August 28, 2010 Project No. 0902-1044 The Boeing Company 5800 Woolsey Canyon Road Canoga Park, CA 91304 Attention: Ms. Lori Blair Subject: Addendum to Biological Resources Study for ISRA Outfall 009 – Pre-Activity Biological Survey Results for Proposed Soil Borrow Area adjacent to RD-47 Dear Lori: Padre Associates, Inc. (Padre) is pleased to provide you with the following letter-report documenting our findings during biological survey activities conducted at the proposed Santa Susana Field Laboratory (SSFL) Outfall 009 Interim Source Removal Area (ISRA) soil borrow area and associated access road (herein collectively referred to as “Site”). The survey area included an approximately 2,000 foot-long existing unpaved access road, and a 0.7-acre site located immediately east of groundwater monitoring well RD-47 in SSFL Area I. The Site was chosen subsequent to a soil characterization study performed by MWH, who determined that this location is suitable to provide soil borrow material for backfilling the subject ISRA areas. Previous biological surveys were conducted at various locations throughout the Outfall 009 watershed and were documented in the Biological Resources Study for the Interim Source Removal Action Areas for Outfall 009 – Santa Susana Field Laboratory (herein referred to as “Study”, prepared by Padre in June 2010). This letter-report serves as an addendum to the Study. Biological Survey Methods and Results Biological survey activities focused on the presence or absence of special-status plant species including, but not limited to Santa Susana tarplant (Deinandra minthornii), Braunton’s milkvetch (Astragalus brauntonii) and Plummer’s mariposa lily (Calochortus plummerae), and special-status wildlife species including, but not limited to coastal western whiptail, coast horned lizard, and silvery legless lizard. Survey methods included visual observations of the Site and surrounding areas with the use of 10x50 binoculars, and slowly walking transects of opportunity throughout all vegetation types. In addition to visual identification of wildlife species, auditory cues were noted. Any bird breeding/nesting activities (if observed, including nest material collection or completed nests, courting, food deliveries, or begging young) were also noted. Finally, general vegetation characteristics of the Site were noted. Surveys were conducted by Matt Ingamells, Padre Senior Biologist on June 10, 2010 and by Chris Dunn, Padre Project Biologist on August 27, 2010. Special-status plants observed within or immediately adjacent to the proposed excavation area and access route were flagged with fluorescent pink ribbon to alert workers of their presence, and to avoid impacting these
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August 28, 2010
Project No. 0902-1044
The Boeing Company
5800 Woolsey Canyon Road
Canoga Park, CA 91304
Attention: Ms. Lori Blair
Subject: Addendum to Biological Resources Study for ISRA Outfall 009 – Pre-Activity
Biological Survey Results for Proposed Soil Borrow Area adjacent to RD-47
Dear Lori:
Padre Associates, Inc. (Padre) is pleased to provide you with the following letter-report
documenting our findings during biological survey activities conducted at the proposed Santa
Susana Field Laboratory (SSFL) Outfall 009 Interim Source Removal Area (ISRA) soil borrow
area and associated access road (herein collectively referred to as “Site”). The survey area
included an approximately 2,000 foot-long existing unpaved access road, and a 0.7-acre site
located immediately east of groundwater monitoring well RD-47 in SSFL Area I. The Site was
chosen subsequent to a soil characterization study performed by MWH, who determined that
this location is suitable to provide soil borrow material for backfilling the subject ISRA areas.
Previous biological surveys were conducted at various locations throughout the Outfall 009
watershed and were documented in the Biological Resources Study for the Interim Source
Removal Action Areas for Outfall 009 – Santa Susana Field Laboratory (herein referred to as
“Study”, prepared by Padre in June 2010). This letter-report serves as an addendum to the
Study.
Biological Survey Methods and Results
Biological survey activities focused on the presence or absence of special-status plant
species including, but not limited to Santa Susana tarplant (Deinandra minthornii), Braunton’s
milkvetch (Astragalus brauntonii) and Plummer’s mariposa lily (Calochortus plummerae), and
special-status wildlife species including, but not limited to coastal western whiptail, coast horned
lizard, and silvery legless lizard. Survey methods included visual observations of the Site and
surrounding areas with the use of 10x50 binoculars, and slowly walking transects of opportunity
throughout all vegetation types. In addition to visual identification of wildlife species, auditory
cues were noted. Any bird breeding/nesting activities (if observed, including nest material
collection or completed nests, courting, food deliveries, or begging young) were also noted.
Finally, general vegetation characteristics of the Site were noted.
Surveys were conducted by Matt Ingamells, Padre Senior Biologist on June 10, 2010
and by Chris Dunn, Padre Project Biologist on August 27, 2010. Special-status plants observed
within or immediately adjacent to the proposed excavation area and access route were flagged
with fluorescent pink ribbon to alert workers of their presence, and to avoid impacting these
The Boeing Company
SSFL ISRA Outfall 009 Soil Borrow Area Biological Survey Report
Figure 15. View of AP/STP-1F prior to ISRA activities. Photograph is toward
the southwest, taken on September 28, 2010.
Figure 16. View of AP/STP-1F subsequent to ISRA activities. Photograph is
toward the northeast, taken on December 15, 2010.
The Boeing CompanySanta Susana Field Lab~rc5800 Woolsey Ca~~yør Rcs’~Canoga Park, CA ~ •
Certified Mail
May 17. 2010In reply refer to SHEA-i 09977
U. S. Army Corps of EngineersVS Ventura County Field Office-Regulatory Branch
2151 Alessandro Dr., Suite 110Ventura, California 93001
Attention: Mr. Antal Szijj
Subject: U. S. Army Permit Application Submittal for NWP 38Continued Interim Source Removal Action - Outfall 009 WatershedSanta Susana Field LaboratoryVentura County. California
Dear Mr. Szijj:
Enclosed, please find the permit application form for a Nationwide Permit(NWP) 38 for the Outfall 009 Watershed continuing Interim Source RemovalAction (ISRA) Project, located at The Boeing Company (Boeing), SantaSusana Field Laboratory (SSFL) in Ventura County, California. The workbeing performed as outlined in this application form is to satisfyrequirements of the California Environmental Protection Agency’s LosAngeles Regional Water Quality Control Board (RWQCB).
On May 22, 2009, Boeing submitted a notification for proposed activities inthe Ouffall 009 Watershed and the US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE)informed Boeing that most of the proposed activities were not in ACOEgeographic jurisdictional areas. Boeing performed those activities, and willnow perform similar activities in both USACE jurisdictional and nonjurisdictional areas. This permit application is being submitted for those areasthat are located within USACE jurisdictional geographies.
The work will be performed by Boeing and the National Aeronautics andSpace Administration (NASA) pursuant to a California Water Code Section13304 Cleanup and Abatement Order (CAO) issued by the RWQCB datedDecember 3, 2008. The CAO was issued by the RWQCB to enforcecompliance with Waste Discharge Requirements (WDR) for Outfalls 008 and
Mr. A. Szijj, USACE (SHEA-109977)May 17, 2010Page 2
009 established in its Notional Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES)Permit, NPDES No. CA0001309 (NPDES Permit).
Based on sampling and analytical testing in the Outfall 009 watershed, soils,sediments, and/or bedrock hove been identified to contain constituents ofconcern that could impact surface water and result in water qualityobjective exceedances. Boeing is undertaking this ISRA to remove thesesoils, sediments, bedrock and, if possible, the constituents of concern directly.Boeing is submitting the CWA Section 401 Water Quality Certification
sonic Application Form to the RWQCB and is awaiting certification. In addition,the California Department of Fish and Game has approved a Notification ofLake or Streambed Alteration (SAA) agreement that places conditions onthe activities that will be performed as port of these continuing ISRAactivities.
