DRC-2011-006249 - 0901a0688023a08c

Rio Algom Mining LLC
June 2, 2011
Mr. Rusty Lundberg
Utah Department of Environmental Quality
Division of Radiation Control
PO Box 144850
Salt Lake City, UT 84114-4850
Subject: Rio Algom Mining LLC - Lisbon, UT (UT 1900481)
Confirmatory Action
Dear Mr. Lundberg;
As requested by the DRC in the January 31, 2011 letter, Rio Algom Mining LLC (RAML)
solicited proposals from qualified independent consultants to review pertinent
information and documents, including the existing ACL model, relevant laboratory data,
LTGMP and associated technical information; and to provide additional ground water
modeling as appropriate for the above reference project.
RAML is pleased to introduce the staff from Errol L. Montgomery and Associates (M&A)
that have been selected by RAML to perform the requested tasks. A summary of the
M&A's technical capabilities and project staff resumes are included in this submittal for
your review.
The Action Plan proposed by RAML and M&A is also included in this submittal for your
review.
The contractor selection and contract negotiation took longer than anticipated. The
additional time required on the front end of the project should not significantly delay the
subsequent project work or final report timing. It should be noted that the Action Plan
includes a request for the final report due date to be moved from August 1, 2011 to
August 12, 2011, RAML respectfully requests the DRC to consider this revised final due
date.
If you should have any questions regarding this submittal or if you need additional
information, please feel free to contact me at [phone] ext 19 or by e-mail at
[e-mail]. We look fonA/ard to working with the DRC to complete this
important project.
Respectfully submitted.
Billy Ray
Rio Algom Mining LLC - Site Manager
cc Richard Bush - DOE
Tom Rushing - DRC (via e-mail)
P.O. Box 218, Grants, NM USA 87020 - Tel: [phone] - Fax: [phone]
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MEMORANDUM
DATE: June 1, 2011 PROJECT: 1350.01
TO: Billy Ray
RIO ALGOM MINING LLC
FROM: Hale Barter and Tim Leo
MONTGOMERY & ASSOCIATES
SUBJECT: ACTION PLAN TO ASSESS OUT OF COMPLIANCE
CONDITIONS AT TARGET ACTION LEVEL WELL RL-1,
RIO ALGOM MINING LLC - LISBON OPERATION
In accordance with Out of Compliance License Condition 53.C.(3) for the Rio Algom Mining,
LLC - Lisbon Operation, Montgomery & Associates (M&A) has prepared an Action Plan to evaluate the
Uranium Target Action Level exceedances at well RL-1 and possible actions needed to restore and
maintain compliance with License Condition 53 .B, as instructed in the February 7, 2011 letter from Utah
Department of Radiation Control (UDRC, 2011). Specific performance objectives to be addressed during
implementation of the Action Plan include:
a. Justify whether the current RL-1 data set is or is not sufficient to depict the Uranium
concentration trend;
b. Conclude with definitive evidence whether the Lisbon Valley Facility is operating within or
outside of the analyzed condition of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) approved
"Application for Altemate Concentration Limits" (ACL) (approved May 11, 2004), and
Long-Term Groundwater Monitoring Plan (LTGMP), and;
c. Determine whether the ACL model should be revisited/revised to account for more recent
data (UDRC, 2011).
The Action Plan includes the following tasks:
Task 1: Data and Site Characterization Review
Task 2: Model Review
Task 3: Prepare Report
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TASK 1: DATA AND SITE CHARACTERIZATION REVIEW
In general, the data evaluation conducted in Task 1 will largely address performance objective (a). The
following data and information will be evaluated during Task 1:
• Overall conceptual model of groundwater flow system
• Groundwater level data
• Water quality data, and sampling and laboratoiy protocols; generally focused on uranium
• Monitor well construction and sample depth intervals
• Geologic and hydrogeologic site characterizations
• Aquifer testing procedures and results
• Characterization of sources for uranium groundwater contamination
The Task 1 evaluation will determine if: (1) measured uranium concentrations from well RL-1 are
representative of actual conditions; (2) apparent increasing uranium concentrations in RL-1 are
representative of an actual increasing trend; (3) trends in concentrations are consistent with the conceptual
understanding of groundwater movement, contaminant sources, and contaminant migration; and (4)
correlation of uranium concentrations between RL-1 and other monitoring locations and correlation of
uranium and other constituent concentrations at well RL-1 are explainable based on the current
conceptual site model (CSM). Statistical methods may be used to evaluate trends in the RL-1 uranium
concentration data to the extent required. Recommendations from Task 1 may include identification of
additional data requirements necessary to understand current and future uranium concentrations at well
RL-1 and downgradient wells.
