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Contract Number:
66903
Contract Title:
2002-050-00 EXP COUSE-TENMILE CREEK HABITAT RESTORATION & ENHANCE
Contract Start Date:
7/1/2014
Contract End Date:
6/30/2015
WE ID:
165. Produce Environmental Compliance Documentation
Work Element Usage Report
Title:
B: 165 - Environmental Compliance Clearance for Upland / Riparian Habitat Restoration & Enhancement Projects
Description:
Provide environmental compliance assistance and documentation to BPA's Environmental Planning and Analysis group (KEC). Review work elements, review state and federal lists of species of concern, compare and determine potential impacts caused by planned management activities, and develop procedures to address impacts.

Identify, evaluate, and comply with NEPA, ESA and Cultural Resource regulations: submit information needed for cultural and ESA clearances as requested by the BPA EC lead; provide completed survey reports and other written documentation to BPA; obtain environmental compliance clearance(s) from BPA, and any necessary permits, for upland projects (direct seed, upland erosion and sediment control measures, cropland-to-grassland conversions), water developments, and riparian restoration projects (fencing, planting, and grazing BMPs), etc.

Complete all required consultation and surveys; coordinate with EC lead to obtain required permitting to implement. Potential permits may include local, state, federal and tribal permits, including permits such as Jarpa, NEPA, SEPA, EPA, DOE, US Army Corps of Engineers, NOAA Fisheries. Specific permits required are dependent on each specific project and will be determined on a case-by-case basis.

On-the-ground work cannot begin until environmental compliance and cultural resource clearance has been received from the EC-Lead.
WE Agreement Type:
Contracted
Deliverable Specification:
Coordinate with the BPA Environmental Specialist (EC-Lead) to fulfill NEPA, ESA, cultural resources, and other environmental compliance requirements. Complete reviews and all required consultation and surveys; obtain clearances and the required permits to implement project construction or other contract actions.
WSE Effective Budget:
$8,370
% of Total WSE Effective Budget:
3.41%
WSE Start:
07/01/2014
WSE End:
06/30/2015
WSE Completion:
06/01/2015
WSE Progress:
Concluded
WSE ID Continued From:
n/a
WSE ID Continued To:
n/a
Finite or Recurring:
Recurring

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Budget History

SOWRevision Planned Updated Contractor Comments (optional) BPA Comments (optional)
Work Element Budget (Current Performance Period) $20,000 $8,370

