Site Characteristics. Current Use of the Site: The most recent use of the Site is for mineral exploration on mining claims held by UCore. Ucore has been conducting exploration and development studies at the Bokan site recently; focusing on the Xxxxxx Ridge rare earth mineralized vein system. Support for the exploration and development work has utilized the float plane dock, the beach landing ramp, and the main access/haul road to the existing core logging facility and the top of the vein system only. The OSA, the mine portal areas, the access roads to the mine portals and the open pit have not been utilized. Housing for workers during these activities has been restricted to an accommodation barge moored on the south side of Xxxxxxxx Bay. An emergency shelter has been provided in the existing core logging facility for environmental study personnel who may become stranded at the site. The proposed camp, permitted in a recent Environmental Assessment has not been constructed. In the past, the Xxxxxx Family (claimant) conducted mineral exploration and occasionally stayed in the cabin located approximately 200 yards from the OSA. Per information presented in the 2004 PA/SI, the Dotsons used the cabin seasonally for varying amounts of time. The cabin is no longer permitted and is slated to be removed at the time of the CERCLA removal action. The PA/SI stated that the Xxxxxx family members were present during the 2004 Site investigation and one family member was present during Tetra Tech sampling in September 2009. The Site is designated for mineral exploration or timber production as permitted by the USFS. Other current uses of the Site could be mineral exploration workers, an occasional area visitor, or a USFS worker at the Site on a temporary basis for the purposes of wildlife or biota surveys, or other evaluations of the forest land. Commercial fishing can occur in Xxxxxxxx Bay and an aquaculture facility is located in the South Arm of Xxxxxxxx Bay. A report by the Alaska Department of Natural Resources indicated that intense commercial harvest was occurring at the entrance to Xxxxxxxx Bay. Commercial sea cucumber harvesting, if conducted in the West Arm, would occur on a three-year rotational basis. However, marine waters at the head of the West Arm are relatively unproductive because of restricted circulation.
Site Characteristics. The Redevelopment Area is anticipated to be serviced by sewer through the NWBUA. Any necessary connections or upgrades to the local system will be the responsibility of the redeveloper.
Site Characteristics. The Gorst Creek Landfill is a triangular-shaped parcel of approximately 5.7 acres located within a ravine through which Gorst Creek flows. The ravine was 60 to 80 feet deep at this location before landfilling operations began in 1968. To create the landfill, Gorst Creek was channeled through a 24-inch steel culvert at the bottom of the ravine. From 1968 until 1989, waste was disposed of in the ravine on top of the culvert. The culvert under the landfill, which is approximately 880 feet in length, has collapsed under the weight of the disposed waste in at least two locations, thus diminishing the flow capacity of the culvert. The diminished flow capacity of the culvert results in the impoundment of water upstream of the landfill, causing water to seep and flow through the landfill. During periods of heavy precipitation impounded water periodically overtops and scours the landfill cover, causing the landfill to erode and dispersing waste material and debris into the downstream reaches of Gorst Creek. Presently, the top of the landfill is flush with the surrounding topography and is overgrown with vegetation and covered with debris. The Site began operating as a landfill in 1968 under the name Xxxx Auto Wrecking. At this time, the Site and Xxxx Auto Wrecking were owned by Xxx Xxxxxx of Bremerton, Washington, who operated the landfill until 1972. In 1968 the 24-inch steel culvert was installed to confine the Gorst Creek flow within a pipe, allowing waste disposal across the full breadth of the Gorst Creek Ravine. In 1972, the property was purchased by Xxxx Xxxx and Xxxxx Xxxx. In 1973, X. X. Xxxxxxxx and Xxxxx X. Xxxxxxxx and Northern, Inc. became partners with the Kings in ownership of the Site. Mr. and Xxx. Xxxx, Mr. and Xxx. Xxxxxxxx, and Northern, Inc. operated the landfill under the name of Xxxx Refuse Bremerton Auto Wrecking, Inc. until 1980. In 1980, the property was obtained by Xxx Xxxxxx and Xxxxxxx Xxxxxx who operated the Site as Bremerton Auto Wrecking, Inc. until its closure in 1989. In 2000, the Site was acquired by Kitsap County by tax foreclosure. In February 2001, Xxxx X. Xxxxxxx of Tacoma, Washington purchased the property from the Kitsap County Treasurer at a tax foreclosure sale. In February 2002, Xx. Xxxxxxx executed a quit claim deed granting the property to the Carina Trust. In November 2002, the Carina Trust executed a quit claim deed granting the property to Xx. Xxxxxxx X. Nilles Senior. In 2005, Xx. Xxxxxxx X. Nilles Senior executed a ...
Site Characteristics. The approximate 25-acrc Site was originally a trucking and distribution facility. Part of the facility is still used as trucking and distribution. A storm water conveyance system runs along the border of the property. There is a residential community approximately 200 feet upgradient from the facility. The Site has an entrance gate; however, there has been a history of trespassing and burglaries at the Site. An estimated 9,000 totes containing industrial wastewater and glue are stored out-of-doors on the Site.
Site Characteristics. Characteristic Details Local context The application area is located directly adjacent to both the Karratha and Dampier townsites. The area proposed to be cleared is part of an expansive tract of native vegetation in the extensive land use zone of Western Australia. There is an existing powerline and substation within the application area and there are also existing disturbances from access roads and rail lines. Ecological linkage According to available databases, the application area does not contain any known or mapped ecological linkages. Conservation areas The closest conservation area is the Murujuga National Park which is located approximately one kilometre southeast of the application area at its closest point. Vegetation description The vegetation of the application area is broadly mapped as the following Xxxxx vegetation associations: 117: Hummock grassland, grass steppe; soft spinifex; 127: Bare areas; md flats; and 589: Mosaic: Short bunch grassland – savanna / grass plain (Pilbara) / Hummock grasslands, grass steppe; soft spinifex (GIS Database). A flora and vegetation survey was conducted over the application area by AECOM during May, 2021. The following vegetation associations were recorded within the application area (AECOM, 2021): AaAtTw: Acacia ampliceps tall shrubland over Adriana tomentosa, Streptoglossa decurrens and Sesbania cannabina mid to low mixed shrubs and herbs over Triodia wiseana, *Cenchrus ciliaris and Eragrostis cumingii tall to low mixed hummock and tussock grasslands. AaEgPr: Acacia ampliceps and Sesbania cannabina medium open shrubland over Eleocharis geniculata, Schoenus falcatus and Cyperus vaginatus low open sedgeland over Pluchea rubelliflora, Samolus repens and Stemodia grossa low open herbland. EcScCc: Eucalyptus camaldulensis and Melaleuca lasiandra low woodland over Sesbania cannabina, Acacia coriacea and Solanum horridum mid open shrubland over *Cenchrus ciliaris low open tussock grassland. PaTiEo: Pittosporum phillyreoides and Acacia coriacea scattered tall trees over Tecticornia indica, Enchylaena tomentosa and Acacia ampliceps low open shrubland over Eriachne obtusa and *Cenchrus ciliaris low open tussock grassland. AbEtTa: Acacia bivenosa, Salsola australis and Corchorus walcottii mid to low open shrubland over Euphorbia tannensis subsp. eremophila, Euphorbia australis and Tribulus hirsutus low open herbland over Triodia angusta and Triodia epactia tall Hummock Grassland. SdSfTe: Solanum diversifolium, Indigo...