TASK 2: MODEL REVIEW
In tandem with Task 1, the model review conducted in Task 2 will address performance objective (b).
Task 2 will also address performance objective (c). In Task 2, M&A will conduct a thorough review of
the groundwater computer model and the model projections presented in the Response to Request for
Additional Information (RAI) (Komex, 2003) and the LTGMP (Komex, 2004). As a first step in the
model review, M&A will evaluate the CSM used to develop the computer model. The data review
conducted in Task 1 will support the CSM evaluation. Important elements of the CSM include the
occurrence and hydraulic properties of hydrogeologic units, directions and rates of groundwater flow, the
nature and strength of the tailings source, fate and transport processes for compounds of concem in the
vadose and groundwater zones, and the study area hydrologic water balance.
Groundwater modeling at the Lisbon site has included flow and transport modeling, tailings drainage
modeling, and geochemical modeling. The geochemical modeling will not be reviewed during this
project. The flow model review will include evaluation of the grid, layers, initial and boundary
conditions, aquifer hydraulic conductivities, recharge, and calibration to observed water level data. The
transport model review will include evaluation of the fate and transport parameters and contaminant
sources, and comparison between the observed and model-projected concentrations. The transport model
was not formally calibrated to observed trends in concentrations of site compounds of concem (COCs) in
groundwater. As part of Task 2, M&A will graphically compare observed and projected COC
concentrations (with focus on uranium) for the period 2003 through present to assess how well the current
transport model matches recently observed concentration trends.
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The overall quality of the flow and transport model calibration to groundwater levels and COC
concentration data will largely determine its reliability for projecting future uranium (and other COCs) at
the site wells. Depending on the results of the model evaluation, revision of the model to achieve an
acceptable calibration to observed COC concentrations may be required to improve the model's
predictive capability for responding to the concems of UDRC on this project.
TASK 3: PREPARE REPORT
A report will be prepared to summarize the activities and results of Tasks 1 and 2. The report will
speciflcally address each performance objective.
PROJECT PROGRESSION AND SCHEDULE
UDRC requested a logic diagram and schedule as part of the Action Plan. This section addresses these
requirements in a narrative form. As indicated above, we anticipate addressing performance objective (a)
during Task 1 (Data and Site Characterization Review) and performance objectives (b) and (c) during
Tasks 1 and 2. Some of the work required for Task 1 was completed during preparation of the Action
Plan and in preparation for a site visit that was conducted by M&A on May 24, 2011. The data and site
characterization review are ongoing emd are anticipated to be completed by June 24, 2011. Review of the
existing groundwater model (Task 2) will be conducted concurrently with Task 1. The model review is
anticipated to be completed by July 8. The report (Task 3) will be submitted on or before August 12,
2011.
Rio Algom Mining LLC requests that UDRC approve this work plan without a logic diagram. Further,
Rio Algom Mining LLC requests that the report due date be August 12 instead of August 1,2011.
REFERENCES
KOMEX, 2003, Response to Request for Additional Information (RAI), Application for Altemate
Concentration Limits Source Materials License SUA -119, Rio Algom Mining LLC, Lisbon
Facility, La Sal, Utah: prepared for Rio Algom Mining LLC, October 13, 2003.
, 2004, Long-Term Groimdwater Monitoring Plan, Application for Altemate Concentration Limits
Source Materials License SUA -119, Rio Algom Mining LLC, Lisbon Facility, La Sal, Utah:
prepared for Rio Algom Mining LLC, Febmary 19,2004.
Utah Division of Radiation Control, 2011, DRC Notice of Enforcement Discretion and Confirmatory
Action Letter: letter sent to Chuck Wentz, Rio Algom Mining LLC, February 7,2011.
