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APPENDIX F Credentials
ADAM J. WHITE ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENTIST PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE EDUCATION Bachelor of Science, Agricultural Mr. White, a staff Environmental Scientist in Terracon's Columbia, Mo. System Management, Minor Soil office, is responsible for conducting environmental services. He is Science, 2005, University of responsible for the field services and development of reports for a wide Missouri-Columbia range of projects performed. His primary environmental duties involve performance and report development for Phase I environmental site assessments, Phase II site assessments and remediation projects, wetland delineations, and National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) reviews. CERTIFICATIONS
- OSHA 40 Hour HAZWOPER Wetland Delineation RECENT PROJECT EXPERIENCE Red Cross First Aid
- Deer Valley Apartment, Columbia, Missouri Provided Phase 1 environmental site assessment (ESA) on a multi-family residential apartment complex for Prudential Mortgage Capital Company.
WORK HISTORY
- Colt Railroad, Columbia, Missouri Terracon, EnvironmentalScientist, Performed on-site soil sampling related to identifying petroleum and 2006-present; metals contaminated soils on the site. University of Missouri-Columbia, Soil CharacterizationLab, 2006
- Beatrice Cheese, New Hampton, Iowa Performed on-site remediatory supervision and site conditions monitoring associated with the remediation of petroleum contaminated soils on the site using subsurface injection methods.
- Flat Branch Park Phase II,Columbia, MO.
Conducted data review and assisted with report developmernt for EPA Brownfield project associated with remediation of site impacted by former petroleum bulk storage facilities. .
- Cell Tower Sites, Missouri and Kansas Performed Phase I ESAs and NEPA assessments as they applied to the development associated with co-located and raw land tower sites for Verizon Wireless throughout Missouri and Kansas.
- Agriculture Storage Facilities, Kansas Performed on-site soil, groundwater, and surface water sampling, at 10 agricultural fertilizer/pesticide facilities in Kansas.
- Missouri Theatre, Columbia, Missouri Performed a Phase I ESA and report development for the renovation of the historic Missouri Theatre building. The site is located in downtown Columbia and was the former location of a drycleaner and printing facility.
- Underground Storage Tank Removal, Moberly, Missouri Provided oversight, documentation, and sampling of contaminated soils during the excavation, removal, and closure of an underground petroleum storage tank.
- Hy-Vee, Columbia, Missouri Provided Phase I ESA and on-site soil and groundwater sampling for proposed Hy-Vee grocery stores and gas station.
- Agricultural Storage Facility, Trenton, Missouri Conducted Phase I ESA and Missouri Department of Natural Resources 06/05
White, Adam J. 2 (MDNR) file review for the historic agricultural chemical facility.
- Hinton Little General Stores - Hinton, Missouri Conducted site characterization and risk based corrective action assessment consisting of soil and groundwater sampling of leaking underground storage tank site.
- Autozone, Marshfield, Missouri Provided Phase I ESA and MDNR file review on a vacant tract of land, historically the location of a gasoline station with leaking underground storage tanks.
- Caterpillar Facility, Boonville, Missouri Conducted Phase I ESA for a Caterpillar equipment manufacturing facility. The facility was a large quantity generator that uses multiple
- hazardous substances for operations at the site.
- Prairie Queen, Centralia, Missouri Conducted Phase I ESA on a gasoline station facility located in proximity to off-site gasoline stations.
- AmerenUE, Callaway Nuclear Power Plant Preformed soil and groundwater sample collection for radiological parameters laboratory testing. Sample collection locations include the highly secure Protected Area.
- Hudson Hallow, Osage Beach, Missouri Provided consultation regarding on-site wetlands including: coordination with the US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), and Section 404 Clean Water Act (CWA) regulatory permitting.
- City of Springfield, Missouri Provided Phase I ESAs on six sites located in the historic Jordan Valley downtown area of Springfield, MO.
- 401 S. Maple Avenue and 1057 Colfax Avenue, Hannibal, Missouri Provided PhaselI ESA on a screen printing business located adjacent to the former location of a manufactured gas plant.
- Asbestos Air Sampling, Missouri Provided asbestos air sampling at sites which include churches, university dormitories, factories, and Bagnell Dam.
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MARK E. DIERKER FIELD GEOLO GIS T PROFESS IONAL EXPERIENCE EDUCATION Bachelor of Science, Geology, Mr. Dierker, a Field Geologist in Terracon's Columbia, Mo. office, is 2000, University of Missouri-responsible for conducting environmental and geotechnical services. He is Columbia responsible for working with drilling crews performing field services, soil and groundwater sampling, and Phase I Environmental Site Assessments (ESAs).
CERTIFICATIONS OSHA 40 HourHAZWOPER RECENT PROJECT EXPERIENCE Nuclear Soil Gauge Certification
- Bright Start Academy, Columbia, Missouri Red Cross First Aid Provided Phase 1 ESA for site to be developed as a child care facility.
- Proposed Firestone, Columbia, Missouri Provided Phase 1 ESA for site to be developed as an autocare facility. WORK HIS TORY Terracon Consultants, Inc.
- Father Tolton Catholic High School, Columbia, Missouri Field Geologist, September 20 10-Provided Phase I ESA for site to be developed as a high school. present Conn-Agg, LLC ,Boone Quarries
- Callaway Nuclear Power Plant, Reform, Missouri Quality Control Manager, Conducts groundwater sampling from monitoring well network and January 2004- August 2009 performs field services with monitoring well abandonment and well Engineering Surveys and Services, installations. Materials Tech, April2003-December 2003
- Con-Agg, LLC, Columbia, Missouri Quality control manager responsible for management of aggregate and concrete materials testing lab and quarry inventories.
- Engineering Surveys and Services, Columbia, Missouri Performed field and laboratory testing of concrete, soils, and aggregate.
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TRACIE A. RAGLAND ENVIRONMENTAL PROJECT MANAGER PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE EDUCATION Bachelor of Arts, Honors in Ms. Ragland has 9 years of general environmental experience. Ms. Environmental Studies, 1997, Ragland performs various duties including Phase I Environmental Site University of Kansas Assessments (Phase I ESAs), wetland delineations, asbestos inspections, Bachelor of Science in Biology, and National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) Reviews. Ms. Ragland has CellularBiology, 1992, also prepared Phase I ESAs in association with Brownfields Assessments University of Kansas and some Limited. Site Investigations (LSls). Her duties include client interaction; scheduling and/or performing project field work; interviews with site contacts, state, and local government officials; analytical interpretation CE RTI FICATI ONS of research databases and historical records; wetland plant and hydric soil identifications; interpretation and analysis of maps, aerial photographs, and 40-Hour Hazardous Waste Site Operations Training, 1999 soil surveys; wetland site survey coordination; calculation of wetland AHERA Asbestos Inspector:
impacts; asbestos inspection and sampling; groundwater and soil collection Kansas, Missouri, 1998 and interpretation of laboratory analytical results; and preparation and CategoryA Certificationin production of client deliverables. Radioisotopes and Radiation Safety in Research, 1997 Ms. Ragland also has management responsibility of Phase I ESA projects within the Due Diligence Group (DDG) at Terracon. Duties include oversight of projects, assignment of projects, technical review of client deliverables, supervision of DDG members, and training of Phase I ESA personnel. Ms. Ragland has also served as Acting Group Manager of the AFFILIATIONS Society of Wetland Scientists DDG on several occasions.
