered to better represent in situ aquifer conditions than laboratory permeater tests.
The single well response tests are considered to better represent in situ aquifer conditions than laboratory permeater tests.
5.7.Saturated Zone Hydraulic Gradient Hydraulic gradients were estimated for areas in the central plant area (east of the Turbine Building), the southern plant area (which is generally unaffected by the sheet pile wall) and the western area (upgradient of the PA). The resulting hydraulic gradients are described in Table 5.10 below: Table 5.10 Hydraulic Gradient Date Western Area Gradient (near MW-ZN-06s) Southern Area Gradient (near MW-ZN-05s) Central Area Gradient (near MW-ZN-01s) July 2006 0.0015 0.0054 0.0000 - 0.0040 October 2007 0.0016 0.0050 0.0000 - 0.0042 September 2008 0.0020 0.0059 0.0000 - 0.0038 September 2009 0.0012 0.0027 0.0000 - 0.0038 September 2010 0.0019 0.0059 0.0000 - 0.0040 September 2011 0.0021 0.0056 0.0000 - 0.0022 Table 5.10 Hydraulic Gradient Date Western Area Gradient (near MW-ZN-06s) Southern Area Gradient (near MW-ZN-05s) Central Area Gradient (near MW-ZN-01s) September 2012 0.0022 0.0044 0.0000 - 0.0053 March 2013 0.0022 0.0056 0.0000 - 0.0042 Average 0.0018 0.0051 0.0000 - 0.0039 Note: The central area is that region that includes the Protected Area of the Site.
5.7. Saturated Zone Hydraulic Gradient Hydraulic gradients were estimated for areas in the central plant area (east of the Turbine Building), the southern plant area (which is generally unaffected by the sheet pile wall) and the western area (upgradient of the PA). The resulting hydraulic gradients are described in Table 5.10 below:
The RESRAD model may be used for scenarios where the sheet pile wall is in place (using a conservative gradient of 0.0039 ft/ft
Table 5.10       Hydraulic Gradient Western Area Gradient     Southern Area Gradient      Central Area Gradient Date                  (near MW-ZN-06s)           (near MW-ZN-05s)           (near MW-ZN-01s)
). Alternately, if the scenario assumes that the sheet pile wall has been removed or degraded over time, the natural gradient downgradient of the PA is expected to be 0.0051 ft/ft. 5.8.Groundwater Velocity The groundwater velocity can be calculated by the equation:
July 2006                             0.0015                     0.0054                 0.0000 - 0.0040 October 2007                           0.0016                     0.0050                 0.0000 - 0.0042 September 2008                         0.0020                     0.0059                 0.0000 - 0.0038 September 2009                         0.0012                     0.0027                 0.0000 - 0.0038 September 2010                         0.0019                     0.0059                 0.0000 - 0.0040 September 2011                         0.0021                     0.0056                 0.0000 - 0.0022 Page 30 of 119
v= where: K is the hydraulic conductivity i is the hydraulic gradient T is the total soil porosity Groundwater velocities for different scenarios are provided in Table 5.11 below.
 
Table 5.11 Estimates of Groundwater Velocity Scenario Hydraulic Gradient Groundwater Velocity (m/y) Assuming structures and basements remain in place 0.0039 31.8 Assuming structures and basements are removed 0.0051 41.6 Notes: 1. Using a hydraulic conductivity of 2.88E+03 m/y and a total porosity of 35.3%
TSD 14-006 Revision 5 Table 5.10         Hydraulic Gradient Western Area Gradient Southern Area Gradient Central Area Gradient Date                (near MW-ZN-06s)             (near MW-ZN-05s)       (near MW-ZN-01s)
5.9.Precipitation The average precipitation for the Site was estimated using weather information from the Waukegan Harbor station (WHRI2), located approximately 5 miles south of the Site, for the period from 2003 through 2012. Table 5.12 presents a summary of the precipitation data:
September 2012                         0.0022                       0.0044             0.0000 - 0.0053 March 2013                             0.0022                       0.0056             0.0000 - 0.0042 Average                                 0.0018                       0.0051             0.0000 - 0.0039 Note: The central area is that region that includes the Protected Area of the Site.
The RESRAD model may be used for scenarios where the sheet pile wall is in place (using a conservative gradient of 0.0039 ft/ft). Alternately, if the scenario assumes that the sheet pile wall has been removed or degraded over time, the natural gradient downgradient of the PA is expected to be 0.0051 ft/ft.
5.8. Groundwater Velocity The groundwater velocity can be calculated by the equation:
 
v=
 
where: K is the hydraulic conductivity i is the hydraulic gradient T is the total soil porosity Groundwater velocities for different scenarios are provided in Table 5.11 below.
Table 5.11         Estimates of Groundwater Velocity Hydraulic   Groundwater Velocity Scenario                                                              Gradient              (m/y)
Assuming structures and basements remain in place                       0.0039               31.8 Assuming structures and basements are removed                           0.0051               41.6 Notes:
: 1. Using a hydraulic conductivity of 2.88E+03 m/y and a total porosity of 35.3%
5.9. Precipitation The average precipitation for the Site was estimated using weather information from the Waukegan Harbor station (WHRI2), located approximately 5 miles south of the Site, for the period from 2003 through 2012. Table 5.12 presents a summary of the precipitation data:
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TSD 14-006 Revision 5 Table 5.12                10-Year Average Precipitation Precipitation                                Precipitation Year                        (inches) (26)                                  (meters) 2012                                                26.87                                      0.682 2011                                                38.28                                      0.972 2010                                                30.21                                      0.767 2009                                                42.50                                      1.080 2008                                                37.69                                      0.957 2007                                                32.72                                      0.831 2006                                                32.92                                      0.836 2005                                                20.63                                      0.524 2004                                                33.98                                      0.863 2003                                                30.34                                      0.771 Average                                            32.61                                      0.828 Standard Deviation                                  6.19                                      0.157 Notes:
: 1. Waukegan Harbor Station (WHRI2) 5.10. Runoff Coefficient A runoff coefficient value of 0.2 is identified as the RESRAD default value. Site-specific runoff coefficients can be developed based on soil type and land use based on the information provided in Table 5.13:
Table 5.13                RESRAD Runoff Coefficients Environment                                                                                  Coefficient    Value Flat land with average slopes of 0.3 to 0.9 m/mi                                  c1        0.3 Hilly land with average slopes of 46 to 76 m/mi                                    c1        0.1 Rolling land with average slopes of 4.6 to 6.1 m/mi                                c1        0.2 Agricultural Intermediate combinations of clay and loam                                        c2        0.2 Open sandy loam                                                                    c2        0.4 Tight, impervious clay                                                            c2        0.1 Cultivated lands                                                                  c3        0.1 Woodlands                                                                          c3        0.2 Flat, residential area  about 30% impervious                                      Cr        0.4 Urban Moderately steep, residential area  about 50% impervious                          Cr        0.65 Moderately steep, built-up area  about 70% impervious                            Cr        0.8 Notes:
The runoff coefficient for an agricultural environment is given by Cr = 1 - c1 - c2 - c3 (18 pp. E-7).
A Site-specific runoff coefficient for the post-decommissioning land use of 0.2 has been estimated based on an agricultural environment with flat land, open sandy loam, and cultivated lands (1 - 0.3 - 0.4 -
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Table 5.12 10-Year Average Precipitation Year Precipitation (inches) (26) Precipitation (meters) 2012 26.87 0.682 2011 38.28 0.972 2010 30.21 0.767 2009 42.50 1.080 2008 37.69 0.957 2007 32.72 0.831 2006 32.92 0.836 2005 20.63 0.524 2004 33.98 0.863 2003 30.34 0.771 Average 32.61 0.828 Standard Deviation 6.19 0.157 Notes: 1. Waukegan Harbor Station (WHRI2)  5.10.Runoff Coefficient A runoff coefficient value of 0.2 is identified as the RESRAD default value. Site
TSD 14-006 Revision 5 0.1 = 0.2). A runoff coefficient of 0.2 is appropriate for the Site because it is consistent with the proposed post-decommissioning land use of the Site and is also the broadly applicable default value.
-specific runoff coefficients can be developed based on soil type and land use based on the information provided in Table 5.13:  Table 5.13 RESRAD Runoff Coefficients Environment Coefficient Value Agriculturalf Flat land with average slopes of 0.3 to 0.9 m/mi c 1 0.3 Hilly land with average slopes of 46 to 76 m/mi c 1 0.1 Rolling land with average slopes of 4.6 to 6.1 m/mi c 1 0.2 Intermediate combinations of clay and loam c 2 0.2 Open sandy loam c 2 0.4 Tight, impervious clay c 2 0.1 Cultivated lands c 3 0.1 Woodlands c 3 0.2 Urban Flat, residential area
Additionally, the RESRAD runoff coefficient appears to be based on the Rational Method for calculating peak flows from small watersheds. Tables of runoff coefficients for the Rational Method should be compatible with RESRAD and may be used to develop different model scenarios (27) (12 pp.
- about 30% impervious C r 0.4 Moderately steep, residential area
61-62).
- about 50% impervious C r 0.65 Moderately steep, built
5.11. Well Pump Intake Depth The model scenario includes a hypothetical well installed in the shallow sand aquifer with a pump intake at the base of the aquifer. Based on the Thickness of Contaminated Zone parameter (Section 5.1), the pump intake depth is 33.44 ft (10.19 meters) for this scenario.
-up area - about 70% impervious C r 0.8 Notes: fThe runoff coefficient for an agricultural environment is given by C r = 1 - c 1 - c 2 - c 3 (18 pp. E-7).
5.12. Contaminated Fraction Below Water Table The contaminated fraction below the water table is based on the CSM. The following two scenarios are evaluated:
A Site-specific runoff coefficient for the post
* Scenario 1 - contaminated zone from water table to top of aquitard
-decommissioning land use of 0.2 has been estimated based on an agricultural environment with flat land, open sandy loam, and cultivated lands (1 - 0.3 - 0.4 -
* Scenario 2 - contaminated zone from ground surface to top of aquitard Under the current CSM, Scenario 1 is the preferred alternative.
0.1 = 0.2). A runoff coefficient of 0.2 is appropriate for the Site because it is consistent with the proposed post
5.12.1. Scenario 1 - Contaminated Zone from Water Table to Top of Aquitard This scenario assumes that contamination extends from the water table to the top of the Silty Clay Aquitard at the base of the Shallow Aquifer. The contaminated fraction below the water table under this scenario is 100%.
-decommissioning land use of the Site and is also the broadly applicable default value.
5.12.2. Scenario 2 - Contaminated Zone from Ground Surface to Top of Aquitard This scenario assumes that contamination extends from the ground surface to the top of the Silty Clay Aquitard at the base of the Shallow Aquifer. The contaminated fraction below the water table can be estimated using the boring logs for the wells situated immediately downgradient from the central plant area. This is summarized in Table 5.14:
Additionally, the RESRAD runoff coefficient appears to be based on the "Rational Method" for calculating peak flows from small watersheds. Tables of runoff coefficients for the Rational Method should be compatible with RESRAD and may be used to develop different model scenarios (27) (12 pp. 61-62). 5.11.Well Pump Intake Depth The model scenario includes a hypothetical well installed in the shallow sand aquifer with a pump intake at the base of the aquifer. Based on the "Thickness of Contaminated Zone" parameter (Section 5.1), the pump intake depth is 33.44 ft (10.19 meters) for this scenario.
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5.12.Contaminated Fraction Below Water Table The contaminated fraction below the water table is based on the CSM. The following two scenarios are evaluated:
Scenario 1 - contaminated zone from water table to top of aquitard Scenario 2 - contaminated zone from ground surface to top of aquitard


Under the current CSM, Scenario 1 is the preferred alternative.
TSD 14-006 Revision 5 Table 5.14     Contaminated Fraction Below the Water Table Groundwater Surface on         Aquitard Ground Surface      March 13, 2013         Surface    Fraction Below the Boring              (ft amsl)           (ft amsl)          (ft amsl)       Water Table MW-ZN-01S                   591.43             578.95             562.18             57%
5.12.1.Scenario 1 - Contaminated Zone from Water Table to Top of Aquitard This scenario assumes that contamination extends from the water table to the top of the Silty Clay Aquitard at the base of the Shallow Aquifer. The contaminated fraction below the water table under this scenario is 100%.
MW-ZN-02S                   591.21             579.43             555.21             67%
5.12.2.Scenario 2 - Contaminated Zone from Ground Surface to Top of Aquitard This scenario assumes that contamination extends from the ground surface to the top of the Silty Clay Aquitard at the base of the Shallow Aquifer. The contaminated fraction below the water table can be estimated using the boring logs for the wells situated immediately downgradient from the central plant area. This is summarized in Table 5.14:
MW-ZN-03S                   591.54             579.72             556.54             66%
Table 5.14 Contaminated Fraction Below the Water Table Boring Ground Surface (ft amsl) Groundwater Surface on March 13, 2013 (ft amsl) Aquitard Surface (ft amsl) Fraction Below the Water Table MW-ZN-01S 591.43 578.95 562.18 57% MW-ZN-02S 591.21 579.43 555.21 67% MW-ZN-03S 591.54 579.72 556.54 66% MW-ZN-04S 591.01 579.47 557.51 66% Average 64%   Section 6.0References
MW-ZN-04S                   591.01             579.47             557.51             66%
Average                                                                               64%
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Appendix A August 2012 Subsurface Investigation to Determine Site Specific Partition Coefficient (Kd) Values Letter Report (dated September 17, 2012)
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September 17, 2012 Reference No. 054638 Mr. Robert Decker ZionSolutions, LLC 101 Shiloh Blvd Zion, IL 60099  
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TSD 14-006 Revision 5 8615 W. Bryn Mawr Avenue, Chicago, Illinois 60631-3501 Telephone: (773) 380-9933        Fax: (773) 380-6421 www.CRAworld.com September 17, 2012                                                               Reference No. 054638 Mr. Robert Decker ZionSolutions, LLC 101 Shiloh Blvd Zion, IL 60099


==Dear Mr. Decker:==
==Dear Mr. Decker:==


Re: Subsurface Investigation to Determine Site-Specific Partition Coefficient (K d) Values Zion Nuclear Power Station Decommissioning Project Conestoga-Rovers & Associates (CRA) was retain ed by ZionSolutions, LLC (ZionSolutions) for hydrogeology consulting services related to the decommissioning of the Zion Nuclear Power Station in Zion, Lake County, Illinois (Site). On August 20-21, 2012, CRA participated in a subsurface investigation to collect samples for laboratory analysis of Site-specific partition coefficients (K d) for cobalt (60Co), cesium (137Cs), strontium (90 Sr), iron (55Fe), and nickel (63 Ni).
Re:     Subsurface Investigation to Determine Site-Specific Partition Coefficient (Kd) Values Zion Nuclear Power Station Decommissioning Project Conestoga-Rovers & Associates (CRA) was retained by ZionSolutions, LLC (ZionSolutions) for hydrogeology consulting services related to the decommissioning of the Zion Nuclear Power Station in Zion, Lake County, Illinois (Site). On August 20-21, 2012, CRA participated in a subsurface investigation to collect samples for laboratory analysis of Site-specific partition coefficients (Kd) for cobalt (60Co), cesium (137Cs), strontium (90Sr), iron (55Fe), and nickel (63Ni).
The subsurface investigation included the advancement of three soil borings in the vicinity of existing monitoring wells on the eastern portion of the Site. The location of each soil boring is described in the following table:
The subsurface investigation included the advancement of three soil borings in the vicinity of existing monitoring wells on the eastern portion of the Site. The location of each soil boring is described in the following table:
Identifier Narrative Location Northing Easting Kd-SB-MW-1s Approximately 28 feet east of MW-1s 641831.57 343806.08 Kd-SB-MW-2s Approximately 10 feet north of MW-2s 641785.68 343788.49 Kd-SB-MW-3s Approximately 12 feet northwest of MW-3s 641725.42 343770.03 Drilling services were provided by Direct Push Analytical Corp. of St. Charles, Illinois using a Geoprobe 7822DT track mounted rig. Samples we re collected continuous ly using a 2.25-inch outer diameter by 48-inch probe rod equipped with polyethylene terephthalate (PETG) liners.
Identifier                     Narrative Location                         Northing             Easting Kd-SB-MW-1s             Approximately 28 feet east of MW-1s                   641831.57           343806.08 Kd-SB-MW-2s             Approximately 10 feet north of MW-2s                 641785.68           343788.49 Kd-SB-MW-3s           Approximately 12 feet northwest of MW-3s               641725.42           343770.03 Drilling services were provided by Direct Push Analytical Corp. of St. Charles, Illinois using a Geoprobe 7822DT track mounted rig. Samples were collected continuously using a 2.25-inch outer diameter by 48-inch probe rod equipped with polyethylene terephthalate (PETG) liners.
The borings were logged by a CRA geologist. Th e boring logs are provided in Attachment 1.
The borings were logged by a CRA geologist. The boring logs are provided in Attachment 1.
Soil samples were selected for laboratory analysis based on the professional judgment of the field geologist to be representative of the following stratigraphic units at the Site:  
Soil samples were selected for laboratory analysis based on the professional judgment of the field geologist to be representative of the following stratigraphic units at the Site:
Fill Sand - Sand which originated as natural beach sand excavated during the construction of the facility in the early 1970s and then returned to the excavation as fill material; Native Sand - Beach sand which was not disturbed by construction activities at the facility; and, Equal Employment Opportunity Employer Worldwide Engineering, Environmental, Construction, and IT Services Page 40 of 119
 
TSD 14-006 Revision 5 September 17, 2012                              2                                Reference No. 054638 Silts and Clays - Low permeability deposits of natural lake bottom and glacial till material which underlie the upper sand units.
The following soil samples were selected for laboratory analysis:
Boring        Depth Interval      Sample Number                      Stratigraphic Unit (feet bgs)
Kd-SB-MW-01s            12-16        L112102CJGSSB001B                  fill sand (saturated)
Kd-SB-MW-01s            24-28        L112102CJGSSB001C                native sand (saturated)
Kd-SB-MW-01s            32-36        L112102CJGSSB001D                              silt Kd-SB-MW-03s            24-28        L212204CJGSSB002C                        silt and clay The samples were screened for radiological contamination in accordance with ZionSolutions standard operating procedures prior to shipment to the Brookhaven National Laboratory via overnight courier.
If you have any questions or comment, please feel free to contact me by email (dsoutter@craworld.com) or telephone (773-380-9933).
Yours truly, CONESTOGA-ROVERS & ASSOCIATES Douglas G. Soutter DS/ko/1 Encl.
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TSD 14-006 Revision 5 STRATIGRAPHIC AND INSTRUMENTATION LOG (OVERBURDEN)                                                                                  Page 1 of 1 PROJECT NAME: Zion Solutions Facility                                  HOLE DESIGNATION:    Kd-SB-MW-1S PROJECT NUMBER: 054638                                                  DATE COMPLETED: August 20, 2012 CLIENT: Zion Solutions                                                  DRILLING METHOD: Geoprobe LOCATION: Zion, Illinois                                                FIELD PERSONNEL: D. Soutter DRILLING CONTRACTOR: Direct Push Analytical Corp.                      DRILLER: B. Kinzer DEPTH                                                                  DEPTH                                                SAMPLE STRATIGRAPHIC DESCRIPTION & REMARKS                                  BOREHOLE ft BGS                                                                  ft BGS NUMBER  INTERVAL  REC (ft)  'N' VALUE ASPHALT                                                  0.30                  Asphalt 0.60 GRAVEL (paving base) 2                                                                                                        1GP SW SAND, trace silt, trace gravel, fine to medium grained sand, poorly sorted, medium 4            brown, dry to moist 6                                                                                                        2GP 8
10                                                                                                        3GP 12            - saturated at 12.0ft BGS
                                                                - dark brown at 13.5ft BGS                                                                  4GP 14 12-16' 16            - medium gray-brown at 16.0ft BGS 18                                                                                          Bentonite    5GP Chips
                                                                - gravel from 19.2 to 19.3ft BGS 20 21.00 GW GRAVEL, sandy, fine grained rounded 22            gravel, fine to coarse grained sand, poorly              22.00                              6GP sorted, medium gray-brown, saturated 24            SW SAND, trace fine grained rounded gravel, fine to medium grained sand, poorly sorted, medium gray-brown, saturated                                                                7GP 26            - coarse grained sand, some fine grained 24-28' gravel from 25.5 to 26.0ft BGS
                                                                - fining upward sequence (native) from 27.2 to          27.90 28              27.4ft BGS ML SILT, sandy, fine grained sand, low 30            plasticity, gray, moist to saturated                                                        8GP 32 OVERBURDEN LOG 54638 CHI.GPJ CRA_CORP.GDT 9/6/12 9GP 34 32-36' 36                                                                    36.00 END OF BOREHOLE @ 36.0ft BGS 38            Survey Unit 12102, Northing 641831.57, Easting 343806.08 40 42 44 NOTES:    MEASURING POINT ELEVATIONS MAY CHANGE; REFER TO CURRENT ELEVATION TABLE WATER FOUND            8/20/12 CHEMICAL ANALYSIS Page 43 of 119
 
TSD 14-006 Revision 5 STRATIGRAPHIC AND INSTRUMENTATION LOG (OVERBURDEN)                                                                                    Page 1 of 1 PROJECT NAME: Zion Solutions Facility                                      HOLE DESIGNATION:    Kd-SB-MW-2S PROJECT NUMBER: 054638                                                      DATE COMPLETED: August 21, 2012 CLIENT: Zion Solutions                                                      DRILLING METHOD: Geoprobe LOCATION: Zion, Illinois                                                    FIELD PERSONNEL: D. Soutter DRILLING CONTRACTOR: Direct Push Analytical Corp.                          DRILLER: B. Kinzer DEPTH                                                                      DEPTH                                                SAMPLE STRATIGRAPHIC DESCRIPTION & REMARKS                                      BOREHOLE ft BGS                                                                      ft BGS NUMBER  INTERVAL  REC (ft)  'N' VALUE GW GRAVEL, sandy, fine to coarse grained                    0.40                  Gravel gravel, poorly sorted, light brown, dry 2            SW SAND, some silt, trace clay, trace gravel,                                                  1GP fine to medium grained sand, medium brown, dry 4
6                                                                                                            2GP 8
10                                                                                                            3GP 12            - saturated at 12.0ft BGS 14                                                                                                            4GP
                                                                - dark brown at 15.0ft BGS 16
                                                                - clay, stiff, brown, saturated from 16.8 to 17.0ft BGS 18                                                                                                            5GP Bentonite 20                                                                                              Chips 22            - concrete fragments from 21.8 to 22.0ft BGS                                                    6GP
                                                                - limestone cobble from 22.0 to 22.5ft BGS
                                                                - little gravel at 22.5ft BGS 24
                                                                - silty at 24.5ft BGS 26                                                                                                            7GP 26.80 ML SILT, little fine grained sand, low plasticity, 28            medium gray, moist to wet 30                                                                                                            8GP
                                                                - clay from 31.0 to 31.1ft BGS 32            - gravel from 31.3 to 31.4ft BGS OVERBURDEN LOG 54638 CHI.GPJ CRA_CORP.GDT 9/6/12 34            - some organic material from 34.2 to 34.4ft                                                    9GP BGS 36            - clay from 34.9 to 35.3ft BGS                              36.00 CL CLAY, some silt, trace gravel, stiff, moderate plasticity, dark gray, moist to wet                                                    10GP 38            (lake bottom) 39.00 END OF BOREHOLE @ 39.0ft BGS 40 Survey Unit 12204, Northing 641785.68, 42            Easting 343788.49 44 NOTES:    MEASURING POINT ELEVATIONS MAY CHANGE; REFER TO CURRENT ELEVATION TABLE WATER FOUND            8/21/12 Page 44 of 119
 
TSD 14-006 Revision 5 STRATIGRAPHIC AND INSTRUMENTATION LOG (OVERBURDEN)                                                                                    Page 1 of 1 PROJECT NAME: Zion Solutions Facility                                    HOLE DESIGNATION:    Kd-SB-MW-3S PROJECT NUMBER: 054638                                                    DATE COMPLETED: August 20, 2012 CLIENT: Zion Solutions                                                    DRILLING METHOD: Geoprobe LOCATION: Zion, Illinois                                                  FIELD PERSONNEL: D. Soutter DRILLING CONTRACTOR: Direct Push Analytical Corp.                        DRILLER: B. Kinzer DEPTH                                                                    DEPTH                                                SAMPLE STRATIGRAPHIC DESCRIPTION & REMARKS                                    BOREHOLE ft BGS                                                                    ft BGS NUMBER  INTERVAL  REC (ft)  'N' VALUE GRAVEL                                                    0.20                  Gravel SW SAND, little silt, trace gravel, fine to 2            medium grained sand, poorly sorted, medium                                                    1GP brown, dry to moist 4
6                                                                                                          2GP 8
10                                                                                                          3GP 12            - saturated at 11.9ft BGS 14                                                                                            Bentonite    4GP Chips 16 18                                                                                                          5GP 20                                                                      20.10 ML SILT, clayey, little fine grained sand, trace gravel, stiff, moderate plasticity, dark gray, 22            moist (lake bottom)                                                                          6GP 24 7GP 26 24-28' 28                                                                      28.00 END OF BOREHOLE @ 28.0ft BGS 30            Survey Unit 12204, Northing 641725.42, Easting 343770.03 32 OVERBURDEN LOG 54638 CHI.GPJ CRA_CORP.GDT 9/6/12 34 36 38 40 42 44 NOTES:    MEASURING POINT ELEVATIONS MAY CHANGE; REFER TO CURRENT ELEVATION TABLE WATER FOUND            8/21/12 CHEMICAL ANALYSIS Page 45 of 119
 
TSD 14-006 Revision 5 Appendix B December 12, 2012 Geotechnical Subsurface Investigation Letter Report (dated March 1, 2013, revised January 14, 2014)
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TSD 14-006 Revision 5 8615 W. Bryn Mawr Avenue, Chicago, Illinois 60631-3501 Telephone: (773) 380-9933  Fax: (773) 380-6421 www.CRAworld.com January 14, 2014                                                                Reference No. 054638 Mr. Robert Decker ZionSolutions, LLC 101 Shiloh Blvd Zion, IL 60099