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Proposal for Groundwater Model Review & Update
Lisbon Uranium Mine, La Sal, Utah
Project Team
Our core team will include Hale Barter, Jonathan
Whittier, and Taylor Shipman. Tim Leo and Leslie
Katz will serve as project advisors.
Hale Barter leads our modeling group and will di-
rect the project. He has nearly two decades of mod-
eling experience with a primary emphasis on mining,
permitting, and groundwater remediation projects.
Hale will ensure that the work is conducted on
schedule and within budget. He will also review all
technical work, communicate with RAML and other
stakeholders, and attend all project meetings.
Jonathan Whittier will conduct data evaluation and
modeling tasks. He brings nearly 10 years of model-
ing experience to this project — experience that in-
cludes developing models to solve a variety of min-
ing and environmental problems. He has used flow-
and-transport models to assess feasibility of cleanup
methods, including momtored natural attenuation. In
addition, Jon has evaluated models developed by
others to detennine their applicability for new appli-
cations.
Taylor Shipman will assist in the data evaluation,
specifically with the statistical analyses ofthe water
quality data trends. Taylor has recently applied a
broad range of iimovative statistical data evaluations
for several key mine permitting projects in the west-
em U.S.
Tim Leo, P.G., will provide senior technical over-
sight for the data evaluation and modeling. He has
over 20 years of modeling experience with an em-
phasis on contaminant fate and transport and
groundwater remediation at industrial and mine
sites. He has developed several models to support
monitored natural attenuation at sites in the westem
U.S. In addition, Tim has direct experience working
on projects for the NRC.
Leslie Katz, P.G., has served as the project lead for
several BHP projects. She has extensive experience
managing large-scale, multi-disciplinary projects —
including many that incorporate groundwater mod-
els. Leslie has had opportunities to assist clients with
integrating traditional and innovative remedial
strategies at contaminated sites.
Resumes for these professionals follow.
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Hale Barter, Principal Hydrologist
Key Areas of Expertise
Hale Barter leads M&A's
Hydrologic Modeling group -
over 10 professionals with a
depth of theoretical
knowledge and a breadth of
real-world experience that is
unparalleled in consulting
firms of our size.
Hale has attended short
courses on various
groundwater modeling
topics: calibration,
stochastic simulation,
discrete-feature data
analysis, geometric
modeling, exploration
simulation, and flowrand-
transport modeling.
He is a member ofthe
Arizona Hydrological
Society.
Years of experience: 23
Years at M&A: 16
Groundwater modeling for mining, municipal, and industrial clients
Analysis of impacts related to recharge and recovery operations
Design of contaminant remediation systems
Analysis of aquifer hydraulic and water quality data
Design and supervision of groundwater quality monitoring activities
Design and supervision of aquifer testing and monitoring programs
Education
• B.S., Hydrology, University of Arizona (1988)
• M.S., Hydrology, University of Arizona (1995)
Representative Projects
Remediation & Risk Assessment • U.S. Air Force Plant 44, Tucson Airport Area
Superfund Site • Raytheon Company
Led groundwater flow, particle-path, and solute-transport modeling to simulate
TCE and 1,4-dioxane migration, to optimize the pump-and-treat remediation
system, and to estimate future exposure-point concentrations for risk
assessment [PIMA COUNTY, AZ]
Feasibility Investigations • Resolution IVIine • Resolution Copper
Led modeling and other analyses to evaluate potential surface water /
groundwater interactions in a volcanic, fractured-rock system for a potential
underground mine [PINAL COUNTY, AZ]
Tailings Seepage Analysis • Toromocho Project • Minera Chinaico Peru
Planned and supervised groundwater flow and contaminant transport modeling
to evaluate seepage impacts from a proposed tailings facility to support an EIS
[JUNIN, PERU]
Contaminant Transport Analysis • Santa Cruz In Situ Copper Mining Project •
ASARCO LLC
Modeled groundwater flow and contaminant transport for in situ mining
operations in fractured, mineralized bedrock [PINAL COUNTY, AZ]
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Seepage Analysis • Collahuasi Mine • Compaiiia Minera Dona InesdeCollahuasi
SMC
Modeled groundwater flow and contaminant transport to assess the potential
impacts of seepage from a waste-rock dump adjacent to a proposed open-pit
mine in the Salar de Michincha basin [CHILE]
Tailings Seepage Analysis & APP Support • SierritaMine • Freeport McMoRan
Modeled groundwater flow and solute transport to project the capture of mine
tailings seepage by interceptor wells and to simulate the potential extent of
sulfate in groundwater [SOUTHERN AZ]
Critical Model Review • Confldentiai Site • Confidential Client
As part of Arizona adjudication proceedings, reviewed a model and technical
reports by opposing council's consultant and prepared formal comments to
support our client's litigation team [PIMA COUNTY, AZ]
Pit-Dewatering Analysis • Mt. Hope Mine • General Moly, Inc.
