NEPA COMPLIANCE SURVEY #293

Project Information

Project Title: WhisperGen Relocation to 65-S-1 0 j.,.. I~ 6 T -9-?t. /If I ii?J { Date: 3116/2010

DOE Code: Contractor Code:

Project Lead: Everett Walker r- -Project Overview ~ E £ N c. 5 ,;;g: z II(_ 5/ Z?fo 9 )cl- I'J c. '5 :::JT Z""'O ( ID 111 tJ 'I)! Jo~

What are the environmental The Environmental Specialist and the Field Coordinator visited location and discussed the o owing activity.

1. The unit will be within 120' radius of65-S10 wellhead location. The WhisperGen unit gas supply and power impacts? line to 65-S-1 0 will be buried. A six foot by six foot concrete pad. moved from the test's previous location, will

be placed on the ground as a base for the unit.

2. What is the legal location? 65-S-10

3. What is the duration of the project? Construction Two days/ Project Duration 6 months

4. What major equipment will be used if any (wor1< over rig, drilling rig , etc.)?

r~rl<lift and backhoe.

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The table below is to be completed by the Project Lead and reviewed by the Environmental Specialist and the DOE NEPA Compliance Officer. NOTE: If Change of Scope occurs, Project Lead must submit a new NEPA Compliance Survey and contact the Technical Assurance Department.

Impacts If YES, then complete below

Anticipated?

Yes No NA If the anticipated impact might be Water Quality unac:c:eptable, recommend mitigation

measures:

Does the proposed project present potential for impacts on 0 181 0 water resources or water quality?

Does the project affect surface water quantity or quality 0 181 0 under both normal operations and accident conditions?

Does the proposed project affect groundwater quantity or 0 181 0 quality under both normal operations and accident conditions?

Will the project area include "Waters of the State?" 0 181 D

Will the project area require a Corps of Engineers permit? 0 181 D

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Impacts If YES, then complete below.

Anticipated?

Geology & Soils Yes No NA If the anticipated impact might be

unacceptable, recommend mitigation

measures:

Does the proposed project present potential for impacts related 0 l8l 0 to geology or soils?

Does the proposed project alter, excavate or otherwise disturb 0 l8l 0 land area consistent with other land use and habitat area?

Is the proposed project likely to impact local seismicity? 0 l8l 0

If the project involved disturbance of surface soils, are erosion 0 l8l 0 and storm water control measures addressed?

Air Quality Yes No NA If the anticipated impact might be unacceptable, recommend mitigation

measures:

Does the proposed action present potential for impacts on 0 l8l 0 ambient air quality under both normal and accident conditions?

Are potential emissions (gases and/or airborne particulates 0 l8l 0 including dust) outside of the normal scope for oil field operations?

Does the project present risk to human health and the 0 l8l 0 environment from exposure to radiation and hazardous

chemicals in emissions?

Is the project subject to New Source Performance Standards? 0 l8l 0

Is the project subject to National Emissions Standards for 0 l8l 0 Hazardous Air Pollutants?

Is the project subject to emissions limitations in an Air Quality 0 l8l 0 Control Region?

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Impacts If YES, then complete below. Anticipated?

Wildlife and Habitat Yes No NA If the anticipated impact might be

unacceptable, recommend mitigation measures:

Does the proposed action present potential for impacts on 0 ~ 0 wildlife or habitat?

Does the project impact state or federally listed threatened and 0 ~ 0 endangered species?

Human HeaHh Effects Yes No NA If the anticipated impact might be

unacceptable, recommend mitigation measures:

Does the proposed project present potential for effects on 0 ~ 0 human health?

e.g.: Hanta virus , radiological exposure, or chemical exposure (must provide MSDS)

Transportation Yes No NA If the anticipated impact might be

unacceptable, recommend mitigat ion

measures:

Does the proposed project involve transportation of radiological 0 ~ 0 sources or hazardous materials (including explosives)?

Waste Management and Waste Minimization Yes No NA If the anticipated impact might be unacceptable, recommend mitigation

measures:

Are pollution prevention and waste minimization practices 0 ~ 0 needed in the proposed project?

Does project plan establish procedures in compliance with ~ 0 0 A JSA will be performed prior to beginning of

local, state and/or federal laws and guidelines affecting the the work. SOPs will be reviewed for compliance

generation, transportation, treatment, storage or disposal of to state and local regulations.

hazardous and other wastes? W/14-/ 114-~~lP~<..$

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Impacts If YES, then complete below.

Anticipated?

Yes No NA If the anticipated impact might be

Cultural Impact unacceptable, recommend mitigation

measures:

Is there potential for impact on cultural (historic) 0 181 0 Whisper Gen will be placed within 120' of well

resources? and utlilities trench from unit to well within 120' radius.

Yes No NA If the anticipated impact might be

Community Impact unacceptable, recommend mitigation

measures:

Will the proposed project introduce significantly adverse 0 181 0 auditory, visual, or other impact?

Will the proposed project adversely affect the 0 181 0 community's use of public land/resources?

Will the proposed project adversely affect the 0 181 0 community's access to private land?

NOTE: Topography Map and Wetlands Map are required to be attached. Attach applicable SOPs for Risk Assessment Level 2 & 3 and specific test procedures.

Are permits required? If YES, list below: Yes O No [8]

Section below to be reviewed by Environmental Specialist and DOE NCO.

Adequate Mitigation Measures Provided? Adequate Mitigation Measures Provided?

Yes No Yes No

Water Quality Impacts 181 0 Transportation Impacts 181 0 Air Quality Impacts 181 0 Waste Management Impacts 181 0

181 0 Cultural Impacts 181 0 'Wildlife and Habitat Impacts

Geology and Soils Impacts 181 0 Community Impact 181 0 Human Health Impacts 181 0 Categorical Exclusion 181 0

Approvals

Comments and 81 .31 Relocation of machinery and equipment, such as analytical laboratory apparatus, electronic hardware, maintenance equipment,

Conditions: and health and safety equipment, including minor construction necessary for removal and installation, where uses of the relocated items will be similar to their former uses and consistent with the general missions of the receiving sstructure.

83.11 Outdoor t~xperiments on ~als and equipment components, no source, special nuclear, or byproduct materials involved.

Contractor Steve Ames '>{JA~~ (L~ Date: 311812010 ESS&H

Comments Based on my ~w of information conveyed to me and in my possession (or attached) concerning the proposed action, as NEPA and Compliance Officer (as authorized under DOE Order 451.1A), I have determined that the proposed action fits within the specified

Conditions: class of actions, the other regulatory requirements set forth above are met, and the proposed action is hereby categorically excluded from further NEPA review.

DOE NEPA C.l(s :!!> I ; .3 I 4- :B 3 . II . Date Compliance ~ 9~.~ 3 / / p //e> Officer

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Cultural Resources Site Visit to RMOTC 65-5-10

March 18, 2010

In my unprofessional layman's opinion, based up personal observation of the area to be disturbed, I

neither observed or believe that the area does not contain any hearths or surface cultural artifacts.