Fill Sand - Sand which originated as natural beach sand excavated during the construction of the facility in the early 1970s and then returned to the excavation as fill
==Dear Mr. Decker:==


material; Native Sand - Beach sand which was not disturbed by construction activities at the facility; and, September 17, 2012 2 Reference No. 054638 Silts and Clays - Low permeability deposits of natural lake bottom and glacial till material which underlie the upper sand units.
Re:    December 12, 2012 Geotechnical Subsurface Investigation Zion Nuclear Power Station Decommissioning Project Revision 1 Conestoga-Rovers & Associates (CRA) was retained by ZionSolutions, LLC (ZionSolutions) for hydrogeology consulting services related to the decommissioning of the Zion Nuclear Power Station in Zion, Lake County, Illinois (Site). On December 12, 2012, CRA participated in a subsurface investigation to collect samples for laboratory analysis of the following geotechnical parameters: porosity, bulk density, particle density, hydraulic conductivity, and grain size.
The subsurface investigation included the advancement of two soil borings in the vicinity of existing monitoring wells on the eastern portion of the Site. The location of each soil boring is described in the following table:
Boring                        Narrative Location GT-MW-01s          Approximately 3 feet north of Kd-SB-MW-1s GT-MW-02s          Approximately 3 feet north of Kd-SB-MW-2s Drilling services were provided by Direct Push Analytical Corp. of St. Charles, Illinois using a Geoprobe track mounted rig. Samples were collected continuously using a 2.25-inch outer diameter by 48-inch probe rod equipped with polyethylene terephthalate (PETG) liners. The borings were logged by a CRA geologist. The boring logs are provided in Attachment 1.
Five (5) soil samples were selected for geotechnical analysis based on stratigraphic observations made during the August 2012 Site-specific partition coefficient subsurface investigation. The pre-determined soil sample depths were intended to target the following stratigraphic units at the Site:
* Fill Sand - Sand which originated as natural beach sand excavated during the construction of the facility in the early 1970s and then returned to the excavation as fill material.
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* Native Sand - Beach sand which was not disturbed by construction activities at the facility.
The following soil samples were selected for laboratory analysis:
The following soil samples were selected for laboratory analysis:
Boring Depth Interval (feet bgs) Sample Number Stratigraphic Unit Kd-SB-MW-01s 12-16 L112102CJGSSB001B fill sand (saturated) Kd-SB-MW-01s 24-28 L112102CJGSSB001C native sand (saturated) Kd-SB-MW-01s 32-36 L112102CJGSSB001D silt Kd-SB-MW-03s 24-28 L212204CJGSSB002C silt and clay The samples were screened for radiological contamination in accordance with ZionSolutions' standard operating procedures prior to shipment to the Brookhaven National Laboratory via overnight courier.  
Boring         Depth Interval       Sample Identifier      Targeted Stratigraphic Unit (feet bgs 1)
GT-MW-01s                2-5        S-121212-LP-01 (S-01)        fill sand (vadose zone)
GT-MW-01s               16-20        S-121212-LP-02 (S-02)      fill sand (saturated zone)
GT-MW-01s               24-28       S-121212-LP-03 (S-03)    native sand (saturated zone)
GT-MW-02s                2-5        S-121212-LP-04 (S-04)        fill sand (vadose zone)
GT-MW-02s              12-16        S-121212-LP-05 (S-05)      fill sand (saturated zone)
The samples were screened for radiological contamination in accordance with ZionSolutions standard operating procedures prior to shipment to CRAs laboratory in Plymouth, Michigan via overnight courier.
Results The results of the geotechnical analyses of each sample collected are summarized in the tables below. The laboratory report is provided as Attachment 2. The dry soil bulk density results were rejected due to laboratory errors.
Boring              Sample Identifier          Hydraulic        Porosity          Particle Conductivity          (%)            Density (cm/s 2)                          (unitless)
GT-MW-01s          S-121212-LP-01 (S-01)          5.1x10-3            9.25            2.64 GT-MW-01s          S-121212-LP-02 (S-02)          5.6x10-3          16.69            2.67 GT-MW-01s          S-121212-LP-03 (S-03)          9.1x10-3          20.40            2.71 GT-MW-02s          S-121212-LP-04 (S-04)          3.3x10-3          23.97            2.74 GT-MW-02s          S-121212-LP-05 (S-05)          2.4x10-3          25.66            2.66 Arithmetic mean                                        --              19.19            2.68 Geometric mean                                      4.60x10-3            --              --
1 bgs - below ground surface.
2 cm/s - centimeters per second.
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If you have any questions or comment, please feel free to contact me by email (dsoutter@craworld.com) or telephone (773-380-9933).
TSD 14-006 Revision 5 Boring        Sample Identifier                    Grain Size Distribution
Yours truly, CONESTOGA-ROVERS & ASSOCIATES Douglas G. Soutter DS/ko/1 Encl.  
                                          % Gravel            % Sand          % Silt or Clay GT-MW-01s      S-121212-LP-01 (S-01)        4.1                84.1              11.8 GT-MW-01s      S-121212-LP-02 (S-02)        3.1                90.3              6.6 GT-MW-01s      S-121212-LP-03 (S-03)        7.9                89.2              2.9 GT-MW-02s      S-121212-LP-04 (S-04)        5.5                73.0              21.5 GT-MW-02s      S-121212-LP-05 (S-05)      12.8                77.4              9.8 If you have any questions or comment, please feel free to contact me by email (dsoutter@craworld.com) or telephone (773-380-9933).
Yours truly, CONESTOGA-ROVERS & ASSOCIATES Douglas G. Soutter DS/ko/4 Encl.
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TSD 14-006 Revision 5 STRATIGRAPHIC AND INSTRUMENTATION LOG (OVERBURDEN)                                                                                Page 1 of 1 PROJECT NAME: Zion Solutions Facility                                  HOLE DESIGNATION:      GT-MW-01S PROJECT NUMBER: 054638                                                  DATE COMPLETED: December 12, 2012 CLIENT: Zion Solutions                                                  DRILLING METHOD: Geoprobe LOCATION: Zion, Illinois                                                FIELD PERSONNEL: L. Punch DRILLING CONTRACTOR: Direct Push Analytical Corp.                      DRILLER: Kevin DEPTH                                                                  DEPTH                                                SAMPLE STRATIGRAPHIC DESCRIPTION & REMARKS                                    BOREHOLE ft BGS                                                                  ft BGS NUMBER  INTERVAL  REC (ft)  DYE TEST ASPHALT                                                  0.30                    Asphalt Sample collected for gamma spectroscopy                                                    1DPT                1.6 analysis 2                                                                      2.00 Sample collected for geotechnical analysis 2DPT 2-5'                2.5 4
5.00 SP SAND, fine grained, trace coarse grained sand and fine grained subangular gravel, 6            brown, slightly moist 3DPT                3.2
                                                                  - some fine grained subangular gravel from 8              7.5 to 7.9ft BGS
                                                                  - with coarse grained angular gravel from 8.0 to 8.2ft BGS 10                                                                                                      4DPT                2.5 11.00 Not sampled 12 5DPT 14                                                                                            Sand 16                                                                    16.00 Sample collected for geotechnical analysis 6DPT 18                                                                                                      16-20'              2.3 20                                                                    20.00 Not sampled 22                                                                                                      7DPT OVERBURDEN LOG 54638 CHI.GPJ CRA_CORP.GDT 1/17/13 24                                                                    24.00 Sample collected for geotechnical analysis 8DPT 26                                                                                                      24-28'              3.0 28                                                                    28.00 END OF BOREHOLE @ 28.0ft BGS NOTES:    MEASURING POINT ELEVATIONS MAY CHANGE; REFER TO CURRENT ELEVATION TABLE GRAIN SIZE ANALYSIS Page 51 of 119


cc: Phil Harvey, CRA ATTACHMENT 1
TSD 14-006 Revision 5 STRATIGRAPHIC AND INSTRUMENTATION LOG (OVERBURDEN)                                                                                    Page 1 of 1 PROJECT NAME: Zion Solutions Facility                                        HOLE DESIGNATION:      GT-MW-02S PROJECT NUMBER: 054638                                                      DATE COMPLETED: December 12, 2012 CLIENT: Zion Solutions                                                      DRILLING METHOD: Geoprobe LOCATION: Zion, Illinois                                                    FIELD PERSONNEL: L. Punch DRILLING CONTRACTOR: Direct Push Analytical Corp.                            DRILLER: Kevin DEPTH                                                                        DEPTH                                              SAMPLE STRATIGRAPHIC DESCRIPTION & REMARKS                                        BOREHOLE ft BGS                                                                      ft BGS NUMBER  INTERVAL  REC (ft)  DYE TEST GP GRAVEL, with silt                                          0.20                    Gravel SP SAND, fine grained, trace fine to coarse grained gravel, compact, brown, slightly moist                                                1DPT                1.4 2                                                                          2.00 Sample collected for geotechnical analysis 2DPT 2-5'                2.9 4
5.00 SP SAND, fine grained, trace fine to coarse grained gravel, compact, brown, slightly moist 6                                                                          6.00 SW SAND, fine to coarse grained, little fine to              6.20 coarse grained gravel, compact, brown,                        6.50                            3DPT                2.2 slightly moist                                                6.70 SP SAND, fine grained, trace fine to coarse                  7.20 grained gravel, compact, brown, slightly moist                7.50 8            CL CLAY, silty, firm, brown, moist Sand SP SAND, fine grained, trace fine to coarse grained gravel, compact, brown, slightly moist CL CLAY, little fine to coarse grained sand and fine grained gravel, stiff, brown, slightly 10            moist                                                        10.00                            4DPT                2.7 SP SAND, fine grained, trace fine to coarse                  10.20 grained gravel, compact, brown, slightly moist
                                                                  - some fine to coarse grained gravel from 9.5 to 9.7ft BGS CL CLAY, silty, trace fine to coarse grained 12            gravel, stiff, brown, slight moist                            12.00 SP SAND, fine grained, trace fine to coarse grained gravel, compact, brown, slightly moist Sample collected for geotechnical analysis                                                    5DPT 14                                                                                                          12-16'              2.5 OVERBURDEN LOG 54638 CHI.GPJ CRA_CORP.GDT 1/17/13 16                                                                          16.00 END OF BOREHOLE @ 16.0ft BGS 18 NOTES:    MEASURING POINT ELEVATIONS MAY CHANGE; REFER TO CURRENT ELEVATION TABLE GRAIN SIZE ANALYSIS Page 52 of 119


Appendix B December 12, 2012 Geotechnical Subsurface Investigation Letter Report (dated March 1, 2013, revised January 14, 2014)
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January 14, 2014 Reference No. 054638    Mr. Robert Decker ZionSolutions, LLC  101 Shiloh Blvd Zion, IL 60099


==Dear Mr. Decker:==
TSD 14-006 Revision 5 Sheet 1 of 1 Maximum                        Water    Dry  Satur-Depth Liquid Plastic Plasticity          %<#200    Class-                              Void Borehole Limit  Limit    Index Size Sieve    ification Content Density  ation 0                              (mm)                          (%)    (pcQ    (%)
Ratio S-01    2                                12.5      12                6.9  149.7 S-02    2                                12.5        7                14.7  138.8 S-03    16                              18.75        3        SP      17.8  134.6 S-04    2                              18.75      21                3.6  130.0 5-05    12                                25        10                10.1  123.4 Summary of Laboratory Results
~ CONESTOGA-ROVERS                                Project Name: Zion Former Generating Facility Project Number: 054638
        & ASSOCIATES Client: Energy Solutions Location: Zion, IL Page 54 of 119


Re: December 12, 2012 Geotechnical Subsurface Investigation Zion Nuclear Power Station Decommissioning Project Revision 1 Conestoga-Rovers & Associates (CRA) was retained by ZionSolutions, LLC (ZionSolutions) for hydrogeology consulting services related to the decommissioning of the Zion Nuclear Power Station in Zion, Lake County, Illinois (Site). On December 12, 2012, CRA participated in a subsurface investigation to collect samples for laboratory analysis of the following geotechnical parameters:  porosity, bulk density, particle density, hydraulic conductivity, and grain size.
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_,    . CONESTOGA-R.OVERS
            & ASSOCIATES                      Specific Gravity of Soil Solids ASTM 854 Project: Zion Former Generating Facility      Project No.: 054638 Boring No.:                                    Sample No.: S-01 Description of Soil: (SP-SM)                   Sample Depth: 2'-5' Tested By: R. Bentley                          1/10/2013 1        2 Test No.
Method of Air Removal              Vacuum      Vacuum Mass fl. + Water + Soil = Mbws        390.1      389.6    *after deairing Temperature,OC                          22        22 b                                          *flask + water after deairing Mass fl. + Water = Mbw                358.8      358.8 Tare No.                                N/A        N/A Tare Wt.                                  0          0 Wt. Tare + Dry Soil                      50        50 Wt. Dry Soil = Ms                        50        50 Mw = Ms + Mbw - Mbws                    18.7      19.2    *Mass of water a=PT/P20oC                            0.9996    0.9996    *from table below Gs=aM/M w                              2.67      2.60 Average                                            2.64                    T(oe)           a 16        1.0007 18        1.0004 20            1 22        0.9996 24        0.9991 26        0.9986 Page 55 of 119


The subsurface investigation included the advancement of two soil borings in the vicinity of existing monitoring wells on the eastern portion of the Site. The location of each soil boring is described in the following table:
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Boring Narrative Location GT-MW-0 1s Approximately 3 feet north of Kd
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-SB-MW-1s GT-MW-0 2s Approximately 3 feet north of Kd
    .  . . CONESTOGA-ROVERS
-SB-MW-2s Drilling services were provided by Direct Push Analytical Corp. of St. Charles, Illinois using a Geoprobe track mounted rig. Samples were collected continuously using a 2.25-inch outer diameter by 48
            & ASSOCIATES                      Specific Gravity of Soil Solids ASTM 854 Project: Zion Former Generating Facility      Project No.: 054638 Boring No.:                                    Sample: S-02 Description of Soil: (SP-SM)                  Sample Depth: 2'-5' Tested By: R. Bentley                          1/10/2013 1          2 Test No.
-inch probe rod equipped with polyethylene terephthalate (PETG) liners. The borings were logged by a CRA geologist. The boring logs are provided in Attachment 1.
Method of Air Removal              Vacuum      Vacuum Mass fl. + Water + Soil = Mbws        390.2      389.9
Five (5) soil samples were selected for geotechnical analysis based on stratigraphic observations made during the August 2012 Site-specific partition coefficient subsurface investigation. The pre-determined soil sample depths were intended to target the following stratigraphic units at the Site:  Fill Sand - Sand which originated as natural beach sand excavated during the construction of the facility in the early 1970s and then returned to the excavation as fill material.
* after deairing Temperature,  &deg;c                        22        22 b                                          *flask + water after deairing Mass fl. + Water = Mbw                358.8      358.8 Tare No.                                NIA        NIA Tare Wt.                                  0          0 Wt. Tare + Dry Soil                      50        50 wt. Dry Soil = Ms                        50        50 Mw = Ms + M bw - Mbws                  18.6      18.9
Native Sand - Beach sand which was not disturbed by construction activities at the facility.
* Mass of water a= PT /P20oC                        0.9996      0.9996    *from table below Gs = aMs/Mw                            2.69      2.64 Average                                            2.67                      T(Oe)           a 16        1.0007 18        1.0004 20            1 22        0.9996 24        0.9991 26        0.9986 Page 56 of 119
The following soil samples were selected for laboratory analysis:


Boring Depth Interval (feet bgs 1) Sample Identifier Targeted Stratigraphic Unit GT-MW-01s 2-5 S-121212-LP-01 (S-01) fill sand (vadose zone
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) GT-MW-01s 16-20 S-121212-LP-02 (S-02) fill sand (saturated zone) GT-MW-01s 24-28 S-121212-LP-03 (S-03) native sand (saturated zone)
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GT-MW-02s 2-5 S-121212-LP-04 (S-04) fill sand (vadose zone)
    "    . CONESTOGA-ROVERS
GT-MW-02s 12-16 S-121212-LP-05 (S-05) fill sand (saturated zone)
            & ASSOCIATES                      Specific Gravity of Soil Solids ASTM 854 Project: Zion Former Generating Facility      Project No.: 054638 Boring No.:                                    Sample No.: S-03 Description of Soil: (SP)                     Sample Depth: 16'-20' Tested By: R. Bentley                          1/10/2013 1          2 Test No.
Method of Air Removal              Vacuum      Vacuum
                                                            ,
Mass fl. + Water + Soil  =Mbws          391      389.6      after deairing Temperature,  &deg;c                        22        22
                                                            , flask + water after deairing Mass fl. + Watef  = Mbw              358.8      358.8 Tare No.                                NIA        NIA Tare Wt.                                  0          0 Wt. Tare + Dry Soil                      50        50 wt. Dry Soil  =Ms                        50        50 Mw = Ms + M bw - M bws                  17.8      19.2    'Mass of water a =PT iP200 C                        0.9996      0.9996    'from table below Gs = aMs/Mw                            2.81      2.60 Average                                            2.71                      T(aG)           a 16         1.0007 18        1.0004 20            1 22        0.9996 24        0.9991 26        0.9986 Page 57 of 119


The samples were screened for radiological contamination in accordance with ZionSolutions' standard operating procedures prior to shipment to CRA's laboratory in Plymouth, Michigan via overnight courier.  
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~  .,      CONESTOGA-ROVE.RS
            & ASSOCIATES                      Specific Gravity of Soil Solids ASTM 854 Project: Zion Former Generating Facility      Project No.: 054638 Boring No.:                                    Sample No.: S-04 Description of Soil: (SP)                      Sample Depth: 2'-5' Tested By: R. Bentley                          1/10/2013 1          2 Test No.
Method of Air Removal              Vacuum      Vacuum Mass fl. + Water + Soil  = Mbws        391.2      389.9    *after deairing Temperature, DC                          22        22 Mass fl. + Waterb = Mbw                358.8      358.8    *flask + water after deairing Tare No.                               NIA        NIA Tare Wt.                                  0          0 Wt. Tare + Dry Soil                      50        50 Wt. Dry Soil = Ms                        50        50 Mw = Ms + Mbw - Mbws                    17.6      18.9    *Mass of water a =PT Ip20 c                          0.9996      0.9996    *from table below D
Gs = aMs/Mw                            2.84      2.64 Average                                            2.74                    T(De)            a 16        1.0007 18        1.0004 20            1 22        0.9996 24        0.9991 26        0.9986 Page 58 of 119


Results  T he results of the geotechnical analyses of each sample collected are summarized in the tables below. The laboratory report is provided as Attachment 2. The dry soil bulk density results were rejected due to laboratory errors.
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Boring Sample Identifier Hydraulic Conductivity (cm/s 2) Porosity (%) Particle Density (unitless)
    ., . CONESTOGA-ROVERS
GT-MW-01s S-121212-LP-01 (S-01) 5.1x10-3 9.25 2.64 GT-MW-01s S-121212-LP-02 (S-02) 5.6x10-3 16.69 2.67 GT-MW-01s S-1 21212-LP-03 (S-03) 9.1x10-3 20.40 2.71 GT-MW-02s S-121212-LP-04 (S-04) 3.3x10-3 23.97 2.74 GT-MW-02s S-121212-LP-05 (S-05) 2.4x10-3 25.66 2.66 Arithmetic mean
~          & ASSOCIATES                      Specific Gravity of Soil Solids ASTM 854 Project: Zion Former Generating Facility      Project No.: 054638 Boring No.:                                    Sample No.: S-05 Description of Soil: (SP)                     Sample Depth: 12'-16' Tested By: R. Bentley                          1/10/2013 1        2 Test No.
- - 19.19 2.68 Geometric mean 4.60x10 - - -  1 bgs - below ground surface.
Method of Air Removal              Vacuum      Vacuum Mass fl. + Water + Soil  =Mbws        390.7      390.4    .after deairing Temperature, DC                          22        22 Mass fl. + Waterb = Mbw                359.1     359.6    .flask + water after deairing Tare No.                                NIA        N/A Tare WI.                                  0          0 WI. Tare + Dry Soil                      50        50 WI. Dry Soil  = Ms                      50        50 Mw = Ms + M bw - Mbws                  18.4      19.2     'Mass of water a= PT  /p20 D
2 cm/s - centimeters per second.
c                        0.9996    0.9996    'from table below Gs = aM.lMw                            2.72      2.60 Average                                            2.66                     T(aG)            a 16        1.0007 18        1.0004 20            1 22        0.9996 24        0.9991 26        0.9986 Page 59 of 119


Boring Sample Identifier Grain Size Distribution % Gravel % Sand % Silt or Clay GT-MW-01s S-121212-LP-01 (S-01) 4.1 84.1 11.8 GT-MW-01s S-121212-LP-02 (S-02) 3.1 90.3 6.6 GT-MW-01s S-121212-LP-03 (S-03) 7.9 89.2 2.9 GT-MW-02s S-121212-LP-04 (S-04) 5.5 73.0 21.5 GT-MW-02s S-121212-LP-05 (S-05) 12.8 77.4 9.
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                & ASSOCIATES                                                                      SOILS ASTM 0 2434 PROJECT:                  Zion Former Generating Facility LOCATION:                  Zion,IL CLIENT:                    Energy Solutions PROJECT NO.:              54638 SAMPLE    DATE:          cl~2~/l=2/~1~2________________                          TEST DATE:                    14-Jan-13 SAMPLE    LOCATION:                                                              TESTED BY:                    D. Kribs SAMPLE    No.:            ~S!C0'!.l~      _________________                      LAB No.:
SAMPLE    DEPTH:          ~2,-,'-",5,-'_______________                            CHECKED BY:                    R. Bentley SAMPLED BY:              ~L",is"a'..!P:::u~n~c!!h_ _ _ _ _ _ __
Description of Soil:      (SP-SM) SAND, trace silt and gravel Unit Weight Determination:
Diameter D (em):                  7.62                    Moisture content during compaction in the cell:              7%
2 Area A (cm    ):                45.60                    Dry Density (Ibfft\                                        112.4 Sample height H (em):              15                    Ratio of standard Proctor:
Dry weight (g):                1232.2 Particle Size Summarv Percent Finer By Sieve Size Weight G
r      3" a
v        3/4"                100 e
I      #4                  95.9 S        #10                  91.4 a
n        #40                  81.1 d
              #200                11.8 Permeability Test Results Test No.      Head 'h'              Q    t(sec)        Q/At        h/L      Permeability em              em'                                          k (em/sec) 1              106              200      86          0.051    7.067          7.2E-03 2              101              200      107          0.041    6.733          6.1E-03 3                96              200      130          0.034    6.400          5.3E-03 4                91              200      166      .. 0.026    6.067          4.4E-03 5               86              200      194          0.023    5.733          3.9E-03 6                81              200      206          0.021      5.400        3.9E-03 AVERAGE                5.1E-03 Page 60 of 119


If you have any questions or comment, please feel free to contact me by email (dsoutter@craworld.com) or telephone (773-380-9933).  
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                &. ASSOCIATES                                                    PERMEABILITY TEST ON GRANULAR SOILS ASTM D 2434 PROJECT:                  Zion Former Generating Facility LOCATION:                Zion,IL CLIENT:                    Energy Solutions PROJECT NO.:              54638 SAMPLE    DATE:          -'1,,2,,/1=2/'-'1,,2_ _ _ _ _ _ __                    TEST DATE:                  14-Jan-13 SAMPLE    LOCATION:                                                            TESTED BY:                  D. Kribs SAMPLE    No.:            S-02                                                  LAB No.'
SAMPLE    DEPTH:        "2""'-"'5~'- - - - - - - - -                          CHECKED BY:                  R. Bentley SAMPLED BY:              "L"is"a"P-'u"n"'c"-h_ _ _ _ _ _ __
Description of Soil:      (SP-SM) SAND, trace silt and gravel Unit Weight Determination:
Diameter D (em):                  7.62              Moisture content during compaction in the cell:              15%
Area A (cm 2 ):                  45.60                Dry Density (Ib/te):                                        117.4 Sample height H (em):              15                Ratio of standard Proctor:
Dry weight (g):                1286.8 Particle Size Summary Percent Finer By Sieve Size Weight G
r      3" a
v      3/4"                  100 e
I      #4                    96.9 S      #10                  92.2 a
n      #40                  76.2 d
            #200                  6.6 Permeability Test Results Test No.      Head 'h'            Q    t(sec)        QlAt          hlL    Permeability em          em'                                          k (em/sec) 1                112          200      68        0.064        7.467      8.6E-03 2                107 ..      200      94        0.047 -      7.133      6.5E-03 3                102 ...      200      129        0.034
                                                                      -- - - -
6.800      5.0E-03 4                97          200      143        0.031        6.467      4.7E-03 5                92          200      153        0.029        6.133 .... 4.7E-03 I
6                87          200      187        0.023        5.800      4.0E-03 AVERAGE            5.6E-03 Page 61 of 119


Yours truly,  CONESTOGA-ROVERS & ASSOCIATES Douglas G. Soutter DS/ko/4 Encl.
TSD 14-006 Revision 5
cc: Phil Harvey, CRA ATTACHM ENT 1 BORING LOGS
. ~ CON EST..OGA-ROVERS
~ & ASSOCIATES                                                                 PERMEABILITY TEST ON GRANULAR SOILS ASTM 0 2434 PROJECT:                  Zion Former Generating Facility LOCATION:                  Zion,IL CLIENT:                    Energy Solutions PROJECT NO.:                54638 SAMPLE    DATE:          -'1,,2/-'12"'1-"12=--_ _ _ _ _ __                  TEST DATE:                      14~Jan~13 SAMPLE    LOCATION:                                                          TESTED BY:                      D. Kribs SAMPLE    No.:              S-03                                              LAB No.:
SAMPLE    DEPTH:          -"1"'6'''-'''2:;;;0',----------                    CHECKED BY:                    R. Bentley SAMPLED BY:              ~L~is~a~P~u~n~eh~_ _ _ _ _ __
Description of Soil:        (SP) SAND, trace silt and gravel Unit Weight Determination:
Diameter D (em):                  6.35              Moisture content during compaction in the cell:              18%
Area A (cm                                                                                                        119.0 2
                ):                  31.67              Dry Density (lb/ft\
Sample height H (em):                15              Ratio of standard Proctor:
Dry wei9ht (g):                    906 Particle Size Summary Percent Finer By Sieve Size Weight G
r      3" a
v        3/4"                  100 e
I
                #4                    92.1 S        #10                  89.6 a
n        #40                  85.9 d
                #200                  2.9 Permeability Test Results Test No.      Head 'h'            Q    t{sec)        QlAt        h/L      Permeability em          em'                                          k (em/sec) 1              112          200      52        0.121      7.467          1.6E-02 2              107          200      72        0.088      7.133          1.2E-02
                ~-                    102          200      84        0.075      6.800          1.1 E-02 4                97          200    120        0.053      6.467          8.1E-03 5                92          200    219        0.029      6.133          4.7E-03 6                87          200    509        0.012      5.800          2.1E-03 AVERAGE                9. 1E-03 Page 62 of 119


ATTACHM ENT 2 GEOTECHNICAL LABORATORY REPORT
TSD 14-006 Revision 5 CONESTOGA-ROVERS
                & ASSOCIATES                                                    PERMEABILITY TEST ON GRANULAR SOILS ASTM D 2434 PROJECT:                  Zion Former Generating Facility LOCATION:                  Zion,IL CLIENT:                    Energy Solutions PROJECT NO.:                54638 SAMPLE    DATE:          -'1"'2/-'12"'1-"12=---_ _ _ _ _ _ __                TEST DATE:                    14-Jan-13 SAMPLE    LOCATION:                                                            TESTED BY: D. Kribs            D. Kribs SAMPLE    No.:            S 04                                                LAB No.'
SAMPLE    DEPTH:          ""2'"',_ ' " 5 ' - - - - - - - - -                    CHECKED BY:                  R. Bentley SAMPLED BY:              -"Le;is~a.!P~u~n~eh-'-_ _ _ _ _ __
Description of Soil:        (SM) Silty SAND, trace gravel Unit Weight Determination:
Diameter D (em):                  7.62                Moisture content during compaction in the cell:              3%
2 Area A (cm    ):                  45.60                Dry Density (!b/ft3):                                      112.9 Sample height H (em):                15                Ratio of standard Proctor:
Dry weighl (g):                1237.3 Particle Size Summary Percent Finer By Sieve Size Weight G
r      3" a
v        3/4"                  100 e
I      #4                    94.5 S        #10                  89.7 a
n      #40                  78.6 d
              #200                  21.5 Permeability Test Results Test No.      Head 'hi            Q    t(sec)        Q/At      h/L      Permeability em            em'                                          k(cm/sec) 1              112            200      155        0.028      7.467        3.8E-03 2                107          200      174        0.025      7.133        3.5E-03 3                102          200      193          0.023    6.800        3.3E-03 4                97          200      218          0.020    6.467        3.1E-03 5                92          200      244          0.018    6.133        2.9E-03 6                87            200      265          0.017    5.800        2.9E-03 AVERAGE              3.3E-03 Page 63 of 119


Liquid Plastic Plasticity Maximum %<#200 Class-Water Satur-Void Borehole Size Content Density ation 0 Limit Limit Index Sieve ification Ratio Summary of Laboratory Results CONESTOGA-ROVERS ASSOCIATES CONESTOGA-R.OVERS Average 2.64 T(oe) a CONESTOGA-ROVERS ASTM 1/10/2013 Dry Dry a PT /P20oC Average 2.67 a
TSD 14-006 Revision 5 CONESTOG~ROVERS
CONESTOGA-ROVERS 1/10/2013
                & ASSOCIATES                                                     PERMEABILITY TEST ON GRANULAR SOILS ASTM 0 2434 PROJECT:                  Zion Former Generating Facility LOCATION:                Zion,IL CLIENT:                  Energy Solutions PROJECT NO.:              54638 SAMPLE DATE:            ~1=2/,-,1",2/,,12,,-_ _ _ _ _ _ __                    TEST DATE:                    14-Jan-13 SAMPLE LOCATION:                                                                TESTED BY:                    D. Kribs SAMPLE No.:              ~S",-Op5"",-_ _ _ _ _ _ __                            LAB No.:
=  
SAMPLE DEPTH:            ~1=2_'-..:'1,,6_'-,-_ _ _ _ _ __                      CHECKED BY:                    R. Bentley SAMPLED BY:              -=L"is"a-'-P-"u"ne"h'---_ _ _ _ _ __
=
Description of Soil:      (SP-SM) SAND with gravel, trace silt Unit Weight Determination:
= = = PT iP200 C =
Diameter 0 (em):                7.62                    Moisture content during compaction in the cell:            10%
Average 2.71 T(aG) a CONESTOGA-ROVE.RS ASTM R.
Area A (cm 2 ):                45.60                    Dry Density (lb/ft3):                                      123.4 Sample height H (em):            15                    Ratio of standard Proctor:
1/10/2013
Dry weight (g):              1352.4 Particle Size Summary Percent Finer By Sieve Size Weight G
= = NIA NIA
r      3" a
= = = Ip20 D c =
v      3/4"                96 e
Average 2.74 T(De) a CONESTOGA-ROVERS 1/10/2013
I      #4                  87.2 S      #10                 80.8 a
= =
n      #40                69.2 d
= =
            #200                9.8 Permeability Test Results Test No. Head 'h'              Q      t(sec)        Q1At        h/L      Permeability em              em'                                            k(cmfsec)
a= P T/p20 D c =
            ---.1               106            200      210          0.021    7.067          3.0E,()L
Average 2.66 T(aG) a 
__ 2                101            200      264          0.017    6.733          2:&sect;E~
_ _3                  96            200      284          0.015    6.400          2,&#xa3;E:2L
_4                    91            200      317          0.014    6.067          2~
_5                    86            200 -    344          0.013      5.733        2:~E~
6              81            200      369          0.012    5.400          2.2E-03 AVERAGE                2.4E-03 Page 64 of 119