An Army Permit Application and supplemental information accompanies thiscover letter. If you have any questions regarding this submittal, pleasecontact Lori Blair at (818) 466-8741 or Glenn Jaffe of MWH at (626) 568-6329with any questions you have.
Sincerely,
Thomas D. GallacherDirector. Santa Susana Field LaboratoryEnvironment. Health and Safety
LNB:bjcAttachments:
FiauresOutfall 009 Watershed LocationFigure West Northern Drainage-iFigure 4-2 AP/STP Refined ISRA PEAs and ISRA Areas (2 sheets)Supplemental InformationArmy Permit Application
cc: Dr. LB Nye, RWQCBMs. Cassandra Owens, RWQCBMr. Peter Raftery, RWQCBMr. Buck King, DTSCMr. Steve Slaten, NASA
rMr. Glenn Jaffe, MWH
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As part of the Application for Department of the Army Permit (Permit) for the aboveproject, this information is being provided as a supplement to the Permit. Theinformation is formatted to refer to the specific “Blocks” of the Permit. Main activities willconsist of the removal of impacted sediment, soils, and/or bedrock. The activities aredescribed herein.
Block 16. Other Location Descriptions
The attached figures show the SSFL location, the SSLF facility, and the proposedjurisdictional locations of the Project.
Block 18. Nature of Activity
Project Description for ISRANorthern Drainage Watershed (Outfall 009)Boeing Santa Susana Field Laboratory
The Interim Source Removal Action (ISRA) is the approach used to control the releaseof constituents of concern (COCs) to surface water within the Outfall 009 watershed atthe SSFL. The work will be performed by The Boeing Company (Boeing) and theNational Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) pursuant to a California WaterCode Section 13304 Cleanup and Abatement Order (CAO) issued by the Los AngelesRegional Water Quality Control Board (RWQCB) dated December 3, 2008. The CAOwas issued by the RWQCB to enforce compliance with Waste Discharge Requirements(WDR) for Outfalls 008 and 009 established in its National Pollutant DischargeElimination System (NPDES) Permit, NPDES No. CA0001309 (NPDES Permit).
The objective of ISRA activities is to improve surface water quality within the Outfall 009watershed by identifying, evaluating, and remediating areas of contaminated sediment,soil, and/or bedrock in order to eliminate the COCs that have resulted or could result inexceedances of NPDES permit limits and benchmarks. An evaluation of remediationalternatives identified excavation as the main and most effective remedial action for theISRA project. ISRA excavation activities may include the use of the following adjacent toand within the Outfall 009 ephemeral drainages:
As illustrated on the attached figures, excavation activities will take place in select areasof the SSFL based on soil and sediment sampling and analytical testing. The figures
indicate sample locations and the proposed source removal areas. As discussed above,the Project will consist of primarily using a vacuum truck(s) to recover impacted soil andsediment. When recovering impacted sediment, soil and/or bedrock from an ephemeraldrainage, vacuum trucks will typically be staged outside the drainage with vacuum hosesbeing used to access drainage areas. In some locations, vacuum trucks may have toenter the drainage. The vacuum hoses will be manually manipulated in the drainage bya crew of workers. If required due to topography or encountering bedrock, an excavatoror backhoe might be needed to access and remove soil, sediment, and/or bedrock fromimpacted areas. If used, the operators will be careful to minimize soil, sediment, and/orbedrock sloughing into the drainage. The removed materials will be placed in trucks andappropriately managed. Based on the Project scope, the following quantities ofsediment, soil, and/or bedrock will be excavated/removed from jurisdictional areas:
Western Northern Drainage fleas, see FIGURE WEST NORTHERN DRAINAGE-iand Figures 4-2 (2 sheets). Area-i E. and Area LOX-i-A
Excavation/removal in these areas will typically be up to two feet in depth, and will totalnot more than 2,000 cubic yards in Area 1 E, and not more than 300 cubic yards in AreaLOX-i-A. Please note this is total volume of material to be excavated. Only a portion ofthis material will be removed directly from jurisdictional drainage areas. That specificquantity is unknown at this time; however, it is significantly less that the totals presentedhere.
If necessary to minimize the potential for surface water to pond and accumulate after theISRA is completed, surface grading will be performed and/or clean material will beplaced. If fill material is needed to restore topographic grade to minimize the potentialfor surface water to pond or be diverted significantly from its original course, not morethan 2,500 cubic yards of clean backfill may be placed in project locations. However, asignificantly lesser quantity may be placed in jurisdictional areas (as discussed above,only a small portion of material will be removed directly from jurisdictional areas;therefore, only a small portion of material may be placed into jurisdictional areas).
In accordance with CDFG conditions as stipulated in the applicable SAA and itsamendments, biological surveys will be performed to minimize potential impacts to floraand fauna in Project work areas. Initial biological surveys have been performed andsensitive species have not been identified. Just prior to starting field work, Project areaswill be re-visited and surveyed by a biologist to verify pre-field activities’ survey results,potentially relocate sensitive wildlife, and to evaluate current conditions. Upon fieldactivities commencing in Project areas, a biologist will visit the areas as work is beingperformed to verify SM conditions are being met, and to provide guidance to the fieldcrews, if necessary.
Block 21. Types of Material Being Discharged and the Amount of Each Type inCubic YardsSediment, soil, gravel, and/or rock may be placed in and adjacent to the subjectjurisdictional ephemeral drainage if topographic grade restoration is necessary. The typeand quantity of these materials are not currently known because their use will be basedon the quantity and location of excavated material. However, as discussed above, notmore than 2,500 cubic yards of materials will be placed, with a significantly lesserquantity being placed in jurisdictional areas of the drainages.
Block 22. Surface Area In Acres of Wetlands or Other Waters FilledDredging will not be performed. Work areas do not contain or consist of wetlands;therefore, work will not be performed in wetlands. Fill material(s), as described above,may be placed in jurisdictional geographies. The fill will be placed with equipment suchas backhoes, loaders, excavators, Bobcats, or other similar equipment, and/or withsmaller equipment or manually
Excavation/removal areas are approximately 20,000 square feet (approximately 0.5acres) in Area IE, and 2,500 square feet (approximately 0.06 acres) in Area LOX-i-A.Based on the described Project, temporary impacts to jurisdictional drainages areinsignificant, and it is anticipated jurisdictional drainages will essentially be restored totheir pre-constnjction condition, with the exception that topographic grade may beslightly lower and/or sediment or erosion control features may be present.
Block 24. Mdresses of Adjoining Property Owners, Lessees, etc., Whose PropertyAdjoins the Waterbody
The SSFL is jointly owned by Boeing and the federal government. NASA administersthe portion of the property owned by the federal government The site is divided intofour administrative areas (Areas I, II, Ill, and IV) and undeveloped land areas to both thenorth and south (Figure 1-i). Boeing owns Areas Ill and IV, and most of Area I. Thefederal government property administered by NASA includes a 42-acre portion of flea Iand all of Area II. Ninety acres of flea IV were leased to the United States Departmentof Energy (DOE). The northern and southern undeveloped lands of the SSFL were notused for industrial activities and are owned by Boeing.
As discussed above, NASA administers property, on behalf of the federal government,that contains the Project areas described in this document.