Planned and coordinated local-scale groundwater flow modeling in a fractured
bedrock system using telescoping-mesh techmques to simulate pit dewatering
and subsequent groundwater recovery at a proposed molybdenum mine
[EUREKA COUNTY, NV]
Pit-Dewatering Analysis • RosemontMine • Augusta Resources/Rosemont Copper
Company
Designed and provided oversight for numerical groundwater flow model used
to evaluate pit dewatering, post-mining lake development, and associated
drawdown impacts in a fractured bedrock flow system [PIMA COUNTY, AZ]
Hydraulic Continuity Analysis • Confidential Site • Tucson Electric Power Company
Led a techniceil team in the development of a numerical groundwater flow
model to simulate the interaction between a shallow, alluvial aquifer that is
hydraulically connected to a perennial stream system and a deeper, artesian
aquifer that supplies industrial and municipal water [SOUTHERN AZ]
Wellfield Optimizations • Various Mine Sites • Various Clients
Modeled altemative wellfield configurations to maximize production and
mininiize impacts to environmentaUy sensitive salar lakes and springs in the
Salar de Coposa, Lagunillas basins, Huachunta, Huarintapana, and Chilota
basins [CHILE & PERU]
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Jonathan Whittier, Hydrogeologist
Key Areas of Expertise
Jon's modeling skills are
essential to many of our
water supply and
environmental projects,
including those with a
remedial design component.
He has used flow-and-
transport models to assess
feasibility of cleanup
methods, including
monitored natural
attenuation. Where surface
water and groundwater
systems interact, he has
successfully developed
models to simulate the
potential impacts from
pumping.
Jon is proficient in a variety
of modeling tools —
MODFLOW, Groundwater
Modeling System (GMS),
Groundwater Vistas, MTSD,
MODPATH, and PEST - along
with Surfer, ArcGIS, Spatial
Analyst, and 3D Analyst.
Years of experience: 9
Years with M&A: 2
Groundwater flow, contaminant transport, and particle track modeling
Conceptual model development using GIS
Contaminant assessments
Aquifer test design and analysis
Monitored natural attenuation remedies
Evaluation of capture by extraction wellfields
Education
• B.S., Geological Sciences, University of Maine (1996)
• M.S., Hydrology, University of Arizona (2004)
Additional Training
2009: Parameter Estimation (PEST)
Representative Projects
Pit Lake Analysis •RosemontMine • Rosemont Copper Company
Developed a three-dimensional model to evaluate groimdwater-level impacts
associated with pit development and post-closure pit-lake conditions; calibrated
the model not only to current groundwater / surface water conditions but also to
the results of a 30-day, multi-well aquifer test [SOUTHEASTERN ARIZONA]
Wellfield Optimization • Lagunillas Basin • Compania Minera Cerro Coiorado
Developed a three-dimensional flow model calibrated to historic groundwater
conditions to evaluate scenarios for managing a production wellfield in a closed
Andean basin [CHILE]
Tailings Seepage Analysis • Copper Mine • Gallagher & Kennedy, PA
Inventoried seeps and springs; measured seep flow rates; characterized the
quality of seepage, surface water, and groimdwater; characterized groundwater
flow; developed a conceptual hydrogeologic model; and evaluated potential
NPDES / APP compliance issues as part of a comprehensive hydrogeologic
investigation [YAVAPAI COUNTY, AZ]
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Capture Analysis • Inactive Rancho Cordova Test Site • The Boeing Company
Developed a groundwater flow, contaminant-transport, and particle-tracking
model to evaluate capture for two extraction wellfields; ran two aquifer tests
and recalibrated the model; based on the model results, recommended
modifying extraction rates at some wells and installing additional extraction
and momtoring wells [SACRAMENTO COUNTY, CA]
FeasibilityAnalysis • inactive Rancho Cordova Test Site • The Boeing Company
Developed a groimdwater flow, contaminant-transport, and particle-tracking
model to evaluate altemative distributions for extraction and injection
wellfields in a multilayer aquifer system [SACRAMENTO COUNTY, CA]
Bioremediation FeasibilityAnalysis • Aerospace Facility • The Boeing Company
Developed a flow and transport model to evaluate the preliminary feasibility of
VOC bioremediation in a multilayer aquifer system [SOUTHERN CA]
FeasibilityAnalysis for Monitored Natural Attenuation • Porterville Plant Superfund
Site • Beclcman Instmments, Inc.