& ASSOCIATES 54638
TSD 14-006 Revision 5 u.s. SIEVE OPENING IN INCHES          I              U.S. SIEVE NUMBERS                  I          HYDROMETER 100 6
______________
I 4  3  2 1.5 I    ,.
__
1 3/4 1/2 3/8  3 4
________________
* II 6   81&deg;14162030 405&deg;6010&deg;140200 I    I I                I      I 95 90 I'e.
_
                                                                    ~
-",5,-' ______________
85 80
_ SAMPLED BY: Description of Soil: (SP-SM) SAND, trace silt and gravel Unit Weight Determination:
                                                                                  \
PERMEABILITY TEST ON GRANULAR SOILS 0 2434 LAB No.: 14-Jan-13 D. Kribs R. Bentley Diameter D (em): 7.62 Moisture content during compaction in the cell: 7% Area A (cm 2): 45.60 Dry Density (Ibfft\ 112.4 Sample height H (em): 15 Ratio of standard Proctor:
75 70 I-   65
1232.2 Particle Size Summarv Percent Finer By Sieve Size Weight 3" a v 3/4" 100 e #4 95.9 S #10 91.4 a #40 81.1 d #200 11.8 Permeability Test Results Test No. Head 'h' Q t(sec) Permeability em em' k (em/sec) 1 106 200 86 0.051 7.067 7.2E-03 2 101 200 107 0.041 6.733 6.1E-03 3 96 200 130 0.034 6.400 5.3E-03 4 91 200 166 .. 0.026 6.067 4.4E-03 5 86 200 194 0.023 5.733 3.9E-03 6 81 200 206 0.021 5.400 3.9E-03 5.1E-03 CONESTOGA-ROVERS ASSOCIATES Zion Former Generating Facility Energy Solutions 54638
:c 1\
-'1,,2,,/1=2/'-'1,,2
~ 60 s
_______ _
>-   55
SAMPLED BY: Description of Soil: (SP-SM) SAND, trace silt and gravel Unit Weight Determination:
                                                                                      \
PERMEABILITY TEST ON GRANULAR SOILS ASTM D 2434 14-Jan-13 D. Kribs R. Bentley Diameter D (em): 7.62 Moisture content during compaction in the cell: 15% Area A (cm 2):
"'oc zW 50
Dry Density (Ib/te):
                                                                                          \
Sample height H (em): Ratio of standard Proctor:
G:
Particle Size Summary Percent Finer By Sieve Size a 3/4" a
I- 45 z
d Permeability Test Results Test No. Head 'h' Q Permeability em em' k (em/sec)
W
----
~ 40 W
.. CON EST. .OGA-ROVERS & ASSOCIATES Energy Solutions 54638
: a.                                                                                         1\
-'1,,2/-'12"'1-"12=--
                                                                                              \
______ _
35 i
SAMPLED BY: Description of Soil: (SP) SAND, trace silt and gravel Unit Weight Determination:
30
PERMEABILITY TEST ON GRANULAR LAB No.:
                                                                                                \
D. Kribs R. Bentley Diameter D (em): 6.35 Moisture content during compaction in the cell: 18%  2): 31.67 Dry Density (lb/ft\
25 20 15 10 5
Sample height H (em): Ratio of standard Proctor: Particle Size Summary Percent Finer By Sieve Size 3/4" e d Permeability Test Results Test No. Head 'h' Q t{sec) Permeability k (em/sec) 72 1.1 CONESTOGA-ROVERS  
0 100                      10                        1                      0.1              0.01            0.001 GRAIN SIZE IN MILLIMETERS COBBLES GRAVEL              I                  SAND                      I      SILT OR CLAY I
& ASSOCIATES Zion Former Generating Facility 54638
coarse    I    fine    I coarse      medium              fine        I Specimen Identification                                    Classification                                LL    PL    PI    Cc    Cu
-'1"'2/-'12"'1-"12=---
* S-01                  2                 (SP-SM) SAND, trace silt and gravel                                             1.26  3.76 Specimen Identification            D100            D60              D30            D10          %Gravel %Sand    %Silt    %Clay
_______ _ 04 SAMPLED BY: Description of Soil: (SM) Silty SAND, trace gravel Unit Weight Determination:
* S-01                  2         12.5            0.263            0.152                          4.1     84.1           11.8 GRAIN SIZE DISTRIBUTION
PERMEABILITY TEST ON GRANULAR ASTM D 2434 LAB No.' 14-Jan-13 D. Kribs R. Bentley Diameter D (em): 7.62 Moisture content during compaction in the cell: 3% Area A (cm 2): 45.60 Dry Density (!b/ft3):
~ CONESTOGA-ROVERS                                                           Project Name: Zion Former Generating Facility Project Number: 054638
112.9 Sample height H (em): 15 Ratio of standard Proctor:
                  & ASSOCIATES Client: Energy Solutions Location: Zion, IL Test by:         )i<:'                  Checked by:               ~~  ,
1237.3 Particle Size Summary Percent Finer By Sieve Size Weight 3" a 3/4" 100 e #4 94.5 S #10 89.7 a #40 78.6 d #200 21.5 Permeability Test Results Test No. Head 'hi Q t(sec) Permeability em em' k(cm/sec) 1 112 200 155 0.028 7.467 3.8E-03 2 107 200 174 0.025 7.133 3.5E-03 3 102 200 193 0.023 6.800 3.3E-03 4 97 200 218 0.020 6.467 3.1E-03 5 92 200 244 0.018 6.133 2.9E-03 6 87 200 265 0.017 5.800 2.9E-03 3.3E-03 
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& ASSOCIATES PROJECT:
TSD 14-006 Revision 5 u.s. SIEVE OPENING IN INCHES        I            U.S. SIEVE NUMBERS              I          HYDROMETER 6  4  3  2 1.5  1 3/4 1/2 38  3 4  6  81014162030405060100140200 100          I                I                        I    I  I            I      I
LOCATION:
                                                      ~I T
CLIENT:
95 90 85
PROJECT NO.:
                                                            ~
SAMPLE DATE:
                                                                ""-  ..
_______ _ SAMPLE LOCATION:
80 75 70 65
SAMPLE No.:
>-
_______ _ SAMPLE DEPTH:  
:r:                                                                              \
-..:'1,,6_'
~ 60
-,-______ _ SAMPLED BY: -=L"is"a-'-P-"u"ne"h'---
$:
______ _ Description of Soil: (SP-SM) SAND with gravel, trace silt Unit Weight Determination:
>- 55
PERMEABILITY TEST ON GRANULAR SOILS ASTM 0 2434 TEST DATE: TESTED BY: LAB No.: CHECKED BY: 14-Jan-13 D. Kribs R. Bentley Diameter 0 (em): 7.62 Moisture content during compaction in the cell: 10% Area A (cm 2): 45.60 Dry Density (lb/ft3):
'"oc 50 zUJ u:
123.4 Sample height H (em): 15 Ratio of standard Proctor:
z>- 45 UJ iiUJ  40 a.
1352.4 Particle Size Summary Percent Finer By Sieve Size G 3" a 3/4" 96 I #4 87.2 S #10 80.8 a #40 69.2 d #200 9.8 Permeability Test Results Test No. Head 'h' Q t(sec) Q1At h/L Permeability em em' k(cmfsec) 106 200 210 0.021 7.067 3.0E,()L __ 2 101 200 264 0.017 6.733
35
__ 3 96 200 284 0.015 6.400 2,&#xa3;E:2L _4 91 200 317 0.014 6.067 _5 86 200 344 0.013 5.733 6 81 200 369 0.012 5.400 2.2E-03 AVERAGE 2.4E-03 
                                                                                      \
30
                                                                                          ,
25
                                                                                          \
20 15
                                                                                            "
10 5
0 100                      10                      1                    0.1              0.01              0.001 GRAIN SIZE IN MILLIMETERS GRAVEL              I                  SAND                    I I COBBLES :                                                                                     SILT OR CLAY coarse          fine    I coarse      medium    I      fine      I Specimen Identification                                  Classification                            LL    PL    PI    Cc    Cu
* S-02                  2                (SP-SM) SAND, trace silt and gravel                                        1.10   2.98 Specimen Identification            0100            060              030          010        %Gravel  %Sand    %Silt      %Clay
* S-02                2         12.5          0.329            0.2           0.11          3.1    90.3            6.6 GRAIN SIZE DISTRIBUTION
~ CONESTOGA-ROVERS                                                          Project Name: Zion Former Generating Facility Project Number: 054638
                  & ASSOCIATES Client: Energy Solutions Location: Zion, IL Test by:                                Checked by:
                                                                      -
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TSD 14-006 Revision 5 u.s. SIEVE OPENING IN INCHES          I              U.S. SIEVE NUMBERS                I          HYDROMETER 6   4 3   2 1.5 1 A    1/2 3/8   3 4   6   81014162030405060100140200 100           I                  I  [\1                I  I    I I              I      I 95 90                                                '1-- r---.
85 80 75 70 65 f-I Q 60
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UJ
>-
OJ 55 a::
UJ 50 z
u:
f- 45 z
UJ
~ 40 UJ a.
35 30 25 20 15 10                                                                                     ~
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* S-03                  16                    (SP) SAND, trace silt and gravel                                          1.08  1.92 Specimen Identification              0100              060              030            010        %Gravel  %Sand    %Silt      %Clay
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~ CONESTOGA-ROVERS                                                             Project Name: Zion Former Generating Facility Project Number: 054638
                  & ASSOCIATES Client: Energy Solutions Location: Zion, IL Test by:          121'-                  Checked by:                  !SID?
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    ~ CONESTOGA-ROVERS                                                             Project Name: Zion Former Generating Facility Project Number: 054638
                    & ASSOCIATES Client: Energy Solutions Location: Zion, IL Test by:                                    Checked by:
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* S-05                12                (SP-SM) SAND with gravel, trace silt                                            1.09  3.93 Specimen Identification          0100            060              030            010          %Gravel  %Sand    %Silt      %Clay
* S-05                12          25            0.297            0.157          0.Q76          12.8    77.4            9.8 GRAIN SIZE DISTRIBUTION
~ CONESTOGA-ROVERS                                                         Project Name: Zion Former Generating Facility Project Number: 054638
                & ASSOCIATES Client: Energy Solutions Location: Zion, IL Test by:                                Checked by:
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~ & ASSOCIATES                    eRA Project No. 054638 Zion Former Generating Facility Zion,IL Soil Porosity Dry Unit      Specific    Water Unit Sample Date SamplelD                                            Void Ratio Porosity (%)
Weight (pcf)    Gravity    Weight (pcf) 12/12/2012    5-01      149.5          2.64          62.4        0.102    9.248737374 12/12/2012    5-02      138.8         2.67          62.4       0.200    16.69067512 12/12/2012    5-03      134.6          2.71          62.4        0.256    20.40401173 12/12/2012    5-04      130          2.74          62.4        0.315    23.96593674 12/12/2012    5-05      123.4          2.66          62.4        0.345    25.65548487 Page 70 of 119


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* GRAIN SIZE DISTRIBUTION CONESTOGA-ROVERS 054638 
&#xa3;) & ASSOCIATES eRA Project No. 054638 Sample Date SamplelD Dry Unit Weight (pcf) 12/12/2012 5-01 149.5 12/12/2012 5-02 138.8 12/12/2012 5-03 134.6 12/12/2012 5-04 130 12/12/2012 5-05 123.4 Zion Former Generating Facility Zion,IL Soil Porosity Specific Water Unit Void Ratio Gravity Weight (pcf) 2.64 62.4 0.102 2.67 62.4 0.200 2.71 62.4 0.256 2.74 62.4 0.315 2.66 62.4 0.345 Porosity (%) 9.248737374 16.69067512 20.40401173 23.96593674 25.65548487 Appendix C September 30, 2013 Single Well Response Test Letter Report (dated November 13, 2013)


8615 W. Bryn Mawr Avenue, Chicago, Illinois 60631-3501 Telephone: (773) 380-9933 Fax: (773) 380-6421 www.CRAworld.com November 13, 2013 Reference No.
TSD 14-006 Revision 5 8615 W. Bryn Mawr Avenue, Chicago, Illinois 60631-3501 Telephone: (773) 380-9933       Fax: (773) 380-6421 www.CRAworld.com November 13, 2013                                                                       Reference No. 054638-21 DRAFT Mr. Robert Decker ZionSolutions, LLC 101 Shiloh Blvd Zion, IL 60099
054638-21 DRAFT Mr. Robert Decker ZionSolutions, LLC 101 Shiloh Blvd Zion, IL 60099


==Dear Mr. Decker:==
==Dear Mr. Decker:==
Re: September 30, 2013 Single Well Response Tests Zion Nuclear Power Station Decommissioning Project    Conestoga-Rovers & Associates (CRA) was retained by ZionSolutions, LLC (ZionSolutions) for hydrogeology consulting services related to the decommissioning of the Zion Nuclear Power Station in Zion, Lake County, Illinois (Site). On September 30, 2013, CRA performed single well response tests (commonly referred to as slug tests) on four onsite monitoring wells located to the east of the Protected Area (PA) (MW
-ZN-01S, MW-ZN-02S, MW-ZN-03S, MW-ZN-04S) and two monitoring wells located to the west of the PA (MW-ZN-06S, MW-ZN-07S) to determine the hydraulic conductivity of the shallow sand aquifer. Figure 1 presents the monitoring well locations where single well response tests were conducted. The tests were performed using a slug to rapidly change the water level within the monitoring well. The water level within the well during the test was monitored using a pressure transducer and data logger.


CRA evaluated the data collected by the pressure transducer and data logger to determine the hydraulic conductivity using AQTESOLV software. Groundwater level response data and results from the aquifer test analy ses are presented in Attachment A. The Hvorslev method was utilized for analysis.
Re:      September 30, 2013 Single Well Response Tests Zion Nuclear Power Station Decommissioning Project Conestoga-Rovers & Associates (CRA) was retained by ZionSolutions, LLC (ZionSolutions) for hydrogeology consulting services related to the decommissioning of the Zion Nuclear Power Station in Zion, Lake County, Illinois (Site). On September 30, 2013, CRA performed single well response tests (commonly referred to as slug tests) on four onsite monitoring wells located to the east of the Protected Area (PA) (MW-ZN-01S, MW-ZN-02S, MW-ZN-03S, MW-ZN-04S) and two monitoring wells located to the west of the PA (MW-ZN-06S, MW-ZN-07S) to determine the hydraulic conductivity of the shallow sand aquifer. Figure 1 presents the monitoring well locations where single well response tests were conducted. The tests were performed using a slug to rapidly change the water level within the monitoring well. The water level within the well during the test was monitored using a pressure transducer and data logger.
This method is appropriate for unconfined conditions in sand. The calculated hydraulic conductivities for each test and the geometric mean of these values are presented below:   Well ID Test Method Hydraulic Conductivity (ft/sec)[1] Hydraulic Conductivity (cm/sec)[2] Hydraulic Conductivity (m/y)[3] MW-01S Test 1- Falling Hvorslev 1.15E-03 3.51E-02 1.11E+04 MW-01S Test 1- Rising Hvorslev 8.08E-04 2.46E-02 7.77E+03 MW-02S Test 2- Falling Hvorslev 1.43E-04 4.36E-03 1.37E+03 MW-02S Test 2- Rising Hvorslev 1.54E-04 4.70E-03 1.48E+03 MW-03S Test 1- Falling Hvorslev 8.22E-05 2.51E-03 7.91E+02 1 ft/sec - feet per second.
CRA evaluated the data collected by the pressure transducer and data logger to determine the hydraulic conductivity using AQTESOLV software. Groundwater level response data and results from the aquifer test analyses are presented in Attachment A. The Hvorslev method was utilized for analysis. This method is appropriate for unconfined conditions in sand. The calculated hydraulic conductivities for each test and the geometric mean of these values are presented below:
Hydraulic          Hydraulic        Hydraulic Well ID           Test       Method     Conductivity      Conductivity      Conductivity
[ 1]              [2]            [3]
(ft/sec)         (cm/sec)           (m/y)
MW-01S       Test 1- Falling Hvorslev     1.15E-03         3.51E-02         1.11E+04 MW-01S       Test 1- Rising Hvorslev     8.08E-04         2.46E-02         7.77E+03 MW-02S       Test 2- Falling Hvorslev     1.43E-04         4.36E-03         1.37E+03 MW-02S       Test 2- Rising Hvorslev     1.54E-04         4.70E-03         1.48E+03 MW-03S       Test 1- Falling Hvorslev     8.22E-05         2.51E-03         7.91E+02 1
ft/sec - feet per second.
2 cm/sec - centimeters per second.
2 cm/sec - centimeters per second.
3 m/y - meters per year.
3 m/y - meters per year.
Table Continued Well ID Test Method Hydraulic Conductivity (ft/sec)[1] Hydraulic Conductivity (cm/sec)[2] Hydraulic Conductivity (m/y)[3] MW-03S Test 1- Rising Hvorslev 8.17E-05 2.49E-03 7.86E+02 MW-04S Test 1- Falling Hvorslev 2.46E-04 7.49E-03 2.36E+03 MW-04S Test 1- Rising Hvorslev 2.35E-04 7.16E-03 2.26E+03 MW-06S Test 2 Rising Hvorslev 1.70E-04 5.18E-03 1.63E+03 MW-07S Test 2- Rising Hvorslev 7.16E-04 2.18E-02 6.88E+03 MW-07S Test 3- Falling Hvorslev 1.77E-03 5.40E-02 1.70E+04 Geometric mean 2.99E-04 9.11E-03 2.88E+03 The geometric mean of the single well response tests is 2.88 E+03 m/y. This result is generally consistent with laboratory permeater tests on soil samples collected in December 2012 and September 2013. The December 2012 hydraulic conductivity laboratory data resulted in a geometric mean of 1.45E+03 m/y and the September 2013 laboratory data resulted in a geometric mean of 1.73E+03 m/y. These data are also in the range of hydraulic conductivity for a sand material based on literature values
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. The single well response tests are considered to better represent in situ aquifer conditions than laboratory permeater tests.
 
TSD 14-006 Revision 5 Table Continued Hydraulic      Hydraulic    Hydraulic Conductivity  Conductivity  Conductivity
[1]          [2]        [3]
Well ID           Test       Method       (ft/sec)     (cm/sec)       (m/y)
MW-03S         Test 1- Rising Hvorslev     8.17E-05     2.49E-03     7.86E+02 MW-04S         Test 1- Falling Hvorslev     2.46E-04     7.49E-03     2.36E+03 MW-04S         Test 1- Rising Hvorslev     2.35E-04     7.16E-03     2.26E+03 MW-06S       Test 2 Rising Hvorslev     1.70E-04     5.18E-03     1.63E+03 MW-07S         Test 2- Rising Hvorslev     7.16E-04     2.18E-02     6.88E+03 MW-07S         Test 3- Falling Hvorslev     1.77E-03     5.40E-02     1.70E+04 Geometric mean                               2.99E-04     9.11E-03     2.88E+03 The geometric mean of the single well response tests is 2.88E+03 m/y. This result is generally consistent with laboratory permeater tests on soil samples collected in December 2012 and September 2013. The December 2012 hydraulic conductivity laboratory data resulted in a geometric mean of 1.45E+03 m/y and the September 2013 laboratory data resulted in a geometric mean of 1.73E+03 m/y. These data are also in the range of hydraulic conductivity for a sand material based on literature values. The single well response tests are considered to better represent in situ aquifer conditions than laboratory permeater tests.
If you have any questions or comment, please feel free to contact me by email (dsoutter@craworld.com) or telephone (773-380-9933).
If you have any questions or comment, please feel free to contact me by email (dsoutter@craworld.com) or telephone (773-380-9933).
Yours truly, CONESTOGA-ROVERS & ASSOCIATES Douglas G. Soutter
Yours truly, CONESTOGA-ROVERS & ASSOCIATES Douglas G. Soutter DS/ko/13 Encl.
cc:      Phil Harvey, CRA 1
ft/sec - feet per second.
2 cm/sec - centimeters per second.
3 m/y - meters per year.
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WELL TEST ANALYSIS Data Set: I:\...\MW-1S test1 Falling.aqt Date: 10/15/13                                              Time: 12:07:11 PROJECT INFORMATION Company: CRA Client: ZionSolutions Project: 54638 Location: Zion, IL Test Well: MW-1S Test Date: 9/30/2013 AQUIFER DATA Saturated Thickness: 21.53 ft                                Anisotropy Ratio (Kz/Kr): 1.
WELL DATA (MW-1S)
Initial Displacement: 0.889 ft                              Static Water Column Height: 26.64 ft Total Well Penetration Depth: 26.64 ft                      Screen Length: 20. ft Casing Radius: 0.167 ft                                      Well Radius: 0.167 ft SOLUTION Aquifer Model: Unconfined                                    Solution Method: Hvorslev K = 0.001151 ft/sec                                          y0 = 0.5687 ft Page 76 of 119
 
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WELL TEST ANALYSIS Data Set: I:\...\MW-1S test1 Rising.aqt Date: 11/04/13                                              Time: 11:03:30 PROJECT INFORMATION Company: CRA Client: ZionSolutions Project: 54638 Location: Zion, IL Test Well: MW-1S Test Date: 9/30/2013 AQUIFER DATA Saturated Thickness: 21.53 ft                                Anisotropy Ratio (Kz/Kr): 1.
WELL DATA (MW-1S)
Initial Displacement: 0.889 ft                              Static Water Column Height: 26.64 ft Total Well Penetration Depth: 26.64 ft                      Screen Length: 20. ft Casing Radius: 0.167 ft                                      Well Radius: 0.167 ft SOLUTION Aquifer Model: Unconfined                                    Solution Method: Hvorslev K = 0.0008082 ft/sec                                        y0 = 0.3425 ft Page 77 of 119
 
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WELL TEST ANALYSIS Data Set: I:\...\MW-2S test2 Falling.aqt Date: 10/15/13                                              Time: 13:36:08 PROJECT INFORMATION Company: CRA Client: ZionSolutions Project: 54638 Location: Zion, IL Test Well: MW-2S Test Date: 9/30/2013 AQUIFER DATA Saturated Thickness: 21.53 ft                                Anisotropy Ratio (Kz/Kr): 1.
WELL DATA (MW-2S)
Initial Displacement: 1.86 ft                                Static Water Column Height: 20.59 ft Total Well Penetration Depth: 20.59 ft                      Screen Length: 20. ft Casing Radius: 0.167 ft                                      Well Radius: 0.167 ft SOLUTION Aquifer Model: Unconfined                                    Solution Method: Hvorslev K = 0.0001429 ft/sec                                        y0 = 1.343 ft Page 78 of 119
 
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WELL TEST ANALYSIS Data Set: I:\...\MW-2S test2 Rising.aqt Date: 11/04/13                                              Time: 10:52:19 PROJECT INFORMATION Company: CRA Client: ZionSolutions Project: 54638 Location: Zion, IL Test Well: MW-2S Test Date: 9/30/2013 AQUIFER DATA Saturated Thickness: 21.53 ft                                Anisotropy Ratio (Kz/Kr): 1.
WELL DATA (MW-2S)
Initial Displacement: 1.86 ft                                Static Water Column Height: 20.59 ft Total Well Penetration Depth: 20.59 ft                      Screen Length: 20. ft Casing Radius: 0.167 ft                                      Well Radius: 0.167 ft SOLUTION Aquifer Model: Unconfined                                    Solution Method: Hvorslev K = 0.0001543 ft/sec                                        y0 = 1.351 ft Page 79 of 119


DS/ko/13 Encl. cc: Phil Harvey, CRA  1 ft/sec - feet per second.
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WELL TEST ANALYSIS Data Set: I:\...\MW-3S test1 Falling.aqt Date: 10/15/13                                               Time: 13:53:59 PROJECT INFORMATION Company: CRA Client: ZionSolutions Project: 54638 Location: Zion, IL Test Well: MW-3S Test Date: 9/30/2013 AQUIFER DATA Saturated Thickness: 21.53 ft                                Anisotropy Ratio (Kz/Kr): 1.
WELL DATA (MW-3S)
Initial Displacement: 1.567 ft                                Static Water Column Height: 22.3 ft Total Well Penetration Depth: 31.25 ft                        Screen Length: 20. ft Casing Radius: 0.167 ft                                      Well Radius: 0.167 ft SOLUTION Aquifer Model: Unconfined                                    Solution Method: Hvorslev K = 8.219E-5 ft/sec                                           y0 = 1.256 ft Page 80 of 119
 
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WELL TEST ANALYSIS Data Set: I:\...\MW-3S test1 Rising.aqt Date: 11/04/13                                              Time: 10:56:55 PROJECT INFORMATION Company: CRA Client: ZionSolutions Project: 54638 Location: Zion, IL Test Well: MW-3S Test Date: 9/30/2013 AQUIFER DATA Saturated Thickness: 21.53 ft                                Anisotropy Ratio (Kz/Kr): 1.
WELL DATA (MW-3S)
Initial Displacement: 1.567 ft                              Static Water Column Height: 22.3 ft Total Well Penetration Depth: 21.86 ft                      Screen Length: 20. ft Casing Radius: 0.167 ft                                      Well Radius: 0.167 ft SOLUTION Aquifer Model: Unconfined                                    Solution Method: Hvorslev K = 8.169E-5 ft/sec                                          y0 = 1.227 ft Page 81 of 119


ATTACHM ENT 1 AQTESOLV ANALYSIS
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WELL TEST ANALYSIS Data Set: I:\...\MW-4S test1 Falling.aqt Date: 10/15/13                                              Time: 14:13:54 PROJECT INFORMATION Company: CRA Client: ZionSolutions Project: 54638 Location: Zion, IL Test Well: MW-4S Test Date: 9/30/2013 AQUIFER DATA Saturated Thickness: 21.53 ft                                Anisotropy Ratio (Kz/Kr): 1.
WELL DATA (MW-4S)
Initial Displacement: 1.323 ft                              Static Water Column Height: 23.48 ft Total Well Penetration Depth: 23.48 ft                      Screen Length: 20. ft Casing Radius: 0.167 ft                                      Well Radius: 0.167 ft SOLUTION Aquifer Model: Unconfined                                    Solution Method: Hvorslev K = 0.0002457 ft/sec                                        y0 = 0.8126 ft Page 82 of 119


Appendix D September 30, 2013 Geotechnical Subsurface Investigation Letter Report (dated November 15, 2013)
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WELL TEST ANALYSIS Data Set: I:\...\MW-4S test1 Rising.aqt Date: 11/04/13                                              Time: 10:33:43 PROJECT INFORMATION Company: CRA Client: ZionSolutions Project: 54638 Location: Zion, IL Test Well: MW-4S Test Date: 9/30/2013 AQUIFER DATA Saturated Thickness: 21.53 ft                                Anisotropy Ratio (Kz/Kr): 1.
WELL DATA (MW-4S)
Initial Displacement: 1.323 ft                              Static Water Column Height: 23.48 ft Total Well Penetration Depth: 23.48 ft                      Screen Length: 20. ft Casing Radius: 0.167 ft                                      Well Radius: 0.167 ft SOLUTION Aquifer Model: Unconfined                                    Solution Method: Hvorslev K = 0.0002348 ft/sec                                        y0 = 0.7615 ft Page 83 of 119


8615 W. Bryn Mawr Avenue, Chicago, Illinois  60631-3501 Telephone:  (773) 380-9933 Fax: (773) 380-6421 www.CRAworld.com November 15, 2013 Reference No.
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WELL TEST ANALYSIS Data Set: I:\...\MW-6S test2-2 Rising.aqt Date: 11/04/13                                              Time: 10:59:10 PROJECT INFORMATION Company: CRA Client: ZionSolutions Project: 54638 Location: Zion, IL Test Well: MW-7S Test Date: 9/30/2013 AQUIFER DATA Saturated Thickness: 21.53 ft                                Anisotropy Ratio (Kz/Kr): 1.
WELL DATA (MW-6S)
Initial Displacement: 1.5 ft                                Static Water Column Height: 22.86 ft Total Well Penetration Depth: 22.86 ft                      Screen Length: 20. ft Casing Radius: 0.167 ft                                      Well Radius: 0.167 ft SOLUTION Aquifer Model: Unconfined                                    Solution Method: Hvorslev K = 0.0001698 ft/sec                                        y0 = 0.05127 ft Page 84 of 119


==Dear Mr. Decker:==
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WELL TEST ANALYSIS Data Set: I:\...\MW-7S test2 Rising.aqt Date: 11/04/13                                              Time: 11:00:23 PROJECT INFORMATION Company: CRA Client: ZionSolutions Project: 54638 Location: Zion, IL Test Well: MW-7S Test Date: 9/30/2013 AQUIFER DATA Saturated Thickness: 21.53 ft                                Anisotropy Ratio (Kz/Kr): 1.
WELL DATA (MW-6S)
Initial Displacement: 1.104 ft                              Static Water Column Height: 25.04 ft Total Well Penetration Depth: 25.04 ft                      Screen Length: 20. ft Casing Radius: 0.167 ft                                      Well Radius: 0.167 ft SOLUTION Aquifer Model: Unconfined                                    Solution Method: Hvorslev K = 0.0007157 ft/sec                                        y0 = 0.04391 ft Page 85 of 119


Re: September 30, 2013 Geotechnical Subsurface Investigation Zion Nuclear Power Station Decommissioning Project Conestoga-Rovers & Associates (CRA) was retained by ZionSolutions, LLC (ZionSolutions) for hydrogeology consulting services related to the decommissioning of the Zion Nuclear Power Station in Zion, Lake County, Illinois (Site). On September 30, 2013, CRA completed a subsurface geotechnical investigation at the Site. The purpose of the investigation was to collect soil samples for laboratory analysis in an effort to determine Site
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The subsurface investigation included the advancement of three soil borings in the vicinity of existing monitoring wells on the eastern and western portions of the Site.
: 0. 4.      8.            12.          16.           20.
Figure 1 presents the locations of the three soil borings.
Time (sec)
The soil boring identifier and the approximate location of each soil boring is described in the following table:
WELL TEST ANALYSIS Data Set: I:\...\MW-7S test3 Falling.aqt Date: 10/15/13                                              Time: 15:12:28 PROJECT INFORMATION Company: CRA Client: ZionSolutions Project: 54638 Location: Zion, IL Test Well: MW-7S Test Date: 9/30/2013 AQUIFER DATA Saturated Thickness: 21.53 ft                                Anisotropy Ratio (Kz/Kr): 1.
Table 1 - Boring identifiers and approximate locations Soil Boring Identifier Easting Northing Narrative Location GT2-MW-01s 343 ,798 641 , 834 Approximately 5 feet north of MW
WELL DATA (MW-7S)
-01s GT2-MW-02s 343,789 641,7 82 Approximately 5 feet north of MW
Initial Displacement: 1.104 ft                              Static Water Column Height: 25.04 ft Total Well Penetration Depth: 25.04 ft                      Screen Length: 20. ft Casing Radius: 0.167 ft                                      Well Radius: 0.167 ft SOLUTION Aquifer Model: Unconfined                                    Solution Method: Hvorslev K = 0.001771 ft/sec                                          y0 = 0.4751 ft Page 86 of 119
-02s GT2-MW-06s 343,287 641,724 Approximately 7 feet north of MW
-06s Drilling services were provided by Testing Services Corporation (TSC) of Carol Stream, Illinois using a drill rig equipped with 4.25
-inch inside diameter hollow stem augers
. Samples were collected at select intervals using Shelby tubes when possible. Samples that could not be contained within the Shelby tubes were collected as bagged samples and remolded by the laboratory. Soil samples were also collected for field capacity analysis. The borings were logged by a CRA geologist. The boring logs are provided in Attachment 1.
A total of seven soil samples from the three soil boring locations were selected for geotechnical analysis to confirm the results of prior analyses at the east side of the Site and to acquire geotechnical data from the west side of the Site. The pre-determined soil sample depths were intended to target the following stratigraphic units at the Site:


Fill Sand - Sand which originated as natural beach sand excavated during the construction of the facility in the early 1970s and then was returned to the excavation as fill material.
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Native Sand - Beach sand which was not disturbed by construction activities at the facility. The following soil samples were selected for laboratory analysis:
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Table 2 - Selection of samples for analysis Soil Boring Identifier Target Depth Interval  (feet bgs) 1 Sample Identifier Target Stratigraphic Unit GT2-MW-01s 2-5 GT2-MW-01S-5 fill sand (vadose zone
) 16-20 GT2-MW-01S-20 fill sand (saturated zone) 24-28 GT2-MW-01S-28 native sand (saturated zone)
GT2-MW-02s 2-5 GT2-MW-02S-5 fill sand (vadose zone) 12-26 GT2-MW-02S-26 fill sand (saturated zone)
GT2-MW-06s 2-5 GT2-MW-06S-5 native sand (vadose zone) 16-20 GT2-MW-06S-20 native sand (saturated zone)
The samples were screened for radiological contamination in accordance with ZionSolutions' standard operating procedures prior to hand delivery to TSC's laboratory in Carol Stream. Soil samples were shipped to Agvise Laboratory (Agvise) in Northwood, North Dakota via overnight courier.
Results The laboratory reports are provided as Attachment 2. Hydraulic conductivity, porosity , and bulk density values were determined by TSC. Field capacity valu es were determined by Agvise.