The public reporting burden for this collection of information Is estimated to average 10 hours per response, although the majority of applications shouldrequire 5 hours or less. This includes the time for reviewing Instructions, searching existing data sources, gathering and maintaining the data neededand completing and reviewing the collection of Information. Send comments regarding this burden estimate or any other aspect of this collection ofinformation, including suggestions for reducing this burden, to Department of Defense, Washington Headquarters Service Directorate of informationOperations and Reports, 1215 Jefferson Davis Highway, Suite 1204, Arlington, VA 222024302; and to the Office of Management and BudgetPaperwork Reduction Project (0710-0003), Washington, DC 20503. Respondents should be aware that notwithstanding any other provision of law, noperson shall be subject to any penalty for failing to comply with a collection of information if it does not display a currentiy valid 0MB control number.Please DO NOT RETURN your form to either of those addresses. Completed applications must be submitted to the District Engineer having jtirlsdic.tion over the location of the proposed activity.
PRIVACY ACT STATEMENTAuthorities: Rivers and Harbors Act, Section 10, 33 USC 403; Clean Water Act Section 404,33 USC 1344; Marine Protection, Research, andSanctuaries Act, Section 103, 33 USC 1413. Principal Purpose: Information provided on this form will be used In evaluating the application for apermit. Routine Uses: ThIs information may be shared with the Department of Justice and other federal, state, and local government agencies.Submission of requested information is voluntary, however, if information is not provided, the permit application cannot be processed nor can a permitbe issued.One set of original drawings or good reproducible copies which show the location and character of the proposed activity must be attached to thisapplication (see sample drawings and instructions) and be submitted to the District Engineer having jurisdiction over the location of the proposedactivity. An application that is not completed In full wIN be returned.
(ITEMS I THRU 4 TO BE FILLED BY THE CORPS)1. APPLICATION NO. J2. FIELD OFFICE CODE J 3. DATE RECEIVED I~• DATE APPLICATION COMPLETED
(ITEMS BELOW TO BE RUED BYAPPUCANT)5. APPLICANTS NAME 8. AUTHORiZED AGENT’S NAME AND TITLE (an agent is not required)
The Boeing Company/Mr. Thomas Gallacher Glenn Jaffe/MWH Project Manager6. APPLICANTS ADDRESS 9. AGENTS ADDRESS
5800 Woolsey Canyon Road, MC 055-T487 168 Michillinda Ave., Suite 200Canoga Park, California 91304-1148 Arcadia, California 91007
7. APPLICANTS PHONE NUMBERS WITH AREA CODE 10. AGENTS PHONE NUMBERS WITH AREA CODE
a. Residence a Residence
b. Business 818-466-8161 b. Business 626-568-632911. STATEMENT OF AUTHORIZATION
I hereby authorize Glenn Jaffe mid/Or MWH to act in my behalf as my agent in the processing of this application and tofurnish, upon request, supplemental information in support of this permit application,
APPLICANTS SIGNATURE DATE
NAME LOCATION AND DESCRIPTION OF PROJECT OR ACTIVITY
13. NAME OF WATERBODY, IF KNOWN (itappilcabie) 14. PROJECT STREET ADDRESS ~7fappllcabIe)
Northern Drainage/Unamed ephemeral drainages 5800 Woolsey Canyon Road, MC 055-T48715. LOCATION OF PROJECT Canoga Park, California 91304-1148
Ventura CaliforniaCOUNTY STATE
16. OTHER LOCATION DESCRIPTiONS, IF KNOWN (see instructions)
Unsectioned portion of Calabasas Quadrangle, T2N, R17W, Various locations, Santa Susana FieldTithnrntnrv Prnnertt, (see ~tterhea-J floiireq’~
17. DIRECTiONS TO THE SITE
From Highway 118, exit at Topanga Canyon Boulevard and proceed south to Roscoe Boulevard. Turn west(right) onto Roscoe and then turn north (right) onto Valley Circle Boulevard. At the 3-way stop, turn leftonto Woolsev Canyon. Proceed to the ton of the rni~d ~nt1 then him left intn the ccPT can;l;n,
APPLICATION FOR DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY PERMIT(33 CFR 325)
12. PROJECT NAME OR TITLE (see instructions)Continuing Interim Source Removal Action (ISRA)--Outfall 009 Watershed
18. Nature of Activity (Descrpion ofproject include all feawros)
Perform Interim Source Removal Action of constituents of concern to attain surface water quality objectives. Activities willinclude soil, sediment, bedrock, and/or other material/debris removal from drainages and or land surfaces to minimize contactwith surface water and to improve surface water quality (NWP 38); and install BMPs to minimize sediment transport intodrainages and improve surface water quality. BMPs may consist of silt fencing, sand bags, straw wattles or bales, or other similarmaterials. The attached supplemental information provides more details about the Project.
19. Pr~ect Purpose (Describe the mason orpu~pose of the project, see lnstnsctions)
All work is being performed in response to the RWQCB CAO requiring improvements to surface water quality in the Outfall 009drainage and watershed.
20. Reason(s) for DischargeUSE BLOCKS 20-22 IF DREDGED ANDIOR FILL MATERIAL IS TO BE DISCHARGED
If fill material consisting of soil, sediment, gravel, and/or rock is discharged to the Project areas, it will be placed to restore thedrainages(s) to their pre-ISRA condition and to minimize soil erosion and potential transport. Dredging will not be performed.See attached Supplemental Information.
21. Type(s) of Material Being Discharged and the Amount of Each Type In Cubic Yards
The ISRA is more of a removal project than discharge project. See the attached Supplemental Informationfor additional details.
22. Surface Area In Acres of Wetlands or Other Waters Filled (see Instructions)
Wetlands are not present and will not be filled. See the attached Supplemental Information for details.
23. Is My Portion of the Work Already Complete? Yes ________ No ..~__.... IF YES, DESCRIBE THE COMPLETED WORK
24. Addresses of Adjoining Property Owners, Lessees, etc., Whose Property Adjoins the Waterbody (if more than can be entered here, please attach asupplemental list).
Work will be completed on site which is owned by The Boeing Company and/or the federal government and adminstered byNASA. See attached sheets for more information regarding working on property used by Boeing but owned by the United States.
25. LIst of Other Certifications or Approvals/Denials Received from other Federal, State, or Local Agencies for Work Described in This ApplicationAGENCY TYPE APPROVAL’ IDENTIFICATION NUMBER DATE APPLIED DATE APPROVED DATE DENIED
RWQCB CWA 401 Pending Concurrently Pending
CDFG SAA I 600-2003-5052-wi August, 2003 October, 2003
‘Would include but is not restricted to zoning, building and flood plain permits
26. Application is hereby made fur a permit or permits to authorize the work described in this application. I certify that the information in this applicationis complete and accurate. I further certify that I possess the authority to undertake the work described herein or am acting as the duly authorizedagent of the applicant.
SIGNATURE/OF APPLICANT
The application must be signed by the person who desires to undertake the proposed activity (applicant) or it may be signed by a duly authorizedagent if the statement in block 11 has been filled out and signed.
18 U.S.C. Section 1001 provides that Whoever, in any manner within the jurisdiction of any department or agency of the United States, knowinglyand willfully falsifies, conceals, or covers up any trick scheme, or disguises a material fact or makes any false, fictitious or fraudulent statements orrpnraqant.tfrmnc nr m~L.ac nr Ieeae en’, falee ~ — ,4~,,.,~ ~ ~ ...... S_~__ o~*~_. ._ —- £._. .4.J
,\ C~.DATE SIGNATURE OF AGENT DATE
Instructions for Preparing aDepartment of the Army Permit Application
Blocks 1 through 4. To be completed by Corps of Engineers.