PROFESSIONAL DUTIES WORK HISTORY
- Phase I ESAs Terracon, Environmental Scientist, Conducted and managed over 300 Phase I ESAs for 9 years throughout 1998-present the continental US, including undeveloped land, communications towers, University of Kansas, Research multi-family residential structures, large-scale commercial developments, Assistant; 1994-1998 gasoline refueling stations, automobile repair facilities, industrial sites, University of Minnesota, Graduate printing facilities, dry cleaners, agricultural cooperative facilities, and US Research Assistant, 1993-1994 Postal Service Offices. Oklahoma State University, Laboratory Technician, 1992-
- Wetland Delineations 1993 Conducts and manages wetland delineations and wetland permitting projects in KS and MO, including: coordination with the US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), and report preparation for Section 404 Clean Water Act (CWA) regulatory permitting. Delineated sites from 1 to 8,000 acres. ADDITIONAL COURSES Responsible for onsite wetland delineations utilizing mandatory technical Wetland Construction and criteria and field indicators established by the USACE and, when Restoration, Wetland Training necessary, by the USDA (National Food Security Act Manual and Field Institute, 2001 Indicators of Hydric Soils in the US). Wetland Plant Identification, Biotic Consultants, Inc., 2000
- Asbestos Inspections and Sampling Basic Processesin Hydric Soils, North Carolina State University, In conjunction with Phase I ESAs, conducts limited asbestos inspections 2000 and sampling of properties ranging from multi-family residential 38-HourArmy Corns of Engineers structures and commercial developments to heavy industrial sites in KS Wetland Delineation &
and MO. Management Training Program, Richard Chinn Environmental
- NEPA ReviewslEnvironlmenltal Assessment (EA) Training, Inc., 1998 Conducted NEPA Reviews for existing and proposed communications towers and a fiber optic cable corridor, including an EA for a proposed marina at a USACE lake. Responsible for field work, contact with federal, state, and local government agencies, coordination of Cultural Resource Investigation for historical preservation clearance, and production of client 2/07
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Conducted and managed LSls including a PA/SI on a former government WWII facility. Responsibilities included preparation of work scopes, collection of soil and groundwater samples, preparation of samples for shipment to a laboratory for analysis, interpretation of analytical results, and preparation of client deliverables.
SELECTED PROJECT EXPERIENCE Phase I ESAs
- Falley's Food Stores - KS and MO (Associated Wholesale Grocers-Kansas City, KS)
Coordinated research database and historical records procurement, technical report editing, scheduling and/or performing field work, and assisting with report preparation for 25 Falley's Food stores.
- Pizza Hut - Southeastern US (National Pizza Company International, Inc.-Lenexa, KS)
Coordinated and managed field work, technical report review and editing, and client deliverable production for 47 Pizza Hut facilities located across the southeastern US in 10 business days.
- Montezuma Wind Farm - Montezuma, KS (Snyder and Associates, Inc.-Atlantic, IA)
Conducted field work, including a low-altitude aerial reconnaissance, and report preparation for a proposed windmill energy generating facility located on 8,000 acres of farmland in western KS.
- Industrial Warehouses - Kansas City, MO and KS (Block Income Fund I, L.P.-Kansas City, MO)
A portfolio of 5 industrial warehouses containing multiple tenants totaling 390,000sf.
- Martin Tractor Company - Topeka, KS (Martin Tractor Company-Topeka, KS) . .. ""*
A large-scale truck maintenance/service and parts testing and rebuilding facility, totaling 1~66,00sf,. With numerous aboveground storage tanks (ASTs), an oil burner, mud trap, paint room, former undergr.ound storage tanks (USTs), and multiple waste streams..
- Plastic Packaging Technologies - Kansas City, KS (Stonehenge Partners, Inc.-Columbus, OH)-..
A 65,000sf facility associated with the production, printing, and distribution of roll stack packaging and plastic bags, with flexigraphic wide-web printing, solvent-less lamination operations, and a volatile organic compound emissions burner.
- Mize Road - Lenexa, KS (Parsons Brinckerhoff Quade and Douglas, Inc.-Lenexa, KS)
Proposed expansion and improvement of 1.5 to 2 miles of Mize Road and West 7 9 th Street in Lenexa, KS.
- Sovereign Business Forms - Girard, KS (LaSalle Bank National Association-Chicago, IL)
An 80,000sf facility associated with the printing, packaging, warehousing, and distribution of custom business forms, including the production of metal photo plates from film and negatives.
- White Lakes Center- Topeka, KS (LaSalle Bank National Association-Chicago, IL) . .
A retail facility consisting of a 414,582sf mall, an 8,141sf former Penny's Automotive Service Center, a 2,750sf Burger King restaurant, and associated parking and drives.
- Plant Property - St. Joseph, MO (Premium Pork, LLC-Lenexa, KS)
A 60-acre tract consisting of a chemical storage warehouse (former meat packing facility); pallet manufacturing company; truck maintenance facility and empty dumpster storage; vacant grass-covered land; farmland; and dilapidated hog pens.
- Farmers Coop Sites - KS (Farmers Cooperative Association-Lawrence, KS) 7 Farmers Coop facilities in northeast KS which included: liquid/dry fertilizer plants, grain storage elevators, anhydrous ammonia distribution facilities, offices, tire shops, feed mills, storage yards, bulk fuel storage AST facilities, a retail store, and filling station.
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- Agricultural Chemical Facilities - KS and MO (United Agri Products-Greeley, CO) 15 agricultural chemical blending facilities in north central KS and northwest MO which included liquid/dry fertilizer plants, anhydrous ammonia distribution facilities, offices, and maintenance shops.
- Proposed County Buildings - Olathe, KS (Johnson County, KS-Olathe, KS) 5 city blocks in downtown Olathe, KS including parking areas and multiple commercial, government, and residential structures with extensive historical background.
Brownfields Revitalization Act Phase I ESAs
- Former St. Joseph Power & Light Company - St. Joseph, MO (Heartland Foundation-St. Joseph, MO) 40,000sf general commodities warehouse facility.