The following presents an overview of the results compared to literature values.
TSD 14-006 Revision 5 8615 W. Bryn Mawr Avenue, Chicago, Illinois 60631-3501 Telephone: (773) 380-9933      Fax: (773) 380-6421 www.CRAworld.com November 15, 2013                                                                  Reference No. 054638-21 DRAFT Mr. Robert Decker ZionSolutions, LLC 101 Shiloh Blvd Zion, IL 60099
Hydraulic Conductivity


The hydraulic conductivity for sand is expected to be between 3E-04 to 3E-03 centimeters per second (cm/s) or 1E+02 and 1E+05 meters per year (m/y) based upon the Argonne National Laboratory (ANL) Data Collection Handbook (Yu, et al., 1993). The geometric mean of the laboratory results is 1.73E+03 m/y, which falls within the expected range. The laboratory results are summarized in Table 3 below.
==Dear Mr. Decker:==
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Soil Porosity The Illinois Tiered Approach to Corrective Action Objectives (TACO) default value for the total porosity of sand is 32% by volume. Fetter (Fetter, 1994) lists a range of 25 to 50% for well sorted sand or gravel. The arithmetic mean of the laboratory porosity values is 35.3%, which falls within the range of literature values.
Re:      September 30, 2013 Geotechnical Subsurface Investigation Zion Nuclear Power Station Decommissioning Project Conestoga-Rovers & Associates (CRA) was retained by ZionSolutions, LLC (ZionSolutions) for hydrogeology consulting services related to the decommissioning of the Zion Nuclear Power Station in Zion, Lake County, Illinois (Site). On September 30, 2013, CRA completed a subsurface geotechnical investigation at the Site. The purpose of the investigation was to collect soil samples for laboratory analysis in an effort to determine Site-specific values for the following geotechnical parameters: bulk density, hydraulic conductivity, porosity, and field capacity.
Bulk Density
The subsurface investigation included the advancement of three soil borings in the vicinity of existing monitoring wells on the eastern and western portions of the Site. Figure 1 presents the locations of the three soil borings. The soil boring identifier and the approximate location of each soil boring is described in the following table:
Table 1 - Boring identifiers and approximate locations Soil Boring Identifier        Easting        Northing                    Narrative Location GT2-MW-01s                343,798          641,834          Approximately 5 feet north of MW-01s GT2-MW-02s                343,789          641,782          Approximately 5 feet north of MW-02s GT2-MW-06s                343,287          641,724          Approximately 7 feet north of MW-06s Drilling services were provided by Testing Services Corporation (TSC) of Carol Stream, Illinois using a drill rig equipped with 4.25-inch inside diameter hollow stem augers. Samples were collected at select intervals using Shelby tubes when possible. Samples that could not be contained within the Shelby tubes were collected as bagged samples and remolded by the laboratory. Soil samples were also collected for field capacity analysis. The borings were logged by a CRA geologist. The boring logs are provided in Attachment 1.
A total of seven soil samples from the three soil boring locations were selected for geotechnical analysis to confirm the results of prior analyses at the east side of the Site and to acquire geotechnical data from the west side of the Site. The pre-determined soil sample depths were intended to target the following stratigraphic units at the Site:
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The Illinois TACO default value for the dry bulk density of sand is 1.8 kg/L or 112.4 pounds per cubic foot (pcf). The arithmetic mean of the laboratory bulk density values is 1.82 g/cm 3 (113.6 pcf), which is similar to the literature value. Table 3 - Hydraulic conductivity, bulk density, and porosity Soil Boring Identifier Sample Identifier Hydraulic Conductivity (cm/s) Hydraulic Conductivity (m/y) Porosity Bulk Density (pcf) (%) GT2-MW-01S GT2-MW-01S-5 5.36E-03 1.69E+03 33.2 112.6 GT2-MW-01S GT2-MW-01S-20 3.94E-03 1.24E+03 29.7 118 GT2-MW-01S GT2-MW-01S-28 3.13E-02 9.88E+03 31.6 115.3 GT2-MW-02S GT2-MW-02S-5 1.26E-03 3.98E+02 33.4 118.4 GT2-MW-02S GT2-MW-02S-26 1.96E-03 6.19E+02 36.9 112.5 GT2-MW-06S GT2-MW-06S-5 1.04E-02 3.28E+03 39.3 102.2 GT2-MW-06S GT2-MW-06S-20 8.77E-03 2.77E+03 42.7 116.2 Arithmetic mean
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* Fill Sand - Sand which originated as natural beach sand excavated during the construction of the facility in the early 1970s and then was returned to the excavation as fill material.
* Native Sand - Beach sand which was not disturbed by construction activities at the facility.
The following soil samples were selected for laboratory analysis:
Table 2 - Selection of samples for analysis Target Depth Soil Boring Interval        Sample Identifier       Target Stratigraphic Unit Identifier (feet bgs) 1 GT2-MW-01s              2-5            GT2-MW-01S-5       fill sand (vadose zone) 16-20          GT2-MW-01S-20       fill sand (saturated zone) 24-28          GT2-MW-01S-28       native sand (saturated zone)
GT2-MW-02s              2-5            GT2-MW-02S-5       fill sand (vadose zone) 12-26          GT2-MW-02S-26        fill sand (saturated zone)
GT2-MW-06s              2-5           GT2-MW-06S-5       native sand (vadose zone) 16-20          GT2-MW-06S-20       native sand (saturated zone)
The samples were screened for radiological contamination in accordance with ZionSolutions standard operating procedures prior to hand delivery to TSCs laboratory in Carol Stream. Soil samples were shipped to Agvise Laboratory (Agvise) in Northwood, North Dakota via overnight courier.
Results The laboratory reports are provided as Attachment 2. Hydraulic conductivity, porosity, and bulk density values were determined by TSC. Field capacity values were determined by Agvise.
The following presents an overview of the results compared to literature values.
Hydraulic Conductivity The hydraulic conductivity for sand is expected to be between 3E-04 to 3E-03 centimeters per second (cm/s) or 1E+02 and 1E+05 meters per year (m/y) based upon the Argonne National Laboratory (ANL)
Data Collection Handbook (Yu, et al., 1993). The geometric mean of the laboratory results is 1.73E+03 m/y, which falls within the expected range. The laboratory results are summarized in Table 3 below.
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downward gravity drainage has ceased, to the total volume of the sample. For most soils, the field capacity corresponds to a negative pressure of 0.1 bar (sand), 0.2 bar (silty clay loam), or 0.3 bar (loam)
TSD 14-006 Revision 5 Soil Porosity The Illinois Tiered Approach to Corrective Action Objectives (TACO) default value for the total porosity of sand is 32% by volume. Fetter (Fetter, 1994) lists a range of 25 to 50% for well sorted sand or gravel.
(Klocke & Hergert, 1990). Laboratory measurements of field capacity typically use a negative pressure of 1/3 bar (Nachabe, 1998). A volumetric water content greater than the field capacity is not available for plant use because it drains away quickly. The wilting point is the maximum pressure that a plant can exert to overcome the tension of the water adhering to the soil. The wilting point corresponds to a negative pressure of 15 bars.
The arithmetic mean of the laboratory porosity values is 35.3%, which falls within the range of literature values.
Bulk Density The Illinois TACO default value for the dry bulk density of sand is 1.8 kg/L or 112.4 pounds per cubic foot (pcf). The arithmetic mean of the laboratory bulk density values is 1.82 g/cm3 (113.6 pcf), which is similar to the literature value.
Table 3 - Hydraulic conductivity, bulk density, and porosity Hydraulic      Hydraulic      Porosity Soil Boring                                                                        Bulk Density Sample Identifier    Conductivity    Conductivity Identifier                                                              (%)          (pcf)
(cm/s)          (m/y)
GT2-MW-01S          GT2-MW-01S-5          5.36E-03        1.69E+03        33.2          112.6 GT2-MW-01S        GT2-MW-01S-20          3.94E-03        1.24E+03        29.7          118 GT2-MW-01S        GT2-MW-01S-28          3.13E-02        9.88E+03        31.6          115.3 GT2-MW-02S          GT2-MW-02S-5          1.26E-03        3.98E+02        33.4          118.4 GT2-MW-02S        GT2-MW-02S-26          1.96E-03        6.19E+02        36.9          112.5 GT2-MW-06S          GT2-MW-06S-5          1.04E-02        3.28E+03        39.3          102.2 GT2-MW-06S        GT2-MW-06S-20          8.77E-03        2.77E+03        42.7          116.2 Arithmetic mean                    --              --            35.3          113.6 Geometric mean                  5.48E-03        1.73E+03          --            --
Soil Water Retention Curves and Field Capacity Field capacity is defined as the ratio of the volume of water retained in the soil sample, after all downward gravity drainage has ceased, to the total volume of the sample. For most soils, the field capacity corresponds to a negative pressure of 0.1 bar (sand), 0.2 bar (silty clay loam), or 0.3 bar (loam)
(Klocke & Hergert, 1990). Laboratory measurements of field capacity typically use a negative pressure of 1/3 bar (Nachabe, 1998). A volumetric water content greater than the field capacity is not available for plant use because it drains away quickly. The wilting point is the maximum pressure that a plant can exert to overcome the tension of the water adhering to the soil. The wilting point corresponds to a negative pressure of 15 bars.
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Typical field capacity values range from 2.8% to 3.9%
TSD 14-006 Revision 5 Typical field capacity values range from 2.8% to 3.9%1 for sand and loamy sand, respectively (USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service, 2008). The arithmetic mean of the laboratory values for field capacity is 2.7% by volume. Soil water retention curves were developed using the water content under negative pressures of 0-15 bar. The soil water retention curves are included in Attachment 3.
1 for sand and loamy sand, respectively (USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service, 2008). The arithmetic mean of the laboratory values for field capacity is 2.7% by volume. Soil water retention curves were developed using the water content under negative pressures of 0
Table 4 - Field Capacity Soil Boring                   Sample Identifier                           Field Capacity (%)
-15 bar. The soil water retention curves are included in Attachment 3.
Identifier                                                            0.1 bar             1/3 bar GT2-MW-01S                       GT2-MW-01S-5                             10.4                 4.7 GT2-MW-01S                       GT2-MW-01S-20                           3.6                 1.2 GT2-MW-01S                       GT2-MW-01S-28                           6.5                 2.5 GT2-MW-02S                       GT2-MW-02S-5                             10.3                 4.1 GT2-MW-02S                       GT2-MW-02S-26                           8.9                 3.8 GT2-MW-06S                       GT2-MW-06S-5                             3.9                 1.8 GT2-MW-06S                       GT2-MW-06S-20                           2.9                 1.0 Arithmetic mean               6.64               2.73 References Fetter, C. (1994). Applied Hydrogeology, 3rd Edition. New York: Macmillan.
Table 4 - Field Capacity Soil Boring Identifier Sample Identifier Field Capacity (%)
Klocke, N. L., & Hergert, G. W. (1990). G90-964 How Soil Holds Water. Historical Materials from University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension. University of Nebraska-Lincoln.
0.1 bar 1/3 bar GT2-MW-01S GT2-MW-01S-5 10.4 4.7 GT2-MW-01S GT2-MW-01S-20 3.6 1.2 GT2-MW-01S GT2-MW-01S-28 6.5 2.5 GT2-MW-02S GT2-MW-02S-5 10.3 4.1 GT2-MW-02S GT2-MW-02S-26 8.9 3.8 GT2-MW-06S GT2-MW-06S-5 3.9 1.8 GT2-MW-06S GT2-MW-06S-20 2.9 1.0 Arithmetic mean 6.64 2.73   References Fetter, C. (1994). Applied Hydrogeology, 3rd Edition. New York: Macmillan.
Nachabe, M. H. (1998, August). Refining the Definition of Field Capacity in the Literature. Journal of Irrigation and Drainage Engineering, 124(4). American Society of Civil Engineers.
Klocke, N. L., & Hergert, G. W. (1990). G90
-964 How Soil Holds Water. Historical Materials from University of Nebraska
-Lincoln Extension. University of Nebraska
-Lincoln. Nachabe, M. H. (1998, August). Refining the Definition of Field Capacity in the Literature. Journal of Irrigation and Drainage Engineering, 124(4). American Society of Civil Engineers.
USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service. (2008, June). Soil Quality Indicators.
USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service. (2008, June). Soil Quality Indicators.
Yu, C., Loureiro, C., Cheng, J. J., Jones, L. G., Wang, Y. Y., Chia, Y. P., & Faillace, E. (1993, April). Data Collection Handbook to Support Modeling Impacts of Radioactive Material in Soil. Argonne, Illinois: Argonne National Laboratory.
Yu, C., Loureiro, C., Cheng, J. J., Jones, L. G., Wang, Y. Y., Chia, Y. P., & Faillace, E. (1993, April). Data Collection Handbook to Support Modeling Impacts of Radioactive Material in Soil. Argonne, Illinois: Argonne National Laboratory.
1 1 to 1.4 inches of water per foot of soil assuming a soil porosity of 30% (1/(12x3)=2.8% or 1.4/(12x3)=3.9%).
1 1 to 1.4 inches of water per foot of soil assuming a soil porosity of 30% (1/(12x3)=2.8% or 1.4/(12x3)=3.9%).
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TSD 14-006 Revision 5 STRATIGRAPHIC AND INSTRUMENTATION LOG (OVERBURDEN)                                                                                        Page 1 of 1 PROJECT NAME: Zion Solutions Facility                                      HOLE DESIGNATION:    GT2-MW-01S PROJECT NUMBER: 054638                                                    DATE COMPLETED: September 30, 2013 CLIENT: Zion Solutions                                                    DRILLING METHOD: 41/4" ID HSA LOCATION: Zion, Illinois                                                  FIELD PERSONNEL: K. White DRILLING CONTRACTOR: TSC                                                  DRILLER: Francisco DEPTH                                                                      DEPTH                                                    SAMPLE STRATIGRAPHIC DESCRIPTION & REMARKS                                    BOREHOLE ft BGS                                                                    ft BGS NUMBER  INTERVAL  REC (ft)  'N' VALUE SP SAND, some gravel, few stones about 1 inch in diameter, fine to medium grained sand,                                                    1SS                            10 brown, moist 2
ST                            12 4
2SS                            27 6                                                                        6.00 Blind drilled 8
10 12 14                                                                        14.00                Soil Cuttings SP SAND, with gravel, trace silt, loose to compact, fine to medium grained sand, brown,                                                      14-16'              1.2 wet 16 ST                  1.2 18 18-20' 20 20-22' 22 22-24' 24            - increase in gravel, grayish brown at 24.0ft BGS 24-26' OVERBURDEN LOG 54638 CHI.GPJ CRA_CORP.GDT 10/7/13 26
                                                                  - stone about 2 inches in diameter at 27.0ft                                                      26-28' BGS 28            - gray at 27.5ft BGS                                        28.00 END OF BOREHOLE @ 28.0ft BGS 30 32 34 NOTES:    MEASURING POINT ELEVATIONS MAY CHANGE; REFER TO CURRENT ELEVATION TABLE GRAIN SIZE ANALYSIS Page 95 of 119


If you have any questions or comment, please feel free to contact me by email (dsoutter@craworld.com) or telephone (773-380-9933). Yours truly, CONESTOGA-ROVERS & ASSOCIATES Douglas G. Soutter
TSD 14-006 Revision 5 STRATIGRAPHIC AND INSTRUMENTATION LOG (OVERBURDEN)                                                                                      Page 1 of 1 PROJECT NAME: Zion Solutions Facility                                    HOLE DESIGNATION:    GT2-MW-02S PROJECT NUMBER: 054638                                                    DATE COMPLETED: September 30, 2013 CLIENT: Zion Solutions                                                    DRILLING METHOD: 41/4" ID HSA LOCATION: Zion, Illinois                                                  FIELD PERSONNEL: K. White DRILLING CONTRACTOR: TSC                                                  DRILLER: Francisco DEPTH                                                                    DEPTH                                                    SAMPLE STRATIGRAPHIC DESCRIPTION & REMARKS                                  BOREHOLE ft BGS                                                                    ft BGS NUMBER  INTERVAL  REC (ft)  'N' VALUE FILL, gravel                                              0.20 1SS SP SAND, trace gravel, loose to compact, fine                                                    0-2'                            13 to medium grained sand, brown 2
ST                  2.0 4
2SS                            12 6                                                                                                              4-8' 8                                                                        8.00 Blind drill 10 Soil Cuttings 12                                                                      12.00 SW SAND, some gravel, compact, fine to medium grained sand, brown, wet                                                                  3SS 12-14'                          14 14 ST                  0.8 16
                                                                  - some clay from 17.0 to 17.5ft BGS 16-19' 18            - some clay, with gravel from 18.0 to 18.5ft BGS 20                                                                      20.00                                18-22' SM SILT and SAND, trace gravel and clay, loose, fine grained sand, gray/brown, wet 22                                                                      22.00 END OF BOREHOLE @ 22.0ft BGS 24 OVERBURDEN LOG 54638 CHI.GPJ CRA_CORP.GDT 10/7/13 26 28 30 32 34 NOTES:    MEASURING POINT ELEVATIONS MAY CHANGE; REFER TO CURRENT ELEVATION TABLE GRAIN SIZE ANALYSIS Page 96 of 119


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TSD 14-006 Revision 5 STRATIGRAPHIC AND INSTRUMENTATION LOG (OVERBURDEN)                                                                                        Page 1 of 1 PROJECT NAME: Zion Solutions Facility                                      HOLE DESIGNATION:    GT2-MW-06S PROJECT NUMBER: 054638                                                    DATE COMPLETED: September 30, 2013 CLIENT: Zion Solutions                                                    DRILLING METHOD: 41/4" ID HSA LOCATION: Zion, Illinois                                                  FIELD PERSONNEL: K. White DRILLING CONTRACTOR: TSC                                                  DRILLER: Francisco DEPTH                                                                      DEPTH                                                    SAMPLE STRATIGRAPHIC DESCRIPTION & REMARKS                                    BOREHOLE ft BGS                                                                    ft BGS NUMBER  INTERVAL  REC (ft)  'N' VALUE SM SAND, with silt, trace gravel, loose, fine grained sand, brown, dry                                                                          1SS 0-2'                1.7        24 2
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ST                            27 4            - fine to coarse grained sand at 4.0ft BGS 2SS 4-6'                            10 6                                                                        6.00 Blind drilled 8
10 12 Soil Cuttings 14                                                                        14.00 SP SAND, gravelly, some silt, coarse grained sand, brown, wet                                                                                  3SS 14-16                          54 16 18 20 20-23' 22 24 23-26' OVERBURDEN LOG 54638 CHI.GPJ CRA_CORP.GDT 10/7/13 26                                                                        26.00 END OF BOREHOLE @ 26.0ft BGS 28 30 32 34 NOTES:    MEASURING POINT ELEVATIONS MAY CHANGE; REFER TO CURRENT ELEVATION TABLE GRAIN SIZE ANALYSIS Page 97 of 119


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ATTACH MENT 2  GEOTECHNICAL LABORATORY REPORTS TSC CLIENT:Conestoga R overs & Associates8615 W. Bryn Mawr Ave.Chicago, IL 60631PROJECT:L-80,843Exploratory Soil Borings Zion Solutions
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Zion, IllinoisSOIL TESTING  
TSD 14-006 Revision 5 CLIENT:      Conestoga Rovers & Associates 8615 W. Bryn Mawr Ave.
Chicago, IL 60631 PROJECT:      L-80,843 Exploratory Soil Borings Zion Solutions Zion, Illinois SOIL TESTING  


==SUMMARY==
==SUMMARY==
BoringLocationSampleNumberDepth(Feet)SoilType MC%Density(Bulk)pcfSpecificGravity(Est)Porosity(N)HydraulicConductivitycm/secGT 2MW-01S15SM4.8112.62.733.25.36 x 10
-3GT 2MW-01S220SP10.9118.02.729.73.94 10
-3GT 2MW-01S328SP - SM13.7115.32.731.63.13 x 10
-2GT 2MW-02S15SP - SM5.5118.42.733.41.26 x 10
-3GT 2MW-02S226SP - SM5.8112.52.736.91.96 x 10
-3GT 2MW-06S15SM4.3102.22.739.31.04 x 10
-2GT 2MW-06S220SP - SM20.6116.22.742.78.77 x 10
-3MCMoisture Content Est      Estimated Specific Gravity NPorosity AGVISE 


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TSD 14-006 Revision 5 www.CRAworld.com Evaluation of Hydrological Parameters in Support of Dose Modeling for the Zion Restoration Project Zion Restoration Project Zion, Illinois Revision 5 Prepared for: ZionSolutions Conestoga-Rovers & Associates 8615 W. Bryn Mawr Avenue Chicago, Illinois 60631 Septmeber 2014

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TSD 14-006 Revision 5 Table of Contents Page Section 1.0 Introduction ............................................................................................... 1 Section 2.0 Development of Conceptual Site Model Components for Existing Conditions1 2.1. An Evaluation of the Transport of Groundwater to Lake Michigan ................ 1 2.2. Estimation of the Effects of Dilution on Contaminants Entering Lake Michigan via Groundwater.................................................................................................... 2 2.2.1. Complete Mixing Approach ............................................................................. 2 2.2.2. Shoreline Mixing Approach.............................................................................. 3 2.3. An Evaluation of the Effectiveness of the Silty Clay Aquitard at the Base of the Shallow Aquifer ................................................................................................ 4 Section 3.0 Development of CSM Components for Decommissioning Activities ............. 4 3.1. Basement Fill Alternatives ............................................................................... 4 3.1.1. Riprap Scenario ................................................................................................ 5 3.1.2. 3-inch Clean Concrete Scenario ....................................................................... 5 3.1.3. Sand Scenario................................................................................................... 5 3.1.4. Riprap and Flowable Fill Scenario .................................................................... 5 3.1.5. Surface Cover ................................................................................................... 6 3.2. Final Disposition of the Sheet Pile Wall ........................................................... 6 3.3. An Evaluation of the Risk of Compromising the Silty Clay Aquitard at the Base of the Shallow Aquifer During Decommissioning Activities................................. 6 Section 4.0 Development of Post-Decommissioning CSM Components ......................... 6 4.1. An Evaluation of Groundwater Flow Through and Around Subsurface Structures Left in Place ...................................................................................................... 7 4.1.1. Deterioration of the Sheet Pile Wall Over Time .............................................. 7 4.2. An Assessment of the Feasibility of a Future Site Occupant Installing a Water Well at the Site................................................................................................. 8 4.2.1. Potential Capture Zone and Drawdown .......................................................... 9 4.3. Rise in Lake Michigan Surface Water Elevation .............................................11 4.4. De Minimus Scenarios ...................................................................................12 4.4.1. Basement Overflow Scenario ........................................................................12 4.4.1.1. Assumption 1 - No Evaporation ..............................................................14 4.4.1.2. Assumption 2 - Pan Evaporation .............................................................14 4.4.1.3. Assumption 3 - Lake Evaporation ............................................................15 4.4.1.4. Assumption 4 - Evapotranspiration ........................................................16 4.4.2. Hydrogeologic Feasibility of a Pond for Fish Consumption ...........................16 Page 3 of 119

TSD 14-006 Revision 5 Table of Contents Page Section 5.0 Dose Modeling Parameters ...................................................................... 17 5.1. Thickness of Contaminated Zone...................................................................17 5.1.1. Scenario 1 -Shallow Aquifer ..........................................................................17 5.1.2. Scenario 2 - Vadose Zone and Shallow Aquifer ............................................18 5.2. Contaminated/Saturated Zone Field Capacity...............................................19 5.3. Density of Contaminated/Saturated Zone.....................................................20 5.4. Contaminated/Saturated Zone Total Porosity...............................................21 5.5. Contaminated/Saturated Zone Effective Porosity .........................................21 5.5.1. Effective Porosity with Respect to Flow through a Porous Medium .............22 5.6. Contaminated/Saturated Zone Hydraulic Conductivity ................................23 5.7. Saturated Zone Hydraulic Gradient ...............................................................24 5.8. Groundwater Velocity....................................................................................25 5.9. Precipitation...................................................................................................25 5.10. Runoff Coefficient ..........................................................................................26 5.11. Well Pump Intake Depth ................................................................................27 5.12. Contaminated Fraction Below Water Table ..................................................27 5.12.1. Scenario 1 - Contaminated Zone from Water Table to Top of Aquitard ......27 5.12.2. Scenario 2 - Contaminated Zone from Ground Surface to Top of Aquitard .27 Section 6.0 References ............................................................................................... 28 Page 4 of 119

TSD 14-006 Revision 5 List of Figures Figure 4.1 Site Location Figure 4.2 Site Plan List of Tables (within text) Page Table 4.1 Loss of Thickness in the Sheet Pile Wall Due to Corrosion (mm) ................................. 7 Table 4.2 Loss of Thickness in the Sheet Pile Wall Due to Pitting (mm)....................................... 8 Table 4.3 Hypothetical Water Well Parameters .........................................................................10 Table 4.4 Hypothetical Water Well Capture Zone and Drawdown ............................................11 Table 4.5 Substructure Dimensions ............................................................................................13 Table 4.6 Time to Over Top the Foundation Assuming No Evaporation ....................................14 Table 4.7 Time to Over Top the Foundation Assuming Pan Evaporation...................................15 Table 4.8 Time to Over Top the Foundation Assuming Lake Evaporation .................................15 Table 4.9 Time to Over Top the Foundation Assuming Evapotranspiration Rates ....................16 Table 5.1 Thickness of the Saturated Portion of the Shallow Aquifer........................................18 Table 5.2 Thickness of the Vadose Zone and Shallow Aquifer ...................................................18 Table 5.3 Literature Values of Field Capacity .............................................................................19 Table 5.4 Field Capacity ..............................................................................................................19 Table 5.5 Dry Soil Bulk Density ...................................................................................................20 Table 5.6 Soil Porosity ................................................................................................................21 Table 5.7 Effective Porosity (Specific Yield) Based on Field Capacity .........................................22 Table 5.8 Hydraulic Conductivity Determined by Laboratory Analysis of Soil Samples .............23 Table 5.9 Hydraulic Conductivity Determined by Single Well Response Test ............................24 Table 5.10 Hydraulic Gradient ......................................................................................................24 Table 5.11 Estimates of Groundwater Velocity ............................................................................25 Table 5.12 10-Year Average Precipitation ....................................................................................26 Table 5.13 RESRAD Runoff Coefficients ........................................................................................26 Table 5.14 Contaminated Fraction Below the Water Table .........................................................28 Page 5 of 119

TSD 14-006 Revision 5 List of Appendices Appendix A August 2012 Subsurface Investigation to Determine Site Specific Partition Coefficient (Kd) Values Letter Report (dated September 17, 2012)

Appendix B December 12, 2012 Geotechnical Subsurface Investigation Letter Report (dated March 1, 2013, revised January 14, 2014)

Appendix C September 30, 2013 Single Well Response Test Letter Report (dated November 13, 2013)

Appendix D September 30, 2013 Geotechnical Subsurface Investigation Letter Report (dated November 15, 2013)

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TSD 14-006 Revision 5 Section 1.0 Introduction Conestoga-Rovers & Associates (CRA) was retained by ZionSolutions, LLC (ZionSolutions) for hydrogeology consulting services related to the Zion Restoration Project at the former Zion Nuclear Power Station in Zion, Lake County, Illinois (Site). This report provides an evaluation of several components of the Conceptual Site Model (CSM) and preliminary estimates of hydrogeological parameters. The parameters are considered accurate but may change as new information becomes available. These parameters are used in radionuclide release, transport, and dose modeling activities performed by ZionSolutions.

Section 2.0 Development of Conceptual Site Model Components for Existing Conditions This section provides an evaluation of specific components of the CSM applicable to current Site conditions, decommissioning activities, and post-decommissioning use of the Site.

2.1. An Evaluation of the Transport of Groundwater to Lake Michigan Groundwater at the Site generally flows from areas west of the Zion Station Protected Area (PA) eastward towards Lake Michigan (Lake) within the unconfined upper sand unit which underlies the Site to a depth of approximately 33 feet below ground surface (bgs) (the Shallow Aquifer). There are variations in flow directions and rates due to the presence of subsurface structures (e.g., Reactor, Containment, Auxiliary, Turbine, and Crib House buildings).