Blocks. Applicant’s Name. Enter the name of the responsible party or parties. if the responsible party is an agency,company, corporation, or other organization, indicate the responsible officer and title. If more than one party is associatedwith the application, please attach a sheet with the necessary information marked BlockS.
Block 6. Address of Applicant. Please provide the full address of the party or parties responsible for the application. Ifmore space is needed, attach an extra sheet of paper marked Block 6.
Block 7. Applicant Telephone Number(s). Please provide the number where you can usually be reached during normalbusiness hours.
Blocks 8 through 11. To be completed, if you choose to have an agent.
Block 8. Authorized Agent’s Name and Title. Indicate name of individual or agency, designated by you, to represent youin this process. An agent can be an attorney, builder, contractor, engineer, or any other person or organization. Note: Anagent is ~ required.
Blocks 9 and 10. Agent’s Address and Telephone Number. Please provide the complete mailing address of the agent,along with the telephone number where he I she can be reached during normal business hours.
Block 11. Statement of Authorization. To be completed by applicant, if an agent is to be employed.
Block 12. Proposed Project Name or Title. Please provide name identifying the proposed project, e.g., Landmark Plaza,Burned Hills Subdivision, or Edsall Commercial Center.
Block 13. Name of Waterbody. Please provide the name of any stream, lake, marsh, or other waterway to be directlyimpacted by the activity, If it is a minor (no name) stream, identify the waterbody the minor stream enters.
Block 14. Proposed Project Street Address. If the proposed project is located at a site having a street address (not a boxnumber), please enter it here.
Block 15. Location of Proposed Project. Enter the county and state where the proposed project is located, if more space isrequired, please attach a sheet with the necessary information marked Block 15.
Block 16. Other Location Descriptions, If available, provide the Section, Township, and Range of the site and / or thelatitude and longitude. You may also provide description of the proposed project location, such as lot numbers, tact nurnbers, or you may choose to locate the proposed project site from a known point (such as the right descending bank of SmithCreek, one mile downstream from the Highway 14 bridge). If a large river or stream, include the river mile of the proposedproject site if known.
Block 17, Directions to the Site. Provide directions to the site from a known location or landmark. Include highway andstreet numbers as well as names. Also provide distances from known locations and any other information that would assistin locating the site.
Block 18. Nature of Activity. Describe the overall activity or project. Give appropriate dimensions of structures such aswingwalls, dikes (identify the materials to be used in construction, as well as the methods by which the work is to be done),or excavations (length, width, and height). Indicate whether discharge of dredged or fill material is involved. Also, identifyany structure to be constructed on a fill, piles, or float-supported platforms.
The written descriptions and illustrations are an imoortant nart of the annlicatinn PIe.ace dacrrihe in ~1en~i1 wh~t vnii wich
Block 19. Proposed Project Purpose. Describe the purpose and need for the proposed project. What will it be used for arwhy? Also include a brief description of any related activities to be developed as the result of the proposed project. Give tIapproximate dates you plan to both begin and complete all work.
Block 20. Reasons for Discharge. If the activity involves the discharge of dredged and/or fill material into a wetland orother waterbody, including the temporary placement of material, explain the specific purpose of the placement of the material (such as erosion control).
Block 21. Types of Material Being Discharged and the Amount of Each Type in Cubic Yards. Describe the material tcbe discharged and amount of each material to be discharged within Corps jurisdiction. Please be sure this description willagree with your illustrations. Discharge material includes: rock, sand, clay, concrete, etc.
Block 22. Surface Areas of Wetlands or Other Waters Filled. Describe the area to be filled at each location. Specificallidentify the suite areas, or part thereof, to be filled. Also include the means by which the discharge is to be done (backhodragline, etc.). If dredged material is to be discharged on an upland site, identify the site and the steps to be taken (if necessary) to prevent runoff from the dredged material back into a waterbody. If more space is needed, attach an extra sheet ofpaper marked Block 22.
Block 23. lÀ Any Portion of the Work Already Complete? Provide any background on any part of the proposed projectalready completed. Describe the area already developed, structures completed, any dredged or fill material already discharged, the type of material, volume in cubic yards, acres filled, if a wetland or other waterbody (in acres or square feet).the work was done under an existing Corps permit, identity the authorization, if possible.
Block 24. Names and Addresses of Adjoining Property Owners, Lessees, ete.,Whose Property Adjoins the Project SitList complete names and full mailing addresses of the adjacent property owners (public and private) lessees, etc., whoseproperty adjoins the waterbody or aquatic site where the work is being proposed so that they may be notified of the proposaactivity (usually by public notice). If more space is needed, attach an extra sheet of paper marked Block 24.
Information regarding adjacent landowners is usually available through the office of the tax assessor in the county oicounties where the project Is to be developed.
Block 25. Information about Approvals or Denials by Other Agencies. You may need the approval of other federal, statcor local agencies for your project. Identify any applications you have submitted and the status, if any (approved or denied) ceach application. You need not have obtained all other permits before applying for a Corps permit.
Block 26. Signature of Applicant or Agent. The application must be signed by the owner or other authorized party (agent)This signature shall be an affirmation that the party applying for the permit possesses the requisite property rights to undertake the activity applied for (including compliance with special conditions, mitigation, etc.).
DRAWINGS AND ILLUSTRATIONSGeneral Information.
Three types of illustrations are needed to properly depict the work to be undertaken. These illustrations or drawings areidentified as a Vicinity Map, a Plan View ~ a Wpical Cross-Section Map. Identify each illustration with a figure or attachment number.
Please submit one original, or good quality copy, of all drawings on 8½ xl 1 inch plain white paper (tracing paper or filmmay be substituted). Use the fewest number of sheets necessary for your drawings or illustrations.
Each illustration should identify the project, the applicant, and the type of illustration (vicinity map, plan view, or cross-section). While illustrations need not be professional (many small, private project illustrations are prepared by hand),they should be cleai accurate, and contain all necessary information.
The Boeing CompanySanta Susana Field Laboratory5800 Woolsey Canyon RoadCanoga Park, CA 91304-1148
Certified Mail
May 17, 2010In reply refer to SHEA-109978
Regional Water Quality Control BoardLos Angeles Region320 West 4th Street, Suite 200
SflriVS Los Angeles, CA 90013
Attention: Mr. Dana Cole, 401 Certification Unit
Subject: Pre-Certified 401 NotificationContinuing Interim Source Removal Action-OuffaIl 009 WatershedThe Boeing Company, Santa Susana Field LaboratoryVentura County. California
Dear Mr. Cole:
The Boeing Company (Boeing) is submitting this notification to the CaliforniaState Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB) and the Los Angeles RegionalWater Quality Control Board (RWQCB) as required under Clean Water Act(CWA) Section 401. and as promulgated by the Water Quality Certification(WQC) of certain U. S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Nationwide Permits(NWPs).
This notification is for the Continuing Interim Source Removal Action (ISRA) tocontrol the release of constituents of concern (COCs) to surface water withinthe Ouffall 009 Watershed at the SSFL. The work will be performed by TheBoeing Company (Boeing) and the National Aeronautics and SpaceAdministration (NASA) pursuant to a California Water Code Section 13304Cleanup and Abatement Order (CAO) issued by the Los Angeles RegionalWater Quality Control Board (RWQCB) dated December 3, 2008. The CAQwas issued by the RWQCB to enforce compliance with Waste DischargeRequirements (WDR) for Outfalls 008 and 009 established in its NationalPollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Permit, NPDES No. CA0001309(NPDES Permit)..