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Milestones

13 Milestones
Sort Type Title Start End Status Modified By Modified Date
A Work with KEC to complete NEPA/ESA/other environmental compliance work 7/1/2014 1/30/2015 Concluded Andre L'Heureux (Inactive) 6/4/2014 3:14:58 PM
Description: Verify with BPA's Environmental Compliance Group (KEC) Environmental Compliance (EC) lead and determine whether project work requires environmental or cultural resource compliance clearance. Arrange for compliance activities in support of project/contract actions, and the evaluation of proposed restoration and enhancement projects, through applicable programmatic agreements and/or the completion of cultural, hazardous materials, and ESA species surveys, or other documentation. Work with BPA's EC-Lead to make sure all requirements are met; and obtain clearance from the KEC EC-Lead that environmental compliance requirements and clearances are complete for contract-period work.
B Initiate/Complete cultural resource review of work planned for the current period 7/1/2014 3/16/2015 Concluded Andre L'Heureux (Inactive) 6/4/2014 3:14:58 PM
Description: Work with the BPA EC-lead either to: (a) assist in the preparation of materials to initiate cultural resources evaluation; or, (b) assure that surveys or evaluation initiated in a prior period are complete. Conduct cultural resource review of planned implementation activities, and prepare documentation as necessary. Examples include providing maps and detailed project descriptions, contracting for an archaeological survey, etc. Note: high-probability sites in the project area and throughout the watershed (may) have been previously surveyed and documented. Review [annual work plans, site plans or implementation details (construction specifications) and logistics], and coordinate with EC lead, to determine if any additional survey and clearance documentation is needed.
C Provide BPA EC-Lead with calendar-year 2013 HIP III Project Notification Form (as needed) 7/1/2014 12/1/2014 Concluded Andre L'Heureux (Inactive) 6/4/2014 3:09:08 PM
Description: Complete and return the project notification form (PNF) to obtain HIP III Biological Opinion coverage for activities that are planned for the contract period that may otherwise require Endangered Species Act (ESA) consultation, such as: (a) riparian herbicide spraying, b) the addition of wood structures to the stream channel, or (c) other habitat enhancement actions expected to be implemented in the riparian zone.
D ECCOMP Obtain BPA's EC Lead sign-off that EC requirements are complete 7/1/2014 12/31/2014 Concluded Andre L'Heureux (Inactive) 6/4/2014 3:14:58 PM
Description: Confirm that environmental compliance requirements are met, and clearances complete. The EC? column on the contract SOW tab in Pisces must have a "full moon" for each work element requiring environmental compliance before ground-disturbing implementation of that work element can begin. You will receive verbal or email notification from the EC Lead when a work element or, in rare instances, a portion of a work element is approved for implementation.
E PERMS Obtain/Renew applicable local, state, federal and tribal environmental permits 7/1/2014 2/27/2015 Concluded Andre L'Heureux (Inactive) 6/4/2014 3:09:08 PM
Description: Scope and evaluate the timing and need for applicable local, state, federal and tribal environmental permits. Initiate and obtain required federal, state, tribal and local permits: apply promptly for permits with appropriate agency for implementation authorization; and obtain required permits. These may include: SEPA, Washington State Hydraulic Project Approval (HPA), Department of Ecology Water Quality certification, County Shorelines permit, Corps Sec. 401 or 404 permits, (including RGP process), NPDES, and other required federal, state, or local permits.
F LAMP Determine if contract work could adversely affect Pacific lamprey 7/1/2014 9/30/2014 Concluded Andre L'Heureux (Inactive) 6/4/2014 3:14:58 PM
Description: Review work proposed under this contract and determine the following: 1) Will field work take place in any area where lamprey may be present (any tributary or subbasin where anadromous fish exist is habitat accessible Pacific lamprey); and 2) Are there any stream disturbing activities or in-stream activities that could adversely impact Pacific lamprey? If the answer is yes to BOTH 1 and 2 (above), contractor must implement USFWS Best Management Practices (BMPs) to Minimize Adverse Effects to Pacific Lamprey (Entosphenus tridentatus) at: http://www.fws.gov/pacific/Fisheries/sphabcon/lamprey/pdf/Best%20Management%20Practices%20for%20Pacific%20Lamprey%20April%202010%20Version.pdf
G 1-HIP HIP3 Risk Determination: Contact BPA EC Lead for risk determination 7/1/2014 3/31/2015 Concluded Andre L'Heureux (Inactive) 6/4/2014 3:14:58 PM
