Electrical Power for Valdez and the Copper River Basin-1981

7. That clearing for the penstock construction be limited to largeshrubs and any trees whi~h may be encountered.Response: Some clearing to base ground would be required for the footingof the pensto~k brac~s. Stipulations to the contractor would includerevegetati6n in areas where erosion could possibly occur.8. That during the const:'uction phase, bulk fuels, lubricants, and otherpotential pollutants be stored in leakproof containers within an areasurrounded by a containment berm at a minimum of 300 feet from any streamor water body.Response:Refer to response to number four.9. That no feeding of wildlife occur and all refuse be placed in metalcontainers with heavy lids and removed regularly.Response:Refer to response to number four.lO. That the transmission line construction be governed by "SuggestedPractices for Raptor Protection on Powerlines," Raptor ResearchFoundation. 1975.Response:practices.The design of the transmission lines will follow the above.11. That clearing for the transmission line right-of-way be limited toonly that area needed for construction and be reduced by lea~ing shrubsand blending the edges of the clearing with the surrounding vegetation.Response:Refer to response to number four.12. That an erosion control plan and instream work plan be prepared andmade available to resource agencies for review and comment beforeconstruction.Response: Little instream work is anticipated, however therecommendation will be included in the stipulations to the contractor~13. That the CE collect natural discharge data of Allison Creekcontinuously for at least one year, beginning as soon as possible.Response: At least one stream gage will be installed on Allison Creekduring the advanced engineering and design phase and it will collect datafor several years.14. That the CE maintain the thermograph in Allison Creek to collectnatural temperature data continuously during the one year period thatother temperature data is recorded.Response: The thermograph is in place at this time and will remaincollecting temperatures well after project completion.