- Former Junction City Foundry Property - Junction City, KS (Kansas Department of Health and Environment-Topeka, KS) 41 acres consisting of a 106,000sf former electric heavy iron foundry structure, a vacant 1-story office building, an abandoned 2-story farmhouse, and outbuildings.
- EBA Building - Topeka, KS (Kansas Department of Health and Environment-Topeka, KS) 2 acres consisting of a 60,000sf three-story medical office building and parking area.
- 312 South Second Street- Atchison, KS (City of Atchison-Atchison, KS) 1.2-acre metals and plastics salvage yard.
- Former Frisco Laboratory Building - Springfield, MO (City of Springfield-Springfield, MO) 15,000sf former railroad laboratory testing facility.
Limited Site Investigations/PNlSl
- Hardesty Federal Complex - Kansas City, MO (US General Services Administration-Kansas City, MO)
Conducted PA and SI under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 (CERCLA) and the Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act of 1986 (SARA), including soil and groundwater analyses and lead sampling, at 7 structures on 18 acres, including a former clothing chemical pretreatment facility and indoor firing range. PA/SI reports reviewed and approved by the Missouri Department of Natural Resources.
Conducted groundwater and soil sampling near an abandoned UST. Conducted outfall sampling to establish baseline analytical data for use in the application of a wastewater/storm water discharge permit.
- Commercial Retail Redevelopment - Overland Park, KS (Continental Consulting Engineers, Inc.-
Leawood, KS)
Conducted an LSI regarding potential impact from surrounding former dry-cleaning and printing/photography facilities.
- Night Club and Office Space - Kansas City, MO (MC Real Estate Services, Inc.-Kansas City, MO)
Conducted an LSI regarding potential impact from former onsite gasoline tanks and surrounding former dry-cleaning, spray painting/auto repair, and filling station facilities.
- Proposed Aldi - Lee's Summit, MO (Aldi, lnc.-Olathe, KS)
Conducted an LSI regarding potential impact from former onsite towing/maintenance activities.
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1.0 INTRODUCTION
........................................................................................ 1 1.1 Background .......................................................................................... 1 1.2 Methodology .............................................................................. *.......... 1 2.0 QUANTITATIVE ASSESSMENT ........................................................................ 2 3.0 QUALITATIVE ASSESSMENT.......................................................................... 4 4.0 ASSESSMENT CONCLUSION........................................................................... 5
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.............................................................................................. 6 APPENDICES Appendix A - Transect Map ................................................................................... A-i Appendix B - Quadrate Photographs.......................................................................... B-i Appendix C - Plant Photographs .............................................................................. C-i Appendix D - Qualitative Assessment Photographs and Location Map ................................... D-i TABLES Table 1. Frequency of Plant Species on the Radioisotope Production Facility Site................... 2 Table 2. Species Density of Plant Species on the Radioisotope Production Facility Site ............ 3
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1.0 INTRODUCTION
This assessment consists of quantitative and qualitative vegetation surveys that were conducted to evaluate the current state of vegetation on the proposed Northwest Medical Isotopes, LLC (NWMI)
Radioisotope Production Facility (RPF) site. A quantitative vegetation assessment was conducted near the end of the growing season that collected frequency and density data.
This report describes the findings from the quantitative and qualitative assessments conducted September 30 and October 1, 2015. The information collected from the assessments is used to describe the current vegetation conditions of the site.
1.1 BACKGROUND
NWMI proposes to construct and operate the RPF to commercially produce molybdenum 99 (99Mo) using low-enriched uranium (LEU). The proposed 3.0 hectare (ha) RPF site is situated within Discovery Ridge Research Park (Discovery Ridge), north of Discovery Ridge Drive in the city of Columbia, Boone County, Missouri. The site is situated in central Missouri, approximately 201 kilometer (kin) east of Kansas City and 201 km west of St. Louis. The site is 7.2 km south of U.S. Interstate 70, just north of U.S. Highway 63.
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has established a spatial network of ecoregions for the research and monitoring of ecosystems. Ecoregions are areas of relatively uniform ecological systems that have similar vegetation, climate, geology, and physiology. The RFP site is located in the subregion Claypan Prairie of the Central Irregular Plains Ecoregion, which is characterized by well-developed claypan soils located on gently rolling topography (Chapman et al., 2002). Historically, the region was mostly tall grass prairies with seasonally inundated wetlands (Nigh and Schroeder, 2002). After European settlement, the region experienced a conversion to cropland and pasture because of the gently rolling topography and soil with little natural vegetation remaining (Chapman et al., 2002; Nigh and Schroeder, 2002).
The proposed site is located in a developed industrial park that was historically used as cultivated cropland and pasture. The current vegetation at the site consists of mostly grasses reminiscent of open pastureland.
This report provides a qualitative and quantitative analysis of the vegetation currently on the site.
1.2 METHODOLOGY The quantitative assessment was performed with two randomly selected transects within the RPF site.
At each location, general areas were identified for transects. The exact transect starting location was then selected randomly by tossing a stake in the air. Each transect ending location was selected randomly by tossing a stake in the air and walking in the direction that the stake landed. Transect lengths were 50 meter (in). Transect ends were recorded with a Trimnble GeoXT geographic positioning system (GPS).
A map of the transect locations is included in Appendix A.
After transects were defined, sample plots were established at 5 m intervals along each transect. Sample plots were established with a 1 square meter (in 2 ) (0.5 m x 2 m) plot frame quadrat. To ensure that sample points wcrc sampled randomly, the starting point was chosen between 0 and 5 m, and then a random number between 0 and 20 was used to determine the meters to be taken perpendicular (alternating direction every 5 m) to the transect. Photographs of each quadrat are provided in Appendix B. Within each quadrat, data was collected for density and frequency.
The qualitative assessment was performed in conjunction with the quantitative assessment. The qualitative assessment involved identifying significant vegetation not specifically found in the plots. The qualitative assessment was completed by an investigator walking the perimeter of the property and in random transects across the property.
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NWMI NWMI-2015-RPT-002, Rev. 0 RPF Vegetation Assessment 2.0 QUANTITATIVE ASSESSMENT Each transect was located using the method described in Section 1.0. Transect 1 was located on the southern portion and crossed the property from the east to the west. Transect 2 was located on the northern portion and crossed the property from the east to the north, diagonal from the Transect 1.
Plant species encountered during the quantitative assessment consisted mostly of non-native plants typically found in disturbed areas such as pastures and right-of-ways (MDOC, 2015). Photographs of encountered species during the quantitative and qualitative assessments are provided in Appendix C.
Encountered species that are not classified as non-native (White Heath Aster and Goldenrod) are commonly found throughout prairie/oak forest plant communities (MDOC, 2015).