The objective of the ISRA RWQCB CAC is to improve surface water qualitywithin the Outfall 009 Watershed by identifying, evaluating, and remediatingareas of contaminated soil in order to eliminate the COCs that have resultedin exceedances of NPDES permit limits and benchmarks. Based on the work
Mr. D. Cole, RWQCB (SHEA-109978)May 17, 2010Page 2
scope, the Project will be performed under a Nationwide Permit (NWP) 38-Cleanup of Hazardous and Toxic Waste. Based on this category of NWP. thisProject is pre-certified by the SWRCB under the CWA Section 401 program.Therefore, Boeing is providing this notification, and not a complete Section401 certification application. This is consistent with the May 11. 2007 SWRCBmemorandum that identifies specific Section 401 activities which are precertified and only require appropriate notification.
Pre-Certifled Notification Information
SOSJIVO 1. Name, address, and telephone number of the:
a. ApplicantThe Boeing CompanyMr. Thomas Gallacher5800 Woolsey Canyon Road. MC 055-T487Canoga Park. California 91304-1148Phone:818-466-8877 or 818-466-8778Fax: 818-466-8730
b. Applicant’s AgentMWH Americas, Inc.Mr. Glenn Jaffe618 Michillinda Avenue. Suite 200Arcadia, California 91007Phone:818-391-4243Fax: 626-568-6515Email: [email protected]
2. IdentificatIon of Federal permits and licenses for proposed project actMtiesUnited States Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Ventura BranchCWA Section 404 Nationwide Permit 38
A copy of the Army Permit Application form is attached. Theapplication serves as the USACE pre-construction notification for theNWP38.
Note: The California Department of Fish and Game previouslyapproved a Notification of Lake or Streambed Alteration and issuedStreambed Alteration Agreement (SAA) I 600-2003-5052-R5. This SAAhas been amended and extended, and is an active SAA. Inaccordance with CDFG conditions stipulated in the SAA and itsamendments, biological studies will be performed to minimizepotential impacts to flora and fauna in Project work areas. Biologicalsurveys of the Project areas have been performed and no sensitivespecies or other issues were identified. The biologist will again visit the
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Project areas prior to equipment being mobilized and field workcommencing. This pre-field activities’ survey is performed so thatpotential concerns can be addressed without affecting field workschedules. At the start of field work, Project areas will be re-visitedand surveyed by a biologist to verify the pre-field activities’ surveyresults, potentially transplant sensitive wildlife, and to evaluate currentconditions. Upon field activities commencing in Project areas, abiologist will visit the areas as work is being performed to verify SAAconditions are being met, and to provide guidance to the field crews,
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3. ProJect Descriptiona. Purpose and Final Goal: The objective of ISRA activities is toimprove surface water quality within the Ouffall 009 watershed byidentifying, evaluating, and remediating areas of contaminatedsediment, soil, and/or bedrock in order to eliminate the COGs thathave resulted or could result in exceedances of NPDES permit limitsand benchmarks. An evaluation of remediation alternatives identifiedexcavation as the main and most effective remedial action for theISRA project. ISRA excavation activities may include the use of thefollowing adjacent to and within the Outfall 009 ephemeraldrainages:
As illustrated on the attached figures, excavation activities will takeplace in select areas of the SSFL based on soil and sediment samplingand analytical testing. The figures indicate sample locations and theproposed source removal areas. As discussed above, the Project willconsist of primarily using a vacuum truck(s) to recover impacted soiland sediment. When recovering impacted sediment soil and/orbedrock from an ephemeral drainage, vacuum trucks will typically bestaged outside the drainage with vacuum hoses being used toaccess drainage areas. In some locations, vacuum trucks may haveto enter the drainage. The vacuum hoses will be manuallymanipulated in the drainage by a crew of workers. If required due totopography or encountering bedrock, an excavator or backhoemight be needed to access and remove soil, sediment, and/orbedrock from impacted areas. If used, the operators will be careful tominimize soil, sediment, and/or bedrock sloughing into the drainage.
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The removed materials will be placed in trucks and appropriatelymanaged. Based on the Project scope, the following quantities ofsediment, soil, and/or bedrock will be excavated/removed fromjurisdictional areas:
Western Northern Drainage Areas, see Figure West Northern Drainage 1and Figures 4-2 12 sheets). Area-I E. and Area LOX-i-A
Excavation/removal in these greas will typically be up to Iwo feet in
SflS,,Va depth, and will total not more than 2,000 cubic yards in Area 1 E, andnot more than 300 cubic yards in Area LOX-i-A. Please note this istotal volume of material to be excavated. Only a portion of thismaterial will be removed directly from jurisdictional drainage areas.That specific quantity is unknown at this time; however, it issignificantly less that the totals presented here.
It necessary to minimize the potential for surface water to pond andaccumulate after the ISRA is completed, surface grading will beperformed and/or clean material will be placed. If fill material isneeded to restore topographic grade to minimize the potential forsurface water to pond or be diverted significantly from its originalcourse, not more than 2,500 cubic yards of clean backfill may beplaced in project locations. However, a significantly lesser quantitymay be placed in jurisdictional areas (as discussed above, only asmall portion of material will be removed directly from jurisdictionalareas; therefore, only a small portion of material may be placed intojurisdictional areas).
In accordance with CDFG conditions as stipulated in the applicableSAA and its amendments, biological surveys will be performed tominimize potential impacts to flora and fauna in Project work areas.Initial biological surveys have been performed and sensitive specieshave not been identified. Just prior to starting field work, Project areaswill be re-visited and surveyed by a biologist to verify pre-fieldactivities’ survey results, potentially relocate sensitive wildlife, and toevaluate current conditions. Upon field activities commencing inProject areas, a biologist will visit the areas as work is being performedto verify SAA conditions are being met, and to provide guidance tothe field crews, if necessary.
b. Address including city and county, assessor’s parcel number, andlatitude and longitude: The Boeing Company. Santa Susana FieldLaboratory, 5800 Woolsey Canyon Road, Simi Hills, Ventura County;Longitude 1 18°40.690’W and Latitude 34°1 4’N.
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c. Receiving water bodies: Surface water that flows in the Outfall 009Watershed flows through a natural unlined drainage on-site andeventually flows into Arroyo Simi, then into Calleguas Creek, andeventually into the Pacific Ocean.
d. Types of receiving water bodies: See 3c.
e. For each water body type reported in 3c, the total quantity ofwaters and types of discharge material that may temporarily orpermanently Impact waters of the State: The Continuing ISRA Projectwill not negatively affect the quantity of water flowing in thesewatersheds and will not result in waters being introduced into thedrainage. As described above, impacted soil, sediment, and/orbedrock will be removed from the watersheds and drainages.
Sediment, soil, gravel, and/or rock may be placed in and adjacent tothe subject jurisdictional ephemeral drainage if topographic graderestoration is necessary. The type and quantity of these materials arenot currently known because their use will be based on the quantityand location of excavated material. However, as discussed above,not more than 2,500 cubic yards of materials will be placed, with asignificantly lesser quantity being placed in jurisdictional areas of thedrainages.
f. The attached figures show project locations and work areas: Theattached table indicates Project area coordinates. The attachedUSACE information provides additional project details.
A check in the amount of $77 made payable to the State Water ResourcesControl Board, is included.
This notification, in accordance with current regulations, provides the SWRCBand RWQCB with required project information. Since this project requires aNWP 38 from the USACE, and NWP 38 is pre-certified by the SWRCB, theproject does not require further SWRCB or RWQCB approval. Therefore, afterthe 30-day notification period expires (30 days from the date of submittal ofthis document), Boeing may begin field activities in jurisdictional locationsand proceed with the Continuing ISRA Project if no comments are received.