Developed a groundwater flow and contaminant-transport model to evaluate the
applicability of monitored natural attenuation in a multilayer aquifer system
[TULARE COUNTY, CA]
Feaslbiiily Anaiysis for Monitored Natural Attenuation • Apache Powder Superftind
Site • Apache Nitrogen Products, Inc.
Developed a groundwater flow, contaminant-transport, and particle-tracking
model to evaluate the feasibility of monitored natural attenuation [COCHlSE
COUNTY, AZ]
Model Evaluation • Chemical Manufacturing Facility • Montrose Chemical Company
Evaluated the feasibility of increasing the horizontal and vertical discretization
in an existing three-dimensional groundwater flow and contaminant-transport
model for a multilayer aquifer system [LOS ANGELES COUNTY, CA]
Pumping Impact Analysis • Lower San Pedro River Basin • Polsinelli Shughart PC
Developed a three-dimensional model calibrated to historic groundwater /
surface water conditions to evaluate scenarios for managing a production
wellfield in a complex aquifer system [SOUTHEASTERN ARIZONA]
impact Analysis for an APP • Effiuent Recharge APP • City of Avondale
Developed a groundwater flow, contaminant-transport, and particle-tracking
model to project the area potentially impacted by discharge from a proposed
recharge basin [MARICOPA COUNTY, AZ]
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Leslie Katz, P.G., Hydrogeologist, Principal
Key Areas of Expertise
Leslie Katz has led many
large-scale water supply and
environmental projects. One of
her areas of expertise is the
analysis of surface water /
groundwater interactions. Ms.
Katz often provides key
technical input for design of
groundwater production,
monitoring, and plume
containment networks, and
vadose zone monitoring
systems.
Years of experience: 26
Years at M&A: 21
Management of environmental and water supply projects
Litigation support for water resources and environmental disputes
Interpretation of aquifer hydraulic and water quality data
Design and management of groundwater monitoring programs
Evaluation of surface water/groundwater interactions
Technical support to acquire and comply with state and federal pemiits
Design of field investigations to characterize subsurface contamination
Evaluation of remedial altematives and oversight of remedy implementation
Professional Registrations
• Registered Professional Geologist #28245, AZ
Education
• B.S., Geology, University of Arizona (1983)
• M.S., Hydrology, University of Arizona (1987)
Representative Projects
Technical Oversight • U.S. Air Force Plant 44, Tucson Airport Area Superfund Site •
Raytheon Company
Managed and provided technical oversight for modeling analyses of
groundwater flow, particle pathways, and fate and transport of VOCs and 1,4-
dioxane in groundwater; optimized the pump-and-treat remediation system and
estimated fiiture exposure-point concentrations to asses risk [PIMA COUNTY, AZ]
Project Oversight • Phoenix-GoodyearAlrport Superftind Site South • Goodyear Tire
& Rubber Company
Managed the technical review of a model (groundwater flow and TCE
transport) prepared by others to evaluate its use for assessing remedial
altematives, including monitored natural attenuation [MARICOPA COUNTY, AZ]
Project Management • North Indian Bend Wash Superfund Site • Motorola inc.