Table 1 describes encountered species with frequencies of all of the species found on the site. Plant frequency is the percent of occurrence within each transect and represents the species for the entire site.
Table 1. Frequency of Plant Species on the Radioisotope Production Facility Site Indian Grass Sorghastrumnutans Non-native 100 100 Crown Vetch Securigervaria Non-native 70 Horse Nettle Solanum carolinense Non-native 60 50 No-atv White Clover Trifolium repens 50 10 Non-native Tall Fescue Colium arundinaceum 30 Non-native Bull Thistle Cirsium vulgate 10 40 Species with the highest density on the property consist of Indian Grass (Sorghastrum nutans) and Yellow Foxtail (Setariapumila) (Table 2). The species density is the number of plants/in 2 . Table 2 describes the species densities on the property. No Federal- or State-listed species were encountered during the quantitative assessment.
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During the qualitative assessment, no Federal- or State-listed species were encountered. An American Sycamore (Platanusoccidentalis) was encountered on the east side of the property. This tree species is commonly found through the state of Missouri and in prairie/oak tree plant communities (MDOC, 2015).
Other species encountered during the qualitative assessment and not the quantitative assessment include Cow Parsnip (Heracleaum lanatum), Partridge Pea (Cassia chamaecrista), and English Plantain (Plantago Lanceolata). Both of these species are common in prairie/oak tree plant communities (MDOC, 2015).
While conducting the qualitative assessment, the inspector did encounter approximately nine Eurasian Collared-Doves (Streptopeliadecaocto). These birds are common and found statewide, typically using pastures, trees, or powerlines to roost. No other wildlife were encountered onsite during the qualitative or quantitative assessment.
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Chapman, S. S., Omemik, J. M., Griffith, G. E., Schroeder, W. A., Nigh, T. A., and Wilton, T. F., 2002, "Ecoregions of Iowa and Missouri (color poster with map, descriptive text, summary tables, and photographs): Reston, Virginia," U.S. Geological Survey (map scale 1:1,800,000), 2002.
MDOC, 2015, Missouri Department of ConservationField Guide, http://mdc.mo.gov/discover-nature/field-guide, accessed online October 1, 2015.
Nigh, T. A., and W. A. Schroeder, 2002, Atlas of Missouri Ecoregions, MissouriDepartment of Conservation, Jefferson City, Missouri, 2002.
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1.0 INTRODUCTION
........................................................................................... 1 1.1 Background.......................................................................................... 1 1.2 Methodology......................................................................................... 1 2.0 QUALITATIVE ASSESSMENT.......................................................................... 2
3.0 REFERENCES
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This assessment consists of a qualitative survey that was conducted to evaluate the current state of the properties immediately surrounding the proposed Northwest Medical Isotopes, LLC (NWMI)
Radioisotope Production Facility (RPF) site. The qualitative survey evaluated the surrounding vegetation comrrunities, wetlands, and the presence of any wildlife.
This report describes the findings from the qualitative survey conducted September 30 and October 1, 2015. The information collected from the assessment is used to describe the current vegetation conditions of the site.
1.1 BACKGROUND
NWMI proposes to construct and operate the RPF to commercially produce molybdenum-99 (99Mo) using low-enriched uranium (LEU). The proposed 3.0 hectare (ha) RPF site is situated within Discovery Ridge Research Park (Discovery Ridge), north of Discovery Ridge Drive in the city of Columbia, Boone County, Missouri. The site is situated in central Missouri, approximately 201 kilometer (kin) east of Kansas City and 201 km west of St. Louis. The site is 7.2 km south of U.S. Interstate 70, just north of U.S. Highway 63.
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has established a spatial network of ecoregions for the research and monitoring of ecosystems. Ecoregions are areas of relatively uniform ecological systems that have similar vegetation, climate, geology, and physiology. The REP site is located in the subregion Claypan Prairie of the Central Irregular Plains Ecoregion, which is characterized by well-developed claypan soils located onl gently rolling topography (Chapman et al., 2002). Historically, the region was mostly tall grass prairies with seasonally inundated wetlands (Nigh and Schroeder, 2002). After European settlement, the region experienced a conversion to cropland and pasture because of the gently rolling topography and soil with little natural vegetation remaining (Chapman et al., 2002; Nigh and Schroeder, 2002).
1.2 METHODOLOGY The qualitative survey was performed by an inspector walking the surrounding properties of the RPF site.
Photographed locations were recorded with a Trimble GeoXT geographic positioning system (GPS). A map and photographs are included in Appendix A. Wildlife species identified are discussed in the following section.
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CA SUPSRPF Surrounding Property Assessment 2.0 QUALITATIVE ASSESSMENT An inspector walked the perimeter of the man-made pond to the northeast of the property. The inspector observed Bullfrog (Rana catesbeiana), Green Frog (Rana clam itans melanota), Painted Turtle (Chrysemys picta beliji), and Northern Pintail (Anas acuta) within the northwestern pond. These species are common to wetland habitats throughout the state (MDOC, 2015).
The inspector walked the wooded area south of the property to Gans Creek. The wooded area consisted of American Elm (Ulmus americana),Eastern Red Cedar (Junziperus virginiana), Post Oak (Quercus stellate), Bitternut Hickory (Carya cordiformis), and Shagbark Hickory (Carya ovate). At the time of the survey, Gans Creek was not flowing; however, the inspector did observe Creek Chub (Semotilus atromaculatus) in small pools within the creek channel. Blanchard's Cricket Frog (Acris crepitans blanchardi)and Eastern Gray Squirrel (Sciurus carolinensis) were also observed in this area. These species are common in oak/hickory riparian habitat (MDOC, 2015).
The inspector walked the perimeter of the man-made pond to the northwest of the property. The inspector observed Green Frog (Rana clamitans melanota), Canada Goose (Branta Canadensis),Northern Pintail (Anas acuta),.and Trumpeter Swan (Cygnus buceinator). This pond was also stocked with largemouth bass, catfish, and crappie by the Missouri Department of Conservation for recreational purposes. These species are common to wetland habitats throughout the state (MDOC, 2015). The birds species also indicate that the surrounding water bodies may be used by migratory birds. Appendix A provides photographs of the areas surveyed.
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3.0 REFERENCES
Chapman, S. S., Omernik, J. M., Griffith, G. E., Schroeder, W. A., Nigh, T. A., and Wilton, T. F., 2002, "Ecoregions of Iowa and Missouri (color poster with map, descriptive text, summary tables, and photographs): Reston, Virginia," U.S. Geological Survey (map scale 1:1,800,000), 2002.
MDOC, 2015, Missouri Department of ConservationField Guide, http://mdc.mo.gov/discover-nature/field-guide, accessed online October 1, 2015.
Nigh, T. A., and W. A. Schroeder, 2002, Atlas of Missouri Ecoregions, Missouri Department of Conservation, Jefferson City, Missouri, 2002.