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I certify that to the best of my knowledge, the information in this notificationis true and correct and that I am authorized to sign this notification as. or onbehalf of, the applicant. If you have any questions or comments on thissubmittal, please do not hesitate to contact Ms. Lori Blair at 818-466-8741 orGlenn Joffe of MWH at 818-391-4243.
Very truly yours,
sorts’sThomas GallacherDirector, Santa Susana Field LaboratoryEnvironment, Health and Safety
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The Boeing CompanySanta Susana Field Lab~5800 WooIsej Car~yor PC?:.Canoga Park, CA 9 ‘304.:
Certified Mail
May 17. 2010In reply refer to SHEA-i 09977
U. S. Army Corps of EngineersflOSS’S Ventura County Field Office-Regulatory Branch
2151 Alessandro Dr., Suite 110Ventura, California 93001
Attention: Mr. Antal Szijj
Subject: U. S. Army Permit Application Submiffal for NWP 38Continued Interim Source Removal Action - Outfall 009 WatershedSanta Susana Field LaboratoryVentura County, California
Dear Mr. Szijj:
Enclosed, please find the permit application form for a Nationwide Permit(NWP) 38 for the Ouffall 009 Watershed continuing Interim Source RemovalAction (ISRA) Project, located at The Boeing Company (Boeing), SantaSusana Field Laboratory (SSFL) in Ventura County. California. The workbeing performed as outlined in this application form is to satisfyrequirements of the California Environmental Protection Agency’s LosAngeles Regional Water Quality Control Board (RWQCB).
On May 22, 2009, Boeing submitted a notification for proposed activities inthe OuffalI 009 Watershed and the US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE)informed Boeing that most of the proposed activities were not in ACOEgeographic jurisdictional areas. Boeing performed those activities, and willnow perform similar activities in both USACE jurisdictional and nonjurisdictional areas. This permit application is being submitted for those areasthat are located within USACE jurisdictional geographies.
The work will be performed by Boeing and the National Aeronautics andSpace Administration (NASA) pursuant to a California Water Code Section13304 Cleanup and Abatement Order (CAO) issued by the RWQCB datedDecember 3, 2008. The CAO was issued by the RWQCB to enforcecompliance with Waste Discharge Requirements (WDR) for Outfoils 008 and
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009 established in its National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES)Permit, NPDES No. CA0001 309 (NPDES Permit).
Based on sampling and analytical testing in the Outfall 009 watershed, soils,sediments, and/or bedrock have been identified to contain constituents ofconcem that could impact surface water and result in water qualityobjective exceedances. Boeing is undertaking this ISRA to remove thesesoils, sediments, bedrock and, if possible, the constituents of concern directly.Boeing is submitting the CWA Section 401 Water Quality Certification
ans~,vo Application Form to the RWQCB and is awaiting certification. In addition,the California Department of Fish and Game has approved a Notification ofLake or Streambed Alteration (SAA) agreement that places conditions onthe activities that will be performed as part of these continuing ISRAactivities.
An Army Permit Application and supplemental information accompanies thiscover letter. If you have any questions regarding this submittal, pleasecontact Lan Blair at (818) 466-8741 or Glenn Jaffe of MWH at (626) 568-6329with any questions you have.
Sincerely,
74~c~Q%Thomas D. GallacherDirector, Santa Susana Field LaboratoryEnvironment, Health and Safety
LNB:bjcAttachments:
FiauresOutfall 009 Watershed LocationFigure West Northern Drainage-iFigure 4-2 AP/STP Refined ISRA PEAs and ISRA Areas (2 sheets)Supplemental InformationArmy Permit Application
cc: Dr. LB Nye, RWQCBMs. Cassandra Owens, RWQCBMr. Peter Raftery, RWQCBMr. Buck King, DTSCMr. Steve Slaten, NASAMr. Glenn Jaffe, MWH
Supplemental InformationApplication for Department of the Army Permit (NWP 38)
As part of the Application for Department of the Army Permit (Permit) for the aboveproject, this information is being provided as a supplement to the Permit. Theinformation is formatted to refer to the specific “Blocks” of the Permit. Main actMties willconsist of the removal of impacted sediment, soils, and/or bedrock. The activities aredescribed herein.
Block 16. Other Location Descriptions
The attached figures show the SSFL location, the SSLF facility, and the proposedjurisdictional locations of the Project.
Block 18. Nature of Activity
Project Description for ISRANorthern Drainage Watershed (Outfall 009)Boeing Santa Susana Field Laboratory
The Interim Source Removal Action (ISRA) is the approach used to control the releaseof constituents of concern (COCs) to surface water within the Outfall 009 watershed atthe SSFL. The work will be performed by The Boeing Company (Boeing) and theNational Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) pursuant to a California WaterCode Section 13304 Cleanup and Abatement Order (GAO) issued by the Los AngelesRegional Water Quality Control Board (RWQCB) dated December 3, 2008. The GAOwas issued by the RWQCB to enforce compliance with Waste Discharge Requirements(WDR) for Outfalls 008 and 009 established in its National Pollutant DischargeElimination System (NPDES) Permit, NPDES No. CA0001309 (NPDES Permit).
The objective of ISRA activities is to improve surface water quality within the Outfall 009watershed by identifying, evaluating, and remediating areas of contaminated sediment,soil, and/or bedrock in order to eliminate the COGs that have resulted or could result inexceedances of NPDES permit limits and benchmarks. An evaluation of remediationalternatives identified excavation as the main and most effective remedial action for theISRA project. ISRA excavation activities may include the use of the following adjacent toand within the Outfall 009 ephemeral drainages:
As illustrated on the attached figures, excavation activities will take place in select areasof the SSFL based on soil and sediment sampling and analytical testing. The figures
indicate sample locations and the proposed source removal areas. As discussed above,the Project will consist of primarily using a vacuum truck(s) to recover impacted soil andsediment. When recovering impacted sediment, soil and/or bedrock from an ephemeraldrainage, vacuum trucks will typically be staged outside the drainage with vacuum hosesbeing used to access drainage areas. In some locations, vacuum trucks may have toenter the drainage. The vacuum hoses will be manually manipulated in the drainage bya crew of workers. If required due to topography or encountering bedrock, an excavatoror backhoe might be needed to access and remove soil, sediment, and/or bedrock fromimpacted areas. If used, the operators will be careful to minimize soil, sediment, and/orbedrock sloughing into the drainage. The removed materials will be placed in trucks andappropriately managed. Based on the Project scope, the following quantities ofsediment, soil, and/or bedrock will be excavated/removed from jurisdictional areas:
Western Northern Drainage Areas, see FIGURE WEST NORTHERN DRAINAGE-iand Figures 4-2 (2 sheets). Area-i E. and Area LOX-i-A
Excavatiorijremoval in these areas will typically be up to two feet in depth, and will totalnot more than 2,000 cubic yards in Area 1 E, and not more than 300 cubic yards in AreaLOX-i-A. Please note this is total volume of material to be excavated. Only a portion ofthis material will be removed directly from jurisdictional drainage areas. That specificquantity is unknown at this time; however, it is significantly less that the totals presentedhere.
If necessary to minimize the potential for surface water to pond and accumulate after theISRA is completed, surface grading will be performed and/or clean material will beplaced. If fill material is needed to restore topographic grade to minimize the potentialfor surface water to pond or be diverted significantly from its original course, not morethan 2,500 cubic yards of dean backfill may be placed in project locations. However, asignificantly lesser quantity may be placed in jurisdictional areas (as discussed above,only a small portion of material will be removed directly from jurisdictional areas;therefore, only a small portion of material may be placed into jurisdictional areas).