Managed and provided long-term project support from iiutial characterization
of VOC contamination through final remedy implementation; oversaw solute-
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transport modeling conducted to evaluate altemative remedial actions as part of
a feasibility study and to support a 5-year review of remedy effectiveness
[MARICOPA COUNTY, AZ]
Project Design • Project 52nd Street Superfund Site • Motorola inc.
Evaluated data for various facilities; developed recommendations for required
vadose zone and groundwater investigations to assess the contributions of
Potentially Responsible Parties to the regional contaminant plume
[MARICOPA COUNTY, AZ]
Hydrologic impact Analysis • Upper Gila River Basin • ASARCO LLC
Analyzed historical streamflow, reservoir release, and pumpage data to project
impacts to available groundwater reserves [PINAL COUNTY, AZ]
Project Management • Hydrogeologic Investigations for Gas Storage • Arizona
Natural Gas Storage LLC
Managed a program to characterize hydrogeologic conditions, evaluate water
supply altematives, and obtain an APP for a planned project that involves salt-
cavem solution mining for undergroimd storage of natural gas
[PINAL COUNTY, AZ]
Project Management • Solana Generating Station APP • Abengoa Solar
Managed a program to obtain an APP for disposal of process wastewater
associated with a planned, large-scale, concentrated solar power facility;
development a monitoring network for a shallow aquifer [MARICOPA COUNTY, AZ]
Project Management • Industrial Wellfield Conversion • Confldentiai Client
As part of site closure process, managed a large-scale field program to install
new production wells and abandon old ones with the goal of creating a
sustainable, high-quality water supply for fiiture municipal and industrial uses;
project involved interval-specific testing to identify zones with poor water
quality and monitoring to evaluate surface water / groundwater interactions
[PINAL COUNTY, AZ]
Project Management • Cholla Power Plant Wellfield Relocation & Expansion • APS
Managed a comprehensive field program to characterize hydrogeologic and
water quality conditions near the Cholla Power Plant; led the installation and
testing of 12 production wells and 20 monitoring Wells; developed and
implemented a long-term monitoring program [NAVAJO COUNTY, AZ]
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Timothy P. Leo, P.G., Hydrogeologist
Key Areas of Expertise
Management of groundwater remediation projects
Hydrologic modeling
Hydrogeologic characterization
Contaminant fate-and-transport assessment
Aquifer test design and analysis
In situ treatment of groundwater contaminemts
Water quality compliance for APPs
Professional Registrations
Tim Leo is a senior member
of our Hydrologic Modeling
team, where he directs
studies for a range of
applications.
Mr. Leo has over two
decades of experience. He
has directed or developed
dozens of groundwater
models to project pit filling
for mine closure, pit
hydraulic capture and water
quality conditions for APP
compliance, and
groundwater inflow and
dewatering requirements for
an exploration adit; he has
also used models to design
and optimize remedial well
fields and provide technical
support for environmental
litigation.
Years of experience: 23
Years at iVl&A: 2
• Registered Professional Geologist #33257, AZ
• Registered Professional Geologist #6163, C A
• Certified Professional Hydrogeologist #344, CA
Education
• B.S., Geology, Bradley University (1983)
• M.S., Hydrology, University of Arizona (1988)
Representative Projects
Project Oversight • Inactive Rancho Cordova Site • The Boeing Company
Provided strategic direction for the regional groundwater remedy; directed the
latter stages of remedial investigations, groundwater modeling, extraction-well
inslallation, pilot testing for source-area treatment, feasibility studies, remedial
action planning, and the conceptual design and operation of pump-and-treat
systems [SACRAMENTO COUNTY, CA]
Fate & Transport Investigations • State Superftind Site • Calcot, Ltd.