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ADAM J. WHITE ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENTIST PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE EDUCATION Bachelor of Science, Agricultural Mr. White, a staff Environmental Scientist in Terracon's Columbia, Mo. System Management, Minor Soil office, is responsible for conducting environmental services. He is Science, 2005, University of responsible for the field services and development of reports for a wide Missouri-Columbia range of projects performed. His primary environmental duties involve performance and report development for Phase I environmental site assessments, Phase II site assessments and remediation projects, wetland delineations, and National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) reviews. CERTIFICATIONS
- OSHA 40 Hour HAZWOPER Wetland Delineation RECENT PROJECT EXPERIENCE Red Cross First Aid
- Deer Valley Apartment, Columbia, Missouri Provided Phase 1 environmental site assessment (ESA) on a multi-family residential apartment complex for Prudential Mortgage Capital Company.
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- Colt Railroad, Columbia, Missouri Terracon, EnvironmentalScientist, Performed on-site soil sampling related to identifying petroleum and 2006-present; metals contaminated soils on the site. University of Missouri-Columbia, Soil CharacterizationLab, 2006
- Beatrice Cheese, New Hampton, Iowa Performed on-site remediatory supervision and site conditions monitoring associated with the remediation of petroleum contaminated soils on the site using subsurface injection methods.
- Flat Branch Park Phase II,Columbia, MO.
Conducted data review and assisted with report developmernt for EPA Brownfield project associated with remediation of site impacted by former petroleum bulk storage facilities. .
- Cell Tower Sites, Missouri and Kansas Performed Phase I ESAs and NEPA assessments as they applied to the development associated with co-located and raw land tower sites for Verizon Wireless throughout Missouri and Kansas.
- Agriculture Storage Facilities, Kansas Performed on-site soil, groundwater, and surface water sampling, at 10 agricultural fertilizer/pesticide facilities in Kansas.
- Missouri Theatre, Columbia, Missouri Performed a Phase I ESA and report development for the renovation of the historic Missouri Theatre building. The site is located in downtown Columbia and was the former location of a drycleaner and printing facility.
- Underground Storage Tank Removal, Moberly, Missouri Provided oversight, documentation, and sampling of contaminated soils during the excavation, removal, and closure of an underground petroleum storage tank.
- Hy-Vee, Columbia, Missouri Provided Phase I ESA and on-site soil and groundwater sampling for proposed Hy-Vee grocery stores and gas station.
- Agricultural Storage Facility, Trenton, Missouri Conducted Phase I ESA and Missouri Department of Natural Resources 06/05
White, Adam J. 2 (MDNR) file review for the historic agricultural chemical facility.
- Hinton Little General Stores - Hinton, Missouri Conducted site characterization and risk based corrective action assessment consisting of soil and groundwater sampling of leaking underground storage tank site.
- Autozone, Marshfield, Missouri Provided Phase I ESA and MDNR file review on a vacant tract of land, historically the location of a gasoline station with leaking underground storage tanks.
- Caterpillar Facility, Boonville, Missouri Conducted Phase I ESA for a Caterpillar equipment manufacturing facility. The facility was a large quantity generator that uses multiple
- hazardous substances for operations at the site.
- Prairie Queen, Centralia, Missouri Conducted Phase I ESA on a gasoline station facility located in proximity to off-site gasoline stations.
- AmerenUE, Callaway Nuclear Power Plant Preformed soil and groundwater sample collection for radiological parameters laboratory testing. Sample collection locations include the highly secure Protected Area.
- Hudson Hallow, Osage Beach, Missouri Provided consultation regarding on-site wetlands including: coordination with the US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), and Section 404 Clean Water Act (CWA) regulatory permitting.
- City of Springfield, Missouri Provided Phase I ESAs on six sites located in the historic Jordan Valley downtown area of Springfield, MO.
- 401 S. Maple Avenue and 1057 Colfax Avenue, Hannibal, Missouri Provided PhaselI ESA on a screen printing business located adjacent to the former location of a manufactured gas plant.
- Asbestos Air Sampling, Missouri Provided asbestos air sampling at sites which include churches, university dormitories, factories, and Bagnell Dam.
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MARK E. DIERKER FIELD GEOLO GIS T PROFESS IONAL EXPERIENCE EDUCATION Bachelor of Science, Geology, Mr. Dierker, a Field Geologist in Terracon's Columbia, Mo. office, is 2000, University of Missouri-responsible for conducting environmental and geotechnical services. He is Columbia responsible for working with drilling crews performing field services, soil and groundwater sampling, and Phase I Environmental Site Assessments (ESAs).
CERTIFICATIONS OSHA 40 HourHAZWOPER RECENT PROJECT EXPERIENCE Nuclear Soil Gauge Certification
- Bright Start Academy, Columbia, Missouri Red Cross First Aid Provided Phase 1 ESA for site to be developed as a child care facility.
- Proposed Firestone, Columbia, Missouri Provided Phase 1 ESA for site to be developed as an autocare facility. WORK HIS TORY Terracon Consultants, Inc.
- Father Tolton Catholic High School, Columbia, Missouri Field Geologist, September 20 10-Provided Phase I ESA for site to be developed as a high school. present Conn-Agg, LLC ,Boone Quarries
- Callaway Nuclear Power Plant, Reform, Missouri Quality Control Manager, Conducts groundwater sampling from monitoring well network and January 2004- August 2009 performs field services with monitoring well abandonment and well Engineering Surveys and Services, installations. Materials Tech, April2003-December 2003
- Con-Agg, LLC, Columbia, Missouri Quality control manager responsible for management of aggregate and concrete materials testing lab and quarry inventories.
- Engineering Surveys and Services, Columbia, Missouri Performed field and laboratory testing of concrete, soils, and aggregate.
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TRACIE A. RAGLAND ENVIRONMENTAL PROJECT MANAGER PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE EDUCATION Bachelor of Arts, Honors in Ms. Ragland has 9 years of general environmental experience. Ms. Environmental Studies, 1997, Ragland performs various duties including Phase I Environmental Site University of Kansas Assessments (Phase I ESAs), wetland delineations, asbestos inspections, Bachelor of Science in Biology, and National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) Reviews. Ms. Ragland has CellularBiology, 1992, also prepared Phase I ESAs in association with Brownfields Assessments University of Kansas and some Limited. Site Investigations (LSls). Her duties include client interaction; scheduling and/or performing project field work; interviews with site contacts, state, and local government officials; analytical interpretation CE RTI FICATI ONS of research databases and historical records; wetland plant and hydric soil identifications; interpretation and analysis of maps, aerial photographs, and 40-Hour Hazardous Waste Site Operations Training, 1999 soil surveys; wetland site survey coordination; calculation of wetland AHERA Asbestos Inspector:
impacts; asbestos inspection and sampling; groundwater and soil collection Kansas, Missouri, 1998 and interpretation of laboratory analytical results; and preparation and CategoryA Certificationin production of client deliverables. Radioisotopes and Radiation Safety in Research, 1997 Ms. Ragland also has management responsibility of Phase I ESA projects within the Due Diligence Group (DDG) at Terracon. Duties include oversight of projects, assignment of projects, technical review of client deliverables, supervision of DDG members, and training of Phase I ESA personnel. Ms. Ragland has also served as Acting Group Manager of the AFFILIATIONS Society of Wetland Scientists DDG on several occasions.