In accordance with CDFG conditions as stipulated in the applicable SAA and itsamendments, biological surveys will be performed to minimize potential impacts to floraand fauna in Project work areas. Initial biological surveys have been performed andsensitive species have not been identified. Just prior to starting field work, Project areaswill be re-visited and surveyed by a biologist to verify pre-field activities’ survey results,potentially relocate sensitive wildlife, and to evaluate current conditions. Upon fieldactivities commencing in Project areas, a biologist will visit the areas as work is beingperformed to verify SAA conditions are being met, and to provide guidance to the fieldcrews, if necessary.
Block 21. Types of Material Being Discharged and the Amount of Each Type inCubic YardsSediment, soil, gravel, and/or rock may be placed in and adjacent to the subjectjurisdictional ephemeral drainage if topographic grade restoration is necessary. The typeand quantity of these materials are not currently known because their use will be basedon the quantity and location of excavated material. However, as discussed above, notmore than 2,500 cubic yards of materials will be placed, with a significantly lesserquantity being placed in jucisdictional areas of the drainages.
Block 22. Surface Area in Acres of Wetlands or Other Waters FilledDredging will not be performed. Work areas do not contain or consist of wetlands;therefore, work will not be performed in wetlands. Fill material(s), as described above,may be placed in jurisdictional geographies. The fill will be placed with equipment suchas backhoes, loaders, excavators, Bobcats, or other similar equipment, and/or withsmaller equipment or manually
Excavation/removal areas are approximately 20,000 square feet (approximately 0.5acres) in Area 1 E, and 2,500 square feet (approximately 0.06 acres) in Area LOX-i -A.Based on the described Project, temporary impacts to jurisdictional drainages areinsignificant, and it is anticipated jurisdictional drainages will essentially be restored totheir pre-construction condition, with the exception that topographic grade may beslightly lower and/or sediment or erosion control features may be present.
Block 24. Mdresses of AdjoinIng Property Owners, Lessees, etc., Whose PropertyAdjoins the Waterbody
The SSFL is jointly owned by Boeing and the federal government. NASA administersthe portion of the property owned by the federal government. The site is divided intofour administrative areas (Areas I, II, Ill, and IV) and undeveloped land areas to both thenorth and south (Figure 1-1). Boeing owns Areas Ill and IV, and most of Area I. Thefederal government property administered by NASA includes a 42-acre portion of Area Iand all of Area II. Ninety acres of Area IV were leased to the United States Departmentof Energy (DOE). The northern and southern undeveloped lands of the SSFL were notused for industrial activities and are owned by Boeing.
As discussed above, NASA administers property, on behalf of the federal government,that contains the Project areas described in this document.
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Glenn Jaffe and/or MWH
APPLICANTS SIGNATURE
NAME, LOCATION AND DESCRIPTION OF PROJECT OR ACTIVITY
S/i 7/nDATE
12. PROJECT NAME OR TITLE (see Instructions)Continuing Interim Source Removal Action (ISRA)--Outfall 009 Watershed
13. NAME OF WATERBODY, IF KNOWN (if applicable) 14. PROJECT STREET ADDRESS (if applicable)
Northern Drainage/tinamed ephemeral drainages 5800 Woolsey Canyon Road, MC 055-T48715. LOCATION OF PROJECT Canoga Park, California 91304-1148
Ventura CaliforniaCOUNTY STATE
16. OThER LOCATION DESCRIPTIONS IF KNOWN (see Instructions)
Unsectioned portion of Calabasas Quadrangle, T2N, R17W, Various locations, Santa Susana FieldI .~hnrntrn-ij Prnneytv (See nttqnheA floriirpc’i
17. DIRECTiONS TO THE SITE
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PRIVACY ACT STATEMENTAuthorities: Rivers and Harbors Act, Section 10, 33 USC 403; Clean Water Act, Section 404,33 USC 1344; Marine Protection, Research, andSanctuaries Act, Section 103, 33 USC 1413. PrIncipal Purpose: Information provided on this form will be used in evaluating the application for apermit. Routine Uses: ThIs information may be shared with the Department of Justice and other federal, state, and local government agencies.Submission of requested information Is voluntary, however, If information is not provided, the permit application cannot be processed nor can a permitbe Issued.One set of original drawings or good reproducible copies which show the location arid character of the proposed activity must be attached to thisapplication (see sample drawings and instructions) and be submitted to the District Engineer having jurisdiction over the location of the proposedactivity. An a~pIlcatJon that Is not completed in full wlfl be returned.
(ITEMS I THRU 4 TO BE FILLED BY THE CORPS)1. APPLICATION NO. 12. FIELD OFFICE CODE 3. DATE RECEIVED DATE APPLICATION COMPLETED
(ITEMS BELOW TO BE FILLED BY APPLICANT)5. APPLICANTS NAME 6. AUTHORIZED AGENTS NAME AND TITLE (an agent Is not required)
The Boeing Company/Mr. Thomas Gallacher Glenn Jaffe/MWH Project Manager6. APPLICANTS ADDRESS 9. AGENTS ADDRESS
5800 Woolsey Canyon Road, MC 055-T487 168 Michjllincja Ave., Suite 200Canoga Park, California 91304-1148 Arcadia, California 91007
7. APPLICANT’S PHONE NUMBERS WITH AREA CODE 10. AGENTS PHONE NUMBERS WITH AREA CODE
a. Residence a. Residence
b. Business 818-466-8161 b. Business 626-568-632911. STATEMENT OF AUTHORIZATION
I hereby authorize __________________________________________ to act in my behalf as my agent in the processing of this application and tofurnish, upon request, supplemental Information in support of this permit application.
18. Nature of Activity (Desc4otlon of project include all tealures)
Perform Interim Source Removal Action of constituents of concern to attain surface water quality objectives. Activities willinclude soil, sediment, bedrock, and/or other material/debris removal from drainages and or land surfaces to minimize contactwith surface water and to improve surface water quality (NWP 38); and install BMPs to minimize sediment transport intodrainages and improve surface water quality. BMPs may consist of silt fencing, sand bags, straw wattles or bales, or other similarmaterials. The attached supplemental information provides more details about the Project.
19. Prc~ect Purpose (Descilbe the mason orpurpose of the project; see ins#uctions)
All work is being performed in response to the RWQCB CAO requiring improvements to surface water quality in the Outfall 009drainage and watershed.
USE BLOCKS 20-22 IF DREDGED AND/OR FILL MATERIAL IS TO BE DISCHARGED20. Reason(s) for Discharge
If fill material consisting of soil, sediment, gravel, and/or rock is discharged to the Project areas, it will be placed to restore thedrainages(s) to their pre-ISRA condition and to minimize soil erosion and potential transport. Dredging will not be performed.See attached Supplemental Information.
21. Type(s) of Mate rIal Being Discharged and the Amount of Each Type in Cubic Yards
The ISRA is more of a removal project than discharge project. See the attached Supplemental Informationfnr aMitjcrnaj details.
22. Surface Area In Acres of Wetlands or Other Waters Filled (see instructions)
Wetlands are not present and will not be filled. See the attached Supplemental Information for details.
23. Is Any Portion of the Work Already Complete? Yes ________ No ~_,,. IF YES, DESCRIBE THE COMPLETED WORK
24. Addresses of Adjoining Property Owners, Lessees, etc., Whose Property Adjoins the Waterbody (if more than can be entered here, please attach asupplemental list).