The seepage velocity (also called the specific discharge) is the average velocity of groundwater flowing through a porous medium. The average seepage velocity of 137 feet per year (ft/y) is representative of groundwater due to the natural gradient. The seepage velocity of 0 to 104 ft/y is representative of the natural velocity attenuated by the subsurface structures (e.g., building basements and the sheet pile wall) and describes conditions ranging from stagnant (0 ft/y) west of the Crib House to 58 ft/y for groundwater flowing around the edge of the sheet pile wall (see Section 5.8). The estimated travel time of groundwater from the PA to Lake Michigan is on the order of less than 1 year to over 2 years.

The volume of groundwater flowing through the Shallow Aquifer from the PA into Lake Michigan (groundwater flux) can be approximated by the following calculation:

  • The saturated thickness = 21.5 ft
  • The length of the area of interest = 830 ft (north to south)
  • Cross section area is (21.5 ft)x(830 ft) = 1.78E+04 ft2
  • Porosity = 0.353
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  • Groundwater flux into the Lake using the low end groundwater velocity (assuming structures and basements remain in place) = (6.30E+03 ft2)x(104 ft/y) = 6.58E+05 ft3/y x 7.48 gal/ft3 = 4.92E+06 gal/y
  • Groundwater flux into the Lake using the high end groundwater velocity (assuming structures and basements are removed) = (6.30E+03 ft2) x (137 ft/y) = (8.60E+05 ft3/y) x (7.48 gal/ft3) = 6.43E+06 gal/y 2.2. Estimation of the Effects of Dilution on Contaminants Entering Lake Michigan via Groundwater The total volume of water in Lake Michigan is estimated to be 1,180 cubic miles or about 1.3E+15 gallons (1). The stream flow entering the Lake is approximately 7.92 cubic miles per year (8.72E+12 gallons per year), and the discharge to Lake Huron is approximately 11.8 cubic miles per year (1.30E+13 gallons per year) (2). The average residence time (the time between entry and discharge/evaporation) for water in the Lake is 99 years (1), which is equivalent to an exchange of 3.6E+10 gallons per day. Also, the Lake waters undergo an annual inversion which mixes the water as part of the natural lake processes (3).

Although estimating the dilution requires release-specific information, the general scale of dilution can be illustrated using dilution factors calculated by the mixing of hypothetical Site contaminants in groundwater flux with the surface water volume of Lake Michigan. Two dilution estimation methods are evaluated below. The complete mixing approach is suitable for estimating long term mixing and dilution over a period of many years. The shoreline mixing approach is suitable for estimating the potential impact at the shoreline adjacent to the Site.

2.2.1. Complete Mixing Approach A release of dissolved contaminants to the Lake would be diluted by mixing with the existing volume of Lake water due to the annual inversion of the Lake and currents. This dilution factor can be estimated for the volume of groundwater flux from the Site as explained above and its mixing each year with Lake Michigan surface water. A conservative dilution factor can be estimated by mixing the Site groundwater flux with the total influx of water to Lake Michigan. Using the lower range of groundwater velocity, this yields a dilution factor of:

1.31 + 13

= = 2.67 + 06

4.92 + 06 The higher range of groundwater velocity yields a dilution factor of:

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1.31 + 13

= = 2.04 + 06

6.43 + 06

This estimates the dilution of a (hypothetical) continuous source of groundwater contamination entering Lake Michigan from the Site.

2.2.2. Shoreline Mixing Approach The dilution factor was also calculated for the near-shore area of the Lake adjacent to the Site, where recreational swimmers and ecological receptors may be affected. The length along the shore of the area of concern is assumed to be 830 ft, based upon the approximate length of the PA along the shore line.

The distance into Lake Michigan of the area of concern was assumed to be 100 yards (300 ft), based upon the distance a recreational swimmer is likely swim into the Lake. The depth of water at 100 yards is 23 ft, based upon the depth of water at B-81, a preconstruction borehole location. The cross-sectional area is 300 ft x 23 ft / 2 = 3,450 ft2 (assuming the lakebed slope is linear).

23 ft 3.45E+03 ft2 300 ft Surface currents in Lake Michigan are driven by winds and are ephemeral in direction and velocity.

Subsurface currents consistent with longshore drift have been described in an Illinois State Water Survey (ISWS) study at Wilmette, Illinois (approximately 30 miles south of Zion) (4). The following median current velocities were described:

  • 1.137 cm/s at a station 2.1 meters (m) deep and 107 m from shore
  • 1.518 cm/s at a station 5.2 m deep and 213 m from shore (4 p. 17)

Based on the average current velocity of the near shore station (1.137 cm/s or 1.18E+06 ft/y) times the cross-sectional area (3.45E+03 ft2) yields a total volume of water of 4.06E+09 ft3/y (or 3.04E+10 gal/y).

The volume of groundwater discharging into the Lake from the Site was estimated to be 6.43+06 gal/y, assuming the basements and sheet pile wall are removed and 4.92E+06 gal/y assuming the basements and sheet pile wall remain in place (see Section 2.1). The dilution factor for each of these scenarios was calculated to be:

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= . + (subsurface structures removed) 6.43 + 06

3.04 + 10

= . + (subsurface structures remaining) 4.92 + 06

These dilution factors are very conservative and unlikely to represent the true dilution of groundwater into the Lake, since these values do not account for water exiting the near-shore area further into the Lake.

2.3. An Evaluation of the Effectiveness of the Silty Clay Aquitard at the Base of the Shallow Aquifer The silty clay unit (found under the Shallow Aquifer) (also referred to herein as the Silty Clay Aquitard) is approximately 30 ft thick and overlies the lower sand unit. The silty clay unit is laterally extensive at the Site and the underlying lower sand unit has exhibited a significant confining pressure (artesian pressure at boring B-43) and a strong upward vertical gradient (5). To the extent that groundwater flow can occur through the silty clay unit, the groundwater in the lower sand unit would move upward into the upper sand unit (Shallow Aquifer).

The building foundations for the Containment Buildings, Auxiliary Building, Turbine Building, and Crib House are set in or near the upper portion of the silty clay unit. However, the silty clay unit extends approximately 15 ft below the deepest structural feature at the Site.

The silty clay units low permeability and upward vertical gradient limits the potential for the migration of contaminants or radionuclides to the underlying lower sand unit or the regional bedrock aquifers.

Section 3.0 Development of CSM Components for Decommissioning Activities Several components of the CSM require evaluation or refinement prior to their incorporation into risk assessment and dose modeling for the Site. An evaluation of these components may guide the selection of decommissioning technologies for their use in the CSM.

3.1. Basement Fill Alternatives The CSM anticipates that the basements will generally remain in place and be filled with clean concrete (no detectable residual radioactivity from Site operations) originating from the demolition of aboveground buildings and structures or other fill material. The scenarios described below are hypothetical.

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TSD 14-006 Revision 5 3.1.1. Riprap Scenario During the demolition of aboveground concrete structures, large pieces of riprap will be produced (e.g.,

using an excavator with a pneumatic hammer attachment) and staged at the Site. The basements would then be backfilled with large clean concrete pieces (protruding rebar must be removed), and sand would be used to fill the voids during backfilling.

This fill material would act as a framework gravel, with incomplete infilling of void spaces by sand. The resulting porosity is expected to be high, ranging from 25-40% for riprap-sand mixtures and 40 to 45%

for uniform riprap. Groundwater can readily flow through this material. The area of fresh concrete surfaces would be minimized, which would reduce the pH impact due to calcium leaching.

3.1.2. 3-inch Clean Concrete Scenario Under this scenario, during the demolition of aboveground concrete structures, large pieces of riprap will be produced and staged at the Site. A mobile concrete crusher would be used to reduce the clean concrete to 3x3 pieces. The basements would then be backfilled with 3x3 crushed concrete. Pea gravel may be used to top off partially demolished basement rooms and other enclosed spaces.

This fill material would act as an open framework gravel. The resulting porosity is expected to be high, ranging from 25-40% for 3x3 concrete-sand mixtures and 40 to 50% for uniform 3x3 concrete.

Groundwater can readily flow through this material. The area of fresh concrete surfaces would be maximized, which would generally increase the pH impact due to calcium leaching.

3.1.3. Sand Scenario Under this scenario, sand backfill is used as an alternative fill material and may be selected based on the sorption characteristics of the radionuclides of concern. The resulting porosity is expected to be typical of sand, ranging from 25-40%. Groundwater can readily flow through this material. The use of sand backfill would minimize the pH impacts from fresh concrete surfaces. The sand backfill would also minimize the potential for settling over time. However, sand cannot be compacted if it is placed in a room below grade that is not open at the top due to load bearing or similar considerations for the remaining structure.

3.1.4. Riprap and Flowable Fill Scenario Under this scenario, during demolition of above ground concrete structures, large pieces of riprap are produced and staged at the Site. The basements would then be backfilled with large clean concrete pieces (protruding rebar must be removed), and flowable fill (grout fill) would be used to fill the voids during backfilling.

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TSD 14-006 Revision 5 The flowable fill may be composed of a blend of cement, fly ash, sand and gravel, slag, and/or water.

The flowable fill will solidify upon standing. Water in contact with the flowable fill is expected to exhibit an elevated pH due to the chemical makeup of the concrete and fly ash. However, the building foundations and low permeability of the flowable fill will limit the amount of groundwater that can be exposed to the fill.

3.1.5. Surface Cover The surface cover for the filled building basements is currently proposed to consist of approximately 3 feet of sand/soil.

3.2. Final Disposition of the Sheet Pile Wall The current decommissioning scenario allows the sheet pile wall to remain intact at the end of the project. It is assumed that the sheet pile wall will not be cut off below grade or damaged during the decommissioning, but will continue in its current use for shoreline erosion control.

3.3. An Evaluation of the Risk of Compromising the Silty Clay Aquitard at the Base of the Shallow Aquifer During Decommissioning Activities The current decommissioning plan for the Site will allow the deeper building foundations to remain in place. Excavation activities for foundation removal will be limited to slab-on-grade and shallow building foundations.

As previously stated in Section 2.3, the silty clay unit is approximately 30 ft thick and extends at least 15 ft below the deepest building foundations at the Site. Since there will not be any excavation to a depth that the silty clay unit could be affected, the unit is expected to remain intact during and after the decommissioning process. The silty clay unit will continue to act as a laterally extensive aquitard which limits the potential for the vertical movement of groundwater at the Site.

Section 4.0 Development of Post-Decommissioning CSM Components Several components of the post-decommissioning CSM require evaluation or refinement prior to their incorporation into risk assessment and dose modeling for the Site. An evaluation of these components may guide the selection of decommissioning technologies or their use in the CSM.

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TSD 14-006 Revision 5 4.1. An Evaluation of Groundwater Flow Through and Around Subsurface Structures Left in Place If the basements and sheet wall are perforated but left in place, the impediment on groundwater flow will be reduced but not completely eliminated. There will be some restrictions and retardation of the overall flow of groundwater from areas to the west toward Lake Michigan. However, the primary flow of groundwater will continue to be toward the Lake. Some vertical migration of groundwater will occur within the Shallow Aquifer as groundwater flows through and around these subsurface structures.

If the buildings and sheet pile wall are left intact (not perforated for flow), then a localized stagnation of groundwater around these barriers will occur since groundwater is prevented from flowing through these structures toward the Lake.

4.1.1. Deterioration of the Sheet Pile Wall Over Time During construction of the Site in 1968, a cofferdam (also called a sheet pile wall) was built along the Lake side of the Crib House to allow the first sections of circulating water pipe and their easements to be installed dry. The cofferdam was constructed of sheet piling installed parallel to the Lake with sections (called walers) extending about 415 feet north and south of the Crib House. There is no indication that protective coatings or cathodic protection were used. The sheet piling was left in place at the completion of the construction for shore erosion protection. Should the sheet piling deteriorate there can be no deleterious effect on the Crib House or any other safety-related structures. The Crib House and safety-related structures are self-contained and do not depend on the sheeting for protection (6 pp. 2.4-14).

The sheet pile wall was constructed of U.S. Steel MZ27 sheet piling (new standard designation PZ27) (7).

MZ27 sheet piling is 0.375-inches [9.5 millimeters (mm)] thick.

Corrosion rates for sheet pile walls have been estimated based on available literature.

Table 4.1 presents the estimated loss of thickness due to corrosion, and Table 4.2 presents the loss of thickness due to pitting.

Table 4.1 Loss of Thickness in the Sheet Pile Wall Due to Corrosion (mm)

Years from Installation Installation 5 25 50 75 100 Undisturbed natural soils (sand, silt, clay, schist, etc.) (8) 0.00 0.30 0.60 0.90 1.20 Common fresh water (river, ship canal, etc.) in the zone of 0.15 0.55 0.90 1.15 1.40 high attack (water line) (8)

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TSD 14-006 Revision 5 Table 4.1 Loss of Thickness in the Sheet Pile Wall Due to Corrosion (mm)

Years from Installation Installation 5 25 50 75 100 Duluth-Superior Harbor accelerated fresh water corrosion 0.50 2.50 5.00 7.50 10.00 (maximum of 0-3 meters) (9)

Duluth-Superior Harbor accelerated fresh water corrosion 0.20 1.00 2.00 3.00 4.00 (greater than 3 meters) (9)

Pitting, or localized corrosion, will occur at a more rapid rate (2 to 3 times that of the average corrosion rate) (10).

Table 4.2 Loss of Thickness in the Sheet Pile Wall Due to Pitting (mm)

Years from Installation Installation 5 25 50 75 100 Undisturbed natural soils (sand, silt, clay, schist, etc.) 0 0.9 1.8 2.7 3.6 Common fresh water (river, ship canal, etc.) in the zone of 0.45 1.65 2.7 3.45 4.2 high attack (water line)

Duluth-Superior Harbor accelerated fresh water corrosion 1.5 7.5 15 22.5 30 (maximum of 0-3 meters)

Duluth-Superior Harbor accelerated fresh water corrosion 0.6 3 6 9 12 (greater than 3 meters)

Notes:

1. Loss due to pitting is based on 3 times the corrosion rate.

ArcelorMittal 2008 (8 p. 3/6 to 3/7)

Clark et al. 2009 (9)

The sheet pile wall is approximately 45 years old (2013-1968=45). Based on its age and the expected corrosion rates, perforations may be present in the upper 10 ft of the saturated zone if accelerated corrosion rates apply. If normal corrosion rates apply, the upper 10 ft is expected to remain intact for

>100 years. The remaining depth, although structurally weakened by corrosion, is generally expected to remain intact for 30 to >100 years. The sheet pile wall will act as a significant barrier to groundwater flow while intact and is expected to slowly pit and corrode over a period of decades or centuries, with failure in the upper 10 feet significantly preceding the remainder of the wall. Once the pitting penetrates the wall, its effectiveness as a hydraulic barrier will decline.

4.2. An Assessment of the Feasibility of a Future Site Occupant Installing a Water Well at the Site Three potential scenarios exist for the installation and use of a residential water well installed into the Shallow Aquifer at the Site:

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1) A well installed within the basement of a former building filled with clean concrete pieces
2) A well installed between the former buildings and the Lake
3) A well installed closer to the Lake Under the current decommissioning scenario, the basements would be filled with clean concrete pieces.

As a practical matter, the drilling of a well through clean concrete pieces is much more difficult and expensive than drilling a well in any other nearby location. In the case where the basements are filled with a grouted mixture, drilling a well is even more difficult. The yield of such a well would be limited to the rate at which water could enter the building through perforations and may not be sufficient to provide for residential use. Additionally, the water in the former basements would exhibit undesirable taste and odor characteristics due to the elevated pH that is anticipated due to the presence of clean concrete pieces.

A hypothetical well installed between the major buildings and the sheet pile wall could easily be installed within the Shallow Aquifer. This well would be in an area of low groundwater flow or even stagnation. Its yield would be somewhat restricted by the approximately 15 to 20 ft of saturated thickness of this aquifer. However, such a well is anticipated to produce sufficient water for a single residential use scenario.

A hypothetical well installed downgradient of the buildings (near the Lake) could be installed and used easily. It would likely yield much more water as the recharge to the well would include Lake water. The quality of water of such a well (located near the Lake) may not make it appropriate for drinking water purposes without treatment due to potential biological contamination.

4.2.1. Potential Capture Zone and Drawdown The potential capture zone and drawdown were calculated based upon the scenario of a hypothetical water well being installed within the PA, between the buildings and the sheet pile wall. The calculations were performed assuming two conditions: the sheet pile wall remains in place (gradient = 0.0039) and, the sheet pile wall is removed (gradient = 0.0051).

The steady state Todd equation (11) was used for the capture zone calculation. It can be described for an unconfined aquifer as follows:

2 QL Twidth = 2Ymax = K ( h12 h22 )

Where, Twidth is the capture width at an infinite upgradient distance (ft)

Ymax is one half of the total capture width (ft)

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TSD 14-006 Revision 5 Q is the pumping rate (ft3/day) h1 is the measured groundwater elevation above the base of the aquifer upgradient of the pumping well (ft) h2 is the measured groundwater elevation above the base of the aquifer downgradient of the pumping well (ft)

L is the distance over the two water level measuring locations K is the hydraulic conductivity for the aquifer (ft/day)

The steady-state Theim equation for an unconfined aquifer (12) was used to determine the drawdown.

It can be described as follows:

r2 K = ( b2Qb2 ) ln 2 1 r1

Where, K is the hydraulic conductivity for the aquifer (ft/day)

Q is the pumping rate (ft3/day) b1 is the saturated thickness at distance r1 from the pumping well (ft) b2 is the saturated thickness at distance r2 from the pumping well (ft)

The following parameters were utilized to calculate the capture zone and drawdown:

Table 4.3 Hypothetical Water Well Parameters Parameter Symbol Units Value Source Aquifer thickness b ft 21.53 Section 5.1.1

-3 Hydraulic conductivity K cm/s 5 x 10 Section 5.6 Hydraulic gradient i ft/ft 0.0039, 0.0051 Section 5.7 3

Pumping Rate Q m /yr 250 RESRAD Default Based upon the parameters listed in Table 4.3 (above), the expected capture zone and drawdown for a well located within the Shallow Aquifer with varying pumping rates are presented in Table 4.4 below.

These calculations were performed based upon a gradient of 0.0039 ft/ft to simulate the sheet pile wall in place and a gradient of 0.0051 to simulate the sheet pile wall being removed or degraded over time.

The estimated width of the capture zones at the center of pumping are calculated to be 6.77 ft (based upon a gradient with the sheet pile wall in place) and 5.18 ft (based upon a gradient with sheet pile wall being removed or degraded over time). The drawdown as based upon both of these gradients is nominal under this pumping rate. These are the capture zones which can be generally expected in a well located within the Shallow Aquifer when pumped at the average rate of 250 m3/yr [0.13 gallons per minute (gpm)], under their respective conditions.

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TSD 14-006 Revision 5 The average pumping rate within the Shallow Aquifer was determined to be 10.9 gpm. This rate is based upon ISGS water well logs for wells located within 2 miles of the Site with pumping rates provided. The maximum pumping rate with the sheet pile wall in place or removed is expected to be approximately 20 gpm. However, the capture zone and drawdown are expected to be greater with the sheet pile wall in place. This is due to the restricted gradient in place by the sheet pile wall. These calculations do not take into account the close proximity to Lake Michigan and the likely recharge provided by the Lake. Therefore, the actual maximum pumping rate with the sheet pile wall removed is likely to be greater than the estimated rate. The capture zone and drawdown under these scenarios will be further developed with modeling in order to account for complexities outside the reach of these calculations.

Table 4.4 Hypothetical Water Well Capture Zone and Drawdown i=0.0039 i=0.0051 Pumping Rate (sheet pile wall in place) (sheet pile wall removed)

Capture Zone Drawdown Capture Zone Drawdown (gpm) (m3/yr) (ft) (ft) (ft) (ft) 0.13 250 10.2 0.04 8.04 0.03 0.5 995 40.4 0.20 30.9 0.19 1 1,991 80.9 0.46 61.9 0.44 5 9,955 404 3.08 309 2.96 10 19,910 809 7.20 618 6.92 15 29,865 1,213 12.4 928 11.9 20 39,820 1,618 19.3 1,237 18.4 25 49,774 * * *

  • Notes:
  • Water well cannot support this pumping rate.

4.3. Rise in Lake Michigan Surface Water Elevation Since the Shallow Aquifer and the Lake are directly connected, it is possible for a zone of stagnation to occur if the Lake water level rises above the groundwater level. The pressure from the Lake water entering the groundwater would prevent the groundwater from reaching the Lake.

If the water level in Lake Michigan were to rise, it could cause a reversal of flow westward. The Lake has historical, measured fluctuations of over 6 ft. Even under these extreme conditions, a groundwater flow reversal would be localized and found only near the Lake, as the regional flow would still flow eastward towards Lake Michigan. A zone of stagnation would occur where the two groundwater flow fronts meet. In order for this to occur, the Lake water level would have to be higher than the groundwater level.

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TSD 14-006 Revision 5 Monthly average water levels in Lake Michigan/Huron have been recorded beginning in 1918. Between 1918 and 2013, the average water level in Lake Michigan was 578.8 ft above mean sea level (amsl). The lowest monthly average Lake level was 576.02 ft amsl in January 2013. The highest monthly average Lake level was 582.35 ft amsl in October 1986 (13) (14) (15).

4.4. De Minimus Scenarios There are several scenarios that are unlikely and have been determined to have minimal consequence.

These scenarios are discussed in the following sections.

4.4.1. Basement Overflow Scenario The basement overflow scenario assumes that the basement walls and floors are left intact during the decommissioning (or alternatively that any building penetrations have been sealed over time). The basements would then fill up over time due to the infiltration of precipitation and eventually overflow. 1 Basement overflow rates were calculated based upon basement depths, precipitation rate, and evaporation rate. These calculations determine how long it will take for the substructures to fill with water assuming substructures are left in place with the superstructure roof removed. This scenario also assumes that no cracks are present in the basement walls. The average annual precipitation rate, as detailed in Section 5.8 below, of 32.61 inches/y was utilized. These calculations were performed for each structure with a significant substructure. Basement depths and dimensions for each substructure are presented in the table below. For the purpose of these calculations, 3 ft were subtracted from the building depths to account for the proposed removal of the upper 3 ft of the substructure.

1 An additional consideration for the scenario where the walls are left intact is the buoyancy of the structure, which must be taken into consideration prior to the removal of the above ground structures and other building loads. The buoyancy of subsurface structures is not evaluated in this report.

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TSD 14-006 Revision 5 Table 4.5 Substructure Dimensions Top of Adjusted Adjusted Basement depth of depth of Finish Grade Floor basement basement Area Volume (ft amsl) (ft amsl) (ft) (in) (ft2) (ft3)

Unit 1 Containment 591 568 20 240 2.00E+04 4.01E+05 Unit 2 Containment 591 568 20 240 2.00E+04 4.01E+05 Fuel Handling Building 591 576 12 144 9.18E+03 1.10E+05 Auxiliary Building 591 542 46 552 2.90E+04 1.34E+06 Turbine Building 591 560 28 336 1.21E+05 3.38E+06 Lake Crib House 591 539 49 588 3.14E+04 1.54E+06 Wastewater Treatment Facility 591 578 10 120 9.45E+03 9.45E+04 Notes:

Three feet were subtracted from the building depths to account for the upper 3 feet of basement that will be removed This scenario was run under four different assumptions: 1) Assuming no evaporation, 2) Assuming a pan evaporation rate, 3) Assuming a lake evaporation rate, and 4) Assuming evapotranspiration.

This scenario only accounts for rainwater falling directly into the substructure and does not account for runoff into the substructure. Further, this scenario was also run assuming each of the following: the basements are open holes with no backfill, the basements are backfilled with sand, and the basements are backfilled with riprap. It was assumed that the sand backfill will have a porosity of 0.35, based upon the September 2013 investigation. The riprap is assumed to have a porosity of 0.45 (16). The sand and riprap backfill were accounted for by multiplying the number of years to fill the open hole by their respective porosities. The backfill to be used on Site will likely be a combination of sand and riprap.

These calculations provide a likely range of the years it will take for the unperforated basements to fill with water.

The following basic calculation steps were utilized to determine the fill rates:

Step 1: Annual Precipitation Rate - Evaporation Rate = Annual Water Accumulation Step 2: (Basement Depth)/(Annual Water Accumulation) = Years to Fill Basement Step 3: (Years to Fill Basement) x (Porosity) = Years to Fill Basement Considering Backfill Material Page 19 of 119

TSD 14-006 Revision 5 4.4.1.1. Assumption 1 - No Evaporation The first scenario assumes that the substructures fill based upon the average precipitation rate and does not take into account any loss of water. This scenario is highly unlikely, since evaporation of water will occur. Based upon these parameters, the expected fill time of each substructure is presented below.

Table 4.6 Time to Over Top the Foundation Assuming No Evaporation Average Precipitation Time to Over-Top the Foundation (Years)

Structure Rate (inches/y) No Fill Sand Fill Riprap Fill Unit 1 Containment 32.61 7.36 2.58 3.31 Unit 2 Containment 32.61 7.36 2.58 3.31 Fuel Handling Building 32.61 4.42 1.55 1.99 Auxiliary Building 32.61 16.93 5.92 7.62 Turbine Building 32.61 10.30 3.61 4.64 Lake Crib House 32.61 18.03 6.31 8.11 Wastewater Treatment Facility 32.61 3.68 1.29 1.66 Notes:

This calculation assumes the basements are filled with sand. The porosity of sand is assumed to be 0.35, based upon the September 2013 investigation.

This calculation assumes the basements are filled with riprap. The porosity of riprap is assumed to be 0.45, based upon guidelines from the U.S. Department of the Interior (16).

4.4.1.2. Assumption 2 - Pan Evaporation Pan evaporation rates are determined from direct loss of water from a pan over time. The pan evaporation rate utilized in this analysis was determined from an Illinois pan evaporation isoline map presented in an ISWS lake evaporation study (17). The ISWS study (17) utilized pan evaporation data from 17 stations in and near Illinois collected between May through October over a 16 year period to derive a state-wide map. This method is limited in that it only accounts for the months of May through October. Evaporation during the winter months is likely to be less.

This scenario assumes that the substructures fill with water based upon the average precipitation rate and accounts for the loss of water due to evaporation. An evaporation rate of 28 inches/y was assumed based upon Pan Evaporation studies performed in Illinois (17). Based upon these parameters, the expected fill time of each substructure is presented below. Actual fill times may be less, since this does not account for evaporation between November and April.

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TSD 14-006 Revision 5 Table 4.7 Time to Over Top the Foundation Assuming Pan Evaporation Pan Evaporation Time to Over-Top the Foundation rate Water Gain (Years)

Structure (inches/y) (inches/y) No Fill Sand Fill Riprap Fill Unit 1 Containment 28 4.61 52.06 18.22 23.43 Unit 2 Containment 28 4.61 52.06 18.22 23.43 Fuel Handling Building 28 4.61 31.24 10.93 14.06 Auxiliary Building 28 4.61 119.74 41.91 53.88 Turbine Building 28 4.61 72.89 25.51 32.80 Lake Crib House 28 4.61 127.55 44.64 57.40 Wastewater Treatment 28 4.61 26.03 9.11 11.71 Facility Notes:

This calculation assumes the basements are filled with sand. The porosity of sand is assumed to be 0.35, based upon the September 2013 investigation.

This calculation assumes the basements are filled with riprap. The porosity of riprap is assumed to be 0.45, based upon guidelines from the U.S. Department of the Interior (16).

4.4.1.3. Assumption 3 - Lake Evaporation The third scenario assumes that the substructures fill with water based upon the average precipitation rate and also accounts for the loss of water due to evaporation. An evaporation rate of 31 in/y was assumed based upon studies performed in Illinois (17). This evaporation rate is an annual average over a 52 year period between 1911 and 1962. Lake evaporation rates were computed in the ISWS study by utilizing air temperature, dew point temperature, wind movement, and solar radiation. Based upon the Lake evaporation rate near the Zion area, the expected fill time of each substructure is presented below.

Table 4.8 Time to Over Top the Foundation Assuming Lake Evaporation Lake Evaporation Water Gain Time to Over-Top the Foundation (Years)

Structure rate (inches/y) (inches/y) No Fill Sand Fill Riprap Fill Unit 1 Containment 31 1.61 149.07 52.17 67.08 Unit 2 Containment 31 1.61 149.07 52.17 67.08 Fuel Handling Building 31 1.61 89.44 31.30 40.25 Auxiliary Building 31 1.61 342.86 120.00 154.29 Turbine Building 31 1.61 208.70 73.04 93.91 Lake Crib House 31 1.61 365.22 127.83 164.35 Wastewater Treatment 31 1.61 74.53 26.09 33.54 Facility Notes:

This calculation assumes the basements are filled with sand. The porosity of sand is assumed to be 0.35, based upon the September 2013 investigation.

This calculation assumes the basements are filled with riprap. The porosity of riprap is assumed to be 0.45, based upon guidelines from the U.S. Department of the Interior (16).

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TSD 14-006 Revision 5 4.4.1.4. Assumption 4 - Evapotranspiration Evapotranspiration is the evaporation of water from plants, soil, and other surfaces to the atmosphere.

This scenario most accurately depicts the filled basement state. The mean annual potential evapotranspiration near the Zion area is expected to be 28 inches/y, based upon a potential evapotranspiration isoline map of Illinois, as presented in an ISWS study (17). Based upon the evapotranspiration rate near the Zion area, the expected fill time of each substructure is presented below.