Description: A project risk determination shall be made before the Sponsor begins preliminary design activities. Sponsor shall contact BPA EC lead to describe project scope for HIP3 Risk Determination. This is a decision point – EC Lead will determine risk (low, medium, or high) and define which milestones will apply. COTR or EC Lead will add the applicable milestones after the EC Lead has made the risk determination. The EC Lead will provide the Sponsor with the required list of conservation measures (Checklists) at this stage. The HIP3 activity categories and risk criteria are located in the “Note” section of the work element background page here: https://www.cbfish.org/WorkElement.mvc/Summary/175. For additional specific guidance or questions, consult the BPA EC lead or the HIP3 BO.
H PI Complete and document public involvement activities and provide to EC Lead 7/1/2014 6/30/2015 Concluded Andre L'Heureux (Inactive) 6/4/2014 3:14:58 PM
Description: Provide materials and assistance to BPA EC-lead as requested. Public involvement is any outreach to the public or landowners about specific actions that are proposed. This could be public letters, meetings, newspaper notices, posted notices at local facilities, or information booths at local events. Provide a summary of outreach activities to the EC-Lead for documentation of completion.
I ANS Inspect water craft, waders, boots, etc. to be used in or near water for aquatic invasive species 7/1/2014 6/30/2015 Concluded Andre L'Heureux (Inactive) 6/4/2014 3:14:58 PM
Description: Uniform Decontamination Procedures: http://www.aquaticnuisance.org/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2009/01/Recommended-Protocols-and-Standards-for-Watercraft-Interception-Programs-for-Dreissenid-Mussels-in-the-Western-United-States-September-8.pdf Best management guidance for boaters: Washington http://www.wdfw.wa.gov/publications/pub.php?id=00105
J NOXIOUS Inspect and, if necessary, wash vehicles and equipment infested with terrestrial invasive species 7/1/2014 6/30/2015 Concluded Andre L'Heureux (Inactive) 6/4/2014 3:14:58 PM
Description: Evaluate equipment and vehicles, especially those brought on-site from outside the local watershed (for example, by subcontractors), and treat to decontaminate as necessary to prevent the spread of invasive species.
K ESA Report lamprey observation and catch data to USFWS (even if "zero") 12/1/2014 6/15/2015 Canceled Andre L'Heureux (Inactive) 6/4/2014 3:14:58 PM
Description: All contractors doing instream work in anadromous fish areas (e.g., surveys, habitat improvements, electrofishing, screw-traps, etc.) are required to report annually, by Feb 15 each year, on lamprey observations or catch, including zero, during the previous calendar year to: christina_luzier@fws.gov at US Fish and Wildlife Service. A data template is available (ask your COTR for a link) and should include the following information: 1) BPA project, 2) BPA contract number, 3) observation or catch date, 4) location (river mile or GPS), 5) species, 6) species id confidence, 7) photo taken, 8) a "sample taken" field such as genetic sample, fin clip, other biological sampling done, 9) sampling technique, 10) sampling effort, 11) number of ammocoetes (larval stage with undeveloped eyes, found burrowed in substrate), 12) number of macropthalmia (free-swimming juvenile stage with developed eyes) and 13) number of adults. See, page 10 of USFWS Best Management Practices (BMPs) to Minimize Adverse Effects to Pacific Lamprey (Entosphenus tridentatus), for life stage pictures: http://www.fws.gov/pacific/Fisheries/sphabcon/lamprey/pdf/Best%20Management%20Practices%20for%20Pacific%20Lamprey%20April%202010%20Version.pdf
L Work with BPA EC Lead on review of WEs during development of next SOW (FY15) 2/2/2015 5/15/2015 Concluded Andre L'Heureux (Inactive) 6/4/2014 3:14:59 PM
Description: Continue informing BPA of upcoming project additions, or anticipated adjustments, in order to better prepare for expected environmental compliance requirements in the subsequent contract period. Contact BPA's EC Group (KEC) to determine what will be needed for the next-year contract; provide requested information to BPA EC-Lead during SOW development and review (before SOW is submitted to COTR).
M DELIV Timely and successful Environmental Compliance documentation and clearance 6/1/2015 Concluded Andre L'Heureux (Inactive) 6/4/2014 3:14:59 PM
Description: Coordinate with the BPA Environmental Specialist (EC-Lead) to fulfill NEPA, ESA, cultural resources, and other environmental compliance requirements. Complete reviews and all required consultation and surveys; obtain clearances and the required permits to implement project construction or other contract actions.

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Metrics

Implementation Metrics
Metric Planned Actual Contractor Comments Measures HLIs
1479. Are herbicides used as part of work performed under this contract? No No
1722. Will water craft, heavy equipment, waders, boots, or other equipment be used from outside the local watershed as part of work performed under this contract? No No

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Location

None
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Focal Species

This work element does not require Focal Species
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Environmental Compliance

This work element does not require Environmental Compliance
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RM&E Metadata

This work element does not require RM&E metadata
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