Work will be completed on site which is owned by The Boeing Company and/or the federal government and adminstered byNASA. See attached sheets for more information regarding working on property used by Boeing but owned by the United States.
25. List of Other Certifications or Approvals/Denials Received from other Federal, State, or Local Agencies for Work Described in This ApplicationAGENCY TYPE APPROVAL IDENTIFICATION NUMBER DATE APPLIED DATE APPROVED DATE DENIED
RWQCB CWA 401 Pending Concurrently Pending
CDFG SAA 1 600-2003-5052-R5 August, 2003 October, 2003
WouId include but is not restricted to zoning, building and flood plain permits
26. ApplicatIon Is hereby made tr a permit or permits to authorize the work described in this application. I certify that the information in this applicationis complete and accurate. I further certify that I possess the authority to undertake the work described herein or am acting as the duly authorizedagent of the applicant
SIGNATUR OP APPLICANT DATE SIGNATURE OF AGENT DATE
The application must be signed by the person who desires to undertake the proposed activity (applicant) or it may be signed by a duly authorizedagent if the statement in block 11 has been filled out and signed.
18 U.S.C. Section 1001 provides that: Whoever, in any manner within the jurisdiction of any department or agency of the United States, knowinglyand willfully falsifies, conceals, or covers up any trick scheme, or disguises a material fact or makes any false, fictitious or fraudulent statements orrnnrncant~Nnne n,aL, ., s,.~ ,..~_,.‘ — — —. ., — .. —. . . . . . . . —
Instnzctions for Preparing aDepartment of the Army Permit Application
Blocks 1 through 4. To be completed by Corps of Engineers.
Block 5. Applicant’s Name. Enter the name of the responsible party or parties. If the responsible party is an agency,company, corporation, or other organization, indicate the responsible officer and title. 11 more than one party is associatedwith the application, please attach a sheet with the necessary information marked Block 5.
BlOCk 6. Address of Applicant. Please provide the full address of the party or parties responsible for the application. Ifmore space is needed, attach an extra sheet of paper marked Block 6.
Block 7. Applicant Telephone Number(s). Please provide the number where you can usually be reached during normalbusiness hours.
Blocks 8 through 11. To be completed, if you choose to have an agent.
Block 8. Authorized Agent’s Name and Title. Indicate name of individual or agency, designated by you, to represent youin this process. An agent can be an attorney, builder, contractor, engineer, or any other person or organization. Note: Anagent is n~t required.
Blocks 9 and 10. Agent’s Address and Telephone Number. Please provide the complete mailing address of the agent,along with the telephone number where he I she can be reached during normal business hours.
Block 11. Statement of Authorization. To be completed by applicant, if an agent is to be employed.
Block 12. Proposed Project Name or Title. Please provide name identifying the proposed project, e.g., Landmark Plaza,Burned Hills Subdivision, or Edsall Commercial Center.
Block 13. Name of Waterbody. Please provide the name of any stream, lake, marsh, or other waterway to be directlyimpacted by the activity. If it is a minor (no name) stream, identify the waterbody the minor stream enters.
Block 14. Proposed Project Street Address, If the proposed project is located at a site having a street address (not a boxnumber), please enter it here.
Block 15. Location of Proposed Project. Enter the county and state where the proposed project is located. If more space isrequired, please attach a sheet with the necessary information marked Block 15.
Block 16. Other Location Descriptions, If available, provide the Section, Township, and Range of the site and I or thelatitude and longitude. You may also provide description of the proposed project location, such as lot numbers, tract numbers, or you may choose to locate the proposed project site from a known point (such as the right descending bank of SmithCreek, one mile downstream from the Highway 14 bridge), If a large river or stream, include the river mile of the proposedproject site if known.
Block 17, Directions to the Site. Provide directions to the site from a known location or landmark. Include highway andstreet numbers as well as names. Also provide distances from known locations and any other information that would assistin locating the site.
Block 18. Nature of Activity. Describe the overall activity or project. Give appropriate dimensions of structures such aswingwalls, dikes (identify the materials to be used in construction, as well as the methods by which the work is to be done),or excavations (length, width, and height). Indicate whether discharge of dredged or fill material is involved. Also, identifyany structure to be constructed on a fill, piles, or float-supported platforms.
The written descriptions and illustrations are an imoortant oart of the annlicatinn. Plesice decc’rihe in glptnil whqt vnii wich
Block 19. Proposed Project Purpose. Describe the purpose and need for the proposed project. What will it be used for arwhy? Also include a brief description of any related activities to be developed as the result of the proposed project. Give tIapproximate dates you plan to both begin and complete all work.
Block 20. Reasons for Discharge. If the activity involves the discharge of dredged and/or fill material into a wetland Orother waterbody, including the temporary placement of material, explain the specific purpose of the placement of the material (such as erosion control).
Block 21. flpes of Material Being Discharged and the Amount of Each Type in Cubic Yards. Describe the material ube discharged and amount of each material to be discharged within Corps jurisdiction. Please be sure this description willagree with your illustrations. Discharge material includes: rock, sand, clay, concrete, etc.
Block 22. Surface Areas of Wetlands or Other Waters Filled. Describe the area to be filled at each location. Specificallidentify the surface areas, or part thereof, to be filled. Also include the means by which the dischajge is to be done (backhodragline, etc.). If dredged material is to be discharged on an upland site, identify the site and the steps to be taken (if necessary) to prevent runoff from the dredged material back into a waterbody. If more space is needed, attach an extra sheet ofpaper marked Block 22.
Block 23. Is Any Portion of the Work Already Complete? Provide any background on any part of the proposed projectalready completed. Describe the area already developed, structures completed, any dredged or fill material already discharged, the type of material, volume in cubic yards, acres filled, if a wetland or other waterbody (in acres or square feet).the work was done under an existing Corps permit, identity the authorization, if possible.
Block 24. Names and Addresses of Adjoining Property Owners, Lessees, etc.,Whose Property Adjoins the Project SitList complete names and full mailing addresses of the adjacent property owners (public and private) lessees, etc., whoseproperty adjoins the waterbody or aquatic site where the work is being proposed so that they may be notified of the proposesactivity (usually by public notice). If more space is needed, attach an extra sheet of paper marked Block 24.
Information regarding adjacent landowners is usually available through the office of the tax assessor in the county otcounties where the project is to be developed.
Block 25. Information about Approvals or Denials by Other Agencies. You may need the approval of other federal, stateor local agencies for your project. Identify any applications you have submitted and the status, if any (approved or denied) ceach application. You need not have obtained all other permits before applying for a Corps permit.
Block 26. Signature of Applicant or Agent. The application must be signed by the owner or other authorized party (agent)This signature shall be an affirmation that the party applying for the pennit possesses the requisite property rights to undertake the activity applied for (including compliance with special conditions, mitigation, etc.).
DRAWINGS AND ILLUSTRATIONSGeneral Information.
Three types of illustrations are needed to properly depict the work to be undertaken. These illustrations or drawings areidentified as a Vicinity Map, a Plan View ~ a T~’pical Cross-Section Map. Identify each illustration with a figure or attachment number.
Please submit one original, or good quality copy, of all drawings on 8½ xll inch plain white paper (tracing paper or filmmay be substituted). Use the fewest number of sheets necessary for your drawings or illustrations.
Each illustration should identify the project, the applicant, and the type of illustration (vicinity map, plan view, or cross-section) - While illustrations need not be professional (many small, private project Illustrations are prepared by hand),they should be clear, accurate, and contain all necessary information.