Table 4.9 Time to Over Top the Foundation Assuming Evapotranspiration Rates Evapotranspiration Water Gain Time to Over-Top the Foundation (Years)

Structure Rate (inches/y) (inches/y) No Fill Sand Fill Riprap Fill Unit 1 Containment 28 4.61 52.06 18.22 23.43 Unit 2 Containment 28 4.61 52.06 18.22 23.43 Fuel Handling Building 28 4.61 31.24 10.93 14.06 Auxiliary Building 28 4.61 119.74 41.91 53.88 Turbine Building 28 4.61 72.89 25.51 32.80 Lake Crib House 28 4.61 127.55 44.64 57.40 Wastewater Treatment 28 4.61 26.03 9.11 11.71 Facility Notes:

This calculation assumes the basements are filled with sand. The porosity of sand is assumed to be 0.35, based upon the September 2013 investigation.

This calculation assumes the basements are filled with riprap. The porosity of riprap is assumed to be 0.45, based upon guidelines from the U.S. Department of the Interior (16).

4.4.2. Hydrogeologic Feasibility of a Pond for Fish Consumption To receive water containing radionuclides released from the basement fill CSM, a pond would have to be constructed downgradient from the major building basements. Two simple types of surface water impoundments or ponds could hypothetically be constructed at the Site in the area between the former buildings and the Lake. The first type of pond construction would rely on groundwater to seep into the pond and to provide a base level (freeboard) of surface water. The second type of pond would be constructed such that the pond is lined or has some barrier to hold and contain surface water recharge and precipitation infiltration.

Neither of these pond types is likely to be constructed by a single resident due to engineering and cost issues. In addition, if a resident wished to use surface water, Lake Michigan is nearby.

The first type of pond would have to be excavated to a depth of over 10 to 15 ft in order to intercept the groundwater table. This type of construction would require engineered side walls, shoring, and other methods to keep the pond from collapsing (as it is constructed into sands).

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TSD 14-006 Revision 5 The second type of pond, which relies upon surface recharge, would require a liner or bottom of some sort. Without a liner or bottom in the pond, any of the surface water captured in the pond would easily recharge through the Shallow Aquifer and seep to the groundwater table. As such, an engineered liner would have to be constructed.

Given the engineering design and costs to construct either of these pond types, this exposure pathway is highly unlikely.

Section 5.0 Dose Modeling Parameters This section provides input parameters to be used for dose pathway calculations. These include selected physical and hydraulic property parameters that may be input to the DUST-MS model where the floor of a major building such as a Containment Building includes surface contamination. This contaminated material is instantaneously released into a band of water and the radionuclides are transported in this band through the building into and through the down gradient natural system to receptor locations. The DUST-MS model uses selected parameter values to calculate the water concentration outputs which are then input into the RESRAD or RESRAD OFFSITE code for calculation of the pathway dose. Site specific parameters are based on field studies conducted in 2012 and 2013, which are described in the reports provided in Appendix A through D.

5.1. Thickness of Contaminated Zone For the RESRAD Family of Codes, Thickness of the Contaminated Zone is defined as the distance between the shallowest and the deepest depth of contamination (18 pp. 4-25). Thickness of the contaminated zone is an important physical parameter in the RESRAD and RESRAD-OFFSITE codes. This parameter is evaluated for two scenarios: contaminated zone that extends from the water table to the bottom of the saturated zone and a contaminated zone that extends from ground surface to the bottom of the saturated zone.

5.1.1. Scenario 1 -Shallow Aquifer This potential scenario assumes that contamination extends from the water table to the top of the Silty Clay Aquitard at the base of the Shallow Aquifer. This thickness can be estimated using the boring logs for the wells situated immediately downgradient from the central plant area, as provided in Table 5.1 below:

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TSD 14-006 Revision 5 Table 5.1 Thickness of the Saturated Portion of the Shallow Aquifer March 13, 2013 Water Level Aquitard Surface Thickness Thickness Boring Location (ft amsl) (ft amsl) (ft) (meters)

MW-ZN-01S 578.95 562.18 16.8 5.1 MW-ZN-02S 579.43 555.21 24.2 7.4 MW-ZN-03S 579.72 556.54 23.2 7.1 MW-ZN-04S 579.47 557.51 22.0 6.7 Average 21.5 6.6 Notes:

The Shallow Aquifer includes stratigraphic units containing gravel, sand, and silt with sand.

5.1.2. Scenario 2 - Vadose Zone and Shallow Aquifer This potential scenario assumes that contamination extends from the ground surface to the top of the Silty Clay Aquitard at the base of the Shallow Aquifer. This thickness can be estimated using the boring logs for the wells situated immediately downgradient from the central plant area, as provided in Table

5.2 below

Table 5.2 Thickness of the Vadose Zone and Shallow Aquifer Ground Surface Aquitard Surface Thickness Thickness Boring (ft amsl) (ft amsl) (ft) (meters)

MW-ZN-01S 591.43 562.18 29.3 8.9 MW-ZN-02S 591.21 555.21 36.0 11.0 MW-ZN-03S 591.54 556.54 35.0 10.7 MW-ZN-04S 591.01 557.51 33.5 10.2 Average 33.4 10.2 Notes:

The Shallow Aquifer includes stratigraphic units containing gravel, sand, and silt with sand.

Note: The subsurface material near the Site buildings is composed of native fill material; as such, the material may be variable across the area. The MW-ZN-03S boring log indicates that a 1 foot thick silty clay till layer is present at 11 feet bgs, followed by a silt and sand layer and a silt with sand layer to a depth of 35 feet bgs. Due to the nature of the source of the soil in the area and the comparable aquifer thicknesses at nearby boring locations, the thickness of the shallow aquifer at MW-ZN-03 is estimated to be 35 feet.

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TSD 14-006 Revision 5 5.2. Contaminated/Saturated Zone Field Capacity Field capacity is defined as the ratio of the volume of water retained in the soil sample (after all downward gravity drainage has ceased) to the total volume of the sample (19). Laboratory measurements of field capacity typically measure the volumetric water content of a soil sample under a negative pressure of 1/10 or 1/3 bar (20) (21). A volumetric water content greater than the field capacity is not available for plant use because it drains away quickly. The wilting point is the maximum pressure that a plant can exert to overcome the tension of the water adhering to the soil. The wilting point corresponds to a negative pressure of 15 bars. The water content of a soil between the field capacity (1/10 to 1/3 bar) and the wilting point (15 bar) is called the available water content. Literature values of field capacity for different soil textures are provided in the table below:

Table 5.3 Literature Values of Field Capacity Soil Texture Field Capacity at 1/3 bar in Soil Texture Field Capacity at 1/3 bar in percent by volume percent by volume Sand 1.8 - 16.4 Sandy Clay Loam 18.6 - 32.4 Loamy sand 6.0 - 19.0 Clay Loam 25.0 - 38.6 Sandy loam 12.6 - 28.8 Silty Clay Loam 30.4 - 42.8 Loam 19.5-34.5 Sandy Clay 24.5 - 43.3 Silt Loam 25.8 - 40.2 Silty Clay 33.2 - 44.2 Silt -- Clay 32.6 - 46.6 Notes:

Source: Nachabe 1998 (21). The listed range is +/- one standard deviation about the mean Laboratory measurements of field capacity and water retention were determined using a compression/decompression chamber method. This method places a saturated soil sample onto a porous ceramic plate which is then placed in a closed chamber. A known amount of pressure is then established in the chamber, which forces water out of the soil sample and into the porous plate and out of the chamber. The water holding capacity of the soil is determined by the amount of water held in the soil sample versus the dry weight of the sample. The amount of pressure applied during each test ranged from 0.1 bar to 15 bar. Soil water retention curves were developed using the water content at different pressure points. The soil water retention curves are included in Appendix D. The laboratory estimates of field capacity at 1/10 bar and 1/3 bar are shown in the table below:

Table 5.4 Field Capacity Field Capacity (%)

Soil Boring Identifier Sample Identifier 0.1 bar 1/3 bar GT2-MW-01S GT2-MW-01S-5 10.4 4.7 GT2-MW-01S GT2-MW-01S-20 3.6 1.2 GT2-MW-01S GT2-MW-01S-28 6.5 2.5 GT2-MW-02S GT2-MW-02S-5 10.3 4.1 Page 25 of 119

TSD 14-006 Revision 5 Table 5.4 Field Capacity Field Capacity (%)

Soil Boring Identifier Sample Identifier 0.1 bar 1/3 bar GT2-MW-02S GT2-MW-02S-26 8.9 3.8 GT2-MW-06S GT2-MW-06S-5 3.9 1.8 GT2-MW-06S GT2-MW-06S-20 2.9 1.0 Arithmetic mean 6.64 2.73 Typical field capacity values for sand range from 1.8% to 16.4% by volume at 1/3 bar (21). The arithmetic mean of the laboratory values for field capacity at 1/3 bar is 2.73% by volume, which is within the range of the literature values.

The Data Collection Handbook to Support Modeling Impacts of Radioactive Material in Soil (Yu et al.,

1993) defines field capacity as the ratio of the volume of water retained in the soil sample (after all downward gravity drainage has ceased) to the total volume of the sample (19). To meet this narrative definition, Romano & Santini (2002) recommend using the volumetric water content at 0.1 bar as the estimate of field capacity for coarse-grained soils (e.g., sands) (20). The average field capacity of the soil samples at 0.1 bar is 6.64% by volume. This is consistent with field capacity values identified by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) for sand ranging from 6% for coarse sand to 10% for fine sand (22 p. 4).

5.3. Density of Contaminated/Saturated Zone The proposed model scenario is based on the transport of contaminants in groundwater released from the major building basements in the down-gradient direction toward Lake Michigan. Under this scenario, the contaminants would be transported through both the disturbed sand unit to the west of the sheet pile wall and the native sand unit to the east of the sheet pile wall. Since the transport will encompass both disturbed and undisturbed sands, the average value of laboratory measurements (of saturated zone samples) is used to estimate the bulk density of native sands and fill mixture in the saturated zone 2. These values are provided in Table 5.5 below:

Table 5.5 Dry Soil Bulk Density Bulk Density BulkDensity Soil Boring Identifier Sample Identifier (pcf) (gm/cm3)

GT2-MW-01S GT2-MW-01S-5 112.6 1.80 GT2-MW-01S GT2-MW-01S-20 118.0 1.89 2

Soil samples collected in the earlier investigation on December 12, 2012 were also submitted for laboratory analysis of dry bulk density. However, a review of the laboratory report resulted in the rejection of the analytical results for dry bulk density due to inconsistency with grain size distribution. The results were comparable to a dense-graded aggregate such as MDOT 21AA rather than the fine to medium sand at the Site. As a result, the dry soil bulk density values from the December 12, 2012 investigation have been excluded from the evaluation.

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TSD 14-006 Revision 5 Table 5.5 Dry Soil Bulk Density Bulk Density BulkDensity Soil Boring Identifier Sample Identifier (pcf) (gm/cm3)

GT2-MW-01S GT2-MW-01S-28 115.3 1.85 GT2-MW-02S GT2-MW-02S-5 118.4 1.90 GT2-MW-02S GT2-MW-02S-26 112.5 1.80 GT2-MW-06S GT2-MW-06S-5 102.2 1.64 Arithmetic mean 113.2 1.81 5.4. Contaminated/Saturated Zone Total Porosity The proposed model scenario is based on the transport of contaminants in groundwater released from the major building basements in the down-gradient direction toward Lake Michigan. Under this scenario, the contaminants would be transported through both the disturbed sand unit to the west of the sheet pile wall and the native sand unit to the east of the sheet pile wall. Since the transport will encompass both disturbed and undisturbed sands, the average value of laboratory measurements (from saturated zone samples) is used to estimate the total porosity, as provided in Table 5.6 below:

Table 5.6 Soil Porosity Boring Identifier Sample Identifier Porosity (% by volume)

GT2-MW-01S GT2-MW-01S-5 33.2 GT2-MW-01S GT2-MW-01S-20 29.7 GT2-MW-01S GT2-MW-01S-28 31.6 GT2-MW-02S GT2-MW-02S-5 33.4 GT2-MW-02S GT2-MW-02S-26 36.9 GT2-MW-06S GT2-MW-06S-5 39.3 GT2-MW-06S GT2-MW-06S-20 42.7 Arithmetic mean 35.3 5.5. Contaminated/Saturated Zone Effective Porosity The term effective porosity can refer to the retention of water against gravity drainage (also called specific retention) or the portion of porosity that is interconnected and allows the flow of groundwater.

The Data Collection Handbook to Support Modeling Impacts of Radioactive Material in Soil (19) defines effective porosity as the total porosity minus the field capacity. This is consistent with the specific retention-based definition of effective porosity as described by Bear (1972):

In the case of a phreatic aquifer, water is actually drained out of the pore space, and air is substituted as the water table drops. However, not all water contained in the pore space is removed by gravity drainage (say, toward a depression in the ground water table caused by a pumping well). A certain amount of water is held in place against gravity in the interstices between grains under molecular forces and surface tension. Hence, the storativity of a phreatic aquifer is less than the porosity by a factor Page 27 of 119

TSD 14-006 Revision 5 called specific retention (the ratio of water retained against gravity to the bulk volume of a soil sample).

Reflecting this phenomenon, the storativity of a phreatic aquifer is often referred to as specific yield.

The term effective porosity is also often used in this context. However, one should be careful not to confuse this usage of the term with that effective porosity referring to flow through a porous medium (23 p. 8).

Since the effective porosity is used to calculate transport time in groundwater (24 pp. E-19), smaller values are considered more conservative (i.e., they reduce transport time). Total porosity and field capacities determined during the September 30, 2013 investigation were utilized to calculate the effective porosity (specific yield), as described in Table 5.7 below:

Table 5.7 Effective Porosity (Specific Yield) Based on Field Capacity Field Capacity at Effective Boring Identifier Sample Identifier Porosity 0.1 bar (%) Porosity (%)

GT2-MW-01S GT2-MW-01S-5 33.2 10.4 22.8 GT2-MW-01S GT2-MW-01S-20 29.7 3.6 26.1 GT2-MW-01S GT2-MW-01S-28 31.6 6.5 25.1 GT2-MW-02S GT2-MW-02S-5 33.4 10.3 23.1 GT2-MW-02S GT2-MW-02S-26 36.9 8.9 28.0 GT2-MW-06S GT2-MW-06S-5 39.3 3.9 35.4 GT2-MW-06S GT2-MW-06S-20 42.7 2.9 39.8 Arithmetic mean 35.3 6.6 28.6 The average effective porosity value of 28.6% is appropriate to use for RESRAD models.

5.5.1. Effective Porosity with Respect to Flow through a Porous Medium The second definition of the term effective porosity refers to the portion of porosity that is interconnected and allows the flow of groundwater. The average velocity of groundwater can be expressed as (23 pp. 121-122):

V = Q/nA = q/n where: V is the average groundwater velocity (m/s)

Q is the volumetric flow rate (m3/s) q is the specific discharge (m/s) n is the volumetric porosity A is the cross sectional area (m2)

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TSD 14-006 Revision 5 However, part of the fluid in the pore space is immobile due to adhesion between the solid surface and the molecules of the fluid or when the porous medium includes a large number of dead-end pores. In this case, the effective porosity with respect to flow through a porous medium is defined as:

V = q/e where: V is the average groundwater velocity (m/s) q is the specific discharge (m/s) e is the effective porosity (m3/ m3)

Literature values for effective porosity include e = 0.85 for fine sand, and e = 0.80 for coarse sand (25 p. 36). Since the average groundwater velocity is inversely proportional to the effective porosity, smaller values of effective porosity are conservative. Based on the average total porosity of 35%

described above, a conservative estimate of the effective porosity with respect to flow through a porous medium is 35 x 0.80 = 28%.

The effective porosity value of 28% is appropriate to use for the Disposal Unit Source Term (DUST) models.

5.6. Contaminated/Saturated Zone Hydraulic Conductivity Soil samples were collected in December 2012 and September 2013 for hydraulic conductivity analysis using a flexible wall permeameter. The hydraulic conductivity results are shown in Table 5.8 below.

Table 5.8 Hydraulic Conductivity Determined by Laboratory Analysis of Soil Samples Saturated Zone Hydraulic Boring Hydraulic Conductivity Conductivity Location Sample Identifier (cm/s) (m/y) (cm/s) (m/y)

GT MW 01s S-121212-LP-01 (S-01) 5.10E-03 1.61E+03 -- --

GT MW 01s S-121212-LP-02 (S-02) 5.60E-03 1.77E+03 5.60E-03 1.77E+03 GT MW 01s S-121212-LP-03 (S-03) 9.10E-03 2.87E+03 9.10E-03 2.87E+03 GT MW 02s S-121212-LP-04 (S-04) 3.30E-03 1.04E+03 -- --

GT MW 02s S-121212-LP-05 (S-05) 2.40E-03 7.57E+02 2.40E-03 7.57E+02 GT2-MW-01S GT2-MW-01S-5 5.36E-03 1.69E+03 -- --

GT2-MW-01S GT2-MW-01S-20 3.94E-03 1.24E+03 3.94E-03 1.24E+03 GT2-MW-01S GT2-MW-01S-28 3.13E-02 9.88E+03 3.13E-02 9.88E+03 GT2-MW-02S GT2-MW-02S-5 1.26E-03 3.98E+02 -- --

GT2-MW-02S GT2-MW-02S-26 1.96E-03 6.19E+02 1.96E-03 6.19E+02 GT2-MW-06S GT2-MW-06S-5 1.04E-02 3.28E+03 -- --

Geometric Mean 4.85E-03 1.53E+03 5.56E-03 1.75E+03 Page 29 of 119

TSD 14-006 Revision 5 Single well response tests were performed on monitoring wells in September 2013. The single well response tests were performed by introducing an aluminum slug into each well and recording the water level in the well as it equilibrated with the water table. The results of the slug tests are provided in Table 5.9 below.

Table 5.9 Hydraulic Conductivity Determined by Single Well Response Test Saturated Zone Hydraulic Conductivity Well ID Test Type Analytical Method (cm/s) (m/y)

MW-01S Falling Head Hvorslev 3.51E-02 1.11E+04 MW-01S Rising Head Hvorslev 2.46E-02 7.77E+03 MW-02S Falling Head Hvorslev 4.36E-03 1.37E+03 MW-02S Rising Head Hvorslev 4.70E-03 1.48E+03 MW-03S Falling Head Hvorslev 2.51E-03 7.91E+02 MW-03S Rising Head Hvorslev 2.49E-03 7.86E+02 MW-04S Falling Head Hvorslev 7.49E-03 2.36E+03 MW-04S Rising Head Hvorslev 7.16E-03 2.26E+03 MW-06S Rising Head Hvorslev 5.18E-03 1.63E+03 MW-07S Falling Head Hvorslev 5.40E-02 1.70E+04 MW-07S Rising Head Hvorslev 2.18E-02 6.88E+03 Geometric mean 9.11E-03 2.88E+03 The geometric mean of the single well response tests is 2.88E+03 m/y. This result is generally consistent with laboratory permeater tests on soil samples collected in December 2012 and September 2013.

These data are also in the range of hydraulic conductivity for a sand material based on literature values.

The single well response tests are considered to better represent in situ aquifer conditions than laboratory permeater tests.

5.7. Saturated Zone Hydraulic Gradient Hydraulic gradients were estimated for areas in the central plant area (east of the Turbine Building), the southern plant area (which is generally unaffected by the sheet pile wall) and the western area (upgradient of the PA). The resulting hydraulic gradients are described in Table 5.10 below:

Table 5.10 Hydraulic Gradient Western Area Gradient Southern Area Gradient Central Area Gradient Date (near MW-ZN-06s) (near MW-ZN-05s) (near MW-ZN-01s)

July 2006 0.0015 0.0054 0.0000 - 0.0040 October 2007 0.0016 0.0050 0.0000 - 0.0042 September 2008 0.0020 0.0059 0.0000 - 0.0038 September 2009 0.0012 0.0027 0.0000 - 0.0038 September 2010 0.0019 0.0059 0.0000 - 0.0040 September 2011 0.0021 0.0056 0.0000 - 0.0022 Page 30 of 119

TSD 14-006 Revision 5 Table 5.10 Hydraulic Gradient Western Area Gradient Southern Area Gradient Central Area Gradient Date (near MW-ZN-06s) (near MW-ZN-05s) (near MW-ZN-01s)

September 2012 0.0022 0.0044 0.0000 - 0.0053 March 2013 0.0022 0.0056 0.0000 - 0.0042 Average 0.0018 0.0051 0.0000 - 0.0039 Note: The central area is that region that includes the Protected Area of the Site.

The RESRAD model may be used for scenarios where the sheet pile wall is in place (using a conservative gradient of 0.0039 ft/ft). Alternately, if the scenario assumes that the sheet pile wall has been removed or degraded over time, the natural gradient downgradient of the PA is expected to be 0.0051 ft/ft.

5.8. Groundwater Velocity The groundwater velocity can be calculated by the equation:

v=

where: K is the hydraulic conductivity i is the hydraulic gradient T is the total soil porosity Groundwater velocities for different scenarios are provided in Table 5.11 below.

Table 5.11 Estimates of Groundwater Velocity Hydraulic Groundwater Velocity Scenario Gradient (m/y)

Assuming structures and basements remain in place 0.0039 31.8 Assuming structures and basements are removed 0.0051 41.6 Notes:

1. Using a hydraulic conductivity of 2.88E+03 m/y and a total porosity of 35.3%

5.9. Precipitation The average precipitation for the Site was estimated using weather information from the Waukegan Harbor station (WHRI2), located approximately 5 miles south of the Site, for the period from 2003 through 2012. Table 5.12 presents a summary of the precipitation data:

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TSD 14-006 Revision 5 Table 5.12 10-Year Average Precipitation Precipitation Precipitation Year (inches) (26) (meters) 2012 26.87 0.682 2011 38.28 0.972 2010 30.21 0.767 2009 42.50 1.080 2008 37.69 0.957 2007 32.72 0.831 2006 32.92 0.836 2005 20.63 0.524 2004 33.98 0.863 2003 30.34 0.771 Average 32.61 0.828 Standard Deviation 6.19 0.157 Notes:

1. Waukegan Harbor Station (WHRI2) 5.10. Runoff Coefficient A runoff coefficient value of 0.2 is identified as the RESRAD default value. Site-specific runoff coefficients can be developed based on soil type and land use based on the information provided in Table 5.13:

Table 5.13 RESRAD Runoff Coefficients Environment Coefficient Value Flat land with average slopes of 0.3 to 0.9 m/mi c1 0.3 Hilly land with average slopes of 46 to 76 m/mi c1 0.1 Rolling land with average slopes of 4.6 to 6.1 m/mi c1 0.2 Agricultural Intermediate combinations of clay and loam c2 0.2 Open sandy loam c2 0.4 Tight, impervious clay c2 0.1 Cultivated lands c3 0.1 Woodlands c3 0.2 Flat, residential area about 30% impervious Cr 0.4 Urban Moderately steep, residential area about 50% impervious Cr 0.65 Moderately steep, built-up area about 70% impervious Cr 0.8 Notes:

The runoff coefficient for an agricultural environment is given by Cr = 1 - c1 - c2 - c3 (18 pp. E-7).

A Site-specific runoff coefficient for the post-decommissioning land use of 0.2 has been estimated based on an agricultural environment with flat land, open sandy loam, and cultivated lands (1 - 0.3 - 0.4 -

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TSD 14-006 Revision 5 0.1 = 0.2). A runoff coefficient of 0.2 is appropriate for the Site because it is consistent with the proposed post-decommissioning land use of the Site and is also the broadly applicable default value.

Additionally, the RESRAD runoff coefficient appears to be based on the Rational Method for calculating peak flows from small watersheds. Tables of runoff coefficients for the Rational Method should be compatible with RESRAD and may be used to develop different model scenarios (27) (12 pp.

61-62).

5.11. Well Pump Intake Depth The model scenario includes a hypothetical well installed in the shallow sand aquifer with a pump intake at the base of the aquifer. Based on the Thickness of Contaminated Zone parameter (Section 5.1), the pump intake depth is 33.44 ft (10.19 meters) for this scenario.

5.12. Contaminated Fraction Below Water Table The contaminated fraction below the water table is based on the CSM. The following two scenarios are evaluated:

  • Scenario 1 - contaminated zone from water table to top of aquitard
  • Scenario 2 - contaminated zone from ground surface to top of aquitard Under the current CSM, Scenario 1 is the preferred alternative.

5.12.1. Scenario 1 - Contaminated Zone from Water Table to Top of Aquitard This scenario assumes that contamination extends from the water table to the top of the Silty Clay Aquitard at the base of the Shallow Aquifer. The contaminated fraction below the water table under this scenario is 100%.

5.12.2. Scenario 2 - Contaminated Zone from Ground Surface to Top of Aquitard This scenario assumes that contamination extends from the ground surface to the top of the Silty Clay Aquitard at the base of the Shallow Aquifer. The contaminated fraction below the water table can be estimated using the boring logs for the wells situated immediately downgradient from the central plant area. This is summarized in Table 5.14:

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TSD 14-006 Revision 5 Table 5.14 Contaminated Fraction Below the Water Table Groundwater Surface on Aquitard Ground Surface March 13, 2013 Surface Fraction Below the Boring (ft amsl) (ft amsl) (ft amsl) Water Table MW-ZN-01S 591.43 578.95 562.18 57%

MW-ZN-02S 591.21 579.43 555.21 67%

MW-ZN-03S 591.54 579.72 556.54 66%

MW-ZN-04S 591.01 579.47 557.51 66%

Average 64%

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25. de Marsily, Ghislain. Quantitative Hydrogeology: Groundwater Hydrology for Engineers.

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26. Weather Underground. Weather History for Waukegan, IL. April 12, 2013.
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28. USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service. Soil Quality Indicators. June 2008.
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31. U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission. Standard Format and Content of License Termination Plans for Nuclear Power Reactors, Regulatory Guide 1,179, rev.1. June 2011.
32. . NRCs Review Process and Expectations for Dose Assessment. Slides presented at NRC Public Meeting with NASA to discuss options for demonstrating compliance with NRC Requirements for Plum Brook Sediments. September 3, 2008. ML08259042.
33. . Characterization, Survey, and Determination of Radiological Criteria. Consolidated Decommissioning Guidance. September 2006. Vol. 2. NUREG-1757 rev. 1.
34. . Results of Evaluations for Realistic Exposure Scenarios. Results of the License Termination Rule Analysis, Attachment 6. May 2, 2003. SECY-03-0069.
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37. Battelle Pacific Northwest Laboratories. Technical Basis for Translating Contamination Levels to Effective Dose Equivalent. Residual Radioactive Contamination from Decommissioning.

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Environmental Protection Agency and U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, October 9, 2002.

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39. U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. Example Exposure Scenarios. Washington, DC :

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40. . Calculating Upper Confidence Limits for Exposure Point Concentrations at Hazardous Waste Sites. December 2002. OSWER 9285.6-10.
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42. U.S. Government Printing Office. Radiological Criteria for Unrestricted Release. U.S. Code of Federal Regulations. July 25, 2013. Title 10, Part 20.1402.
43. . National Primary Drinking Water Regulations. U.S. Code of Federal Regulations. July 1, 2010. Title 40, Part 141.
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TSD 14-006 Revision 5 0 2000 4000ft FACILITY SOURCE: SOURCE: USGS QUADRANGLE MAP; ZION, ILLINOIS (1993) figure 4.1 SITE LOCATION FORMER ZION NUCLEAR POWER STATION ZIONSOLUTIONS 54638-18(003)GN-CO001 JAN 14/2014 Page 37 of 119

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TSD 14-006 Revision 5 Appendix A August 2012 Subsurface Investigation to Determine Site Specific Partition Coefficient (Kd) Values Letter Report (dated September 17, 2012)

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TSD 14-006 Revision 5 8615 W. Bryn Mawr Avenue, Chicago, Illinois 60631-3501 Telephone: (773) 380-9933 Fax: (773) 380-6421 www.CRAworld.com September 17, 2012 Reference No. 054638 Mr. Robert Decker ZionSolutions, LLC 101 Shiloh Blvd Zion, IL 60099

Dear Mr. Decker:

Re: Subsurface Investigation to Determine Site-Specific Partition Coefficient (Kd) Values Zion Nuclear Power Station Decommissioning Project Conestoga-Rovers & Associates (CRA) was retained by ZionSolutions, LLC (ZionSolutions) for hydrogeology consulting services related to the decommissioning of the Zion Nuclear Power Station in Zion, Lake County, Illinois (Site). On August 20-21, 2012, CRA participated in a subsurface investigation to collect samples for laboratory analysis of Site-specific partition coefficients (Kd) for cobalt (60Co), cesium (137Cs), strontium (90Sr), iron (55Fe), and nickel (63Ni).

The subsurface investigation included the advancement of three soil borings in the vicinity of existing monitoring wells on the eastern portion of the Site. The location of each soil boring is described in the following table:

Identifier Narrative Location Northing Easting Kd-SB-MW-1s Approximately 28 feet east of MW-1s 641831.57 343806.08 Kd-SB-MW-2s Approximately 10 feet north of MW-2s 641785.68 343788.49 Kd-SB-MW-3s Approximately 12 feet northwest of MW-3s 641725.42 343770.03 Drilling services were provided by Direct Push Analytical Corp. of St. Charles, Illinois using a Geoprobe 7822DT track mounted rig. Samples were collected continuously using a 2.25-inch outer diameter by 48-inch probe rod equipped with polyethylene terephthalate (PETG) liners.

The borings were logged by a CRA geologist. The boring logs are provided in Attachment 1.

Soil samples were selected for laboratory analysis based on the professional judgment of the field geologist to be representative of the following stratigraphic units at the Site:

Fill Sand - Sand which originated as natural beach sand excavated during the construction of the facility in the early 1970s and then returned to the excavation as fill material; Native Sand - Beach sand which was not disturbed by construction activities at the facility; and, Equal Employment Opportunity Employer Worldwide Engineering, Environmental, Construction, and IT Services Page 40 of 119

TSD 14-006 Revision 5 September 17, 2012 2 Reference No. 054638 Silts and Clays - Low permeability deposits of natural lake bottom and glacial till material which underlie the upper sand units.