PROFESSIONAL DUTIES WORK HISTORY
- Phase I ESAs Terracon, Environmental Scientist, Conducted and managed over 300 Phase I ESAs for 9 years throughout 1998-present the continental US, including undeveloped land, communications towers, University of Kansas, Research multi-family residential structures, large-scale commercial developments, Assistant; 1994-1998 gasoline refueling stations, automobile repair facilities, industrial sites, University of Minnesota, Graduate printing facilities, dry cleaners, agricultural cooperative facilities, and US Research Assistant, 1993-1994 Postal Service Offices. Oklahoma State University, Laboratory Technician, 1992-
- Wetland Delineations 1993 Conducts and manages wetland delineations and wetland permitting projects in KS and MO, including: coordination with the US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), and report preparation for Section 404 Clean Water Act (CWA) regulatory permitting. Delineated sites from 1 to 8,000 acres. ADDITIONAL COURSES Responsible for onsite wetland delineations utilizing mandatory technical Wetland Construction and criteria and field indicators established by the USACE and, when Restoration, Wetland Training necessary, by the USDA (National Food Security Act Manual and Field Institute, 2001 Indicators of Hydric Soils in the US). Wetland Plant Identification, Biotic Consultants, Inc., 2000
- Asbestos Inspections and Sampling Basic Processesin Hydric Soils, North Carolina State University, In conjunction with Phase I ESAs, conducts limited asbestos inspections 2000 and sampling of properties ranging from multi-family residential 38-HourArmy Corns of Engineers structures and commercial developments to heavy industrial sites in KS Wetland Delineation &
and MO. Management Training Program, Richard Chinn Environmental
- NEPA ReviewslEnvironlmenltal Assessment (EA) Training, Inc., 1998 Conducted NEPA Reviews for existing and proposed communications towers and a fiber optic cable corridor, including an EA for a proposed marina at a USACE lake. Responsible for field work, contact with federal, state, and local government agencies, coordination of Cultural Resource Investigation for historical preservation clearance, and production of client 2/07
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Conducted and managed LSls including a PA/SI on a former government WWII facility. Responsibilities included preparation of work scopes, collection of soil and groundwater samples, preparation of samples for shipment to a laboratory for analysis, interpretation of analytical results, and preparation of client deliverables.
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- Falley's Food Stores - KS and MO (Associated Wholesale Grocers-Kansas City, KS)
Coordinated research database and historical records procurement, technical report editing, scheduling and/or performing field work, and assisting with report preparation for 25 Falley's Food stores.
- Pizza Hut - Southeastern US (National Pizza Company International, Inc.-Lenexa, KS)
Coordinated and managed field work, technical report review and editing, and client deliverable production for 47 Pizza Hut facilities located across the southeastern US in 10 business days.
- Montezuma Wind Farm - Montezuma, KS (Snyder and Associates, Inc.-Atlantic, IA)
Conducted field work, including a low-altitude aerial reconnaissance, and report preparation for a proposed windmill energy generating facility located on 8,000 acres of farmland in western KS.
- Industrial Warehouses - Kansas City, MO and KS (Block Income Fund I, L.P.-Kansas City, MO)
A portfolio of 5 industrial warehouses containing multiple tenants totaling 390,000sf.
- Martin Tractor Company - Topeka, KS (Martin Tractor Company-Topeka, KS) . .. ""*
A large-scale truck maintenance/service and parts testing and rebuilding facility, totaling 1~66,00sf,. With numerous aboveground storage tanks (ASTs), an oil burner, mud trap, paint room, former undergr.ound storage tanks (USTs), and multiple waste streams..
- Plastic Packaging Technologies - Kansas City, KS (Stonehenge Partners, Inc.-Columbus, OH)-..
A 65,000sf facility associated with the production, printing, and distribution of roll stack packaging and plastic bags, with flexigraphic wide-web printing, solvent-less lamination operations, and a volatile organic compound emissions burner.
- Mize Road - Lenexa, KS (Parsons Brinckerhoff Quade and Douglas, Inc.-Lenexa, KS)
Proposed expansion and improvement of 1.5 to 2 miles of Mize Road and West 7 9 th Street in Lenexa, KS.
- Sovereign Business Forms - Girard, KS (LaSalle Bank National Association-Chicago, IL)
An 80,000sf facility associated with the printing, packaging, warehousing, and distribution of custom business forms, including the production of metal photo plates from film and negatives.
- White Lakes Center- Topeka, KS (LaSalle Bank National Association-Chicago, IL) . .
A retail facility consisting of a 414,582sf mall, an 8,141sf former Penny's Automotive Service Center, a 2,750sf Burger King restaurant, and associated parking and drives.
- Plant Property - St. Joseph, MO (Premium Pork, LLC-Lenexa, KS)
A 60-acre tract consisting of a chemical storage warehouse (former meat packing facility); pallet manufacturing company; truck maintenance facility and empty dumpster storage; vacant grass-covered land; farmland; and dilapidated hog pens.
- Farmers Coop Sites - KS (Farmers Cooperative Association-Lawrence, KS) 7 Farmers Coop facilities in northeast KS which included: liquid/dry fertilizer plants, grain storage elevators, anhydrous ammonia distribution facilities, offices, tire shops, feed mills, storage yards, bulk fuel storage AST facilities, a retail store, and filling station.
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- Agricultural Chemical Facilities - KS and MO (United Agri Products-Greeley, CO) 15 agricultural chemical blending facilities in north central KS and northwest MO which included liquid/dry fertilizer plants, anhydrous ammonia distribution facilities, offices, and maintenance shops.
- Proposed County Buildings - Olathe, KS (Johnson County, KS-Olathe, KS) 5 city blocks in downtown Olathe, KS including parking areas and multiple commercial, government, and residential structures with extensive historical background.
Brownfields Revitalization Act Phase I ESAs
- Former St. Joseph Power & Light Company - St. Joseph, MO (Heartland Foundation-St. Joseph, MO) 40,000sf general commodities warehouse facility.