Analyzed fate and transport in the vadose zone for chlorinated organic solvents
to assess risk [FRESNO COUNTY, CAJ
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Sulfate Migration Analysis • CariotaMine • Carlota Copper Company
Developed a two-dimensional, groundwater flow-and-transport model to
evaluate sulfate migration from tailings impoundments in Pinto Valley
[GILA COUNTY, AZ]
Project Oversight • U.S. Air Force Plant 44, Tucson Airport Area Superfund Site •
Hughes Aircraft Company
Directed the development ofa three-dimensional flow and transport model to
determine the relative historical contribution of TCE to supply wells; reviewed
models developed by other consultants [PIMA COUNTY, AZ]
Tailings Seepage Analysis • Confidential Copper Mine • Gallagher & Kennedy, PA
Managed a comprehensive hydrogeologic investigation that entailed
inventorying seeps and springs; measuring seep flow rates; characterizing the
quality of seepage, surface water, and groundwater; and characterizing
groundwater flow, developing a conceptual hydrogeologic model, and
evaluating potential l^DES / APP compliance issues [YAVAPAI COUNTY, AZ]
Hydrogeologic Characterization • Proposed Heap Leach Faciiity • Gallagher &
Kennedy, PA
Managed a hydrogeologic characterization investigation at a copper mine to
assess project feasibility and potential impacts to groundwater and surface
water quality [GREENLEE COUNTY, AZ]
Heat-Transport Analysis • Oracle Nuclear Waste Site • U.S. Nuclear Regulatory
Commission
Modeled heat transport to assess the potential for using heat as a groundwater
tracer in fractured rock (performed in conjunction with the siting of a nuclear
waste repository) [PIMA COUNTY, AZ]
Model Post Audit • Becltman Instruments Superfund Site • Beckman Instruments
Directed the post audits of a groundwater model; recalibrated to observed water
level / quality conditions and used results to negotiate a reduction and early
shutdown of wellfield operations with the EPA [TULARE COUNTY, CA]
Modei Post Audit • Industrial Facility • Hughes Aircraft Company
Directed the post audits of a groundwater model; recalibrated to observed water
level / quality conditions and used the results to reduce wellfield operation costs
[ORANGE COUNTY, CA]
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Taylor Shipman, Water Resource Economist / Hydrogeoiogist
Key Areas of Expertise
An expert in the area of
water economics, Taylor
Shipman helps M&A's
clients answer questions
about the sale, lease,
transfer, valuation, and
market development of
various water supplies.
Taylor is one of the editors of
M&A's Arizona Water Policy
& Reporting Service.
Years of experience: 4
Years with IVI&A: 3
Statistical analysis of physical and economic datasets
Quantitative analysis of resource management strategies
Market valuation of water resources
Technical support for groimdwater modeling investigations
GIS database development and maintenance
Water policy analysis
Education
B.S., Geology, Wheaton College (2006)
M.S., Agricultural & Resource Economics, University of Aiizona (2008)
Representative Projects
Groundwater Modeling • Collahuasi Mine • Compania Minera Dona ines de
Collahuasi SMC
Developed a numerical groundwater flow model to quantify wellfield
performance over time; developed and managed large hydrogeologic datasets
[REGION 1, CHILE]
Cost Modei for Recovering Stored Water • Constructed Recharge Project Site •
Central Arizona Project
Developed a cost model to optimize the system design for recovering 2 million
acre-feet of stored water; quantified the marginal effect of key variables such as
pumping energy rates, pumping water levels, equipment prices, and well
dispersion on recovery cost [MARICOPA COUNTY, AZ]
Water Supply Acquisition Study • Fort Huachuca
Evaluated potential altematives for augmenting water supplies; characterized
the political, economic, legal, and physical challenges and critical uncertainties
related to each supply [COCHISE COUNTY, AZ]
Water & Energy Portfolio Diversification • Hopi Reservation & Federal Trust Lands •
Hopi Tribe
Developed an economic model to demonstrate the impacts of shortage; used the
model to assess the effect of water policy constraints and opportunities, both
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existing and potential fiiture, on the price and availability of supplies;
developed a 10-year plan for acquiring and managing water supplies
[NORTHERN AZ]
Water Resource Valuation • Various Sites • Various Clients
Estimated the fair market value of various water-resource assets for potential
buyers and sellers [CENTRAL AZ]
Bracldsh Groundwater Marketability Study • SunCal Companies
Helped determine the feasibility of developing and marketing brackish
groundwater sources by assessing the likely willingness of buyers to pay for the
supply [BERNALILLO COUNTY. NM]
Litigation Support • Biyan Cave, LLP
Analyzed seven decades ofhistorical crop-water, commodity price, and
streamflow data and applied hedonic price techniques to estimate the marginal
value of water in agricultural production over time [CENTRAL AZ]
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