The following soil samples were selected for laboratory analysis:

Boring Depth Interval Sample Number Stratigraphic Unit (feet bgs)

Kd-SB-MW-01s 12-16 L112102CJGSSB001B fill sand (saturated)

Kd-SB-MW-01s 24-28 L112102CJGSSB001C native sand (saturated)

Kd-SB-MW-01s 32-36 L112102CJGSSB001D silt Kd-SB-MW-03s 24-28 L212204CJGSSB002C silt and clay The samples were screened for radiological contamination in accordance with ZionSolutions standard operating procedures prior to shipment to the Brookhaven National Laboratory via overnight courier.

If you have any questions or comment, please feel free to contact me by email (dsoutter@craworld.com) or telephone (773-380-9933).

Yours truly, CONESTOGA-ROVERS & ASSOCIATES Douglas G. Soutter DS/ko/1 Encl.

cc: Phil Harvey, CRA Worldwide Engineering, Environmental, Construction, and IT Services Page 41 of 119

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TSD 14-006 Revision 5 STRATIGRAPHIC AND INSTRUMENTATION LOG (OVERBURDEN) Page 1 of 1 PROJECT NAME: Zion Solutions Facility HOLE DESIGNATION: Kd-SB-MW-1S PROJECT NUMBER: 054638 DATE COMPLETED: August 20, 2012 CLIENT: Zion Solutions DRILLING METHOD: Geoprobe LOCATION: Zion, Illinois FIELD PERSONNEL: D. Soutter DRILLING CONTRACTOR: Direct Push Analytical Corp. DRILLER: B. Kinzer DEPTH DEPTH SAMPLE STRATIGRAPHIC DESCRIPTION & REMARKS BOREHOLE ft BGS ft BGS NUMBER INTERVAL REC (ft) 'N' VALUE ASPHALT 0.30 Asphalt 0.60 GRAVEL (paving base) 2 1GP SW SAND, trace silt, trace gravel, fine to medium grained sand, poorly sorted, medium 4 brown, dry to moist 6 2GP 8

10 3GP 12 - saturated at 12.0ft BGS

- dark brown at 13.5ft BGS 4GP 14 12-16' 16 - medium gray-brown at 16.0ft BGS 18 Bentonite 5GP Chips

- gravel from 19.2 to 19.3ft BGS 20 21.00 GW GRAVEL, sandy, fine grained rounded 22 gravel, fine to coarse grained sand, poorly 22.00 6GP sorted, medium gray-brown, saturated 24 SW SAND, trace fine grained rounded gravel, fine to medium grained sand, poorly sorted, medium gray-brown, saturated 7GP 26 - coarse grained sand, some fine grained 24-28' gravel from 25.5 to 26.0ft BGS

- fining upward sequence (native) from 27.2 to 27.90 28 27.4ft BGS ML SILT, sandy, fine grained sand, low 30 plasticity, gray, moist to saturated 8GP 32 OVERBURDEN LOG 54638 CHI.GPJ CRA_CORP.GDT 9/6/12 9GP 34 32-36' 36 36.00 END OF BOREHOLE @ 36.0ft BGS 38 Survey Unit 12102, Northing 641831.57, Easting 343806.08 40 42 44 NOTES: MEASURING POINT ELEVATIONS MAY CHANGE; REFER TO CURRENT ELEVATION TABLE WATER FOUND 8/20/12 CHEMICAL ANALYSIS Page 43 of 119

TSD 14-006 Revision 5 STRATIGRAPHIC AND INSTRUMENTATION LOG (OVERBURDEN) Page 1 of 1 PROJECT NAME: Zion Solutions Facility HOLE DESIGNATION: Kd-SB-MW-2S PROJECT NUMBER: 054638 DATE COMPLETED: August 21, 2012 CLIENT: Zion Solutions DRILLING METHOD: Geoprobe LOCATION: Zion, Illinois FIELD PERSONNEL: D. Soutter DRILLING CONTRACTOR: Direct Push Analytical Corp. DRILLER: B. Kinzer DEPTH DEPTH SAMPLE STRATIGRAPHIC DESCRIPTION & REMARKS BOREHOLE ft BGS ft BGS NUMBER INTERVAL REC (ft) 'N' VALUE GW GRAVEL, sandy, fine to coarse grained 0.40 Gravel gravel, poorly sorted, light brown, dry 2 SW SAND, some silt, trace clay, trace gravel, 1GP fine to medium grained sand, medium brown, dry 4

6 2GP 8

10 3GP 12 - saturated at 12.0ft BGS 14 4GP

- dark brown at 15.0ft BGS 16

- clay, stiff, brown, saturated from 16.8 to 17.0ft BGS 18 5GP Bentonite 20 Chips 22 - concrete fragments from 21.8 to 22.0ft BGS 6GP

- limestone cobble from 22.0 to 22.5ft BGS

- little gravel at 22.5ft BGS 24

- silty at 24.5ft BGS 26 7GP 26.80 ML SILT, little fine grained sand, low plasticity, 28 medium gray, moist to wet 30 8GP

- clay from 31.0 to 31.1ft BGS 32 - gravel from 31.3 to 31.4ft BGS OVERBURDEN LOG 54638 CHI.GPJ CRA_CORP.GDT 9/6/12 34 - some organic material from 34.2 to 34.4ft 9GP BGS 36 - clay from 34.9 to 35.3ft BGS 36.00 CL CLAY, some silt, trace gravel, stiff, moderate plasticity, dark gray, moist to wet 10GP 38 (lake bottom) 39.00 END OF BOREHOLE @ 39.0ft BGS 40 Survey Unit 12204, Northing 641785.68, 42 Easting 343788.49 44 NOTES: MEASURING POINT ELEVATIONS MAY CHANGE; REFER TO CURRENT ELEVATION TABLE WATER FOUND 8/21/12 Page 44 of 119

TSD 14-006 Revision 5 STRATIGRAPHIC AND INSTRUMENTATION LOG (OVERBURDEN) Page 1 of 1 PROJECT NAME: Zion Solutions Facility HOLE DESIGNATION: Kd-SB-MW-3S PROJECT NUMBER: 054638 DATE COMPLETED: August 20, 2012 CLIENT: Zion Solutions DRILLING METHOD: Geoprobe LOCATION: Zion, Illinois FIELD PERSONNEL: D. Soutter DRILLING CONTRACTOR: Direct Push Analytical Corp. DRILLER: B. Kinzer DEPTH DEPTH SAMPLE STRATIGRAPHIC DESCRIPTION & REMARKS BOREHOLE ft BGS ft BGS NUMBER INTERVAL REC (ft) 'N' VALUE GRAVEL 0.20 Gravel SW SAND, little silt, trace gravel, fine to 2 medium grained sand, poorly sorted, medium 1GP brown, dry to moist 4

6 2GP 8

10 3GP 12 - saturated at 11.9ft BGS 14 Bentonite 4GP Chips 16 18 5GP 20 20.10 ML SILT, clayey, little fine grained sand, trace gravel, stiff, moderate plasticity, dark gray, 22 moist (lake bottom) 6GP 24 7GP 26 24-28' 28 28.00 END OF BOREHOLE @ 28.0ft BGS 30 Survey Unit 12204, Northing 641725.42, Easting 343770.03 32 OVERBURDEN LOG 54638 CHI.GPJ CRA_CORP.GDT 9/6/12 34 36 38 40 42 44 NOTES: MEASURING POINT ELEVATIONS MAY CHANGE; REFER TO CURRENT ELEVATION TABLE WATER FOUND 8/21/12 CHEMICAL ANALYSIS Page 45 of 119

TSD 14-006 Revision 5 Appendix B December 12, 2012 Geotechnical Subsurface Investigation Letter Report (dated March 1, 2013, revised January 14, 2014)

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TSD 14-006 Revision 5 8615 W. Bryn Mawr Avenue, Chicago, Illinois 60631-3501 Telephone: (773) 380-9933 Fax: (773) 380-6421 www.CRAworld.com January 14, 2014 Reference No. 054638 Mr. Robert Decker ZionSolutions, LLC 101 Shiloh Blvd Zion, IL 60099

Dear Mr. Decker:

Re: December 12, 2012 Geotechnical Subsurface Investigation Zion Nuclear Power Station Decommissioning Project Revision 1 Conestoga-Rovers & Associates (CRA) was retained by ZionSolutions, LLC (ZionSolutions) for hydrogeology consulting services related to the decommissioning of the Zion Nuclear Power Station in Zion, Lake County, Illinois (Site). On December 12, 2012, CRA participated in a subsurface investigation to collect samples for laboratory analysis of the following geotechnical parameters: porosity, bulk density, particle density, hydraulic conductivity, and grain size.

The subsurface investigation included the advancement of two soil borings in the vicinity of existing monitoring wells on the eastern portion of the Site. The location of each soil boring is described in the following table:

Boring Narrative Location GT-MW-01s Approximately 3 feet north of Kd-SB-MW-1s GT-MW-02s Approximately 3 feet north of Kd-SB-MW-2s Drilling services were provided by Direct Push Analytical Corp. of St. Charles, Illinois using a Geoprobe track mounted rig. Samples were collected continuously using a 2.25-inch outer diameter by 48-inch probe rod equipped with polyethylene terephthalate (PETG) liners. The borings were logged by a CRA geologist. The boring logs are provided in Attachment 1.

Five (5) soil samples were selected for geotechnical analysis based on stratigraphic observations made during the August 2012 Site-specific partition coefficient subsurface investigation. The pre-determined soil sample depths were intended to target the following stratigraphic units at the Site:

  • Fill Sand - Sand which originated as natural beach sand excavated during the construction of the facility in the early 1970s and then returned to the excavation as fill material.

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  • Native Sand - Beach sand which was not disturbed by construction activities at the facility.

The following soil samples were selected for laboratory analysis:

Boring Depth Interval Sample Identifier Targeted Stratigraphic Unit (feet bgs 1)

GT-MW-01s 2-5 S-121212-LP-01 (S-01) fill sand (vadose zone)

GT-MW-01s 16-20 S-121212-LP-02 (S-02) fill sand (saturated zone)

GT-MW-01s 24-28 S-121212-LP-03 (S-03) native sand (saturated zone)

GT-MW-02s 2-5 S-121212-LP-04 (S-04) fill sand (vadose zone)

GT-MW-02s 12-16 S-121212-LP-05 (S-05) fill sand (saturated zone)

The samples were screened for radiological contamination in accordance with ZionSolutions standard operating procedures prior to shipment to CRAs laboratory in Plymouth, Michigan via overnight courier.

Results The results of the geotechnical analyses of each sample collected are summarized in the tables below. The laboratory report is provided as Attachment 2. The dry soil bulk density results were rejected due to laboratory errors.

Boring Sample Identifier Hydraulic Porosity Particle Conductivity (%) Density (cm/s 2) (unitless)

GT-MW-01s S-121212-LP-01 (S-01) 5.1x10-3 9.25 2.64 GT-MW-01s S-121212-LP-02 (S-02) 5.6x10-3 16.69 2.67 GT-MW-01s S-121212-LP-03 (S-03) 9.1x10-3 20.40 2.71 GT-MW-02s S-121212-LP-04 (S-04) 3.3x10-3 23.97 2.74 GT-MW-02s S-121212-LP-05 (S-05) 2.4x10-3 25.66 2.66 Arithmetic mean -- 19.19 2.68 Geometric mean 4.60x10-3 -- --

1 bgs - below ground surface.

2 cm/s - centimeters per second.

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TSD 14-006 Revision 5 Boring Sample Identifier Grain Size Distribution

% Gravel  % Sand  % Silt or Clay GT-MW-01s S-121212-LP-01 (S-01) 4.1 84.1 11.8 GT-MW-01s S-121212-LP-02 (S-02) 3.1 90.3 6.6 GT-MW-01s S-121212-LP-03 (S-03) 7.9 89.2 2.9 GT-MW-02s S-121212-LP-04 (S-04) 5.5 73.0 21.5 GT-MW-02s S-121212-LP-05 (S-05) 12.8 77.4 9.8 If you have any questions or comment, please feel free to contact me by email (dsoutter@craworld.com) or telephone (773-380-9933).

Yours truly, CONESTOGA-ROVERS & ASSOCIATES Douglas G. Soutter DS/ko/4 Encl.

cc: Phil Harvey, CRA Page 49 of 119

TSD 14-006 Revision 5 ATTACHMENT 1 BORING LOGS Page 50 of 119

TSD 14-006 Revision 5 STRATIGRAPHIC AND INSTRUMENTATION LOG (OVERBURDEN) Page 1 of 1 PROJECT NAME: Zion Solutions Facility HOLE DESIGNATION: GT-MW-01S PROJECT NUMBER: 054638 DATE COMPLETED: December 12, 2012 CLIENT: Zion Solutions DRILLING METHOD: Geoprobe LOCATION: Zion, Illinois FIELD PERSONNEL: L. Punch DRILLING CONTRACTOR: Direct Push Analytical Corp. DRILLER: Kevin DEPTH DEPTH SAMPLE STRATIGRAPHIC DESCRIPTION & REMARKS BOREHOLE ft BGS ft BGS NUMBER INTERVAL REC (ft) DYE TEST ASPHALT 0.30 Asphalt Sample collected for gamma spectroscopy 1DPT 1.6 analysis 2 2.00 Sample collected for geotechnical analysis 2DPT 2-5' 2.5 4

5.00 SP SAND, fine grained, trace coarse grained sand and fine grained subangular gravel, 6 brown, slightly moist 3DPT 3.2

- some fine grained subangular gravel from 8 7.5 to 7.9ft BGS

- with coarse grained angular gravel from 8.0 to 8.2ft BGS 10 4DPT 2.5 11.00 Not sampled 12 5DPT 14 Sand 16 16.00 Sample collected for geotechnical analysis 6DPT 18 16-20' 2.3 20 20.00 Not sampled 22 7DPT OVERBURDEN LOG 54638 CHI.GPJ CRA_CORP.GDT 1/17/13 24 24.00 Sample collected for geotechnical analysis 8DPT 26 24-28' 3.0 28 28.00 END OF BOREHOLE @ 28.0ft BGS NOTES: MEASURING POINT ELEVATIONS MAY CHANGE; REFER TO CURRENT ELEVATION TABLE GRAIN SIZE ANALYSIS Page 51 of 119

TSD 14-006 Revision 5 STRATIGRAPHIC AND INSTRUMENTATION LOG (OVERBURDEN) Page 1 of 1 PROJECT NAME: Zion Solutions Facility HOLE DESIGNATION: GT-MW-02S PROJECT NUMBER: 054638 DATE COMPLETED: December 12, 2012 CLIENT: Zion Solutions DRILLING METHOD: Geoprobe LOCATION: Zion, Illinois FIELD PERSONNEL: L. Punch DRILLING CONTRACTOR: Direct Push Analytical Corp. DRILLER: Kevin DEPTH DEPTH SAMPLE STRATIGRAPHIC DESCRIPTION & REMARKS BOREHOLE ft BGS ft BGS NUMBER INTERVAL REC (ft) DYE TEST GP GRAVEL, with silt 0.20 Gravel SP SAND, fine grained, trace fine to coarse grained gravel, compact, brown, slightly moist 1DPT 1.4 2 2.00 Sample collected for geotechnical analysis 2DPT 2-5' 2.9 4

5.00 SP SAND, fine grained, trace fine to coarse grained gravel, compact, brown, slightly moist 6 6.00 SW SAND, fine to coarse grained, little fine to 6.20 coarse grained gravel, compact, brown, 6.50 3DPT 2.2 slightly moist 6.70 SP SAND, fine grained, trace fine to coarse 7.20 grained gravel, compact, brown, slightly moist 7.50 8 CL CLAY, silty, firm, brown, moist Sand SP SAND, fine grained, trace fine to coarse grained gravel, compact, brown, slightly moist CL CLAY, little fine to coarse grained sand and fine grained gravel, stiff, brown, slightly 10 moist 10.00 4DPT 2.7 SP SAND, fine grained, trace fine to coarse 10.20 grained gravel, compact, brown, slightly moist

- some fine to coarse grained gravel from 9.5 to 9.7ft BGS CL CLAY, silty, trace fine to coarse grained 12 gravel, stiff, brown, slight moist 12.00 SP SAND, fine grained, trace fine to coarse grained gravel, compact, brown, slightly moist Sample collected for geotechnical analysis 5DPT 14 12-16' 2.5 OVERBURDEN LOG 54638 CHI.GPJ CRA_CORP.GDT 1/17/13 16 16.00 END OF BOREHOLE @ 16.0ft BGS 18 NOTES: MEASURING POINT ELEVATIONS MAY CHANGE; REFER TO CURRENT ELEVATION TABLE GRAIN SIZE ANALYSIS Page 52 of 119

TSD 14-006 Revision 5 ATTACHMENT 2 GEOTECHNICAL LABORATORY REPORT Page 53 of 119

TSD 14-006 Revision 5 Sheet 1 of 1 Maximum Water Dry Satur-Depth Liquid Plastic Plasticity  %<#200 Class- Void Borehole Limit Limit Index Size Sieve ification Content Density ation 0 (mm) (%) (pcQ (%)

Ratio S-01 2 12.5 12 6.9 149.7 S-02 2 12.5 7 14.7 138.8 S-03 16 18.75 3 SP 17.8 134.6 S-04 2 18.75 21 3.6 130.0 5-05 12 25 10 10.1 123.4 Summary of Laboratory Results

~ CONESTOGA-ROVERS Project Name: Zion Former Generating Facility Project Number: 054638

& ASSOCIATES Client: Energy Solutions Location: Zion, IL Page 54 of 119

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& ASSOCIATES Specific Gravity of Soil Solids ASTM 854 Project: Zion Former Generating Facility Project No.: 054638 Boring No.: Sample No.: S-01 Description of Soil: (SP-SM) Sample Depth: 2'-5' Tested By: R. Bentley 1/10/2013 1 2 Test No.

Method of Air Removal Vacuum Vacuum Mass fl. + Water + Soil = Mbws 390.1 389.6 *after deairing Temperature,OC 22 22 b *flask + water after deairing Mass fl. + Water = Mbw 358.8 358.8 Tare No. N/A N/A Tare Wt. 0 0 Wt. Tare + Dry Soil 50 50 Wt. Dry Soil = Ms 50 50 Mw = Ms + Mbw - Mbws 18.7 19.2 *Mass of water a=PT/P20oC 0.9996 0.9996 *from table below Gs=aM/M w 2.67 2.60 Average 2.64 T(oe) a 16 1.0007 18 1.0004 20 1 22 0.9996 24 0.9991 26 0.9986 Page 55 of 119

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& ASSOCIATES Specific Gravity of Soil Solids ASTM 854 Project: Zion Former Generating Facility Project No.: 054638 Boring No.: Sample: S-02 Description of Soil: (SP-SM) Sample Depth: 2'-5' Tested By: R. Bentley 1/10/2013 1 2 Test No.

Method of Air Removal Vacuum Vacuum Mass fl. + Water + Soil = Mbws 390.2 389.9

  • after deairing Temperature, °c 22 22 b *flask + water after deairing Mass fl. + Water = Mbw 358.8 358.8 Tare No. NIA NIA Tare Wt. 0 0 Wt. Tare + Dry Soil 50 50 wt. Dry Soil = Ms 50 50 Mw = Ms + M bw - Mbws 18.6 18.9
  • Mass of water a= PT /P20oC 0.9996 0.9996 *from table below Gs = aMs/Mw 2.69 2.64 Average 2.67 T(Oe) a 16 1.0007 18 1.0004 20 1 22 0.9996 24 0.9991 26 0.9986 Page 56 of 119

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& ASSOCIATES Specific Gravity of Soil Solids ASTM 854 Project: Zion Former Generating Facility Project No.: 054638 Boring No.: Sample No.: S-03 Description of Soil: (SP) Sample Depth: 16'-20' Tested By: R. Bentley 1/10/2013 1 2 Test No.

Method of Air Removal Vacuum Vacuum

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Mass fl. + Water + Soil =Mbws 391 389.6 after deairing Temperature, °c 22 22

, flask + water after deairing Mass fl. + Watef = Mbw 358.8 358.8 Tare No. NIA NIA Tare Wt. 0 0 Wt. Tare + Dry Soil 50 50 wt. Dry Soil =Ms 50 50 Mw = Ms + M bw - M bws 17.8 19.2 'Mass of water a =PT iP200 C 0.9996 0.9996 'from table below Gs = aMs/Mw 2.81 2.60 Average 2.71 T(aG) a 16 1.0007 18 1.0004 20 1 22 0.9996 24 0.9991 26 0.9986 Page 57 of 119

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& ASSOCIATES Specific Gravity of Soil Solids ASTM 854 Project: Zion Former Generating Facility Project No.: 054638 Boring No.: Sample No.: S-04 Description of Soil: (SP) Sample Depth: 2'-5' Tested By: R. Bentley 1/10/2013 1 2 Test No.

Method of Air Removal Vacuum Vacuum Mass fl. + Water + Soil = Mbws 391.2 389.9 *after deairing Temperature, DC 22 22 Mass fl. + Waterb = Mbw 358.8 358.8 *flask + water after deairing Tare No. NIA NIA Tare Wt. 0 0 Wt. Tare + Dry Soil 50 50 Wt. Dry Soil = Ms 50 50 Mw = Ms + Mbw - Mbws 17.6 18.9 *Mass of water a =PT Ip20 c 0.9996 0.9996 *from table below D

Gs = aMs/Mw 2.84 2.64 Average 2.74 T(De) a 16 1.0007 18 1.0004 20 1 22 0.9996 24 0.9991 26 0.9986 Page 58 of 119

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~ & ASSOCIATES Specific Gravity of Soil Solids ASTM 854 Project: Zion Former Generating Facility Project No.: 054638 Boring No.: Sample No.: S-05 Description of Soil: (SP) Sample Depth: 12'-16' Tested By: R. Bentley 1/10/2013 1 2 Test No.

Method of Air Removal Vacuum Vacuum Mass fl. + Water + Soil =Mbws 390.7 390.4 .after deairing Temperature, DC 22 22 Mass fl. + Waterb = Mbw 359.1 359.6 .flask + water after deairing Tare No. NIA N/A Tare WI. 0 0 WI. Tare + Dry Soil 50 50 WI. Dry Soil = Ms 50 50 Mw = Ms + M bw - Mbws 18.4 19.2 'Mass of water a= PT /p20 D

c 0.9996 0.9996 'from table below Gs = aM.lMw 2.72 2.60 Average 2.66 T(aG) a 16 1.0007 18 1.0004 20 1 22 0.9996 24 0.9991 26 0.9986 Page 59 of 119

TSD 14-006 Revision 5 CONESTO~ROVERS PERMEABILITY TEST ON GRANULAR

& ASSOCIATES SOILS ASTM 0 2434 PROJECT: Zion Former Generating Facility LOCATION: Zion,IL CLIENT: Energy Solutions PROJECT NO.: 54638 SAMPLE DATE: cl~2~/l=2/~1~2________________ TEST DATE: 14-Jan-13 SAMPLE LOCATION: TESTED BY: D. Kribs SAMPLE No.: ~S!C0'!.l~ _________________ LAB No.:

SAMPLE DEPTH: ~2,-,'-",5,-'_______________ CHECKED BY: R. Bentley SAMPLED BY: ~L",is"a'..!P:::u~n~c!!h_ _ _ _ _ _ __

Description of Soil: (SP-SM) SAND, trace silt and gravel Unit Weight Determination:

Diameter D (em): 7.62 Moisture content during compaction in the cell: 7%

2 Area A (cm ): 45.60 Dry Density (Ibfft\ 112.4 Sample height H (em): 15 Ratio of standard Proctor:

Dry weight (g): 1232.2 Particle Size Summarv Percent Finer By Sieve Size Weight G

r 3" a

v 3/4" 100 e

I #4 95.9 S #10 91.4 a

n #40 81.1 d

  1. 200 11.8 Permeability Test Results Test No. Head 'h' Q t(sec) Q/At h/L Permeability em em' k (em/sec) 1 106 200 86 0.051 7.067 7.2E-03 2 101 200 107 0.041 6.733 6.1E-03 3 96 200 130 0.034 6.400 5.3E-03 4 91 200 166 .. 0.026 6.067 4.4E-03 5 86 200 194 0.023 5.733 3.9E-03 6 81 200 206 0.021 5.400 3.9E-03 AVERAGE 5.1E-03 Page 60 of 119

TSD 14-006 Revision 5 CONESTOGA-ROVERS

&. ASSOCIATES PERMEABILITY TEST ON GRANULAR SOILS ASTM D 2434 PROJECT: Zion Former Generating Facility LOCATION: Zion,IL CLIENT: Energy Solutions PROJECT NO.: 54638 SAMPLE DATE: -'1,,2,,/1=2/'-'1,,2_ _ _ _ _ _ __ TEST DATE: 14-Jan-13 SAMPLE LOCATION: TESTED BY: D. Kribs SAMPLE No.: S-02 LAB No.'

SAMPLE DEPTH: "2""'-"'5~'- - - - - - - - - CHECKED BY: R. Bentley SAMPLED BY: "L"is"a"P-'u"n"'c"-h_ _ _ _ _ _ __

Description of Soil: (SP-SM) SAND, trace silt and gravel Unit Weight Determination:

Diameter D (em): 7.62 Moisture content during compaction in the cell: 15%

Area A (cm 2 ): 45.60 Dry Density (Ib/te): 117.4 Sample height H (em): 15 Ratio of standard Proctor:

Dry weight (g): 1286.8 Particle Size Summary Percent Finer By Sieve Size Weight G

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I #4 96.9 S #10 92.2 a

n #40 76.2 d

  1. 200 6.6 Permeability Test Results Test No. Head 'h' Q t(sec) QlAt hlL Permeability em em' k (em/sec) 1 112 200 68 0.064 7.467 8.6E-03 2 107 .. 200 94 0.047 - 7.133 6.5E-03 3 102 ... 200 129 0.034

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6 87 200 187 0.023 5.800 4.0E-03 AVERAGE 5.6E-03 Page 61 of 119

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. ~ CON EST..OGA-ROVERS

~ & ASSOCIATES PERMEABILITY TEST ON GRANULAR SOILS ASTM 0 2434 PROJECT: Zion Former Generating Facility LOCATION: Zion,IL CLIENT: Energy Solutions PROJECT NO.: 54638 SAMPLE DATE: -'1,,2/-'12"'1-"12=--_ _ _ _ _ __ TEST DATE: 14~Jan~13 SAMPLE LOCATION: TESTED BY: D. Kribs SAMPLE No.: S-03 LAB No.:

SAMPLE DEPTH: -"1"'6-2:;;;0',---------- CHECKED BY: R. Bentley SAMPLED BY: ~L~is~a~P~u~n~eh~_ _ _ _ _ __

Description of Soil: (SP) SAND, trace silt and gravel Unit Weight Determination:

Diameter D (em): 6.35 Moisture content during compaction in the cell: 18%

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): 31.67 Dry Density (lb/ft\

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  1. 4 92.1 S #10 89.6 a

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~- 102 200 84 0.075 6.800 1.1 E-02 4 97 200 120 0.053 6.467 8.1E-03 5 92 200 219 0.029 6.133 4.7E-03 6 87 200 509 0.012 5.800 2.1E-03 AVERAGE 9. 1E-03 Page 62 of 119

TSD 14-006 Revision 5 CONESTOGA-ROVERS

& ASSOCIATES PERMEABILITY TEST ON GRANULAR SOILS ASTM D 2434 PROJECT: Zion Former Generating Facility LOCATION: Zion,IL CLIENT: Energy Solutions PROJECT NO.: 54638 SAMPLE DATE: -'1"'2/-'12"'1-"12=---_ _ _ _ _ _ __ TEST DATE: 14-Jan-13 SAMPLE LOCATION: TESTED BY: D. Kribs D. Kribs SAMPLE No.: S 04 LAB No.'

SAMPLE DEPTH: ""2'"',_ ' " 5 ' - - - - - - - - - CHECKED BY: R. Bentley SAMPLED BY: -"Le;is~a.!P~u~n~eh-'-_ _ _ _ _ __

Description of Soil: (SM) Silty SAND, trace gravel Unit Weight Determination:

Diameter D (em): 7.62 Moisture content during compaction in the cell: 3%

2 Area A (cm ): 45.60 Dry Density (!b/ft3): 112.9 Sample height H (em): 15 Ratio of standard Proctor:

Dry weighl (g): 1237.3 Particle Size Summary Percent Finer By Sieve Size Weight G

r 3" a

v 3/4" 100 e

I #4 94.5 S #10 89.7 a

n #40 78.6 d

  1. 200 21.5 Permeability Test Results Test No. Head 'hi Q t(sec) Q/At h/L Permeability em em' k(cm/sec) 1 112 200 155 0.028 7.467 3.8E-03 2 107 200 174 0.025 7.133 3.5E-03 3 102 200 193 0.023 6.800 3.3E-03 4 97 200 218 0.020 6.467 3.1E-03 5 92 200 244 0.018 6.133 2.9E-03 6 87 200 265 0.017 5.800 2.9E-03 AVERAGE 3.3E-03 Page 63 of 119

TSD 14-006 Revision 5 CONESTOG~ROVERS

& ASSOCIATES PERMEABILITY TEST ON GRANULAR SOILS ASTM 0 2434 PROJECT: Zion Former Generating Facility LOCATION: Zion,IL CLIENT: Energy Solutions PROJECT NO.: 54638 SAMPLE DATE: ~1=2/,-,1",2/,,12,,-_ _ _ _ _ _ __ TEST DATE: 14-Jan-13 SAMPLE LOCATION: TESTED BY: D. Kribs SAMPLE No.: ~S",-Op5"",-_ _ _ _ _ _ __ LAB No.:

SAMPLE DEPTH: ~1=2_'-..:'1,,6_'-,-_ _ _ _ _ __ CHECKED BY: R. Bentley SAMPLED BY: -=L"is"a-'-P-"u"ne"h'---_ _ _ _ _ __

Description of Soil: (SP-SM) SAND with gravel, trace silt Unit Weight Determination:

Diameter 0 (em): 7.62 Moisture content during compaction in the cell: 10%

Area A (cm 2 ): 45.60 Dry Density (lb/ft3): 123.4 Sample height H (em): 15 Ratio of standard Proctor:

Dry weight (g): 1352.4 Particle Size Summary Percent Finer By Sieve Size Weight G

r 3" a

v 3/4" 96 e

I #4 87.2 S #10 80.8 a

n #40 69.2 d

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---.1 106 200 210 0.021 7.067 3.0E,()L

__ 2 101 200 264 0.017 6.733 2:§E~

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_4 91 200 317 0.014 6.067 2~

_5 86 200 - 344 0.013 5.733 2:~E~

6 81 200 369 0.012 5.400 2.2E-03 AVERAGE 2.4E-03 Page 64 of 119

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~ CONESTOGA-ROVERS Project Name: Zion Former Generating Facility Project Number: 054638

& ASSOCIATES Client: Energy Solutions Location: Zion, IL Test by: )i<:' Checked by: ~~ ,

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~ CONESTOGA-ROVERS Project Name: Zion Former Generating Facility Project Number: 054638

& ASSOCIATES Client: Energy Solutions Location: Zion, IL Test by: Checked by:

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~ CONESTOGA-ROVERS Project Name: Zion Former Generating Facility Project Number: 054638

& ASSOCIATES Client: Energy Solutions Location: Zion, IL Test by: 121'- Checked by:  !SID?