- Former Junction City Foundry Property - Junction City, KS (Kansas Department of Health and Environment-Topeka, KS) 41 acres consisting of a 106,000sf former electric heavy iron foundry structure, a vacant 1-story office building, an abandoned 2-story farmhouse, and outbuildings.
- EBA Building - Topeka, KS (Kansas Department of Health and Environment-Topeka, KS) 2 acres consisting of a 60,000sf three-story medical office building and parking area.
- 312 South Second Street- Atchison, KS (City of Atchison-Atchison, KS) 1.2-acre metals and plastics salvage yard.
- Former Frisco Laboratory Building - Springfield, MO (City of Springfield-Springfield, MO) 15,000sf former railroad laboratory testing facility.
Limited Site Investigations/PNlSl
- Hardesty Federal Complex - Kansas City, MO (US General Services Administration-Kansas City, MO)
Conducted PA and SI under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 (CERCLA) and the Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act of 1986 (SARA), including soil and groundwater analyses and lead sampling, at 7 structures on 18 acres, including a former clothing chemical pretreatment facility and indoor firing range. PA/SI reports reviewed and approved by the Missouri Department of Natural Resources.
Conducted groundwater and soil sampling near an abandoned UST. Conducted outfall sampling to establish baseline analytical data for use in the application of a wastewater/storm water discharge permit.
- Commercial Retail Redevelopment - Overland Park, KS (Continental Consulting Engineers, Inc.-
Leawood, KS)
Conducted an LSI regarding potential impact from surrounding former dry-cleaning and printing/photography facilities.
- Night Club and Office Space - Kansas City, MO (MC Real Estate Services, Inc.-Kansas City, MO)
Conducted an LSI regarding potential impact from former onsite gasoline tanks and surrounding former dry-cleaning, spray painting/auto repair, and filling station facilities.
- Proposed Aldi - Lee's Summit, MO (Aldi, lnc.-Olathe, KS)
Conducted an LSI regarding potential impact from former onsite towing/maintenance activities.
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........................................................................................ 1 1.1 Background .......................................................................................... 1 1.2 Methodology .............................................................................. *.......... 1 2.0 QUANTITATIVE ASSESSMENT ........................................................................ 2 3.0 QUALITATIVE ASSESSMENT.......................................................................... 4 4.0 ASSESSMENT CONCLUSION........................................................................... 5
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.............................................................................................. 6 APPENDICES Appendix A - Transect Map ................................................................................... A-i Appendix B - Quadrate Photographs.......................................................................... B-i Appendix C - Plant Photographs .............................................................................. C-i Appendix D - Qualitative Assessment Photographs and Location Map ................................... D-i TABLES Table 1. Frequency of Plant Species on the Radioisotope Production Facility Site................... 2 Table 2. Species Density of Plant Species on the Radioisotope Production Facility Site ............ 3
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1.0 INTRODUCTION
This assessment consists of quantitative and qualitative vegetation surveys that were conducted to evaluate the current state of vegetation on the proposed Northwest Medical Isotopes, LLC (NWMI)
Radioisotope Production Facility (RPF) site. A quantitative vegetation assessment was conducted near the end of the growing season that collected frequency and density data.
This report describes the findings from the quantitative and qualitative assessments conducted September 30 and October 1, 2015. The information collected from the assessments is used to describe the current vegetation conditions of the site.
1.1 BACKGROUND
NWMI proposes to construct and operate the RPF to commercially produce molybdenum 99 (99Mo) using low-enriched uranium (LEU). The proposed 3.0 hectare (ha) RPF site is situated within Discovery Ridge Research Park (Discovery Ridge), north of Discovery Ridge Drive in the city of Columbia, Boone County, Missouri. The site is situated in central Missouri, approximately 201 kilometer (kin) east of Kansas City and 201 km west of St. Louis. The site is 7.2 km south of U.S. Interstate 70, just north of U.S. Highway 63.
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has established a spatial network of ecoregions for the research and monitoring of ecosystems. Ecoregions are areas of relatively uniform ecological systems that have similar vegetation, climate, geology, and physiology. The RFP site is located in the subregion Claypan Prairie of the Central Irregular Plains Ecoregion, which is characterized by well-developed claypan soils located on gently rolling topography (Chapman et al., 2002). Historically, the region was mostly tall grass prairies with seasonally inundated wetlands (Nigh and Schroeder, 2002). After European settlement, the region experienced a conversion to cropland and pasture because of the gently rolling topography and soil with little natural vegetation remaining (Chapman et al., 2002; Nigh and Schroeder, 2002).
The proposed site is located in a developed industrial park that was historically used as cultivated cropland and pasture. The current vegetation at the site consists of mostly grasses reminiscent of open pastureland.
This report provides a qualitative and quantitative analysis of the vegetation currently on the site.
1.2 METHODOLOGY The quantitative assessment was performed with two randomly selected transects within the RPF site.
At each location, general areas were identified for transects. The exact transect starting location was then selected randomly by tossing a stake in the air. Each transect ending location was selected randomly by tossing a stake in the air and walking in the direction that the stake landed. Transect lengths were 50 meter (in). Transect ends were recorded with a Trimnble GeoXT geographic positioning system (GPS).
A map of the transect locations is included in Appendix A.
After transects were defined, sample plots were established at 5 m intervals along each transect. Sample plots were established with a 1 square meter (in 2 ) (0.5 m x 2 m) plot frame quadrat. To ensure that sample points wcrc sampled randomly, the starting point was chosen between 0 and 5 m, and then a random number between 0 and 20 was used to determine the meters to be taken perpendicular (alternating direction every 5 m) to the transect. Photographs of each quadrat are provided in Appendix B. Within each quadrat, data was collected for density and frequency.
The qualitative assessment was performed in conjunction with the quantitative assessment. The qualitative assessment involved identifying significant vegetation not specifically found in the plots. The qualitative assessment was completed by an investigator walking the perimeter of the property and in random transects across the property.
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NWMI NWMI-2015-RPT-002, Rev. 0 RPF Vegetation Assessment 2.0 QUANTITATIVE ASSESSMENT Each transect was located using the method described in Section 1.0. Transect 1 was located on the southern portion and crossed the property from the east to the west. Transect 2 was located on the northern portion and crossed the property from the east to the north, diagonal from the Transect 1.
Plant species encountered during the quantitative assessment consisted mostly of non-native plants typically found in disturbed areas such as pastures and right-of-ways (MDOC, 2015). Photographs of encountered species during the quantitative and qualitative assessments are provided in Appendix C.
Encountered species that are not classified as non-native (White Heath Aster and Goldenrod) are commonly found throughout prairie/oak forest plant communities (MDOC, 2015).
Table 1 describes encountered species with frequencies of all of the species found on the site. Plant frequency is the percent of occurrence within each transect and represents the species for the entire site.