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~ CONESTOGA-ROVERS Project Name: Zion Former Generating Facility Project Number: 054638

& ASSOCIATES Client: Energy Solutions Location: Zion, IL Test by: Checked by:

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  • S-05 12 25 0.297 0.157 0.Q76 12.8 77.4 9.8 GRAIN SIZE DISTRIBUTION

~ CONESTOGA-ROVERS Project Name: Zion Former Generating Facility Project Number: 054638

& ASSOCIATES Client: Energy Solutions Location: Zion, IL Test by: Checked by:

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£ ) CONESTOGA~ROVERS

~ & ASSOCIATES eRA Project No. 054638 Zion Former Generating Facility Zion,IL Soil Porosity Dry Unit Specific Water Unit Sample Date SamplelD Void Ratio Porosity (%)

Weight (pcf) Gravity Weight (pcf) 12/12/2012 5-01 149.5 2.64 62.4 0.102 9.248737374 12/12/2012 5-02 138.8 2.67 62.4 0.200 16.69067512 12/12/2012 5-03 134.6 2.71 62.4 0.256 20.40401173 12/12/2012 5-04 130 2.74 62.4 0.315 23.96593674 12/12/2012 5-05 123.4 2.66 62.4 0.345 25.65548487 Page 70 of 119

TSD 14-006 Revision 5 Appendix C September 30, 2013 Single Well Response Test Letter Report (dated November 13, 2013)

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TSD 14-006 Revision 5 8615 W. Bryn Mawr Avenue, Chicago, Illinois 60631-3501 Telephone: (773) 380-9933 Fax: (773) 380-6421 www.CRAworld.com November 13, 2013 Reference No. 054638-21 DRAFT Mr. Robert Decker ZionSolutions, LLC 101 Shiloh Blvd Zion, IL 60099

Dear Mr. Decker:

Re: September 30, 2013 Single Well Response Tests Zion Nuclear Power Station Decommissioning Project Conestoga-Rovers & Associates (CRA) was retained by ZionSolutions, LLC (ZionSolutions) for hydrogeology consulting services related to the decommissioning of the Zion Nuclear Power Station in Zion, Lake County, Illinois (Site). On September 30, 2013, CRA performed single well response tests (commonly referred to as slug tests) on four onsite monitoring wells located to the east of the Protected Area (PA) (MW-ZN-01S, MW-ZN-02S, MW-ZN-03S, MW-ZN-04S) and two monitoring wells located to the west of the PA (MW-ZN-06S, MW-ZN-07S) to determine the hydraulic conductivity of the shallow sand aquifer. Figure 1 presents the monitoring well locations where single well response tests were conducted. The tests were performed using a slug to rapidly change the water level within the monitoring well. The water level within the well during the test was monitored using a pressure transducer and data logger.

CRA evaluated the data collected by the pressure transducer and data logger to determine the hydraulic conductivity using AQTESOLV software. Groundwater level response data and results from the aquifer test analyses are presented in Attachment A. The Hvorslev method was utilized for analysis. This method is appropriate for unconfined conditions in sand. The calculated hydraulic conductivities for each test and the geometric mean of these values are presented below:

Hydraulic Hydraulic Hydraulic Well ID Test Method Conductivity Conductivity Conductivity

[ 1] [2] [3]

(ft/sec) (cm/sec) (m/y)

MW-01S Test 1- Falling Hvorslev 1.15E-03 3.51E-02 1.11E+04 MW-01S Test 1- Rising Hvorslev 8.08E-04 2.46E-02 7.77E+03 MW-02S Test 2- Falling Hvorslev 1.43E-04 4.36E-03 1.37E+03 MW-02S Test 2- Rising Hvorslev 1.54E-04 4.70E-03 1.48E+03 MW-03S Test 1- Falling Hvorslev 8.22E-05 2.51E-03 7.91E+02 1

ft/sec - feet per second.

2 cm/sec - centimeters per second.

3 m/y - meters per year.

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TSD 14-006 Revision 5 Table Continued Hydraulic Hydraulic Hydraulic Conductivity Conductivity Conductivity

[1] [2] [3]

Well ID Test Method (ft/sec) (cm/sec) (m/y)

MW-03S Test 1- Rising Hvorslev 8.17E-05 2.49E-03 7.86E+02 MW-04S Test 1- Falling Hvorslev 2.46E-04 7.49E-03 2.36E+03 MW-04S Test 1- Rising Hvorslev 2.35E-04 7.16E-03 2.26E+03 MW-06S Test 2 Rising Hvorslev 1.70E-04 5.18E-03 1.63E+03 MW-07S Test 2- Rising Hvorslev 7.16E-04 2.18E-02 6.88E+03 MW-07S Test 3- Falling Hvorslev 1.77E-03 5.40E-02 1.70E+04 Geometric mean 2.99E-04 9.11E-03 2.88E+03 The geometric mean of the single well response tests is 2.88E+03 m/y. This result is generally consistent with laboratory permeater tests on soil samples collected in December 2012 and September 2013. The December 2012 hydraulic conductivity laboratory data resulted in a geometric mean of 1.45E+03 m/y and the September 2013 laboratory data resulted in a geometric mean of 1.73E+03 m/y. These data are also in the range of hydraulic conductivity for a sand material based on literature values. The single well response tests are considered to better represent in situ aquifer conditions than laboratory permeater tests.

If you have any questions or comment, please feel free to contact me by email (dsoutter@craworld.com) or telephone (773-380-9933).

Yours truly, CONESTOGA-ROVERS & ASSOCIATES Douglas G. Soutter DS/ko/13 Encl.

cc: Phil Harvey, CRA 1

ft/sec - feet per second.

2 cm/sec - centimeters per second.

3 m/y - meters per year.

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WELL TEST ANALYSIS Data Set: I:\...\MW-1S test1 Falling.aqt Date: 10/15/13 Time: 12:07:11 PROJECT INFORMATION Company: CRA Client: ZionSolutions Project: 54638 Location: Zion, IL Test Well: MW-1S Test Date: 9/30/2013 AQUIFER DATA Saturated Thickness: 21.53 ft Anisotropy Ratio (Kz/Kr): 1.

WELL DATA (MW-1S)

Initial Displacement: 0.889 ft Static Water Column Height: 26.64 ft Total Well Penetration Depth: 26.64 ft Screen Length: 20. ft Casing Radius: 0.167 ft Well Radius: 0.167 ft SOLUTION Aquifer Model: Unconfined Solution Method: Hvorslev K = 0.001151 ft/sec y0 = 0.5687 ft Page 76 of 119

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WELL TEST ANALYSIS Data Set: I:\...\MW-1S test1 Rising.aqt Date: 11/04/13 Time: 11:03:30 PROJECT INFORMATION Company: CRA Client: ZionSolutions Project: 54638 Location: Zion, IL Test Well: MW-1S Test Date: 9/30/2013 AQUIFER DATA Saturated Thickness: 21.53 ft Anisotropy Ratio (Kz/Kr): 1.

WELL DATA (MW-1S)

Initial Displacement: 0.889 ft Static Water Column Height: 26.64 ft Total Well Penetration Depth: 26.64 ft Screen Length: 20. ft Casing Radius: 0.167 ft Well Radius: 0.167 ft SOLUTION Aquifer Model: Unconfined Solution Method: Hvorslev K = 0.0008082 ft/sec y0 = 0.3425 ft Page 77 of 119

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WELL TEST ANALYSIS Data Set: I:\...\MW-2S test2 Falling.aqt Date: 10/15/13 Time: 13:36:08 PROJECT INFORMATION Company: CRA Client: ZionSolutions Project: 54638 Location: Zion, IL Test Well: MW-2S Test Date: 9/30/2013 AQUIFER DATA Saturated Thickness: 21.53 ft Anisotropy Ratio (Kz/Kr): 1.

WELL DATA (MW-2S)

Initial Displacement: 1.86 ft Static Water Column Height: 20.59 ft Total Well Penetration Depth: 20.59 ft Screen Length: 20. ft Casing Radius: 0.167 ft Well Radius: 0.167 ft SOLUTION Aquifer Model: Unconfined Solution Method: Hvorslev K = 0.0001429 ft/sec y0 = 1.343 ft Page 78 of 119

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WELL TEST ANALYSIS Data Set: I:\...\MW-2S test2 Rising.aqt Date: 11/04/13 Time: 10:52:19 PROJECT INFORMATION Company: CRA Client: ZionSolutions Project: 54638 Location: Zion, IL Test Well: MW-2S Test Date: 9/30/2013 AQUIFER DATA Saturated Thickness: 21.53 ft Anisotropy Ratio (Kz/Kr): 1.

WELL DATA (MW-2S)

Initial Displacement: 1.86 ft Static Water Column Height: 20.59 ft Total Well Penetration Depth: 20.59 ft Screen Length: 20. ft Casing Radius: 0.167 ft Well Radius: 0.167 ft SOLUTION Aquifer Model: Unconfined Solution Method: Hvorslev K = 0.0001543 ft/sec y0 = 1.351 ft Page 79 of 119

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WELL TEST ANALYSIS Data Set: I:\...\MW-3S test1 Falling.aqt Date: 10/15/13 Time: 13:53:59 PROJECT INFORMATION Company: CRA Client: ZionSolutions Project: 54638 Location: Zion, IL Test Well: MW-3S Test Date: 9/30/2013 AQUIFER DATA Saturated Thickness: 21.53 ft Anisotropy Ratio (Kz/Kr): 1.

WELL DATA (MW-3S)

Initial Displacement: 1.567 ft Static Water Column Height: 22.3 ft Total Well Penetration Depth: 31.25 ft Screen Length: 20. ft Casing Radius: 0.167 ft Well Radius: 0.167 ft SOLUTION Aquifer Model: Unconfined Solution Method: Hvorslev K = 8.219E-5 ft/sec y0 = 1.256 ft Page 80 of 119

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WELL TEST ANALYSIS Data Set: I:\...\MW-3S test1 Rising.aqt Date: 11/04/13 Time: 10:56:55 PROJECT INFORMATION Company: CRA Client: ZionSolutions Project: 54638 Location: Zion, IL Test Well: MW-3S Test Date: 9/30/2013 AQUIFER DATA Saturated Thickness: 21.53 ft Anisotropy Ratio (Kz/Kr): 1.

WELL DATA (MW-3S)

Initial Displacement: 1.567 ft Static Water Column Height: 22.3 ft Total Well Penetration Depth: 21.86 ft Screen Length: 20. ft Casing Radius: 0.167 ft Well Radius: 0.167 ft SOLUTION Aquifer Model: Unconfined Solution Method: Hvorslev K = 8.169E-5 ft/sec y0 = 1.227 ft Page 81 of 119

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WELL TEST ANALYSIS Data Set: I:\...\MW-4S test1 Falling.aqt Date: 10/15/13 Time: 14:13:54 PROJECT INFORMATION Company: CRA Client: ZionSolutions Project: 54638 Location: Zion, IL Test Well: MW-4S Test Date: 9/30/2013 AQUIFER DATA Saturated Thickness: 21.53 ft Anisotropy Ratio (Kz/Kr): 1.

WELL DATA (MW-4S)

Initial Displacement: 1.323 ft Static Water Column Height: 23.48 ft Total Well Penetration Depth: 23.48 ft Screen Length: 20. ft Casing Radius: 0.167 ft Well Radius: 0.167 ft SOLUTION Aquifer Model: Unconfined Solution Method: Hvorslev K = 0.0002457 ft/sec y0 = 0.8126 ft Page 82 of 119

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WELL TEST ANALYSIS Data Set: I:\...\MW-4S test1 Rising.aqt Date: 11/04/13 Time: 10:33:43 PROJECT INFORMATION Company: CRA Client: ZionSolutions Project: 54638 Location: Zion, IL Test Well: MW-4S Test Date: 9/30/2013 AQUIFER DATA Saturated Thickness: 21.53 ft Anisotropy Ratio (Kz/Kr): 1.

WELL DATA (MW-4S)

Initial Displacement: 1.323 ft Static Water Column Height: 23.48 ft Total Well Penetration Depth: 23.48 ft Screen Length: 20. ft Casing Radius: 0.167 ft Well Radius: 0.167 ft SOLUTION Aquifer Model: Unconfined Solution Method: Hvorslev K = 0.0002348 ft/sec y0 = 0.7615 ft Page 83 of 119

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WELL TEST ANALYSIS Data Set: I:\...\MW-6S test2-2 Rising.aqt Date: 11/04/13 Time: 10:59:10 PROJECT INFORMATION Company: CRA Client: ZionSolutions Project: 54638 Location: Zion, IL Test Well: MW-7S Test Date: 9/30/2013 AQUIFER DATA Saturated Thickness: 21.53 ft Anisotropy Ratio (Kz/Kr): 1.

WELL DATA (MW-6S)

Initial Displacement: 1.5 ft Static Water Column Height: 22.86 ft Total Well Penetration Depth: 22.86 ft Screen Length: 20. ft Casing Radius: 0.167 ft Well Radius: 0.167 ft SOLUTION Aquifer Model: Unconfined Solution Method: Hvorslev K = 0.0001698 ft/sec y0 = 0.05127 ft Page 84 of 119

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WELL TEST ANALYSIS Data Set: I:\...\MW-7S test2 Rising.aqt Date: 11/04/13 Time: 11:00:23 PROJECT INFORMATION Company: CRA Client: ZionSolutions Project: 54638 Location: Zion, IL Test Well: MW-7S Test Date: 9/30/2013 AQUIFER DATA Saturated Thickness: 21.53 ft Anisotropy Ratio (Kz/Kr): 1.

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TSD 14-006 Revision 5 Appendix D September 30, 2013 Geotechnical Subsurface Investigation Letter Report (dated November 15, 2013)

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TSD 14-006 Revision 5 8615 W. Bryn Mawr Avenue, Chicago, Illinois 60631-3501 Telephone: (773) 380-9933 Fax: (773) 380-6421 www.CRAworld.com November 15, 2013 Reference No. 054638-21 DRAFT Mr. Robert Decker ZionSolutions, LLC 101 Shiloh Blvd Zion, IL 60099

Dear Mr. Decker:

Re: September 30, 2013 Geotechnical Subsurface Investigation Zion Nuclear Power Station Decommissioning Project Conestoga-Rovers & Associates (CRA) was retained by ZionSolutions, LLC (ZionSolutions) for hydrogeology consulting services related to the decommissioning of the Zion Nuclear Power Station in Zion, Lake County, Illinois (Site). On September 30, 2013, CRA completed a subsurface geotechnical investigation at the Site. The purpose of the investigation was to collect soil samples for laboratory analysis in an effort to determine Site-specific values for the following geotechnical parameters: bulk density, hydraulic conductivity, porosity, and field capacity.

The subsurface investigation included the advancement of three soil borings in the vicinity of existing monitoring wells on the eastern and western portions of the Site. Figure 1 presents the locations of the three soil borings. The soil boring identifier and the approximate location of each soil boring is described in the following table:

Table 1 - Boring identifiers and approximate locations Soil Boring Identifier Easting Northing Narrative Location GT2-MW-01s 343,798 641,834 Approximately 5 feet north of MW-01s GT2-MW-02s 343,789 641,782 Approximately 5 feet north of MW-02s GT2-MW-06s 343,287 641,724 Approximately 7 feet north of MW-06s Drilling services were provided by Testing Services Corporation (TSC) of Carol Stream, Illinois using a drill rig equipped with 4.25-inch inside diameter hollow stem augers. Samples were collected at select intervals using Shelby tubes when possible. Samples that could not be contained within the Shelby tubes were collected as bagged samples and remolded by the laboratory. Soil samples were also collected for field capacity analysis. The borings were logged by a CRA geologist. The boring logs are provided in Attachment 1.

A total of seven soil samples from the three soil boring locations were selected for geotechnical analysis to confirm the results of prior analyses at the east side of the Site and to acquire geotechnical data from the west side of the Site. The pre-determined soil sample depths were intended to target the following stratigraphic units at the Site:

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  • Fill Sand - Sand which originated as natural beach sand excavated during the construction of the facility in the early 1970s and then was returned to the excavation as fill material.
  • Native Sand - Beach sand which was not disturbed by construction activities at the facility.

The following soil samples were selected for laboratory analysis:

Table 2 - Selection of samples for analysis Target Depth Soil Boring Interval Sample Identifier Target Stratigraphic Unit Identifier (feet bgs) 1 GT2-MW-01s 2-5 GT2-MW-01S-5 fill sand (vadose zone) 16-20 GT2-MW-01S-20 fill sand (saturated zone) 24-28 GT2-MW-01S-28 native sand (saturated zone)

GT2-MW-02s 2-5 GT2-MW-02S-5 fill sand (vadose zone) 12-26 GT2-MW-02S-26 fill sand (saturated zone)

GT2-MW-06s 2-5 GT2-MW-06S-5 native sand (vadose zone) 16-20 GT2-MW-06S-20 native sand (saturated zone)

The samples were screened for radiological contamination in accordance with ZionSolutions standard operating procedures prior to hand delivery to TSCs laboratory in Carol Stream. Soil samples were shipped to Agvise Laboratory (Agvise) in Northwood, North Dakota via overnight courier.

Results The laboratory reports are provided as Attachment 2. Hydraulic conductivity, porosity, and bulk density values were determined by TSC. Field capacity values were determined by Agvise.

The following presents an overview of the results compared to literature values.

Hydraulic Conductivity The hydraulic conductivity for sand is expected to be between 3E-04 to 3E-03 centimeters per second (cm/s) or 1E+02 and 1E+05 meters per year (m/y) based upon the Argonne National Laboratory (ANL)

Data Collection Handbook (Yu, et al., 1993). The geometric mean of the laboratory results is 1.73E+03 m/y, which falls within the expected range. The laboratory results are summarized in Table 3 below.

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TSD 14-006 Revision 5 Soil Porosity The Illinois Tiered Approach to Corrective Action Objectives (TACO) default value for the total porosity of sand is 32% by volume. Fetter (Fetter, 1994) lists a range of 25 to 50% for well sorted sand or gravel.

The arithmetic mean of the laboratory porosity values is 35.3%, which falls within the range of literature values.

Bulk Density The Illinois TACO default value for the dry bulk density of sand is 1.8 kg/L or 112.4 pounds per cubic foot (pcf). The arithmetic mean of the laboratory bulk density values is 1.82 g/cm3 (113.6 pcf), which is similar to the literature value.

Table 3 - Hydraulic conductivity, bulk density, and porosity Hydraulic Hydraulic Porosity Soil Boring Bulk Density Sample Identifier Conductivity Conductivity Identifier (%) (pcf)

(cm/s) (m/y)

GT2-MW-01S GT2-MW-01S-5 5.36E-03 1.69E+03 33.2 112.6 GT2-MW-01S GT2-MW-01S-20 3.94E-03 1.24E+03 29.7 118 GT2-MW-01S GT2-MW-01S-28 3.13E-02 9.88E+03 31.6 115.3 GT2-MW-02S GT2-MW-02S-5 1.26E-03 3.98E+02 33.4 118.4 GT2-MW-02S GT2-MW-02S-26 1.96E-03 6.19E+02 36.9 112.5 GT2-MW-06S GT2-MW-06S-5 1.04E-02 3.28E+03 39.3 102.2 GT2-MW-06S GT2-MW-06S-20 8.77E-03 2.77E+03 42.7 116.2 Arithmetic mean -- -- 35.3 113.6 Geometric mean 5.48E-03 1.73E+03 -- --

Soil Water Retention Curves and Field Capacity Field capacity is defined as the ratio of the volume of water retained in the soil sample, after all downward gravity drainage has ceased, to the total volume of the sample. For most soils, the field capacity corresponds to a negative pressure of 0.1 bar (sand), 0.2 bar (silty clay loam), or 0.3 bar (loam)

(Klocke & Hergert, 1990). Laboratory measurements of field capacity typically use a negative pressure of 1/3 bar (Nachabe, 1998). A volumetric water content greater than the field capacity is not available for plant use because it drains away quickly. The wilting point is the maximum pressure that a plant can exert to overcome the tension of the water adhering to the soil. The wilting point corresponds to a negative pressure of 15 bars.

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TSD 14-006 Revision 5 Typical field capacity values range from 2.8% to 3.9%1 for sand and loamy sand, respectively (USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service, 2008). The arithmetic mean of the laboratory values for field capacity is 2.7% by volume. Soil water retention curves were developed using the water content under negative pressures of 0-15 bar. The soil water retention curves are included in Attachment 3.

Table 4 - Field Capacity Soil Boring Sample Identifier Field Capacity (%)

Identifier 0.1 bar 1/3 bar GT2-MW-01S GT2-MW-01S-5 10.4 4.7 GT2-MW-01S GT2-MW-01S-20 3.6 1.2 GT2-MW-01S GT2-MW-01S-28 6.5 2.5 GT2-MW-02S GT2-MW-02S-5 10.3 4.1 GT2-MW-02S GT2-MW-02S-26 8.9 3.8 GT2-MW-06S GT2-MW-06S-5 3.9 1.8 GT2-MW-06S GT2-MW-06S-20 2.9 1.0 Arithmetic mean 6.64 2.73 References Fetter, C. (1994). Applied Hydrogeology, 3rd Edition. New York: Macmillan.

Klocke, N. L., & Hergert, G. W. (1990). G90-964 How Soil Holds Water. Historical Materials from University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension. University of Nebraska-Lincoln.

Nachabe, M. H. (1998, August). Refining the Definition of Field Capacity in the Literature. Journal of Irrigation and Drainage Engineering, 124(4). American Society of Civil Engineers.

USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service. (2008, June). Soil Quality Indicators.

Yu, C., Loureiro, C., Cheng, J. J., Jones, L. G., Wang, Y. Y., Chia, Y. P., & Faillace, E. (1993, April). Data Collection Handbook to Support Modeling Impacts of Radioactive Material in Soil. Argonne, Illinois: Argonne National Laboratory.

1 1 to 1.4 inches of water per foot of soil assuming a soil porosity of 30% (1/(12x3)=2.8% or 1.4/(12x3)=3.9%).

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TSD 14-006 Revision 5 If you have any questions or comment, please feel free to contact me by email (dsoutter@craworld.com) or telephone (773-380-9933).

Yours truly, CONESTOGA-ROVERS & ASSOCIATES Douglas G. Soutter DS/ko/12 Encl.

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TSD 14-006 Revision 5 STRATIGRAPHIC AND INSTRUMENTATION LOG (OVERBURDEN) Page 1 of 1 PROJECT NAME: Zion Solutions Facility HOLE DESIGNATION: GT2-MW-01S PROJECT NUMBER: 054638 DATE COMPLETED: September 30, 2013 CLIENT: Zion Solutions DRILLING METHOD: 41/4" ID HSA LOCATION: Zion, Illinois FIELD PERSONNEL: K. White DRILLING CONTRACTOR: TSC DRILLER: Francisco DEPTH DEPTH SAMPLE STRATIGRAPHIC DESCRIPTION & REMARKS BOREHOLE ft BGS ft BGS NUMBER INTERVAL REC (ft) 'N' VALUE SP SAND, some gravel, few stones about 1 inch in diameter, fine to medium grained sand, 1SS 10 brown, moist 2

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10 12 14 14.00 Soil Cuttings SP SAND, with gravel, trace silt, loose to compact, fine to medium grained sand, brown, 14-16' 1.2 wet 16 ST 1.2 18 18-20' 20 20-22' 22 22-24' 24 - increase in gravel, grayish brown at 24.0ft BGS 24-26' OVERBURDEN LOG 54638 CHI.GPJ CRA_CORP.GDT 10/7/13 26

- stone about 2 inches in diameter at 27.0ft 26-28' BGS 28 - gray at 27.5ft BGS 28.00 END OF BOREHOLE @ 28.0ft BGS 30 32 34 NOTES: MEASURING POINT ELEVATIONS MAY CHANGE; REFER TO CURRENT ELEVATION TABLE GRAIN SIZE ANALYSIS Page 95 of 119

TSD 14-006 Revision 5 STRATIGRAPHIC AND INSTRUMENTATION LOG (OVERBURDEN) Page 1 of 1 PROJECT NAME: Zion Solutions Facility HOLE DESIGNATION: GT2-MW-02S PROJECT NUMBER: 054638 DATE COMPLETED: September 30, 2013 CLIENT: Zion Solutions DRILLING METHOD: 41/4" ID HSA LOCATION: Zion, Illinois FIELD PERSONNEL: K. White DRILLING CONTRACTOR: TSC DRILLER: Francisco DEPTH DEPTH SAMPLE STRATIGRAPHIC DESCRIPTION & REMARKS BOREHOLE ft BGS ft BGS NUMBER INTERVAL REC (ft) 'N' VALUE FILL, gravel 0.20 1SS SP SAND, trace gravel, loose to compact, fine 0-2' 13 to medium grained sand, brown 2

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2SS 12 6 4-8' 8 8.00 Blind drill 10 Soil Cuttings 12 12.00 SW SAND, some gravel, compact, fine to medium grained sand, brown, wet 3SS 12-14' 14 14 ST 0.8 16

- some clay from 17.0 to 17.5ft BGS 16-19' 18 - some clay, with gravel from 18.0 to 18.5ft BGS 20 20.00 18-22' SM SILT and SAND, trace gravel and clay, loose, fine grained sand, gray/brown, wet 22 22.00 END OF BOREHOLE @ 22.0ft BGS 24 OVERBURDEN LOG 54638 CHI.GPJ CRA_CORP.GDT 10/7/13 26 28 30 32 34 NOTES: MEASURING POINT ELEVATIONS MAY CHANGE; REFER TO CURRENT ELEVATION TABLE GRAIN SIZE ANALYSIS Page 96 of 119

TSD 14-006 Revision 5 STRATIGRAPHIC AND INSTRUMENTATION LOG (OVERBURDEN) Page 1 of 1 PROJECT NAME: Zion Solutions Facility HOLE DESIGNATION: GT2-MW-06S PROJECT NUMBER: 054638 DATE COMPLETED: September 30, 2013 CLIENT: Zion Solutions DRILLING METHOD: 41/4" ID HSA LOCATION: Zion, Illinois FIELD PERSONNEL: K. White DRILLING CONTRACTOR: TSC DRILLER: Francisco DEPTH DEPTH SAMPLE STRATIGRAPHIC DESCRIPTION & REMARKS BOREHOLE ft BGS ft BGS NUMBER INTERVAL REC (ft) 'N' VALUE SM SAND, with silt, trace gravel, loose, fine grained sand, brown, dry 1SS 0-2' 1.7 24 2

ST 27 4 - fine to coarse grained sand at 4.0ft BGS 2SS 4-6' 10 6 6.00 Blind drilled 8

10 12 Soil Cuttings 14 14.00 SP SAND, gravelly, some silt, coarse grained sand, brown, wet 3SS 14-16 54 16 18 20 20-23' 22 24 23-26' OVERBURDEN LOG 54638 CHI.GPJ CRA_CORP.GDT 10/7/13 26 26.00 END OF BOREHOLE @ 26.0ft BGS 28 30 32 34 NOTES: MEASURING POINT ELEVATIONS MAY CHANGE; REFER TO CURRENT ELEVATION TABLE GRAIN SIZE ANALYSIS Page 97 of 119

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TSD 14-006 Revision 5 CLIENT: Conestoga Rovers & Associates 8615 W. Bryn Mawr Ave.

Chicago, IL 60631 PROJECT: L-80,843 Exploratory Soil Borings Zion Solutions Zion, Illinois SOIL TESTING

SUMMARY

Boring Sample Depth Soil MC Density Specific Porosity Hydraulic Location Num ber (Feet) Type  % (Bulk) Gravity (N) Conductivity pcf (Est) cm/sec GT 2 1 5 SM 4.8 112.6 2.7 33.2 5.36 x 10-3 MW-01S GT 2 2 20 SP 10.9 118.0 2.7 29.7 3.94 10-3 MW-01S GT 2 3 28 SP - SM 13.7 115.3 2.7 31.6 3.13 x 10-2 MW-01S GT 2 1 5 SP - SM 5.5 118.4 2.7 33.4 1.26 x 10-3 MW-02S GT 2 2 26 SP - SM 5.8 112.5 2.7 36.9 1.96 x 10-3 MW-02S GT 2 1 5 SM 4.3 102.2 2.7 39.3 1.04 x 10-2 MW-06S GT 2 2 20 SP - SM 20.6 116.2 2.7 42.7 8.77 x 10-3 MW-06S MC Moisture Content Est Estimated Specific Gravity N Porosity Page 100 of 119

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