Table 1. Frequency of Plant Species on the Radioisotope Production Facility Site Indian Grass Sorghastrumnutans Non-native 100 100 Crown Vetch Securigervaria Non-native 70 Horse Nettle Solanum carolinense Non-native 60 50 No-atv White Clover Trifolium repens 50 10 Non-native Tall Fescue Colium arundinaceum 30 Non-native Bull Thistle Cirsium vulgate 10 40 Species with the highest density on the property consist of Indian Grass (Sorghastrum nutans) and Yellow Foxtail (Setariapumila) (Table 2). The species density is the number of plants/in 2 . Table 2 describes the species densities on the property. No Federal- or State-listed species were encountered during the quantitative assessment.
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During the qualitative assessment, no Federal- or State-listed species were encountered. An American Sycamore (Platanusoccidentalis) was encountered on the east side of the property. This tree species is commonly found through the state of Missouri and in prairie/oak tree plant communities (MDOC, 2015).
Other species encountered during the qualitative assessment and not the quantitative assessment include Cow Parsnip (Heracleaum lanatum), Partridge Pea (Cassia chamaecrista), and English Plantain (Plantago Lanceolata). Both of these species are common in prairie/oak tree plant communities (MDOC, 2015).
While conducting the qualitative assessment, the inspector did encounter approximately nine Eurasian Collared-Doves (Streptopeliadecaocto). These birds are common and found statewide, typically using pastures, trees, or powerlines to roost. No other wildlife were encountered onsite during the qualitative or quantitative assessment.
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5.0 REFERENCES
Chapman, S. S., Omemik, J. M., Griffith, G. E., Schroeder, W. A., Nigh, T. A., and Wilton, T. F., 2002, "Ecoregions of Iowa and Missouri (color poster with map, descriptive text, summary tables, and photographs): Reston, Virginia," U.S. Geological Survey (map scale 1:1,800,000), 2002.
MDOC, 2015, Missouri Department of ConservationField Guide, http://mdc.mo.gov/discover-nature/field-guide, accessed online October 1, 2015.
Nigh, T. A., and W. A. Schroeder, 2002, Atlas of Missouri Ecoregions, MissouriDepartment of Conservation, Jefferson City, Missouri, 2002.
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1.0 INTRODUCTION
........................................................................................... 1 1.1 Background.......................................................................................... 1 1.2 Methodology......................................................................................... 1 2.0 QUALITATIVE ASSESSMENT.......................................................................... 2
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This assessment consists of a qualitative survey that was conducted to evaluate the current state of the properties immediately surrounding the proposed Northwest Medical Isotopes, LLC (NWMI)
Radioisotope Production Facility (RPF) site. The qualitative survey evaluated the surrounding vegetation comrrunities, wetlands, and the presence of any wildlife.
This report describes the findings from the qualitative survey conducted September 30 and October 1, 2015. The information collected from the assessment is used to describe the current vegetation conditions of the site.
1.1 BACKGROUND
NWMI proposes to construct and operate the RPF to commercially produce molybdenum-99 (99Mo) using low-enriched uranium (LEU). The proposed 3.0 hectare (ha) RPF site is situated within Discovery Ridge Research Park (Discovery Ridge), north of Discovery Ridge Drive in the city of Columbia, Boone County, Missouri. The site is situated in central Missouri, approximately 201 kilometer (kin) east of Kansas City and 201 km west of St. Louis. The site is 7.2 km south of U.S. Interstate 70, just north of U.S. Highway 63.
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has established a spatial network of ecoregions for the research and monitoring of ecosystems. Ecoregions are areas of relatively uniform ecological systems that have similar vegetation, climate, geology, and physiology. The REP site is located in the subregion Claypan Prairie of the Central Irregular Plains Ecoregion, which is characterized by well-developed claypan soils located onl gently rolling topography (Chapman et al., 2002). Historically, the region was mostly tall grass prairies with seasonally inundated wetlands (Nigh and Schroeder, 2002). After European settlement, the region experienced a conversion to cropland and pasture because of the gently rolling topography and soil with little natural vegetation remaining (Chapman et al., 2002; Nigh and Schroeder, 2002).
1.2 METHODOLOGY The qualitative survey was performed by an inspector walking the surrounding properties of the RPF site.
Photographed locations were recorded with a Trimble GeoXT geographic positioning system (GPS). A map and photographs are included in Appendix A. Wildlife species identified are discussed in the following section.
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CA SUPSRPF Surrounding Property Assessment 2.0 QUALITATIVE ASSESSMENT An inspector walked the perimeter of the man-made pond to the northeast of the property. The inspector observed Bullfrog (Rana catesbeiana), Green Frog (Rana clam itans melanota), Painted Turtle (Chrysemys picta beliji), and Northern Pintail (Anas acuta) within the northwestern pond. These species are common to wetland habitats throughout the state (MDOC, 2015).
The inspector walked the wooded area south of the property to Gans Creek. The wooded area consisted of American Elm (Ulmus americana),Eastern Red Cedar (Junziperus virginiana), Post Oak (Quercus stellate), Bitternut Hickory (Carya cordiformis), and Shagbark Hickory (Carya ovate). At the time of the survey, Gans Creek was not flowing; however, the inspector did observe Creek Chub (Semotilus atromaculatus) in small pools within the creek channel. Blanchard's Cricket Frog (Acris crepitans blanchardi)and Eastern Gray Squirrel (Sciurus carolinensis) were also observed in this area. These species are common in oak/hickory riparian habitat (MDOC, 2015).
The inspector walked the perimeter of the man-made pond to the northwest of the property. The inspector observed Green Frog (Rana clamitans melanota), Canada Goose (Branta Canadensis),Northern Pintail (Anas acuta),.and Trumpeter Swan (Cygnus buceinator). This pond was also stocked with largemouth bass, catfish, and crappie by the Missouri Department of Conservation for recreational purposes. These species are common to wetland habitats throughout the state (MDOC, 2015). The birds species also indicate that the surrounding water bodies may be used by migratory birds. Appendix A provides photographs of the areas surveyed.
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3.0 REFERENCES
Chapman, S. S., Omernik, J. M., Griffith, G. E., Schroeder, W. A., Nigh, T. A., and Wilton, T. F., 2002, "Ecoregions of Iowa and Missouri (color poster with map, descriptive text, summary tables, and photographs): Reston, Virginia," U.S. Geological Survey (map scale 1:1,800,000), 2002.
MDOC, 2015, Missouri Department of ConservationField Guide, http://mdc.mo.gov/discover-nature/field-guide, accessed online October 1, 2015.
Nigh, T. A., and W. A. Schroeder, 2002, Atlas of Missouri Ecoregions, Missouri Department of Conservation, Jefferson City, Missouri, 2002.
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